Godzilla Vs Kong does exactly what it says on the tin. It’s an insane, action-packed battle between two of cinemas most feared monsters. The film picks up where it left with Kong, who, after the events of Skull Island, has been held captive in a dome that replicated his environment. After Godzilla learns there is another monster out in the world, he hunts down Kong to maintain his title as ‘King of the Monsters’. Along for the ride are the humans who have been left responsible to look after Kong, including Ilene Andrews (Rebecca Hall), D. Nathan Lind (Alexander Skarsgård) and young, deaf girl Jia (Kaylee Hottle). Deaf characters in Hollywood films are too little represented, and Hottle played the character very well. However, the human characters in this film are extremely underdeveloped and it doesn’t feel like any of them have a compelling or engaging character arc. This is such a shame as the side story of Madison Russell (Millie Bobby Brown) and Josh Valentine (Julian Dennison) could have been so much more fun. The lack of character development was a shame; however, it was something I was expecting going into the film. When a film is titled ‘Godzilla Vs Kong’ you expect big CGI fights and crazy action scenes over deep and thorough and deep character studies. Speaking of big CGI fights, this film delivered and excelled on action. Unfortunately, due to Covid restrictions, I had to watch this film at home. I was so disappointed at this because this is a film that was made to be seen on an Imax screen. The level of detailing on both Kong and Godzilla’s design was amazing, and the fight scenes between them were absolutely mesmerising. Having Kong centred in this film also worked tremendously, from seeing him swing and explore the beautiful Hollow Earth, to him discovering snow in the Antarctic- seeing him discover these new lands felt great. Overall, Godzilla Vs Kong may not be the smartest or most intricate film this year, but it provides an epic blockbuster film. If you are able to get to a cinema near you safely, I urge you see this film on the big screen, as this film was made to be seen there!
