6 Movies for the Price of 1 Paper
King Kong
Release Date: 4-7-1933
Runtime: 1:40
Black and White
King Kong would be 90 years old today, if he were alive, that is. Thank God he’s not. A character’s first appearance in a movie is his birthday. King Kong is older than Godzilla. This was a pretty good movie for 1933.
Godzilla
Release Date: 11-3-1954
Released in Japan
Runtime: 1:36
Now here’s the original Godzilla, which spawned so many sequels it’s crazy. This movie started the whole thing. Hopefully the new movies will show minor appearances of Mothra, Rodan and Anguirus the spikey little fellow.
King Kong Vs. Godzilla
Release Date: 8-11-1962
Runtime: 1:37
This is the worst King Kong appearance, but you should watch it to prepare for the new Gozilla vs. King Kong movies.
Now, for the new versions.
King Kong: Skull Island
Release Date: 3-10-2017
Runtime:1:58
Rated: PG-13
Tagline: “Awaken the King”
This is still yet another remake of the 1933 King Kong, but better. King Kong fights more monsters in this one than the original.
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Release Date: 5-31-2019
Runtime: 2:12; Rated: PG-13
Tagline: Let them Fight!
After 50+ years, they finally have all the other monsters bow down before Godzilla, acknowledging him as the King of the monsters. Finally!! In the credits, Godzilla, Mothra, Ghidorah and Rodan are credited as themselves. If you don’t believe it then check out the credits at the end of this movie.
Godzilla vs. Kong
Release Date: 3-31-2021
Runtime: 1:53
Rated: PG-13
It turns out that Godzilla and King Kong are guardians or wardens of the monsterverse. And they fight a revived Godzilla.