Yeah, this new Kong movie doesn't try very hard to be too serious and waste any time trying to develop characters. I think it's quite fast past and to the point. We see cool monsters, great fight scenes, and IMO this King Kong is the most "athletic" and muscular Kong to date.
This King Kong is kind, smart, and tough. He means business and doesn't horse around and fall in love with any human girls. He kicks butts and go about his business.
I always hated that part about all those King Kong movies. So ridiculous to me that a giant gorilla falls in love with a girl. Please.