For make no mistake,Godzilla x Kongis a cartoon.
But I still dont entirely believe it.
Alas, though, its a lonely rule since his only friends wear lab coats.
The heroes also take along a veterinarian (Dan Stevens) so the proper banter quota can be met.
It seems the Big G also senses something bad is coming and wants to get juiced for the rumble.
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The MonsterVerse movies have always been a mixed bag.
When directorAdam Wingardtook over the reins in 2021sGodzilla vs. Kong, he removed all pretense.
The human characters scenes were cut to the bone and relied on stereotypes of stereotypes.
Despite the film being a fleet 115 minutes,Godzilla x Kongdrags whereGodzilla vs. Kongskipped into its happy haymakers.
When used right, digital effects can awe and overwhelm, but they rarely ever endear or beguile.
It is also literally Godzilla vs. Kong Redux.
After 90 minutes of being lulled into a stupor, the climax makes for an extremely expensive alarm buzzer.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire opens in theaters on Friday, March 29.
Rating:
2 out of 5
