#adam x mikael

[klausysworld]

Hey! Could I request a Klaus x Reader where Klaus wants to do something that could get him killed and the reader is adamant about stopping him and when Klaus explodes and asks why they want to sabotage his plans, they tell him they're in love with him and couldn't stand to lose him?? How it ends is up to you but I've wanted to see this idea written for a while and your writing is so so good <3

I don’t want to lose you

“I’ll go in and ‘negotiate’ with Mikael for the white oak while you two go in and look for Elijah, father won’t have hidden him well and once he sees me he probably wont bother keeping Elijah. Y/n if you could stay here and watch Hope that would be great, right are we good?” Rebekah and Hayley nodded and discussed how they would sneak in, Klaus walked off towards his art room and i just kind of stood there.

Worry boiled inside of me at the thought of Klaus being right in-front of Mikael who has a white oak stake just waiting to kill him. I quietly made my way back upstairs and straight to where i knew he was

“i don’t think you having a chitchat with your homicidal stepfather is the best plan if i’m honest” i spoke lazily as i sunk down onto the chair in the corner and watched as he got his paints out onto his palette and picked out his brushes

“mm while thankfully nobody really requested your opinion on the matter” i rolled my eyes and trailed my eyes down him, his grey henley and dark jeans fit him perfectly if anything maybe a tiny little too tight as i watched his shoulder blades through his shirt and sucked my bottom lip

“still i think it’s stupid, i mean whatcha gonna do? it’s basically a suicide quest” his head was turned a bit so i knew he was listening, his hands tighter on the palette in his hand

“perhaps if you had a smidge of faith in me it wouldn’t be a suicide mission but an act of valour.” he sounded mad. that was good, it meant my words were affecting him and he would rethink his decision

“faith or not what’re the odds yanno? i mean you were running from him for what was it?..oh yeah a thousand years!” that seemed to do something as he dropped any artsy stuff and spun round to face me, his eyes were cold and his expression was angry, offended but i kept up my ‘does it look like i give a fuck’ face and stared blankly at him. He eyed me for a minute, his eyes darting across my face to catch any expressions i could be hiding, i was nervous. but he didn’t seem to notice that at all and viewed me as purely arrogant

“look love, i’m not entirely sure why you seem to think your voice has any sort of importance but it doesn’t so unless you actually have something nice to say u suggest leaving” i rolled my eyes but didn’t move to leave

“so you only want me around when i’m kissing the ground you walk on? maybe you should go on the trip it might be a little quieter without you around smashing all of your shit every time you throw a temper tantrum” my voice got harsher, i watched the emotion swirl behind his eyes

“who do you think you are!?” he practically growled as he got closer to me, i stood from the chair so i could get out of the room just incase he went full rage mode

“i think i’m the only person in this home with a brain! especially now that Elijah’s gone its like talking to idiots” his eyes bled into gold and he took long strides towards me, i stepped backwards until i was flush against the wall, his face just above mine looking down at me and his hands either side of my head

“what the actual fuck is wrong with you! i have a plan! i know what i’m doing, i think i should how to survive after what was it? ah yes a thousand bloody years! you don’t get to sit there as though you are high and mighty, you’re weak and pathetic, you are nothing so how daw you come here, insult me to my face and try to change the trip I’m about to take! it’s not a fucking holiday y/n! i know it’s dangerous but i’m doing it to save my oh so wonderful brother!” his chest was heaving as he huffed in face

“and what about you! Elijah’s going to be too weak to come back and save you if Mikael gets you and what if just murders you on the spot? You know that he would! Rebekah and Hayley are going to be too busy with your stupid brother to come back for you and i can’t do shit as i’m so fucking weak and pathetic! you’re going to die klaus, die!” tears slipped down my face despite trying to fight them back and i avoided his eyes suddenly finding the wall opposite much more interesting

“i’m not going to die y/n, you know that i wouldn’t let that happen i have to come back to my incompetent siblings and my daughter and you” i sniffed and shrugged

“you can’t just expect to walk out of every scenario untouched, you’ve faced your father before, you personally have told me literal horror stories of Mikael, i don’t want you near him” his hand came up to hold my jaw as i slowly looked back at him

“i’ll be right back, i can give you my word on that” i shook my head and let the tears fully stream

“i don’t want to lose you” i whispered, my voice breaking at the end

“i’m not leaving” he whispered back and went to kiss my cheek but i turned my head a little and caught his lips with mine, it was only a peck as he pulled away with a surprised look on his face and i gulped in the fear of his rejection. He hesitated before pressing his mouth back against mine, i brought my hand up to the back of his hand and pulled his closer as i pushed my tongue between his lips and poured my every emotion into this kiss, he reciprocated my passion and cupped both my cheeks.

