Godzilla vs. Kong [3D] [Blu-ray]

Director: Adam Wingard Adam Wingard

Overview

In the company of his guardians and Jia (Kaylee Hottle), an enigmatic orphan, Kong embarks on a journey to return to his birthplace. However, the awakening of a brutal creature soon threatens humanity's safety, forcing Kong and his unlikely allies to abandon their quest and fight to protect the earth. As the two mythical creatures clash, a more profound mystery soon rises to the surface. Directed by Adam Wingard. Alexander Skarsg?rd, Millie Bobby Brown, and Rebecca Hall co-star.

Product Details

Release Date:	06/15/2021
UPC:	0883929774135
Original Release:	2020
Rating:	PG-13
Source:	ALLIED VAUGHN
Language:	English
Sales rank:	7,572

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Alexander Skarsgård	Nathan Lind
Millie Bobby Brown	Madison Russell
Rebecca Hall	Ilene Andrews
Brian Tyree Henry	Bernie Hayes
Shun Oguri	Ren Serizawa
Eiza González	Maia Simmons
Julian Dennison	Josh Valentine
Lance Reddick	Guillermin
Kyle Chandler	Mark Russell
Demián Bichir	Walter Simmons
Kaylee Hottle	Jia
Hakeem Kae-Kazim	Admiral Wilcox
Ronny Chieng	Jay Wayne
John Pirruccello	Horace
Chris Chalk	Ben
Conlan Casal	Apex Cybernetics Security Guard
Brad McMurray	Apex Cybernetics Security Guard
Benjamin Rigby	Sonar Operator
Nick Turello	Apex Cybernetics Armed Guard
Daniel Nelson	Hayworth
Priscilla Doueihy	Monarch Mission Tech
Kei Kudo	HEAV Pilot
Brad Buckley	HEAV Pilot
John Walton	HEAV Co-Pilot
Daniel Tuiara	HEAV Co-Pilot
David Castillo	Maia Apex Cybernetics Guard
Kofi Yiadom	Maia Apex Cybernetics Guard

Technical Credits

Eric Pearson

Adam Wingard	Director
Jay Ashenfelter	Executive Producer
Yoshimitsu Banno	Executive Producer
Herbert W. Gains	Executive Producer
Roy Lee	Executive Producer
Dan Lin	Executive Producer
Kenji Okuhira	Executive Producer
Alex Garcia	Producer
Jon Jashni	Producer
Eric McLeod	Producer
Mary Parent	Producer
Thomas Tull	Producer
Eric Pearson	Screenwriter
Cyrus Apeles	Special Effects
Malte Bieler	Sound Editor
Ethan Van der Ryn	Sound/Sound Designer
Jason Jennings	Sound/Sound Designer
Brandon Jones	Sound/Sound Designer
Brian Rogers	Producer
Erik Aadahl	Sound/Sound Designer

Editorial Reviews

Godzilla vs. Kong, the latest entry in Warner Brothers' "MonsterVerse," knows exactly what it is, and more importantly, knows exactly what the audience is looking for. As a film overall, Godzilla vs. Kong falls a step below greatness, but the love given to its two iconic characters makes it worth a watch. As director, Adam Wingard, does an unbelievable job orchestrating some of the feature's biggest moments, creating suspenseful, titanic clashes without taking itself too seriously. Much of the writing here is forgettable, and the story is simplistic and bland, but when you see two of cinema's most well-known colossal monsters face off for the first time, none of that other stuff really matters. Starting right after the events of "Godzilla: King of Monsters, we are thrust into the new world order. Titans rule everything around them, keeping humans in check all while replenishing the depleted ecosystems across the planet. After an unexpected Godzilla attack in Florida, APEX Industries enlists the help of scientists Nathan Lind (Alexander Skarsgård) and Ilene Andrews (Rebecca Hall), to lure Kong to his original, underground home; this is done also with assistance from the young and impressive Jia (Kaylee Hottle). Meanwhile, on the other side of the planet, conspiracy podcaster and APEX employee, Bernie Hayes (Brian Tyree Henry), teams up with Madison (Millie Bobby Brown) and Josh (Julian Dennison) to investigate weird happenings within APEX. After a slow start, Godzilla vs. Kong picks up in a big way, and never really slows down until the credits hit. Once the monsters get reacquainted, all of the story beats and cinematic fundamentals almost get thrown out of the window. This film is about action, and it does action very well. It is very clear that Wingard (V/H/S, Blair Witch) knows who his stars are, and he smartly revolves the movie around them. The acting and storytelling are not bad, but they are just good enough; a passable attempt to push the overarching narrative along. Viewers will probably roll their eyes at the majority of the plot; nothing ever shines besides the film's looming battle. There are a few characters that stand out, like the aforementioned Jia and the "conspiracy trio," but in the end the real stars are the titular characters. Godzilla vs. Kong impresses with massive, city-destroying battles between the legendary duo. For the most part, the animation is flawless. Rampaging through the streets of Hong Kong never looked better, and if nothing else, the animation and editing departments of this film deserve some praise. The character models are impressive and really breathe life into the characters. Kong is menacing but also welcoming, from a 1,000-foot view at least, and Godzilla is terrifying as he transitions from water to land, showing off his nuclear prowess. Fans of the action genre will absolutely be treated to what they came for, and the impressive direction may land a few skeptics as well. Godzilla vs. Kong is a blockbuster movie done right, and hopefully a good omen for the future of WB's MonsterVerse.