Godzilla
Warner Bros. | Release Date: May 16, 2014
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GuillermoBMJan 31, 2016
Summary: Godzilla is a slow-burn film with a huge emphasis on human perspective, and quite similar to Gareth Edwards' previous work "Monsters". 91/100 [A-]

It makes me happy that Edwards directed this movie. I liked the way he did not showSummary: Godzilla is a slow-burn film with a huge emphasis on human perspective, and quite similar to Gareth Edwards' previous work "Monsters". 91/100 [A-]

It makes me happy that Edwards directed this movie. I liked the way he did not show Godzilla throughout the film, that was very clever and suspenseful. This film felt very similar to Edwards' previous work "Monsters". I highly recommend you to watch "Monsters" before watching this film. I have read a lot of negative comments from the audience, it is sad that people do not appreciate the awesomeness of Gareth's work. Godzilla (2014) is not your average blockbuster, and the best thing about it is that it does not rely on the special effects. It focuses more on the human perspective and cares about its characters.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson did a pretty good job, but his character was somewhat boring and I would be okay if he died. Elizabeth Olsen was fine, even though I did not feel 100% engaged with her character, I still cared about her. Bryan Cranston was terrific in his role, his performance gave me the chills. Ken Watanabe and Sally Hawkins were excellent too. Also, there were some little roles in the film that were very effective: the bus driver in the bridge sequence, and a little girl in the tsunami scene. This movie has a few flaws and one of them is that spends too much of its running time developing its characters.

It is a film with a huge emphasis on realism and human perspective. It requires a lot of patience, you have to wait an hour to finally see Godzilla, and that is not a bad thing. The movie has a bunch of exciting moments throughout. There are a lot of people saying that there was not enough of Godzilla in the movie. The big guy had 12 minutes of screen time, and that was fine to me. I left the movie theater completely satisfied and happy because the payoff was huge to me. I was on the edge of my seat during the last 20 minutes. The third act was a huge payoff, a mind-blowing spectacle of dazzlingly special effects and an epic battle between the three monsters.

I saw it on 3D and it was an awesome experience. The visual effects and the sound mixing were just breathtaking. Just imagine all the work that was required to make the design of the MUTOs and Godzilla. Gareth Edwards and his team clearly appreciate the monsters. Moving on, the fight sequences were bold, exciting and the CGI looked so neat. These monsters are masterfully designed, and they look scary as hell to me. I am so glad that the trailer did not show too much of the final act. Also, the musical score by Alexandre Desplat was great and fits with the tone of the film. The tsunami scene includes one of my favorite tracks.

Another strength of the movie was the beautiful camera work. Edwards wants you to feel as if you are right there seeing a monster through your eyes, with his camera movements. I felt like I was into the movie. Also, there was a scene that reminded me of the 9/11 attacks. It was very short and many people missed it, but it is one of my favorite moments in the movie. It was just a plane crashing into a building and it looked quite real. Overall, Godzilla is a slow-burn spectacle with a huge emphasis on human perspective and empathy, very similar to Edwards' previous work "Monsters". Despite a few dull characters, it delivers exciting action, stunning camera work and a payoff. [A-]… Expand
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homer4presidentMar 11, 2015
While it's a terrible waste of good talent, the film is not really about the actors running for their lives and/or trying to battle the monsters. Just like in any Godzilla film, it's the monsters that are the real stars. There is enough perilWhile it's a terrible waste of good talent, the film is not really about the actors running for their lives and/or trying to battle the monsters. Just like in any Godzilla film, it's the monsters that are the real stars. There is enough peril and suspense leading up to the big reveal and when Godzilla finally arrives, he does not disappoint. The fight scenes weren't too long and overblown and if anything, left us wanting more.… Expand
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PanchogulJun 3, 2020
Un poco lenta pero resulta ser bien entretenida y audiovisualmente asombrosa.
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SirRaiuKorenOct 24, 2014
Even in this day and age, this movie has ferocious visuals that dare to be called anything less than awesome. Amazing monsters and beautiful(ly tragic) cityscapes are in no short supply, and the lighting and cinematography are there to match.Even in this day and age, this movie has ferocious visuals that dare to be called anything less than awesome. Amazing monsters and beautiful(ly tragic) cityscapes are in no short supply, and the lighting and cinematography are there to match. The monsters themselves have a story (albeit somewhat clumsily exposited by the human cast) that is actually compelling.

Sadly, however, this movie - like many creature features before it - suffers from "cardboard human syndrome." The human characters are largely flat, uninteresting, and shallow as a kiddie pool, whose only purpose is to serve as a vehicle to deliver the awesome monsters. This would be fine, if the movie didn't spend three quarters of its screen time devoted to the humans, and not the aforementioned awesome monsters.

But, come on. It's giant monsters battling in gorgeously rendered cityscapes. That's why we watch it, that's why we love it. Still, even a little bit of depth in the human characters would be nice.

