10 Perfect Scenes In God-Awful Movies

3. The Titular Fight Is Genuinely Amazing - Godzilla Vs Kong

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After the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Legendary Pictures was inspired to create their own shared universe series, centring around iconic monsters like Godzilla and King Kong.

Sadly, the first three instalments of this MonsterVerse underperformed, financially and critically. Because these movies were all building to Godzilla vs Kong, the studio hoped this monstrous crossover would turn the tide of the franchise.

But due to terrible writing, plotholes galore, and an absurd story revolving an alien skull that mind-controls a robot, it was no surprise the sequel was a letdown.

But, MAN, did Godzilla vs Kong deliver with its titular fight. Because we haven't seen the King of the Monsters battle the Eighth Wonder of the World in 59 years, you can imagine how hyped kaiju fans were to see this showdown.

And yet, it exceeded all expectations. Although we were expecting an epic brawl, we weren't prepared to be this emotionally invested. Because Kong is the underdog for the entire fight, you can't help rooting for him. Even though it's marvellous to watch the towering lizard and gigantic ape smashing neon skyscrapers while they wail on each other, it's the desperation in Kong's face as he barely dodges his rival's assault that makes this battle a wonder to behold.

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