We slowly parted, i kept him close and pulled his head down to rest our foreheads against each others

“please don’t do something stupid, i love you too much for you to die, it’s not fair” i mumbled with my eyes still closed, his thumbs caressed my skin and he gave me another small kiss

“we’ll think of a different plan okay? you come with me and lets talk to the others yeah?” i stilled when he didn’t say it back and tears filled my eyes once more

“right…yeah okay” i whispered and dropped my hands from his hair

“y/n?”

“mhm?”

“i do love you…i have for ages i thought you knew that” i breathed a laugh and shook my head

“you think if i knew that i might’ve done something sooner?” he smiled and chuckled before kissing my head

“i figured you were holding out on me love”

[strangerhands]

10 fandoms/10 characters/10 tags

waaaaaa omg thank you for the tag em 🫶 @runa-falls!! its been 800 years since i got to do a tag game (and make my own post for once..) so thanks! this actually made me happy but also a little "oh shit. people know i exist..?" i also made this post unnecessarily long but its me so whats new

ummm its all. only. oscar. not sorry (a little sorry)

1. marc spector + steven grant + jake lockley, moon knight-my absolute beloveds. moon knight is so special to me. the boys are so special to me. theres really nowhere near enough i could say here about them but if you get it, you get it. its also what got me into oscar (even though i discovered immediately that he was in annihilation and x-men: apocalypse WHICH I WATCHED YEARS AGO GODDAMMIT)

2. robbie paulson, law and order: criminal intent-listen. hes my girlfriend. my babygirl. my love. my sweet boy. the one plaguing damn near every Thot. most niche character here. wish he was real. wish there was more content of him out there but good god if fran (@/midgardian-witch, who also made that gif) hasnt been holding it downnnnnnn. bless.

3. poe dameron, star wars sequel trilogy-beautiful brave sweet husband who would maybe drive me a bit insane irl but in a good way (mostly) i wanna protect him. (also the only star wars films ive seen sorryyyyy sorry. yes it was for him. and adam driver.)

4. miguel o'hara, spider-man: into the spider-verse + spider-man: across the spider-verse-ohhh you beeg grumpy beautiful man. he would not like me. bite me pls (also still my two favourite movies oat.) craving some milk and cake suddenly... (his hair wings..<3)

5. cecil dennis, revenge for jolly!-pathetic little dirty alley cat man my beloved. my little princess. also my babygirl girlfriend little guy loser boy. (AND THE CURLSSSSSSS. AND SAD COW EYES.)

6. nathan bateman, ex machina-asshole who i unfortunately love. we would not get along irl but thats what fics are for!!!! he would make me cry. (but what if i could fix him..) i have a soft spot for him...

7. llewyn davis, inside llewyn davis-sad beautiful talented man. you can crash at my place any day. i would let him leech off of me idec lemme help you baby. i could show you what love is. (the curls and outfits...... i Crave.)

8. santiago garcia, triple frontier-woof. this guy. damn. yeah. sorry santi but i wanna bite your knees

9. blue jones, sucker punch-literally. asshole piece of shit but good god. whore. so slutty and beautiful and PATHETIC. i would let him be mean to me and then cry in private. but also put him in his place. its complicated. (whoever did his eyeliner and club wardrobe in that movie... i owe you my life. thank you. thank you. you deserve everything. thank you.)

10. mikael boghosian, the promise-oh. sweet beautiful intimate lover man. THAT scene... absolutely killed me. THAT SHOULDVE BEEN MEEEEE. i need him. (i am taking this moment to remind yall of the titty bite. yea. not sorry. youre welcome.)

honestly i couldve put nearly all of oscars characters but alas.

no pressure tags, hope none of you mind! i know this is very sudden and unexpected from me. only tagged some mutuals so its not 10 :p sorryy (sorry if youve been tagged already)

@my-secret-shame @saturn-rings-writes @spacecowboyhotch @villainsoftheweek @f4nrir @kouichijo @mugensword

again, no pressure to do this. hope everyone tagged is doing well! i havent interacted with some of yall in a long time<3

all gif credits go to their respective creators! i have no idea if tumblr automatically shows who made them or not, so sorry if it doesnt.

