"Kong's Skull Island": Instead of talking about Jing Tian fighting the Japanese, I will give you a serious analysis of this "anti-war film"

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"How can there be time to fall in love when the characters are in a tug of war with life!"

Whether it is King Kong's "great righteousness" in protecting his family and the island, or Samuel Jackson's "small righteousness" that went to extremes to avenge his comrades, they are the core of the emotional line of the film.

The story of "Kong: Skull Island" takes place in 1973. The world is full of political struggles and social changes. The entire world is shaken by events such as the Cold War and the Vietnam War. On the isolated Skull Island, the battle between King Kong and the Skeleton Monitor is also going on. The film was originally set in 1917 - the late stages of World War I. Although the worlds in both versions are turbulent, there is a difference of more than half a century. This large time span is actually the director's "whim". Legendary Pictures gave Jordan Vogel-Roberts enough creative space, which also stimulated the director's imagination. On the weekend of accepting the invitation, helicopters, petrol bombs, Jimi Hendrix (guitar god), " "Apocalypse Now", King Kong, the Vietnam War, and various monsters came to his mind. Combining King Kong with the military equipment, music, and environment of that era can create interesting chemical reactions. When he proposed this idea to Legendary Pictures, the film crew decisively agreed, which led to the current story.

The most memorable line in the film for Mikawa-kun is

"The world belongs to them, and sooner or later, they will take it away again."

Human beings have been exploring the unknown since history. Whether it is outer space or the mysterious 38° north latitude, they have inspired countless scientists’ deep desire to explore. Perhaps after passing through the thunder and lightning, penetrating the thick black clouds, and avoiding the deep sea whirlpool, we can really reach a breathtakingly beautiful paradise. At the moment when the helicopter penetrated the clouds, the mysterious curtain that was about to open attracted the audience's heart of adventure, as if they were really on an inaccessible and wild island. The insects and the fragrance of flowers in the tropical jungle under the towering ancient trees were all great. The most primitive style of nature, these exquisite pictures and the unknown mysterious atmosphere give the audience a sense of suffocating tension.

"The world belongs to them." This sentence seems to have brought real doubts to Mr. Mikawa. The world has never belonged to humans. In areas unknown to humans, ancient creatures may really exist. Even a life as small as Xiaoqiang can survive for hundreds of millions of years. There are still too many unknown creatures that we humans cannot touch. The unknown world is scary and mysterious. An imaginative movie like "King Kong: Skull Island" can fill the gap. The satisfaction of the audience’s thirst for the unknown.

In addition to "the largest King Kong in history", the scene where King Kong holds the heroine in his hand also continues the essence of the first film, showing King Kong's toughness and tenderness, so it is the King Kong that people like. The numerous, weird and terrifying prehistoric beasts in this film have also become a highlight. Skeleton reptiles, long-legged mother monsters, spore mantis monsters, swamp giant squids, wings of Icarus, Lone Reef Bull Demons, etc. all appeared on stage, leaving the audience dizzying. In particular, the Skeleton Reptile, with its huge body and astonishing destructiveness that rivals King Kong, frightened many viewers. The brutal battle between the skeleton reptile and King Kong also constitutes the final climax of the film.

In addition, the character creation in the film also shows the choices of different human natures in the face of disaster. The stubborn colonel played by "Director" embodies the style of the soldiers of that era, vowing to die to avenge the sacrificed soldiers, "Only when our hands are stained with blood can our home be protected from war. Can our families be protected, They shouldn't know that such a monster exists." For the colonel, in order to seek justice for his fallen teammates and to protect his homeland, his behavior is indeed understandable. But in the eyes of the audience, he is really stubborn, but he also fully embodies the demeanor of a flesh and blood soldier. In the face of King Kong's "great righteousness" to protect his homeland, the colonel's perseverance became a "small righteousness". Without such contrast, it would not be possible to successfully create the image of "King Kong", a god who is both super human and similar to humans.

In addition to the film’s biggest protagonist, King Kong, the actors playing human roles are also eye-catching. The leading actor Tom Hiddleston is a British actor with both good looks and academic qualifications. He is well-known to audiences around the world for his role as "Loki" in Marvel movies and has many fans. . "Douson", who was confirmed to star a year and a half before filming started, underwent intense physical training for "King Kong: Skull Island" and transformed into a tough guy on the screen, living up to the audience's expectations.

"Hollywood's Golden Supporting Actor" Samuel L. Jackson has many classic works. This time, he will play a US Air Force colonel, a domineering and ruthless character, who will have many confrontation scenes with King Kong, which is full of tension.

The heroine Brie Larson was crowned Oscar winner last year. She plays a righteous and brave war photographer with excellent acting skills, which is different from the delicate "vase" heroines in previous monster movies. Style, Bree's interpretation is independent, domineering and full of personality, which is refreshing.

The joining of veteran Hollywood actors John Goodman and John C. Reilly is also a surprise, especially the American veteran played by John C. Reilly, who undertook most of the movie The tears and laughter made the audience feel spiritually touched while being frightened. In particular, the film’s easter egg uses an old-fashioned projector to tell the story of the American veteran returning home after 28 years and seeing his adult son and married wife. This plot setting seems to pay homage to those brave Americans. Soldiers salute. How many homes were separated from families during the war, and how many homes were reunited. The lives lost in the Bermuda Triangle can never come back, so this setting can be regarded as a perfect ending for the role of an American veteran. It is also the most dreamed ending for many soldiers who died in World War II who were unable to return home.

The last Easter egg in the film revealed many sequels about Godzilla, making people look forward to the heroic scene of King Kong fighting Godzilla. The final battle between the two super monsters will surely set off a new wave of movie-watching climax, stay tuned.

Editor: Yu Mao

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