On a side note, Watanabe and Cranston give by far the best deliveries in the film, which is sad considering their soap opera dialogue and relegation to bit parts. Such a glorious waste of talent.… Expand
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TyranianApr 9, 2019
Very cool Godzilla film and they get the guy just right. Probably could've been trimmed a bit.
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suk111Sep 24, 2014
Not as Exciting as expected, but ok for a long wait. Hope Jurassic Park IV will be at-least better.
I think it is a good idea for Pacific Rim and Godzilla crossover film. Gives both a better pace maybe..
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SpangleDec 11, 2015
Godzilla is a very, very entertaining film. I expected to be underwhelmed by this one, but I truly enjoyed it a good bit. The suspense created in anticipation of seeing Godzilla and the monsters was brilliantly executed and set up everythingGodzilla is a very, very entertaining film. I expected to be underwhelmed by this one, but I truly enjoyed it a good bit. The suspense created in anticipation of seeing Godzilla and the monsters was brilliantly executed and set up everything well. Truly, the mystery and then resulting sense of awe are what makes this one very good. The creature design is fantastic as well and the visual effects are phenomenal. In addition, the sound mixing on this one is out of this world good. Now, what holds back Godzilla? It is a Godzilla movie, so it would have nice to see more attention paid to him than the other monsters. I love his amount of screen time, but he does not dominate that screen time in any way. Additionally, it is a popcorn flick. Inherently, it feels formulaic and too predictable. At no moment are you truly surprised by the path taken by the film and this prevents it from being even better. As it stands though, Godzilla is a very good film that entertains readily.… Expand
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Jack97Dec 17, 2016
Despite the whole "cutting away from the epic fight just before it happens" stuff, Godzilla is a big screen spectacle that's worth watching for the final act alone...yeah that stuff is EPIC!
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2ndshootrNov 11, 2014
I really enjoyed this movie a lot. While it was a nice refresher from the over the top ACTION ACTION ACTION of the genre, I do wish we would have seen a little more screen time of monster battles. Other than that, I cared about theI really enjoyed this movie a lot. While it was a nice refresher from the over the top ACTION ACTION ACTION of the genre, I do wish we would have seen a little more screen time of monster battles. Other than that, I cared about the characters, decent story I guess. You should watch it if you are a fan of Godzilla. Definitely one of my favorites.… Expand
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BradySmithOct 19, 2015
This is a pretty decent reboot for Godzilla. It's eerie, well acted, and has amazing special effects. If only its story was half as good as these elements. The plot basically boils down to giant monsters traveling to a meeting point toThis is a pretty decent reboot for Godzilla. It's eerie, well acted, and has amazing special effects. If only its story was half as good as these elements. The plot basically boils down to giant monsters traveling to a meeting point to fight. The plot starts out more emotionally and character driven than you would expect, but eventually you begin to realize that these characters are not very well written and sorta boring. The filmmaking and acting elevates the movie into good territory and it has a handful of jaw dropping moments so I'd still recommend it. But it's still not what the filmmakers or trailer promised. That would have been The Dark Knight of monster movies, but settling for a decently entertaining diversion isn't the worst thing considering that it could have been a disaster.… Expand
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DKS01Aug 30, 2014
So Godzilla was my big movie the year, the one I was most hyped for, the one I paid the most attention too, I watched all the trailers, and you know what I think? I liked it
It wasn't quite what I was expecting (Mostly when it comes toSo Godzilla was my big movie the year, the one I was most hyped for, the one I paid the most attention too, I watched all the trailers, and you know what I think? I liked it
It wasn't quite what I was expecting (Mostly when it comes to Godzilla's screen time) but overall I liked it.
I thought they did a good job of restarting the series and keeping it grounded, at-least as much as possible. I like how the monsters were presented, not just unstoppable giant monsters (which they are) but also as animals (M.U.T.O.s just wanna breed, Godzilla's their natural enemy and nature's way of restoring balance) was really cool.
The M.U.T.O.'s I thought were okay, but Godzilla himself was just awesome. Sure he's not in the film a whole lot (9 minutes and 30 seconds according to a completion video on youtube, felt more like 15 to me). But every second he was on screen I was in complete awe, (I got more excited at just the first atomic breath scene, then I did all the action in Pacific Rim put together) I hear some people complain about making Godzilla a good guy, I don't think it's so much he was a good guy exactly, more like he just didn't care enough about us to mean us harm or not. I personally prefer a more morally ambiguous Godzilla (not really good, not really evil) but if I had to chose between the two I would choose good (So I feel less guilty about cheering for him)
I hear some complaints about the human characters, cept Bryan Cranston who is without a doubt the best performance in the film (That's coming from a guy who's never seen a episode of Breaking Bad, I now aim to watch the series from the beginning, seriously shame on Warner Bros for turning him down as Lex Luthor)
My personal favorite character was Ken Watanabe as Dr Serizawa (Not as cool as the original, but interesting) I hope he goes on to become the main human character in the sequels. Elizabeth Olsen, I think she did a good job, she didn't get to do much, but I don't think it's really her acting that's too blame. She was basically a character we could watch go though this crisis that is a giant monster attack (I'll bring that up again),
Then Aaron Taylor-Johnson, my personal opinion, the guy's playing a soldier, someone who's trained to be emotionally reserved, still overall I don't think he was that bad. I'm use to him as Kick-Ass, who's a very light-hearted and funny character, because of this I feared he would be a repeat of Matthew Broderick from the 1998 one, so he was better then I thought he'd be.
Another thing I like about the film is that, similar to the 1954 film, it felt like a natural disaster film. We see a lot of focus on the aftermath of the destruction, in the end we see rescue efforts, families torn apart, news reports, we see people worry about the safety of their loved ones. It just felt like a disaster movie, I went to see it with two of my classmates (we're film students) and me and another student were actually reminded of the rescue efforts after 9/11 during the final scene.
I know some people weren't completely satisfied with this movie, and that's okay. But for me, I loved it, and I plan to get the DVD and I'll definitely go see the sequel.… Expand
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gracjanskiApr 8, 2020
Good movie with focus on the story and background information in the beginning and great action scenes in the middle and end of the movie. But there were some logical problems in the 2nd part of the movie and also it was very military in the end.
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TheDarkKnight22Sep 8, 2014
This movie is probably the best action movie of 2014. It stays to the original story but adds onto it. My main complaint is that i didn't care about most of the characters.
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oDjentoJan 4, 2015
This film built up brilliantly for seeing Godzilla. The visual effects are brilliantly and it's far more along the linea of the source material. Acting is pretty decent for the most part, not outstanding though. The pacing was mainly good butThis film built up brilliantly for seeing Godzilla. The visual effects are brilliantly and it's far more along the linea of the source material. Acting is pretty decent for the most part, not outstanding though. The pacing was mainly good but drifted off for a bit in the middle with the kid and the train. The director did a good job of the film and look forward to his second outing with Godzilla.… Expand
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zombiechanOct 20, 2014
This film does a great job at capturing the original Godzilla movies. If you are a hardcore godzilla fan, you will love this movie, no doubt. The actors are great, the graphics are great, this is the movie that Godzilla **** deserves.
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CherryxldMar 30, 2015
Godzilla es una película con efectos visuales atronadores y que, al fin al cabo, resulta ser un film fuerte e interesante.