[shipping-nexus]

Information

Appendix

Camp Here And There

• Elijah Volkov x Sydney Sargent

• Elijah Volkov x Up and Adam

Critical Role

• Percival Fredrickstein Von Musel Klossowski de Rolo III x Vex'ahlia

Dracula

• Jonathan Harker x Mina Murray

• John Seward x Arthur Holmwood x Quincey P Morris

• Main Dracula Cast

Frankenstein

• Victor Frankenstein x Henry Clerval

Malevolent

• Arthur Lester x John Doe

• Arthur Lester x John Doe x Noel x Oscar

• Arthur Lester x Kayne

• John Doe x Kayne

Nevermore Webtoon

• Duke x Pluto

• Lenore x Annabel Lee

The Magnus archives

• Agnes Montague x Gertrude Robinson

• Archive Employees

• Elias Bouchard x Peter Lucas

• Gertrude Robinson x Jurgen Leitner

• Helen Richardson x Melanie King

• Helen Richardson x Simon Fairchild

• Jane Prentiss x Mike Crew

• Jonah Magnus x Barabas

• Jonathan Sims x Elias Bouchard

• Jonathan Sims x Gerard Keay

• Jonathan Sims x Martin Blackwood

• Jonathan Sims x Michael Shelley

• Jonathan Sims x Oliver Banks

• Jonathan Sims x Timothy Stoker

• Martin Blackwood x Michael Crew

• Michael Shelley x Gerard Keay

• Michael Shelley x Mike Crew

• Michael Shelley x Mike Crew x Mikaele Salesa

• Oliver Banks x Mike Crew

• Simon Fairchild x Peter Lucas

The Magnus Protocol

• Alice Dyer x Colin Becher

• Alice Dyer x Colin Becher x Fr3-d1

• Alice Dyer x FR3-d1

• Alice Dyer x Gwendolyn Bouchard

• Chester x Norris

• Colin Becher x FR3-d1

• Needles x Mr. Bonzo

• OIAR Employees

• Samama Khalid x FR3-d1

• Samama Khalid x Colin Becher

The Mechanisms

• Galahad x Drumbot Brian

• Jonny d’Ville x Gunpowder Tim

• Lyfrassir Edda x Marius Von Raum

• Prisoners of the Midguardian Transport Police

Cross-ships (miscellaneous)

• Adelard Dekker x Lena Kelley

• Peter Lukas x Gordon Alan Johnson

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[retro-vgm-revival-hour]

                                Retro VGM Revival Hour                               STAGE 82: HALLOWEEN 11

October is here, and with it comes the greatest and spookiest day ever: Halloween. This month is great for celebrating spooky things, and Video games are one of the best interactive experiences that movies, books, and music fail to deliver. 

Franchises like Castlevania and Silent Hill, are returning once more to the land of the living while other horror titles and franchises have made a name for themselves amongst the many gamers looking for a good fright.

Horror video games are a great way to celebrate Halloween, But it’s the music from these various titles that really 

Spark our interest , which is why we welcome you to our Annual Retro VGM Revival Hour Halloween Episode!

So I hope you are ready, because these spooky and absolutely terrifying Video game Music Tracks are here to raise the dead. SO LET’S GET SPOOKY!!!!!

                                          Full track listing:

     ===========Game – Composer – Title – Company========

 1.) Nightmare Kart – Evelyn Lark – “Title Screen, Great Clocktower & Final Battle” – May 31, 2024 – LWMedia – Windows PC

2.) Saturnalia – Nicolò Sala – “Passacaglia dei Saturnalia (w/ vocals by Roberta Valle)” – October 27, 2022 – Santa Ragione – Windows PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, MacOS & Nintendo Switch

3.) Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree – Tai Tomisawa, Shoi Miyazawa & Tsukasa Saitoh – “Death Knight, Divine Beast Dancing Lion & The Saint of the Bud” – June 20, 2024 – FromSoftware/Bandai Namco Entertainment – PS4, PS5, Windows PC, Xbox One & Xbox Series X/S

