Godzilla vs. Kong Could’ve Been Decent

Godzilla vs. Kong was my favorite out of Legendary’s MonsterVerse movies simply because the kaiju combat was more fun than in the previous films. While the monster battles completely failed to adequately portray the awe-inspiring scale of these gigantic titans (Shin Godzilla pulled this off exceptionally well, on the other hand), the fights were nonetheless quite enjoyable (embracing the wackiness certainly helped). The plot was bad of course, as one might assume, but what frustrates me most is that the human side of things could have at least been tolerable if you just excise the “conspiracy crew” completely from the movie. With some minor alterations beyond that, I think you could even scramble together a decent story experience from what’s on the cutting board without much difficulty, although I do not expect Godzilla vs. Kong to ever get an alternate improved cut.
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All background music by Philip Andersson:
Godzilla vs. Kong Main Theme (Remade Akira Ifukube Score)
Mechagodzilla Theme (Remade Akira Ifukube Score)
Destroy All Monsters Main Theme (Remade Akira Ifukube Score)
Bio Wars (Remade Koichi Sugiyama Score)

[@uncivilizedelk]

Holy smokes, GxK:TNE was soooooooooo bad.

[@rachelc8368]

I just watched that movie the other day! It was like the movie was on 2x speed. I remarked to my friends that it seems like they had planned for a 2-parter initially, maybe? And then their funding got cut? Or maybe they just read the room lol

[@jessem853]

Me, patiently waiting for the return of this insightful human being to review the most recent Distant Lands episode ☺️

[@uncivilizedelk]

Next up on this channel will be a review of Infinity Train Book 4! (Edit from the future: I was incapable of finishing the Book 4 review before Together Again came out, so the TA review will actually be first and the IT B4 review will follow.) I recorded this Godzilla vs. Kong video on a whim a few weeks ago (needed a brief break from hyper-focusing on my recent Stakes analysis), so this is basically a light-hearted personal palate cleanser between my other projects, and I wanted to get it out there before I forgot about it, since it doubles up as a sort of summary on my thoughts on recent Godzilla movies in general.

[@Human_traain]

Yes sir

[@aggelospalaiologos9286]

Wait what?? Together again is coming out for real?

[@crazycrezno]

Rip Infinity Train Book 3 reviews. 😔

[@aggelospalaiologos9286]

Bro why is it coming out before wizard city? Together again whould've been such a climatic ending

[@user-mp8wy8lp4y]

Hey, not trying to be nosy, but what are your current thoughts on jp/jw, do you like it know, or do you still hate/dislike it?

[@panko605]

You've GOT to review adventure time distant lands: Together again. Its a must at this point

[@erikarodriguez9966]

i was gonna comment the same thing but his reviews are so long and wholesome i just know he needs a good amount of time to complete one :)!! cant wait

[@panko605]

@@erikarodriguez9966 it feels like i was rushing him but I didn't mean it that way

[@erikarodriguez9966]

@@panko605 nono I didn't mean that !!! Because I want one too , we all just excited to hear his thoughts on it don't feel bayd !!!:)

[@panko605]

@@erikarodriguez9966 thx :))

[@WackJack101]

Right!!

[@yellowtitan6040]

I 100% agree on the whole size thing. I always want to feel the sense of dread that a normal citizen would feel looking up and seeing something so unbelievably massive. And I have felt that sense of dread in other Godzilla movies but not this one.

[@kennethsatria6607]

Granted some of those previous movies have inconsistancy in size like G dwarfing aircraft carriers and standing up in deep Golden gate bridge waters up to his ankles. But yeah the rest should have taken some cues from 2014, I especially liked how the city was like ground zero as the kaiju lumbered through streets, that was lost in the following movies. Really Pacific Rim still holds up the best sense of weight and scale.

[@unhelpfulrevelations7989]

Bro, that's why Cloverfield is the absolute fucking shit

[@ParzivalTheThird]

The first movie in the new franchise did it so well, but it’s all been going downhill.

[@SoulBro12]

@@ParzivalTheThird GMK did well on that as well though the CGI is pretty distracting at times

[@cadegaming8840]

Time for the Together Again video

[@thekillertopten9995]

Me an my homies just want the together again vod :(

[@zerobeta91]

1. I didn’t expect to watch this movie but I did. 2. I didn’t expect you to cover this movie but you did. 3. I’m happy things happened this way. The end.