Esta película se puede decir que es un remake astuto, donde podemos ver al impresionante e implacable monstruo deGodzilla es una película con efectos visuales atronadores y que, al fin al cabo, resulta ser un film fuerte e interesante.

Esta película se puede decir que es un remake astuto, donde podemos ver al impresionante e implacable monstruo de Godzilla (que además la forma en que lo presentan en este largometraje fué una estrategia bastante inteligente por parte del director) que sin dudas es el absoluto protagonista de este film abarcando desafiantes puntos de esta historia en donde a pesar que tenemos que esperar bastante tiempo (que a veces resulta empalagoso) para ver a esta criatura., el resultado final es satisfactorio.… Expand
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chwMay 25, 2015
The movie didn't focus on Godzilla entirely. If you want a lot of Godzilla, go see the terrible Roland Emmerich traffic collision. If you want a good movie with decent (to say the least) acting that features a good-looking Godzilla, watch this.
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supermann234Dec 23, 2014
This movie features a lot of action and a good storyline. The only problems with the movie are that Godzilla was featured too little times in the movie and it has little use of sound effects. However, this is overall a good film.
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IMAX500Oct 31, 2014
Good Special Effects, OK Sound Mixing, Good Storyline. This monster is killer to you if you watch this movie. Fast-Paced Time and Action Will make your time less. Watch this movie and you be pretty amazed at this movie. Replay Value: High
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Meth-dudeAug 8, 2015
Great cast, awesomely realistic visuals and special effects and a movie packed with action, Godzilla had everything to make a great movie and fortunately, it worked.
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jacob4May 25, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was an O.K movie but, it didn't live up to what the trailer promised. It looked like a Heisenberg vs. Godzilla film, but sadly there were let downs. Despite the title being "Godzilla" the bad guy MUTOs make more appearances and do more damage than Godzilla does. Also it looked like Bryan Cranston was going to be a main role character, but sadly he dies a 1/3 through the movie leaving us with Aaron Taylor-Johnson's character taking up the main role. And where was Godzilla this whole movie? When he did appear in some scenes you only got to see his spiky back swimming through the water, shrouded in smoke, his full scale body not seen clearly enough until the very end, and right when a Godzilla fight scene begins it cuts to another scene. Also if Godzilla is suppose to be a good guy, why is the Army shooting at him while the navy teams up and rendezvous with him, wouldn't the Navy like tell the Army that Godzilla is an ally before they bring him to the city? Even though the movie had some down sides it still had positive sides like, awesome special effects and CGI, interesting action, and a brand new Godzilla who may appear to be fat, but hey, least they made his atomic breath look cool and brought back his iconic roar. So unless you didn't like the 1998 version this reboot will make you forget that one even existed. Let's just hope that the planned future sequel will be better.… Expand
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OpinionatedGuyOct 8, 2014
I remember watching the previous Hollywood attempt on Godzilla as a kid. I was confused, bored and I had my eyes rolling. It showed that I do not like every blockbuster I have seen as a child. So when I heard that it’s going to be rebootedI remember watching the previous Hollywood attempt on Godzilla as a kid. I was confused, bored and I had my eyes rolling. It showed that I do not like every blockbuster I have seen as a child. So when I heard that it’s going to be rebooted but this time in a much darker tone, I had high hopes and it did not disappoint, barely.