4.) Metal: Hellsinger – Two Feathers (Elvira Björkman & Nicklas Hjertberg) – “THIS IS THE END (w/ vocals by Mikael Stanne from Dark Tranquility), STYGIA (w/ vocals by Alissa White-Gluz from Arch Enemy) & NO TOMORROW (w/ vocals by Serj Tankian from System of a Down) ” – September 15, 2022 – The Outsiders/Funcom – Windows PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4 & Xbox One

5.) Cult of the Lamb – River Boy (Narayana Johnson) – “Kallamar, Amdusias & Leshy” – August 11, 2022 – Massive Monster/Devolver Digital – MacOS, PS4, PS5, Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S & Nintendo Switch

6.) Castlevania: Haunted Castle Revisited (Castlevania Dominus Collection) – Jane-Evelyn "Jaelyn" Nisperos – “A Lullaby Sent to the Devils, Cross Your Heart, Bloody Tears, Clock Tower Fear & Heart of Fire” – August 27, 2024 – M2/Konami – Windows PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S & Nintendo Switch

7.) Alien: Isolation – Christian Henson, Joe Henson & Alexis Smith – “Quarantine, The Hunt, It's Here & Escape Sevastopol” – October 7, 2014 – Creative Assembly/SEGA – PS3, PS4, Windows PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Linux, Mac OS X, Android, iOS & Nintendo Switch

8.) Silent Hill: The Short Message – Akira Yamaoka – “Words Lurk in Shadows/Speaking Softly, Under Moonlight/Puzzles Await, Amplifying the Soul's Voice, The Soul's Journey Illuminated & My Heroine (w/ vocals by Esther Ortega Cantó)” – January 31, 2024 – HexaDrive & Konami/Konami – PS5

9.) Dead Rising: Deluxe Remaster – Hideki Okugawa & Kota Suzuki – “Kick The Pedal, Paul (Arsonist), Kent (Rival Photographer), Adam (Crazy Clown) & Splatter Party (Inspired by Adam's theme)” – September 18, 2024 – Capcom – Xbox Series X/S, PS5 & Windows PC

10.) The Quarry – Ian Livingstone – “The Quarry Main Theme & Lodge Attacked” – June 10, 2022 – Supermassive Games/2k – PS4, PS5, Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S & Xbox Cloud Gaming

11.) Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania – Yoann Laulan – “Vampire Killer, Beginning, Dracula's Castle, Bloody Tears & Simon's Theme” – March 6, 2023 – Motion Twin & Evil Empire/Motion Twin – Windows PC, Linux, macOS, PS4, PS5,  Xbox One, iOS, Android & Nintendo Switch

12.) Darkest Dungeon II – Stuart Chatwood – “Darkest Dungeon II Main Theme, The Decisive Combat & Foetor Fight” – May 8, 2023 – Red Hook Studios – Windows PC, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One & Xbox Series X/S

13.) Signalis – Cicada Sirens & Tom Schley (1000 Eyes) – “Causal Loop, Kentucky Meat Shower, Cigarette Wife & Turned Around” – October 27, 2022 – rose-engine/Humble Games & Playism – WindowsPC, PS4, Xbox One & Nintendo Switch

14.) Dusk '82 – Andrew Hulshult – “Dusk '82, SkinWalker '82 & Beneath the Altar '82” – October 22, 2021 – David Szymanski/New Blood Interactive – Windows PC, Linux, macOS, PS4 & Nintendo Switch

15.) Silent Hill 2 (2024) – Akira Yamaoka – “What Lurks In The Forest, Shadows Of The Lover's Tree, Shadows of My Past & Promise of the Forgotten” – October 8, 2024 – Bloober Team/Konami – PS5 & Windows PC

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MoonSpider: @MoonSpiderHugs Youtube: www.youtube.com/c/NostalgiaRoadTripChannel LinkTree: linktr.ee/moonspider FaceBook: www.facebook.com/groups/nostalgiaroadtrip/ Official Twitter: @NRoadTripCast

[themovieblogonline]

