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Godzilla vs. Kong

Godzilla vs. Kong

Action · Science Fiction · Adventure · 2021

In a time when monsters walk the Earth, humanity’s fight for its future sets Godzilla and Kong on a collision course that will see the two most powerful forces of nature on the planet collide in a spectacular battle for the ages.

Movie details

Godzilla vs. Kong

“One will fall.”

2021 Action · Science Fiction · Adventure 1h 54m

Critical arithmetic

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7.5 / 10

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In a time when monsters walk the Earth, humanity’s fight for its future sets Godzilla and Kong on a collision course that will see the two most powerful forces of nature on the planet collide in a spectacular battle for the ages.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Godzilla vs. Kong?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Adam Wingard

Written by

Zach Shields · Eric Pearson · Max Borenstein · Terry Rossio

Alexander Skarsgård

Alexander Skarsgård

Nathan Lind

Rebecca Hall

Rebecca Hall

Ilene Andrews

Kaylee Hottle

Kaylee Hottle

Jia

Brian Tyree Henry

Brian Tyree Henry

Bernie Hayes

Millie Bobby Brown

Millie Bobby Brown

Madison Russell

Julian Dennison

Julian Dennison

Josh Valentine

Demián Bichir

Demián Bichir

Walter Simmons

Court is in session

Put Godzilla vs. Kong on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.