The plot is well-crafted for a monster movie like Godzilla. It’s quite thought-provoking. I thought about how the world is dealing with the aftermath of Godzilla.

The cast performances was okay. Bryan Cranston’s performance is really excellent to watch. I really enjoyed him as an actor and as a person and I really forgot that he is Heisenberg when I was watching his scenes. As for Aaron Taylor Johnson’s performance, I am sure he is a nice guy but during the entire movie, all I could think of his character is that he is played by Aaron Taylor Johnson. So, I am so sad to agree with people saying that he is a terrible actor in this movie.

The character development is actually really good. It made me care enough for the human characters in this movie.

The CGI and visual effects are perfect and realistic. It actually looked like San Francisco is really in ruins. The monster designs of Godzilla and MUTO are really well done that they are very scary to look at.

The direction from Gareth Edwards is also excellent. The cinematography was also really good for a movie like Godzilla.

The dark tone of this movie really paid tribute and respected to Godzilla’s legacy. It seems like Hollywood already forgot about its previous disastrous attempt.

Overall, not the best movie ever but it’s a really good monster movie that I enjoyed watching. I am looking forward to the sequels and it would be interesting how it would take the story from there.… Expand
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ydnar4Sep 14, 2014
Godzilla is a character that is very difficult to portray on the big screen. This was a movie that was easily a box office success and we all predicted that. This reboot certainly beat the 1998 version of the film but there is still some roomGodzilla is a character that is very difficult to portray on the big screen. This was a movie that was easily a box office success and we all predicted that. This reboot certainly beat the 1998 version of the film but there is still some room for improvement. It is a long wait before we ever even get to get to see Godzilla and it never really seems like he is the focal point of the movie. The action in the last half hour of the movie is what makes the movie worth watching. Godzilla is a movie that should be watched in a theater and not on home video in order to capture the full experience.… Expand
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ToFewViewsSep 24, 2014
Great as an action movie with cool fighting monsters, accompanied by amazing effects and audio. The story could use a bit more work and felt lacking, but in all honesty I'm here to see mass destruction and that's what you get.
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vikesh2206Nov 10, 2014
While it's human characters barely leave a lasting impact (with the exception of the talented Bryan Cranston), Godzilla compensates with plenty of action and an overall eerie tone not found in other epic monster movies.
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aguyglobalSep 9, 2014
Many complain about the lack of Godzilla in this film, but you know what? The parts that do have Godzilla in them are great. Bryan Cranston portrayed a very strong character in the form of Joe Brody, despite the rest of the human cast beingMany complain about the lack of Godzilla in this film, but you know what? The parts that do have Godzilla in them are great. Bryan Cranston portrayed a very strong character in the form of Joe Brody, despite the rest of the human cast being somewhat weak. The atmosphere, effects, and action in the film were also pretty satisfying.… Expand
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MasiTronXIIISep 17, 2014
As a massive Godzilla fan, I was a bit of a skeptic going into this movie, but as time went on and the more I learned about it the more excited I became. I was not disappointed, but yet I was a little bit. This movie did Godzilla right. TheAs a massive Godzilla fan, I was a bit of a skeptic going into this movie, but as time went on and the more I learned about it the more excited I became. I was not disappointed, but yet I was a little bit. This movie did Godzilla right. The monster I mean, his character was just what he needed to be. This was very important to me and I was happy to see it, considering how wrongly done the 1998 version was. Overall, the movie isn't really anything special, the cast is a bit lackluster and the acting/script isn't much either. It drags on for a long time and Godzilla is seen few and far. Director Edwards went on and on about this "cinematic foreplay" he would be using and I was surprised how much of it was used. We were TEASED with Godzilla. Showing fights but then not really and stuff like this. I initially was very frustrated by this, but after a second and third watch see what he was going for. The combat in the end is stunning. Absolutely jaw dropping. Technology has truly come far to create the king of monsters and his foes so perfectly. Now I don't speak for everyone, but I would estimate that if you are a godzilla fan like myself, this movie is generally between 7/10 and 10/10 and if you are not, I would say 5/10 to 8/10. It depends on how much you are willing to put up with to get to the monster. Overall, I'm pleased with the reboot. The king is back and next movie needs to be intense. I feel Edwards was afraid to just go all out with this movie and make it a monster bash for fear of harsh criticism, so they really tried to use human feeling in this, that's fine and all, but I would hope at some point we can get to a monster bash movie. I won't complain too much, but with all these visual effects, a destroy all monsters type movie would instantly be one of the greatest movies of all time in my opinion. I will give Godzilla (2014) an 8/10. Good movie, not a great movie, +points because GODZILLA… Expand
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RainwholeOct 20, 2014
Gareth Edwards has a very promising future, and his film Godzilla serves as a perfect example of that. Although not a cinematic masterpiece by any means, Godzilla is in fact a monster-filled extravaganza that when the monsters are on screenGareth Edwards has a very promising future, and his film Godzilla serves as a perfect example of that. Although not a cinematic masterpiece by any means, Godzilla is in fact a monster-filled extravaganza that when the monsters are on screen (either Godzilla or the Muto's) is truly excellent. The Kaijus look fantastic and every shot feels like a painting of perfect coloring and composition.