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Review: A Monstrous Mess

Last year, the world was taken by storm by the release of Godzilla Minus One, and for good reason. Up to that point, audiences had been graced with thirty-six movies in the Godzilla franchise and while they're all somewhat entertaining, Minus One set a new standard for how these movies should be made, and to make things even more impressive, it was made on a budget of just $10-12 million. While that's still obviously a lot of money, it's absolutely nothing compared to what budgets are being tossed into Hollywood productions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqrpMRDuPfc For example, the last film in the MonsterVerse franchise, Godzilla vs. Kong, had a budget of $155-200 million. It's not an awful movie by any means, but it's also nothing special whatsoever. It's a big popcorn action spectacle but it offers nothing in terms of real substance like Minus One does. Perhaps that film just set the standards too high, or maybe it's just that Adam Wingard's Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire isn't all that good. If you're literally looking for nothing else other than to see these two colossal beasts battle big monsters for two hours, then you'll probably have some fun with this one. But personally, I found myself being quite bored relatively often and couldn't help but wish I was watching Minus One instead. Heck, even Kong: Skull Island is better than this movie. The plot weaves together elements from previous MonsterVerse movies. We follow Kong as he discovers a tribe of his kind in the hidden depths of the Hollow Earth and encounter Godzilla as he polices the balance between humans and titans on the surface. The introduction of a tyrannical ape leader, Skar King, and the climatic-manipulating titan, Shimo, serves as the catalyst for an unprecedented alliance between Godzilla and Kong. This should set the stage for a monumental clash; however, the film becomes bogged down in its own complexities. One of the major issues with The New Empire is its pacing. The first act delves into the intricacies of Hollow Earth with a meticulousness that, while visually impressive, does little to advance the plot. When the story does pick up speed, it often feels rushed, leaving little room for character development or emotional investment. This is particularly disappointing given the strong performances from the returning cast. Rebecca Hall's portrayal of Dr. Ilene Andrews, Kaylee Hottle's nuanced performance as Jia, and Brian Tyree Henry's comic relief as Bernie Hayes stand out, but the script does not provide them with enough material to truly shine. The new characters, too, are underdeveloped. Dan Stevens' character, Trapper, and Alex Ferns' Mikael, are given significant screen time. However, their backstories and motivations remain frustratingly opaque. This lack of depth extends to the titular titans. Kong's connection with Jia, a highlight of the previous film, is underutilized, and Godzilla's character arc feels repetitive. Their eventual alliance, while epic in scale, lacks the emotional punch that fans of the franchise have come to expect. Visually, the film is a triumph. Wingard's direction shines in the battle sequences, particularly the climatic showdown in Rio de Janeiro. The CGI rendering of Godzilla, Kong, and the new titans are meticulously detailed. The film brings these iconic characters to life with stunning realism. The set pieces in both the Hollow Earth and the surface world are equally impressive. Overall: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is a film of contrasts. It boasts spectacular visual effects but is let down by a convoluted plot. Fans of the MonsterVerse will find elements to enjoy, and the battles between titans are undeniably thrilling. However, as a standalone film, it struggles to find coherence in its grand narrative vision. It's a disappointing addition to the storied franchises it represents.

[hopetofantasy]

Mikael and Adam were so gay for each other in the 'Hei Briskeby' videos, you can't change my mind.

[koedder-du]

altering life by holding it still

by @fxckxxp (ao3) for @skambigbang

Mikael/Adam | Rated T | No Archive Warnings Apply | 4364 words

The first picture Mikael ever took is hanging in a neatly ordered collage above his bed.The first picture Mikael ever took is of Adam.

art by @koedder-du

[nalle]

A: It’s not like Eid - it’s not the best thing we celebrate all year, but we have drinks, girls in bunad and last… girls in bunad again.  M: I’m not a big fan of nationalism and I get tired of girls smiling in bunads.

[notskam]

ELIAS: We’re filming bro! Someone’s calling.

YOUSEF: It’s Sana.

ELIAS: Yousef, bro, why is she calling you? Tell her hi from me!

MIKAEL: Okay, what the fuck happened now?

ADAM: “Sana, please, take me back”

MIKAEL: “Yousef.. You’re following me and I can tell you’re stalking me on social media. I’ve had enough of you”

ELIAS: Stop it! That’s my sister! What did she say?

MUTASIM: How was it?

YOUSEF: Nothing.

ELIAS: Why did she call? What did she say? Nothing? She was just silent?

YOUSEF: We’re going out today.

ADAM: We’re supposed to eat together today!

CR: @skamenglish

Haha.. these boys owns my heart.

Lot of spinner involved.