[@hopegallows1392]

I would give my right leg to see you talk about Shin Godzilla. Seriously

[@unhelpfulrevelations7989]

I've never even heard of this movie but the few establishing shots I saw in this video combined with me now watching the trailer and reading the synopsis makes me really want to watch it. Is it good?

[@Zlixlriffs]

I guess you could say you’re giving up your right shin.... I can leave

[@hopegallows1392]

@@unhelpfulrevelations7989 yeah Shin Godzilla is honestly one of my favorite. They managed to get the scale of the monster and the places he destroyed across very well. It also keeps with the series long history of political storylines. The whole thing is a kinda parody of the Fukushima disaster.

[@hopegallows1392]

Oh god he noticed me

[@thegoldengamer9315]

@Pindé you mean underratted

[@mitchboynunn]

Where's the together again review?????? I've been waiting so long and even messaged you on Twitter. I hope your ok

[@Zlixlriffs]

The movie would have been so much better if the director followed through and gave Godzilla and King Kong the kissing scene they deserve.

[@panko605]

this is fucking cursed, but i still love it

[@Chad_Darwin]

I wanted them to high five but that a better idea you have there

[@littlesamu5920]

You got me at the first half not gonna lie

[@casualbird7671]

I really worry about you, man..

[@matiasalonso7879]

I never knew I needed a video of Uncivlized Elk talking like this, its just so funny!

[@michiko5825]

Hope you are healthy and well. Can’t wait for your return man

[@mikephilly6748]

Still miss this dude Dx

[@SpookCheds]

Distant land together again review and breakdown when

[@RogueAstro85]

Don't let the lower views discourage you! This video was great. You're a "niche animated TV show youtuber" so it throws some people for a loop when you talk about something outside of that sphere. But if you keep making videos about different topics you enjoy I'm sure they'll take off! It worked for Schafrillas

[@chancebrandau7126]

I clicked at the speed of light

[@WillardWilliamss]

Same here

[@azeyd7317]

Are you gonna make a video on together again?

[@KavinCatastrophe]

I love how the Son of Ishirō Serizawa played like no role in this movie. Not revealing he wanted revenge on Godzilla for taking his father life both Physically and Mentally. And also love the Fact that King Ghidorah Godzilla greatest enemy doesn't take over his mind and is like Is "We Have the same enemy join me and you can be my Forth head. And Together WE CAN BE THE APEX PREDATOR!! If you can't tell I'm being Sarcastic.

[@kennethsatria6607]

Damn that's a strong point, it should have been more like how Ghidorah was portrayed in the first anime really, its presence could be very eldritch in power and tempting to overpower a human's. Total missed opportunity, it could have perfectly characterized the Mecha Godzilla too

[@iplay3d952]

Still supporting you dude,whatever you do next just know we are here

[@Aegean541]

Dang it's been 6 months, I hope you're doing OK but I really wish you'd release more videos again

[@kinko4786]

I am waiting on that Together again video man.

[@jredthebred849]

Wizard city when

[@thebatbros1]

Are u ever gonna release a vid on the together again episode

[@rachelc8368]

hi uncivilized elk, I've blown through your commentary videos and I adore your thoughts on every show you cover! I hope one day you come back so i may bask in your stellar content once again. If not, that's okay! I hope you're having a good one either way ^^

[@PhoenixMario]

Oh damn I was literally reading titles of videos regarding this movie from my recommendations then your video showed up!!

[@dino0000_]

I hope you're doing well now

[@ejfuller1696]

Great to see you breaking out into different topics. We're here for whatever you want to talk about.

[@rufum2416]

Consecutive uploads!! Hell yeah, this video was great and honestly reflected my exact views on the movie, we want Kaiju fights!

[@DrewskiTheBassist]

Yo, you doing ok. Hope your doing well, and when you eventually come back to this site, I always wanted to see you finish your Obsidian review. But, it’s fine to take breaks. Nice day bro 😊

[@dallama2616]

I don't think anyone goes to Godzilla movies for the plot they go for the action

[@animezilla4486]

I agree with you one more difficult things in the legendary monsterverse is trying to make people care about the human characters because mostly people are interested in the monsters they don't give a care about the plot or human characters

[@kennethsatria6607]

Action alone doesn't make a kaiju movie memorable though, monsters have and should have moments for characterization and drama.

[@tetzujin]

I'd love if you did a video talking about Shin Godzilla.

[@Judith-2001]

YES

[@babygorilla4233]

Your excitement in this was contagious, and I love it more please.

[@judeabenavente4681]

Hello can you please review the new Distant Lands Episode called Together Again I think. I just thought I should mention it to you. Hope you see this comment.