Then, there's the human factor of the movie. Which holds it back from achieving excellent. I refuse to accept this tag-on human stories just because its "big budget Hollywood". That doesn't mean anything at all.

A lot of people complain that Godzilla is not in the movie often enough. That's true, yet there's no shortage of Monster mayhem thanks to the presence of the Mutos. Which are a fantastic addition to the roster of Kaijus in Godzilla's lore.

I honestly can't wait for a sequel to this movie. But as it stands, Pacific Rim is a better Kaiju movie overall, but when Godzilla is good and the monsters are on screen, it beats Pacific Rim. Yet, it's obvious that unlike Pacific Rim, Godzilla was not intended to be a pure Kaiju movie. It was intended to be part that and mostly a disaster movie. Which is not bad if the human aspect of the story was better...… Expand
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DartboardMar 11, 2015
As a film, it's very flawed. As a monster destroy-it-all, it might be a little lacking. I forgive most of this for the very fact it respects the Spielberg-ian essence of filmmaking, which turns out to be a pretty decent fit for Godzilla. TheAs a film, it's very flawed. As a monster destroy-it-all, it might be a little lacking. I forgive most of this for the very fact it respects the Spielberg-ian essence of filmmaking, which turns out to be a pretty decent fit for Godzilla. The reveal of the big green lizard was one of the most exciting and intense experiences I've had in the cinema in a long time. The VFX are simply jaw-dropping, and at least it TRIES to maintain a human element. I respect the very bold pacing choices, many of which are never seen in tentpoles these days. If you like Godzilla, you owe it to yourself to at least give it a chance.… Expand
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SythusRATINGSOct 23, 2014
The world’s most revered monster is reborn in a powerful story of human courage and reconciliation in the face of titanic forces of nature, when the awe-inspiring Godzilla rises to restore balance as humanity stands defenseless.
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ApolscFeb 1, 2015
This Godzilla is a love letter to the original. You have a powerful monster that doesnt care about the humans and their weapons dont even tickle him. I dont know if "realistic" is the word, but the CGI and the design of Godzilla is beautiful.This Godzilla is a love letter to the original. You have a powerful monster that doesnt care about the humans and their weapons dont even tickle him. I dont know if "realistic" is the word, but the CGI and the design of Godzilla is beautiful. If we had only Ken Watanabe in Tokio with a son or something, without the US cast, this movie would be excellent, but maybe that is too much to ask for.… Expand
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TheFilmFanaticNov 2, 2014
Godzilla is the monster of all monsters and seemingly the hardest remake to ever try to accomplish, evident in the 1998 release. However Gareth Edwards is able to do this in the current release of this iconic monster's return to the bigGodzilla is the monster of all monsters and seemingly the hardest remake to ever try to accomplish, evident in the 1998 release. However Gareth Edwards is able to do this in the current release of this iconic monster's return to the big screen. First of all Godzilla looks stunning in this film, showing how he really is the King of Monsters. The CGI is impeccable, making this gargantuan creature as realistic as possible. The use of Godzilla as an anti-hero is a fresh twist on the story, making this story much more interesting.… Expand
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Movi3R3vi3werMar 23, 2015
While lacking in some needed story and a few wooden performances (although Bryan Cranston kills it), Godzilla is one of my favorite movies of the year. Gareth Edwards pays great respect to the Godzilla legacy, keeping to the original designWhile lacking in some needed story and a few wooden performances (although Bryan Cranston kills it), Godzilla is one of my favorite movies of the year. Gareth Edwards pays great respect to the Godzilla legacy, keeping to the original design and even though the monster isn't given much screen time (but is masterfully build up) whenever Godzilla got on screen, it was some of the greatest movie scenes I've ever witnessed in a film.… Expand
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Le__XenomorphJan 23, 2015
A very strong and confident film. Gareth Edwards took a bold step by only showing Godzilla for 30% of the film. But when he does show up, it is spectacular and the effects are stunning. 8/10 (Great)
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WheelzFourReelzJan 4, 2015
I would've liked to have seen more Godzilla in the second act, but overall, Godzilla is a very exciting, intense, and fun monster movie that's definitely worth watching.
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ceej101Jan 17, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sad to say this is my first time finally being able to see wht all the hype was about after being accosted by the many trailers and promos for my favorite movie monster whom i've had the distinct and sometimes not so distinct pleasure of seeing on both the large and small screen as a kid. Loved the various makeovers down through the years as 'zilla went from the ass kicking, one lizard demolition crew to being downright cute in the 70s and back to being a sleep deprived threat to humanity ( lemme tell ya...i'd be pissed too if someone awakened me from a sound sleep) and in the late 90s found a niche as Doritos spokeslizard. Yes, i have the nerve to refer to tht debacle of a movie tht in '98 tht should have remained on the cutting room floor. The only thing tht saved this movie from a much lower rating were the special effects (hence the rating of ''7'') along with the presence of Bryan Cranston, Ken Watanabe, Juliette Binoche and let us not forget the true star of this movie Godzilla who has of course been working out (check the well toned abs and beautiful white teeth and those ''guns''...niiiiiice! ). After having read the various reviews for this movie, i've noticed the many laments of ''not enough screen time or the murky darkness. At first glance, i too was wondering why the film was so dark and then i saw the final fight between Godzilla and the the mutos and then it hit me: if the fight was staged in broad daylight it would have a devastating effect visually...a waste of perfectly good special effects and who needs tht? I watch to be amazed...to feel the same thrill and awe I did when i first saw the original Gojira. I wanted to see his signature move and have it blow me away and it did just tht! His roar was incredible (awesome sound effects) ..the mutos could've used a little more ....originality in their design but were overall menacing enough to pass muster and quite possibly scare the candy corn out of u if u happen to be below the age of twelve. Because of the length of the movie i'm not entirely certain tht children would be patient enough to wait for the King of the Monsters appearance but once he does show it is well worth the wait. Ok. Anyone taking bets on whether there's a sequel in the works? Hopefully, the makers will improve upon the this treasured franchise enough to do it justice.… Expand
