16. Godzilla vs. Kong 4K
Two of the biggest monsters in Hollywood square off in an epic battle for dominance in Godzilla vs. Kong!
There are human actors in this movie, but who cares. I want to see Kong and Godzilla fight, and boy do they ever. Director Adam Wingard (You’re Next) understands this and doesn’t waste too much time getting the heavyweights into their first battle, in the middle of the ocean!
The film does bring characters in from Godzilla: King of the Monsters, like Madison (Millie Bobby Brown) but the story involving them is just there. Wingard fully understands what people want in this film and he delivers. Godzilla and Kong tussle three times, with a clear winner, which is also welcome.
The movie does have a “twist” near the end and it makes for one killer slugfest that will have you cheering.
The special effects are amazing (how in the world was this not nominated for an Oscar?) and the film is beautiful. Godzilla vs. Kong is sonically one of the most impressive movies you will hear. A truly fun, epic way to spend two hours.
Grade: B
Godzilla vs. Kong Video Quality
Wow. Godzilla vs. Kong destroys most other films in video quality. The movie has a bunch of different locales, from Skull Island, Hollow Earth and the streets of Hong Kong each scene pops. Neon lights bathe the monsters in Hong Kong and cool blues splash them in the ocean. The details are mind blowing. Kong’s fur, Godzilla’s scales have weight and texture that is unrivaled.
Grade: A+
Godzilla vs. Kong Audio Quality
The roars have never been more earth shaking than on this release. The bone crunching punches, the fire breath all will shake your home system. Yes, it is aggressive but that’s exactly how this movie should be heard.
Grade: A+
Godzilla vs. Kong Bonus Features
The 4K disc does not have any features aside from the audio commentary, the included blu-ray does house some pretty neat features.
Audio Commentary: Director Adam Wingard takes you on a really fun track that touches on everything, even some continuity errors. It’s a fun listen.
The bonus features break up into monster specific areas:
The God (Godzilla): Godzilla Attacks-Cast and crew talk about Godzilla
The Phenomenon of Gojira, King of the Monsters-Another set of actors talk some more about the legend that is Godzilla.
The King (Kong): Kong Leaves Home-A fun piece that includes cast and crew talking about this version of Kong.
Kong Discovers Hollow Earth-An overview of the creation of the middle of Earth.
Behold Kong’s Temple-Dives into Kong’s origin story and the building of the set.
The Evolution of Kong, Eighth Wonder of the World-A look at the legend of Kong.
The Rise of Mechagodzilla-Spoilers! The true villain of the film is explored here.
The Battles-Round 1: Battle at Sea
Round 2: One Will Fall
Round 3: The God and The King-Three featurettes that highlight the battles in the film
Overall, the package is really nice and does a good job exploring the making of the film.
Grade: A
Godzilla vs. Kong is not trying to be anything but one hell of a good time, and the film delvers in spades. The video and the audio are first class and the extras are more substantial than the standard EPK stuff that is just slapped onto discs.
Grade: A