"No sh*t."
To put it simply, the CGI creature effects and the action/fight set pieces are absolutely staggering in this movie, especially the extraordinary final smackdown...but beyond that there is little of interest. The ridiculously strong human cast is given hardly anything to do, and in a similar manner to the original modern-day GCI blockbuster, Twister, you simply end up waiting for the next creature or monster-clash to come along. The 1970s post-Vietnam setting is inspired, with its rich Far East settings in the first act and some gorgeous location work and cinematography once the action shifts full-time to the 'mysterious island', and the incorporation of Nam movie tropes gives this particular monster movie a distinct visual/aural feel, even if it does seem very Jurassic Park-like at times. It is, however, a somewhat forgettable experience overall, but it is worth seeing for the incredible creature work and those exciting set-pieces.
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