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UltimateBubJul 22, 2015
I have one big complain, and I'll jut put it out here: the film is not interactive. For the most part, I feel none of the human characters really mattered, because the whole monster plot was going on independently from the people. Eventually,I have one big complain, and I'll jut put it out here: the film is not interactive. For the most part, I feel none of the human characters really mattered, because the whole monster plot was going on independently from the people. Eventually, the monsters would have surfaced and Godzilla would have killed them whether the characters did or did not whatever, and that's it, eventually. Now, I may be completely wrong I know, but that's the feeling I get and I'm just a casual viewer. The movie doesn't make me feel like I'm part of the experience, and that's bad. And some characters are just there for show. Even though I'm bashing this movie right now, I will say that I liked it. I feel it was original and well done, despite the aforementioned problem.… Expand
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emlugo123Feb 27, 2015
They teased Godzilla so much in this movie which was really frustrating but when you do see Godzilla its a sight to behold. The main character was meh, I didn't really dislike him or like him.
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darkbloodshed13Apr 28, 2015
I've been waiting for years for a new Godzilla movie to come out. Especially considering how bad the last one was and I've got to say this movie does not disappoint. It has good characters that actually feel real, which is unique consideringI've been waiting for years for a new Godzilla movie to come out. Especially considering how bad the last one was and I've got to say this movie does not disappoint. It has good characters that actually feel real, which is unique considering that most monster movie characters feel bland. However since there is more time donated to the humans in the film the monster aren't seen as much as I would like. Which leads to my biggest problem with the film, the monster fights are cut short. Most of the time in the movie we only see the beginning and end of the fight meaning we don't get to enjoy what made Godzilla infamous. Also they changed Godzilla's origin's, from an experiment gone wrong to a giant creature who lived in prehistoric times while feeding of radiation to survive, yet Godzilla lives at the bottom of the ocean so how does it get radiation? In conclusion if your a long time fan of Godzilla you might want to steer clear, but if you just some one looking for good movie then sit down and give this movie a watch.… Expand
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Epik_NinnjaMay 23, 2015
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A new Godzilla movie with the awesome CGI you've come to expect from modern blockbusters? And it's got Bryan Cranston in it? Awesome! The story is well told at first but it just isn't as interesting after Cranston's character dies. It's not that he shouldn't have died, it's that the wfie worrying over her husband and all just wasn't as good as, well, the plot before. The fight scenes are epic, though (even though there are few). Godzilla owns those [expletive]s! I'll admit I was just a tad disappointed, but it's still around a 7.5/10 in my opinion and it's definitely worht seeing.… Expand
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PeterAlexanderJun 10, 2015
The 2014 rendition of Godzilla returns the great lizard to cinema screens in awesome fashion. Through the use of strong character development and a gripping story, the film builds tension up until the epic reveal of Godzilla. What ensues is aThe 2014 rendition of Godzilla returns the great lizard to cinema screens in awesome fashion. Through the use of strong character development and a gripping story, the film builds tension up until the epic reveal of Godzilla. What ensues is a treat to witness on the big screen, as not only does Godzilla itself deliver, but the narrative arc that surrounds it provides the audience with a tense and exciting story.… Expand
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Th3GreenHorne7Jul 4, 2015
My hopes to have Godzilla's glory replenished, America had paid everyone back for the mistake of 1998 with the first attempt to but Godzilla in America's theaters, which only made them successful in it's box office, but not it's approval byMy hopes to have Godzilla's glory replenished, America had paid everyone back for the mistake of 1998 with the first attempt to but Godzilla in America's theaters, which only made them successful in it's box office, but not it's approval by the critics. 16 years later and here is their apology with a movie that lives up to it's name by making Godzilla look the way he did in the movies made the original creators of the ginormous beast. Director Gareth Edwards did the smart thing by building up the story piece by piece which helped the audience stay at a very normal following pace. The Actors and Actresses were very well by making their characters likable and very easy to understand who they actually are. This Godzilla was an even better at box office and it was praised more the critics. The only problem I had was that Godzilla had only 20 minutes of screen time throughout all 123 minutes of the film's running time.… Expand
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CineAutoctonoDec 5, 2015
For the edition of Roland Emmerich it is very bad , but everything has changed with the release of Gareth Edwards if I exceeded expectations , although the first and made ​​in Japan wins, the Godzilla of Edwards if he had more action andFor the edition of Roland Emmerich it is very bad , but everything has changed with the release of Gareth Edwards if I exceeded expectations , although the first and made ​​in Japan wins, the Godzilla of Edwards if he had more action and excitement Dinosaur against giant radioactive pterodactyl.… Expand
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payment21Dec 19, 2015
I think this is a good blockbuster godzilla film . It packs a good story and has decent cgi . The only thing i didn't like about this film is the human story as we really wanna know more about godzilla.
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Antgiog1202May 1, 2016
I hate the fact that people are complaining that Godzilla wasn't what they hoped for; that it isn't what they expected coming into the theater. As a fan of Godzilla, I thought this was a satisfying film and a CGI masterpiece. Gareth EdwardsI hate the fact that people are complaining that Godzilla wasn't what they hoped for; that it isn't what they expected coming into the theater. As a fan of Godzilla, I thought this was a satisfying film and a CGI masterpiece. Gareth Edwards demonstrated that he has potential in Hollywood -- hopefully Rogue One is great as well. The performances were great by Ken Watanabe, David Strathairn, Elizabeth Olsen, and definately Bryan Cranston. I wasn't a big fan of Aaron Taylor-Johnson's character -- though it wasn't a huge problem. I was disappointed that it was snubbed for "best achievement in visual effects" from the Academy Awards as it simply was beautiful to watch.

