April 25, 2024 • 84 mins
Before the MonsterVerse pitted both of these iconic kaiju against each other, King Kong and Godzilla had their first bout in the year 1963. One of the first crossover events, King Kong vs. Godzilla is still one of the most profitable Godzilla flicks ever made, but has become more ridiculed than celebrated in recent years.
Compared to their 21st Century rematch, Godzilla and King Kong is remembered more for its insanely goofy FX and inane plot than its place in Monster Movie History. Is King Kong vs. Godzilla really just an awkward fumble or is it still worthy of featuring such prestigious headliners?
Compared to their 21st Century rematch, Godzilla and King Kong is remembered more for its insanely goofy FX and inane plot than its place in Monster Movie History. Is King Kong vs. Godzilla really just an awkward fumble or is it still worthy of featuring such prestigious headliners?
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