Kong: Skull Island (2017)

Introduction
"Kong: Skull Island" is a 2017 action-adventure monster film directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts. It is a reboot of the King Kong franchise and stands as the 2nd installation in Legendary's 'MonsterVerse', after 2014's "Godzilla". The movie stars Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, John Goodman, Brie Larson, Jing Tian, Toby Kebbell, and John C. Reilly. Embed in 1973, the plot revolves around a secretive company known as Monarch discovering an island that is shrouded in mystery and identified as the origin for brand-new types.

Plot Summary
In 1973, government agent Randa (John Goodman) hires previous British SAS Captain, James Conrad (Tom Hiddleston) as the group's tracker and persuades an anti-war photographer, Mason Weaver (Brie Larson) to join their expedition on an undiscovered island. Randa likewise recruits Lieutenant Colonel Packard (Samuel L. Jackson) and his squadron to accompany them. Upon reaching the Skull Island, they begin dropping seismic bombs to map the surface, unaware that they are disrupting the habitat of the monstrous Kong, who retaliates and brings down their helicopters.

Struggle for Survival
After the preliminary attack, the group gets split into two separate groups. Packard swears to kill Kong as vengeance for his males's death, while Conrad, Weaver, and a couple of others meet regional Iwi locals and Hank Marlow (John C. Reilly), a WWII pilot stranded on the island because 1944. Marlow explains that Kong protects the island and its occupants from the Skull Crawlers, deadly underground animals.

Climax and Ending
Packard's group captures and plans to kill Kong utilizing seismic explosives but is come by Conrad and his team. They argue that Kong is the island's guardian and keeps the more unsafe animals at bay. On the other hand, a huge Skull Crawler assaults the group, causing Kong and the Skull Crawler's legendary face-off. The battle concludes with Kong killing the Skull Crawler.

Conclusion
"Kong: Skull Island" concludes with most of the group leaving the Island. They are uninformed that the organization Monarch is clandestinely keeping track of Godzilla and other beasts. The film ends by linking this story to future films in the MonsterVerse.

Critical Reception
"Kong: Skull Island" was favored by critics and audiences alike for its sensational visuals, hectic action sequences, and its fresh, modern take on the timeless King Kong Story. The film grossed over $566 million worldwide, proving to be a box-office success. It set the stage for future films in Legendary's 'MonsterVerse'.

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