Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (English) Review {3.5/5} and Review Rating
Star Cast: Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kelly Hottle
Director: Adam Wingard
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire Movie Synopsis:
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire Another is the story of two titans facing a challenge. After the events of GODZILLA VS. KONG (2021), Kong has settled on a hollow earth and is desperately trying to find his family. He feels inferior because he cannot do so. Dr Elaine Andrews (Rebecca Hall) set up a station on Hollow Earth to monitor Kong’s movements. She works from Monarch’s base in Barbados where they have dug another opening to travel through the hollow earth. Irene enrolls Gia (Kylie Hotel) in a local school but finds it difficult to fit in. She feels something that she pours into her drawings. Meanwhile, hollow Earth seismograph patterns match Jia’s drawings. Recognizing that the idea of comparing the two is insane, Irene doesn’t tell anyone about it. But she meets Bernie (Brian Tyree Henry) because she knows that he is the only one who will accept her theory. Suddenly, an emergency arises and she has to rush to Barbados. Bernie joins her. Kong, while exploring the Hollow Earth, ends up in the subterranean realm, an area unknown to Monarch. Here, he gets the shock of his life when he meets fellow members of his species. Meanwhile, Godzilla is once again activated. He is gaining power from different sources and growing stronger, leaving world leaders and the king to wonder why he is doing this. What happens next sets up the rest of the film.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Movie Story Review:
The story of Terry Rossio, Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett is a bit complicated but on the plus side, it’s not run-of-the-mill. The screenplay by Terry Rossio, Simon Barrett and Jeremy Slater is very engaging. One gets restless till a certain point as it takes some time to understand where the story is going. But once things clear up, he turns out to be a fun entertainer. The dialogues are simple and funny, though there is no humor in the last part.
Adam Wingard’s direction is first rate. While the plot is complex, the execution is straightforward. He doesn’t rush things and makes sure every minute has enough meat from start to finish. The story ventures into unexpected territories (quite literally). In the end, all these subplots come together beautifully. Of course watching the battle between Godzilla and Kong is the USP of the film. It takes a while but once it happens, it affects many feet. It’s sure to get claps and whistles in theaters around the world. Bernie’s experience flying through the hollow earth, meeting Kong ‘Mini Kong’, Kong meeting his nemesis in the subterranean realm, meeting members of the Jia Ewi tribe, etc.
On the other hand, unlike in GODZILLA VS., Godzilla and Kong only come face to face after a certain episode, the audience may feel uncomfortable. KONG where they faced each other in the first half. Although the subplots merge well with the main story, it takes a while to do so. It can also hinder the outcome as the audience will be left wondering exactly what is happening and whether they will get their money’s worth. Certain aspects will go over the heads of a section of viewers, who are only going to catch the flick for the action and collective moments.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Movie Performance:
Rebecca Hall has a different look this time and her performance is spot on. Kylie Hotel steals the show. This time her role has become more clear. Brian Tyree Henry is, as expected, very entertaining and contributes to the laugh portion of the film. Dan Stevens (Trapper) provides capable support. Fala Chen (Ivy Queen) is beautiful. Alex Ferns (Michael) is fine.
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire Movie Music and Other Technical Details:
The music by Tom Holkenborg and Antonio D’Iorio doesn’t register in most scenes as it is dominated by the voices and roars of the Titans. Ben Seresin’s cinematography is stylish and the grand action scenes are well captured. Tom Hammock’s production design is magnificent. Emily Seresin’s costumes are realistic. The action is a bit gory. VFX matches global standards. Josh Shaffer’s editing is satisfactory.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Movie Conclusion:
Overall, GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE has plenty of exciting and whistle-worthy moments for the masses as well as the classrooms. At the box office, it is set for a huge opening and has the potential to cross the mark of Rs. 100 crore figure.
