Okay! The best monster movie of the year has arrived – but how does it measure up? The storyline isn't exactly surprising; I anticipated much of what happened months ago. It’s definitely a bit goofy too. The human characters aren’t really important, because let’s be honest, no one went to see this for them. We wanted to witness Kong and Godzilla battling each other, and that’s precisely what we get! The sequences featuring the Kaiju are carefully planned and staged – it's impressive how well they managed those digital fight scenes. They really go all out with these moments. The destruction shown on the poster hints at just how much of Hong Kong will be leveled (there’ll be plenty of space for new construction afterward). The film is skillfully directed and moves along nicely; the initial portion establishes the groundwork for numerous clashes between the Kaiju, while the latter half unleashes all that build-up. The actors don't have a great deal to do, and many seem to just go through the motions. Rebecca Hall stands out as consistently enjoyable to watch, Kyle Chandler briefly embodies the spirit of Coach Taylor, Julian Dennison (from Hunt for the Wilderpeople) delivers some memorable lines, and Demian Bichir seems to be having a good time playing the stereotypical villainous wealthy person (you can’t trust rich people…in movies or in real life). The sound design and musical score are both excellent, although they fade into the background whenever the Kaiju appear. The CGI is superb – similar to Peter Jackson's Kong, you genuinely feel empathy for the enormous ape. This is top-tier popcorn entertainment that’s best experienced on a large screen.

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