# Kong: Skull Island (2017)

> A Vietnam-era expedition becomes a spectacular struggle for survival when a giant ape and an ecosystem of colossal creatures reveal the true danger of Skull Island.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/177700

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
- Director: Jordan Vogt-Roberts
- Cast: Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, John Goodman, Brie Larson, Jing Tian, Toby Kebbell, John Ortiz, Corey Hawkins
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3731562/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: spectacular, pulp adventure, tense, blockbuster movie night, monster movie marathon

## Synopsis

An expedition to a mysterious island reveals a world of breathtaking beauty and terrifying monsters.

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- [The Lost World (1925)](https://ember.film/movie/1946)

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