[@Crusty783]

Don't let the low views on this video dissuade you. It was super good!

[@djjdjdj8383]

We need you back bro

[@CarlolucaS]

I got your back bro.

[@RadiantLag]

Are you gonna review Together Again I'd love to see what you thought

[@sketchking503]

Idk if your ever gonna see this or whatever but I just wanted to say thanks seeing your vids once again has reinvigorated my spark for learning and looking at the bigger picture of things while appreciating the smaller things in that picture though your video essay/ reviews I know I am just a whisper in a sea of thousands but still thanks dude it’s been quite the adventure and one hell of a time

[@jlerm0]

He’s gonna need to come back for this comment alone lol, any genuine creator would love to see this type of response to their work 👍

[@NetroxSM]

Loving how Elk censored heck but not fuck in the subtitles haha

[@blackbeast9268]

Damn... I wanted to see you cover adventure time TA. Hope you're still alive and well at least. Thanks for so much amazing content

[@chickennuggetz1362]

I know this is off topic but I am totally hyped to here your review about adventure time together again you mainly hear and see about reincarnation can’t wait to here your take on it 👌🏾❤️

[@davidjohnson6087]

this video's super good, i keep coming back to it. now i'm curious to hear your thoughts on the new minus one movie!

[@jasongerber6972]

Very much looking forward to your Together Again breakdown! I don't know what to think about it yet, or even if I want to count it as canon. Also I can't tell if there were loopholes.

[@sirstitchalot346]

i actually liked the humour in the conspiracy squad like that html joke in the last fight

[@basmatics1334]

Where did you go?? :(

[@thomasanderson8548]

I wanted to put this on twitter but its been acting up so here, I saw your tweet from July abt how youre doing, and i wanted to let you know that there is no rush to make a video at all, i have patiently waited since this came out for a new one but i and im sure the rest of your fans wouldn't mind waiting either, we just wanna make sure youre feeling the best you can. Much love to you, and from someone who struggles with these things (heavily) as well, I believe in you 100% that you can pull yourself out of this. Best wishes💖

[@rafias123]

I've never met anyone who enjoyed adventure time as much as I did. you filled this void thank you

[@JustinGreene0224]

Kaijucast did a fascinating breakdown of the film. Apparently the movie was edited down from 5 hours, cutting alot of the context out and only leaving minor hints. - MG's brain in the beginning in Pensacola can be heard broadcasting the ORCA Alpha sound from KotM. - The Asian kid in Ghidorah's skull is Serizawa's jaded son. Both and more apparently was flushed out in the novelization, which only proves the real monsters of this film are the writers... (previous comment kept getting deleted, so I removed the link to the YT Kaijucast discussion)

[@kennethsatria6607]

Holy shit five hours, they should've just made this a tv series

[@theemmengard4144]

It’s funny. I have no interest whatsoever in these movies. And yours is not the first video essay on this monster movie to pop up in my feed. I haven’t watched any of them, but because it is your video essay, I figured it might be worth giving it a watch just to see your thoughts on the matter. Hands down, you are my favorite video essayist on KZbin.

[@ataldr4802]

Battles were amazing

[@NIRDIAN1]

It's funny you say focus on Ilene and Jia because they ALREADY were the only people that had ANY connection and personality, hah!

[@Betweentheraindrops8]

Would you please do a video ripping apart Fallen Kingdom? Plenty of people have but I love how you did Jurassic World. Your take on FK would be really cool and I’d love to see how you’d changed it.

[@coldplaysgames6695]

Bro, please, review Adventure time distant lands: Together again. I NEED you to do so please

[@michiko5825]

Agree

[@Faun471]

Great video! I love hoe you didn't just tell us the film's flaws, but you also shared some ideas of how to "fix" the film. I also agree that they did a terrible job on portraying their size, but honestly, who would watch 2 slow moving giant monsters fight to the death? I think it's an artistic choice, especially since the film's focus really isn't about realism (2 giant monsters lol), so it didn't bother me that much. As I said, great video! I hope you keep on making these types of videos, they're always interesting to watch :D

[@kennethsatria6607]

PACIFIC RIM EXISTS MY DUDE

[@Human_traain]

Spoiler I guess King kong loses to Godzilla Godzilla loses to mettalzilla King kong wins against metallzilla Just like rock paper scissors

[@ataldr4802]

Mechagodzilla

[@elinyancat]

cant wait for your take in together again

[@nathalia2280]

Where did you go? :( Just binged your adventure time videos and was looking forward to watching one about “Together Again” just to see that you’re gone. Hope you’re ok.