Yousef gets a call from Sana (doesn’t hide from her brother, NICE!) moves farther away for privacy, Elias seem annoyed.

Adam films Yousef talking to Sana, Yousef comes back and leaves again (soulmates business) pissing Elias even more for walking away mid taping.. haha..

[tarjayandhonk]

[aramintascolin]

No one randomly throws this in without an explanation or an implication that these two are dating! I REPEAT. NO ONE!

[elite-demie]

OK CAN WE TALK ABOUT ADAM AND MIKAEL PLEASE???

THEY’RE THE CUTEST LITTLE BEANS EVER AND IN EVERY HEI BRISKEBY VIDEO I ALWAYS LOOK OUT FOR THE LITTLE THINGS BETWEEN THEM BECAUSE THEIR WAY OF SHOWING AFFECTION (FRIENDSHIP OR MORE WHO KNOWS) GIVES ME SO MUCH LIFE I LOVE IT JULIE THANK YOU

[skampoc]

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[themovieblogonline]

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Review: A Monstrous Mess

Last year, the world was taken by storm by the release of Godzilla Minus One, and for good reason. Up to that point, audiences had been graced with thirty-six movies in the Godzilla franchise and while they're all somewhat entertaining, Minus One set a new standard for how these movies should be made, and to make things even more impressive, it was made on a budget of just $10-12 million. While that's still obviously a lot of money, it's absolutely nothing compared to what budgets are being tossed into Hollywood productions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqrpMRDuPfc For example, the last film in the MonsterVerse franchise, Godzilla vs. Kong, had a budget of $155-200 million. It's not an awful movie by any means, but it's also nothing special whatsoever. It's a big popcorn action spectacle but it offers nothing in terms of real substance like Minus One does. Perhaps that film just set the standards too high, or maybe it's just that Adam Wingard's Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire isn't all that good. If you're literally looking for nothing else other than to see these two colossal beasts battle big monsters for two hours, then you'll probably have some fun with this one. But personally, I found myself being quite bored relatively often and couldn't help but wish I was watching Minus One instead. Heck, even Kong: Skull Island is better than this movie. The plot weaves together elements from previous MonsterVerse movies. We follow Kong as he discovers a tribe of his kind in the hidden depths of the Hollow Earth and encounter Godzilla as he polices the balance between humans and titans on the surface. The introduction of a tyrannical ape leader, Skar King, and the climatic-manipulating titan, Shimo, serves as the catalyst for an unprecedented alliance between Godzilla and Kong. This should set the stage for a monumental clash; however, the film becomes bogged down in its own complexities. One of the major issues with The New Empire is its pacing. The first act delves into the intricacies of Hollow Earth with a meticulousness that, while visually impressive, does little to advance the plot. When the story does pick up speed, it often feels rushed, leaving little room for character development or emotional investment. This is particularly disappointing given the strong performances from the returning cast. Rebecca Hall's portrayal of Dr. Ilene Andrews, Kaylee Hottle's nuanced performance as Jia, and Brian Tyree Henry's comic relief as Bernie Hayes stand out, but the script does not provide them with enough material to truly shine. The new characters, too, are underdeveloped. Dan Stevens' character, Trapper, and Alex Ferns' Mikael, are given significant screen time. However, their backstories and motivations remain frustratingly opaque. This lack of depth extends to the titular titans. Kong's connection with Jia, a highlight of the previous film, is underutilized, and Godzilla's character arc feels repetitive. Their eventual alliance, while epic in scale, lacks the emotional punch that fans of the franchise have come to expect. Visually, the film is a triumph. Wingard's direction shines in the battle sequences, particularly the climatic showdown in Rio de Janeiro. The CGI rendering of Godzilla, Kong, and the new titans are meticulously detailed. The film brings these iconic characters to life with stunning realism. The set pieces in both the Hollow Earth and the surface world are equally impressive. Overall: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is a film of contrasts. It boasts spectacular visual effects but is let down by a convoluted plot. Fans of the MonsterVerse will find elements to enjoy, and the battles between titans are undeniably thrilling. However, as a standalone film, it struggles to find coherence in its grand narrative vision. It's a disappointing addition to the storied franchises it represents.

[loopyllupin]

adam: which song do i play before fucking?

me: mikael. which song do you and adam play before fucking?

[skullsnsunbeams]

Adam & Mikael are dating idc don't try to fight me on this