Rating : 9/10

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JPSpinoRex65Jun 4, 2016
This film is amazing, but it's hated for the wrong reason. People complain about Godzilla's lack of screen time. Well, he got 10 minutes of screen time in the original, which everyone praised.
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rmsc12May 3, 2016
Godzilla is what modern blockbusters needed, suspense and thrill. Despite having a distinct lack of the titular character, the character buildup and story meshed with the underlying tone of the film. The CGI is masterful and used incredibly.
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HTGamerMar 1, 2019
The newest Godzilla film is a modern take on the long running film series. This movie focuses more on the people that get caught in a battle between giant monsters and the ensuing destruction. The giant monsters are hidden from view for mostThe newest Godzilla film is a modern take on the long running film series. This movie focuses more on the people that get caught in a battle between giant monsters and the ensuing destruction. The giant monsters are hidden from view for most of the film's duration, in an effort to build up suspense. Seeing Godzilla emerge from the water and scream for the first time is awesome. My favorite scene is the soldiers parachuting through clouds while Godzilla fights the MUTOs (what a horrible codename), it's an astounding vista. Human characters and their stories are OK, but it's lame to think they can affect the battle, and the whole Monarch arc story is great in theory but badly executed. The plot is pretty straight forward, as in "Godzilla comes to kill the MUTOs and then takes his leave", but at least this movie stays faithful to the original japanese movies. It's far better than Roland Emmerich's Godzilla film from 1998.… Expand
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COOLQUINN17Jul 13, 2016
Godzilla is my all time favorite monster and i remember renting this movie on Xbox. It was good but unfortunately it does have some problems. Godzilla is only in the film for about 10 minutes, that's right, 10 MINUTES. Shouldn't it focus onGodzilla is my all time favorite monster and i remember renting this movie on Xbox. It was good but unfortunately it does have some problems. Godzilla is only in the film for about 10 minutes, that's right, 10 MINUTES. Shouldn't it focus on Godzilla more since it's his movie? Another thing is that, when your really excited for the action, it switches to a new scene. that was kinda stupid of them to do that. I thought that there was a lack of action and there should of been some more action. Okay, i'm gonna get to the good stuff cause there are great things about the movie. One is Godzilla. They got the design right and it looks like the classic Godzilla rather than that bad design of Godzilla from the 1998 film of the same name. two, the acting was great, they know what's happening. Three is the fight scene between Godzilla and another monster, that was pretty cool. Godzilla can be boring at times but wait til the action comes, you'll have a bit of fun!… Expand
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reviewfrom19842Sep 3, 2016
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. a good movie. It is weird that the best charter dies in the first 20 minutes and that Godzilla is in the movie for 8 minutes. But I did when to see way was going to happen.… Expand
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alejandro970Mar 13, 2021
Unlike the painful version of 1998, this one is attached to the essence of the monster created by Japanese cinema in the distant 50's. The action sequences work as they should as well as the performances that look plausible. Should we lookUnlike the painful version of 1998, this one is attached to the essence of the monster created by Japanese cinema in the distant 50's. The action sequences work as they should as well as the performances that look plausible. Should we look forward to the big showdown against King Kong?… Expand
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SonicHD7May 31, 2017
Ford Brody (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), a Navy bomb expert, has just reunited with his family in San Francisco when he is forced to go to Japan to help his estranged father, Joe (Bryan Cranston). Soon, both men are swept up in an escalating crisisFord Brody (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), a Navy bomb expert, has just reunited with his family in San Francisco when he is forced to go to Japan to help his estranged father, Joe (Bryan Cranston). Soon, both men are swept up in an escalating crisis when Godzilla, King of the Monsters, arises from the sea to combat malevolent adversaries that threaten the survival of humanity. The creatures leave colossal destruction in their wake, as they make their way toward their final battleground: San Francisco.… Expand