[@unpocodenada3176]

Donde quiera que te hayas ido, mucha suerte.

[@ifall457]

Miss his videos

[@ToiletPaperInc]

"So yeah, just big monkey hanging out with the gals" is such a powerhouse of a sentence

[@yayarabbits9350]

I hope everyone had a good day. If not then the next day because you diserve to have a wonderful day, because your a awesome person. Also don't forget to smile because your legendary. You have a wonderful smile and a fantastic personality. I wish protection on you and the people you care about from bullets, knives, and words. Don't forget that your not alone when your down you have people who care about you and worry about you. If your down talk to someone sometimes that helps even if you think it sounds silly they will still listen because they care about you. Stay hydrated as well if your having a depressing day it's ok to be sad we all have our moments and I hope you can go through it I will be cheering you on. I hope you get a win streak on whatever games you play, remember if it staring to get you mad play a different one or walk away sometimes taking breaks will help you clear your mind. Remember that as long as you did your best and you know that you did that's all that matters. Never let anyone call you trash because your awesome person. We all make mistakes even the pros because we are human and our imperfections make us perfect. don't forget to love yourself because I know your awesome.

[@77DC77]

Is he going through something or are you saying this incase he's going through something?

[@yayarabbits9350]

@@77DC77 I don't know Im just saying this for everyone who had a bad day to tell them I hope they will have a wonderful day because everyone matters

[@77DC77]

@@yayarabbits9350 That's awesome

[@yayarabbits9350]

@@77DC77 na your awsome keep being a legend I hope you had a wonderful day keep up that legendary smile

[@77DC77]

@@yayarabbits9350 thanks man you too. 😁

[@jonathanhall3640]

The pitch meeting video on this movie was so funny

[@RoxiieReadsLore]

A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one. King of the Monsters remains my fave in the trilogy. I gotta go back and watch some of the classic ones though.

[@TheZexal]

During the final battle, the Hong Kong residents were probably like "This is the second worst tragedy that has happened to us. Next to the CCP."

[@evodolka]

they just need to make me give a shit about the humans, i know people are like "oh it's Godzillas film though why bother?" the reason why it is important to have GOOD huan characters in these films is so you can at least relate with something and see the perspective of a human in these kaiju fights, not 1 note characters who only exist to either spew exposition and shoehorned environmental messages, or vomit Marvel level quips every 30 seconds hell give the Mecha-Godzilla pilot his character back, his reason for hating Godzilla enough to try and kill him was good enough, he was the son of that 1 japanese guy and he felt like Godzilla ruined his life as his father chose to learn more about Kaiju than raise his own son, that right there is a more interesting and compelling character right there, but no instead he gets maybe 1 sentence in before being killed

[@Bjhorn279]

This was not what I expected, but I’m so happy it’s here

[@al.109]

Of course another video like the Steven Universe movie and Jurassic World videos, Uncivilized Elk is at his nitpickest and drunkest!

[@rudentleo662]

I abandonned finding interesting the characters of a godzilla movie... until the serie GOdzilla, singular point. It takes it time and i'm engaged in the story. It's fun and i hope it become awesome (it's only the fourth episode as i'm speaking)

[@teddybearkiller5271]

There's like only three good characters in singular point the rest are just there to say exposition and science jargon with monster fights thrown in, seriously I know very little about these characters because they don't feel like they're the focus, science jargon is the focus.... Kind of a wasted opportunity I wanted to know more about them.

[@williamhann247]

I'm sure you're super busy and it's in the works, but I've been curious to see when/if you'll be doing a review of together again.

[@LandBeforeTime75]

LOL, Great video and great points on Godzilla vs Kong. Looks like you enjoy this more than Jurassic World from 2015.

[@posadistpossum]

I can't believe they fuckin killed King Ghidorah in the opening credits of this movie, I still can't get over it

[@nokopanda4642]

I can’t tell if this is a joke

[@posadistpossum]

@@nokopanda4642 It's not, literally there's an opening credits scene in the first five minutes where it goes through showing the various monsters that Godzilla has killed and one of them is King Ghidorah. They killed the big lizard king in a god damn credits scene

[@nokopanda4642]

@@posadistpossum no? He was killed in the last movie

[@JadeDolphin22]

Watch Godzilla king of monsters. In that movie king ghidorah is the main baddie. I loved it and thought it was way better than Godzilla vs Kong. More monsters.

