You hit on the key dichotomy in the film. Kong is a beast, a killer, a
monster in every real sense of the word. But he's also possessed of
something that appears to be an affinity for one woman. It's difficult
to process what that last thing is, save perhaps curiosity, but
nonetheless it motivates him to not only seek her out when she's
taken, but to put himself at considerable risk to do it. I agree that
often folks minimize or forget the NYC and Skull Island rampages, but
doubtless dozens if not scores of people are injured and/or killed as
Kong heads eventually to the Empire State Building. I don't personally
have the same overwhelming sympathy for Kong that I hear many do, but
I do feel sorry or him in the same way I pity any animal that has to
be put down when either it's ill or injured or has injured some
person. It's not pleasant but it's a normal part of life. Kong is just
a gigantic example.

Dean:)