In the nomination list announced by the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on January 23, the blockbuster Kong: Skull Island was nominated in the category of “Best Visual Effects”. Thus, the beauty of Vietnam’s nature will compete with other blockbusters.Blade Runner 2049,Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,Star Wars: The Last JediandWar for the Planet of the Apes.
This is one of the next notable achievements of Kong: Skull Island – a blockbuster with 70% of its setting in Vietnam. The film had a production budget of 190 million USD and earned 566 million USD worldwide, while earning 170 billion VND (equivalent to 7.5 million USD) in Vietnam – the second highest in the history of Vietnamese cinema.
Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts is currently the Vietnam Tourism Ambassador.
Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts affirmed that the Vietnamese setting contributed to the film's attention: "I hope Vietnamese audiences know that the landscape and spirit of Vietnam played an important role in the film's nomination. Kong: Skull Island could not have been as successful as it was without the Vietnamese setting, as well as the support of this country. The Vietnamese landscape captivates audiences with its unique and unparalleled beauty. There are many technological techniques in Kong: Skull Island, but the shape of Vietnam is something that can never be created on a computer."
Some images of Vietnamese nature in the movie Kong: Skull Island
Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts did not forget to thank the special effects artists who worked with him for a year after the film was completed: "Today, they have been recognized and this nomination is for all of them. Each person in the project made the work come true and I owe them all, no matter how big or small their contribution." The film was shot in Quang Binh, Ninh Binh, Quang Ninh,... The audience was completely overwhelmed by the majestic and beautiful scenery of Vietnam in every frame of Kong: Skull Island.
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