[@heall_8589]

Miss your content dude. Hope you're well

[@CutiePtoodle]

Not the content I subscribed for but this is content I will very gladly take! I didn’t know you were in to this stuff, it would be nice to see more like it in the future :)

[@pyoheliobros5773]

I haven't even watched one of these movies, but I enjoy you talking about stuff

[@justanothermortal1373]

Waiting for your analysis on Adventure Time distant lands together again!

[@g3x311]

Still waiting on together again...

[@keep3339]

He needs some more time. and i still didn't emotionally recovered from that.

[@aggelospalaiologos9286]

Yo why is Together Again coming out before Wizard city? It whould've been such a climatic ending for it to be the last episode.

[@passarovoador6662]

Would be only 3 episodes, but CN/HBO let one more

[@GreaterGrievobeast55]

and to think When I read the title my inner G fan was about to tackle ya, you make quite a few good ideas! If humans serve any purpose to a monster movie its to give bigger scale to the monster, so your ant shot perspectives would be interesting, getting rid of the conspiracy crew plot will require a little more stuff to explain mechagodzillas whole deal though probably. Like part of the reason Godzillas to grumpy is cause he can sense king ghidorah being used in his creation to maybe show him acting a touch more erratics in hearing things that the humans have no clue on? Orrrr a bit more perspective on whats going on in mechagodzillas head? Over all this rework would be a neat experiment but I still think the movies pretty dang awesome.

[@uncivilizedelk]

I mean, they explain Godzilla is territorial plenty with the parts where Kong is attacked on the ship, so Godzilla's random attacks relating to sensing Mechagodzilla is already implied plenty enough of its own with zero involvement from the conspiracy crew. They could have also totally had a scene where the CEO is giving a dumb speech before getting killed by his creation without the conspiracy crew present at all. He could just be espousing it aloud to whomever is around him in jolly celebration at the height of hubris. Like the conspiracy crew was a full 100% pointless for exposition; that's not even an opinion really, it's just factual.

[@HazzyFcrazy]

I liked the villains of this movie in fact I agree with them. With big monster like these running around hell yes we need to have something that can fight and kill them.

[@bmarybeats9326]

Still here to support you mate❣

[@arisethor3084]

We need you I need you Do an episode on hoots about the cosmic owl meeting that bird lady n her wrecking the prubs dreams Would love to hear n see ur Analysis on it

[@FuttheWuk]

This was a pleasant suprise!

[@Kingkent1207]

An hour long avant-garde King Kong movie told only from the Ape's perspective sounds like something that I would actually enjoy watching, and I have never liked Kaiju movies.

[@stoopidkid25]

where did he go

[@CarlolucaS]

That's what I was aking myself but he has been active on Twitter recently.

[@stoopidkid25]

@@CarlolucaS oh ok

[@CarlolucaS]

@@stoopidkid25 I tried to contact him cause I wanted just talk about Adventure Time but I assume he just want to be left alone.

[@Emgram226]

@@CarlolucaS he’s ok?

[@CarlolucaS]

@@Emgram226 Only through the grapewines I've heard that he was not well for a while but apperantly he is sorting it out. Hopefully he is fine.

[@Otaku3009]

hope you return to youtube at some point

[@user-mx7ve9tc1x]

with power of new AT episodes i summon you back! i want to know your opinion/reaction on Together again :c

[@camodog]

I hope you’re doing well and are just having trouble with motivation. If something else is wrong you can talk to us. When you’re ready to post again we’ll be here

[@finnanimecentral9362]

Here a question about adventure time how did finn and Jake found the treehouse

[@yasmeentan5448]

Keep going dude

[@johnhayward998]

Oh boy king vs Godzilla when do ever stop this money vs lizard fights

[@martingil1190]

Please bless us with a prehistoric planet review

[@jadegolem4448]

Words spoken from an angel 0:13

[@nathanbrewer2900]

Wheres the together again review!? :’(

[@nathanbrewer2900]

Ive been looking forward to it almost as much as the episode itself!

[@enmanueldiaz7690]

From Perú we miss you bro

[@Findlay946]

Hey hope you are doing well, I hope one day you can come back to youtube your content is great

[@delsantii]

It’s been over a year….

[@keisha.-.5474]

For some reason my parents made me watch this movie even though only my sister had watched any of the prior movies in the series and even I (a girl who didn’t know anything about the universe or characters) didn’t like the scenes about the conspiracy crew and thought it would both make more sense and make a better movie😅😂

[@voxmors8989]

Wya my guy, need more adventure time vids

[@incjohnny]

BRO COMEE BACK NOW PLEASE