The clash of titans is coming, and some people have managed to witness the carnage and live to tell the story. Godzilla vs. Kong pits the biggest monsters on the planet against each other in an epic duel that is sort of a cultural event by default. But here’s the question: is it a fight that requires ringside seating?
The first reactions to Godzilla vs. Kong arrived online, giving us a better understanding of how much you should be anticipating, or fearing, this new film.
First, here’s Ben Pearson from / Film:
Godzilla vs. Kong: Much better than Godzilla: King of the Monsters. All human things are still bad, but the action of the big monster in this must satisfy people who are interested in a film like this.
– Ben Pearson (@benpears) March 21, 2021
And here are other reactions, gathered from Twitter:
I’m not crazy about the previous GODZILLA movie (it’s my least favorite of the four) – the story is confusing and you can’t really see the fights. Completely different here – dug the story and the fights are pretty cool. The vibrations of director Adam Wingard’s “Midnight Movie” are everywhere pic.twitter.com/Ax4het5M0n
– Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) March 21, 2021
#GodzillaVsKong it’s a hell of a ride! It is true that it seems that something is missing and it is flying over a shined track. But that’s part of why I love it so much, in the shadow of the plot’s heavy KOTM. The fights are epic, and Adam Wingard brings his style and color to MonsterVerse. pic.twitter.com/NjnVusQCrr
– Mike Reyes (@ MrControversy83) March 21, 2021
As expected – and probably as it should be – titan fights are the best parts of #GodzillaVsKong . Adam Wingard definitely has the eyes to make the most of these moments! I still don’t think they figured out how to incorporate human characters, but the first aid set. pic.twitter.com/ttpmNJOElo
– Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) March 21, 2021
I absolutely hated the previous Godzilla movie. So here’s the biggest compliment I can give to a film like GODZILLA V. KONG: it is a film consistent with daytime struggles and I have always been able to see what was going on. I really mean it as a compliment.
– Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) March 21, 2021
#GodzillavsKong is a visual spectacle with jaw-dropping fight scenes between the two iconic titans. Wingard’s style of direction is on full display in a colorful and dazzling way that also refers to the 80’s kaiju style. Needless to say, this film is a blast! pic.twitter.com/j31lc55iVO
– Shannon ?? @ SXSW (@shannon_mcgrew) March 21, 2021
#GodzillaVsKong it is breathtaking, out of this world, and easily the best of the series! The heart of the story is Kong, and human history complements the adventures of the monsters, allowing them to shine. Just seeing the two iconic monsters fighting each other is worth it. pic.twitter.com/cHEe1f579M
– John Nguyen (@ JohnSpartan300) March 21, 2021
#GodzillaVsKong it is the film that we have all been waiting for. Three rounds of these two titans going head-to-head.
It is an action-packed film that requires viewing on the biggest screens. #TeamKong #TeamGodzilla @GodzillaVsKong https://t.co/1mrnwcpGMt
– Ricky Valero (@rickyvalero_) March 21, 2021
So there you have it: everyone seems to agree that monster fights are top-notch, even if the reaction to the necessary human scenes is a little more mixed. Still, it seems that fans of movies where monsters crash into skyscrapers have every reason to be excited.
Directed by Adam Wingard, Godzilla vs. Kong is the last entry in the so-called “MonsterVerse”, which includes the 2014 Godzilla, Kong: Skull Island, and Godzilla: King of the Monsters. The critical reaction to the series so far has been very mixed, and the box office return has been irregular, at best. Since this new film is hitting theaters and HBO Max simultaneously as part of Warner Bros. ‘ambitious 2021 launch strategy, there is a chance that this duel of icons will be the first meeting of many people with this universe. It’s a bold strategy, Cotton. Let’s see if it’s worth it for them.
At the Godzilla vs. Kong:
“Legends collide when these mythical opponents find themselves in a spectacular battle forever, with the fate of the world at stake. Kong and his protectors undertake a dangerous journey to find their true home, and with them is Jia, a young orphan with whom he has formed a unique and powerful bond. But they unexpectedly find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla, paving the way for destruction around the world. The epic confrontation between the two titans – instigated by invisible forces – is just the beginning of the mystery that resides in the depths of the Earth’s core. “
Godzilla vs. Kong hits theaters and HBO Max on March 31, 2021.
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