Published on March 23, 2026
Here we are again with a brief movie review. This time, I’ll talk about *Godzilla Vs. Kong*, as always without spoilers, though this film may be predictable and without too many surprises, don’t be fooled, it’s a highly enjoyable experience.
This is a full-blown blockbuster, something we all needed at this point, after months without being able to go to the cinema, with no major releases, half-empty theaters, and during the few times we could go, we couldn’t even eat popcorn. Today, at last, there’s a movie that allowed me to buy the popcorn and drink combo. I think that alone had me sold.
Getting into the nitty-gritty, *Godzilla Vs. Kong*, directed (a young director with not many films, and fewer successes under his belt), and starring Alexander Skarsgård, Rebecca Hall, and Millie Bob, does not disappoint in the least. What you expect when you go to see this movie is action, punches, explosions, solid CGI, and a dash of emotion in the storyline. This movie delivers. However, we shouldn’t look for more depth, because it simply isn’t there, but… is that really necessary?
Yes, there are some gaps in the script, which is already quite simple, and some absurd situations—more absurd than two monsters throwing punches at each other? Yes, at times it feels that way, like when two teenagers bypass the security of a powerful corporation, or how someone suddenly learns to pilot an ultra-modern vehicle just the driver’s seat. But let’s overlook those details because what we get to see on screen are two genuine titans slugging it out for a large part of the film with well-shot scenes, deafening sound, destruction of ships and buildings, and hints of Verdi, and… no, I won’t reveal more to avoid spoilers, but it has all the ingredients necessary for enjoyment.
I must admit I entered the cinema a bit skeptical, as the previous movie, *Godzilla: King of the Monsters*, hadn’t impressed me much. Despite its fights and massive destruction, and featuring an all-star cast including Millie Bob (Eleven from Stranger Things), Vera Farmiga, and Charles Dance (the great Tywin Lannister), I found it devoid of emotion, as none of the characters had enough weight in the plot to shine.
In contrast, this film successfully immerses you more in the story. Perhaps it’s because Kong manages to convey emotions and it’s easier to empathize with him than with the expressionless Godzilla, allowing for much more dynamic fights than between two reptiles.
In summary, this is a highly enjoyable film that helps you disconnect for a while from the chaos surrounding us these days. I always say that the essence of a movie lies in the feelings it evokes and how you feel after watching it. It doesn’t matter if they are the most complex or the simplest films; if any sequence makes you jump from your seat shouting “Yes!” (which my son did in the theater today) and puts a smile on your face, then the film has achieved its purpose. When we left the theater, both my son and I were smiling, and that’s what I was looking for today.
So don’t go looking for complications—grab a good bucket of popcorn, your drink, even some nachos with cheese if you wish, and sit down to enjoy a great time at your local cinema.
Thank you for reading, and until next time.
“There is no pattern here. Because creatures, like people, can change.”
*Godzilla Vs. Kong (2021)*
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