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rubsomebacononiJun 6, 2017
As far as enjoyable experiences, this movie was far and away the best movie I have watched to date. As a long time Godzilla fan, nostalgia and the pure awesome that was Godzilla fueled my excitement constantly. The way they shot it, holdingAs far as enjoyable experiences, this movie was far and away the best movie I have watched to date. As a long time Godzilla fan, nostalgia and the pure awesome that was Godzilla fueled my excitement constantly. The way they shot it, holding back until the end, was genius. But leading up to the action were beautiful shots of the Tokyo skyline, for example. The cinematography was stellar, and the acting was fantastic by Bryan Cranston (as per usual) and the other characters weren't terrible. I watched this movie several times before it got even close to old. The better resolution, the better for viewing experience.… Expand
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Bugger217Sep 11, 2017
America's second attempt at rebooting Godzilla is much more successful than the first. This time, we have Legendary Pictures producing, with Gareth Edwards behind the camera. This is Edwards' second film, having only done a micro-budgetedAmerica's second attempt at rebooting Godzilla is much more successful than the first. This time, we have Legendary Pictures producing, with Gareth Edwards behind the camera. This is Edwards' second film, having only done a micro-budgeted sci-fi flick beforehand. The first act is great. It has an intense atmosphere and a fantastic central performance from Bryan Cranston. It expertly builds tension, culminating in a sequence that reveals the film's monsters. Problem is, it sags a bit in the middle.

Even after the reveal, Edwards shies away from showing any significant monster action, and the focus shifts from Cranston to Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who isn't nearly as interesting. Thankfully, the final act pays off in a big way, delivering a truly jaw-dropping monster brawl. At the end of the day, I think the strengths of the first and third acts, along with the technical prowess, make this an overall engrossing experience. I just hope future installments focus more on Godzilla himself.… Expand
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FilipeNetoMar 2, 2020
A new life for Godzilla, after years of being mistreated in the cinema.

I confess that I was never a fan of Godzilla because it always seemed unrealistic to me. The amount of bad movies with the city-destroying monster doesn't help either.A new life for Godzilla, after years of being mistreated in the cinema.

I confess that I was never a fan of Godzilla because it always seemed unrealistic to me. The amount of bad movies with the city-destroying monster doesn't help either. So, it is no wonder that I had little expectations for this film and decided not to see it in the cinema but at home, when it was on TV.

I felt, right from the start, that the film is concerned with creating a logical story to sustain the monster. The nuclear theme is there, but now it was not created by human bombs, it existed for thousands of years, drawing power from atomic radiation, like a chargeable battery. Even so, I did not feel completely convinced, given that radiation kills and, here, human beings seem at ease with a gigantic creature that certainly emanates more radiation than fifty thousand reactors. There are more times when everything sounds false and the story reveals weaknesses, but it is better not to take these issues further if we want to give the film a chance.

The script is simple: it all starts with a tragic nuclear accident in Japan and Joe Brody's search for what really happened. His search causes him and his son, now an American military man, to stumble upon a hidden truth: that there are colossal creatures in the world, older than Humanity and mostly asleep, who can wake up and endanger our lifestyle. They are monitored by a secret international organization called Monarch, and one of its leaders, Ishiro Serizawa, places hopes on the strongest and most powerful of them - the Gojira lizard - to control all the rest. The rest of the film is a trail of destruction, with humans screaming, soldiers firing, things on fire and colossal creatures in titanic battles.

The film features a cast full of famous stars but it is not the type of film we see for the interpretive quality of the actors nor do we have the opportunity to truly care for the characters. Moreover, most of the actors have little time on the scene and little to do. This is the case of Bryan Cranston, Elizabeth Olsen and Juliette Binoche. Aaron Taylor-Johnson is weak to lead the film but works reasonably as an action figure. Ken Watanabe is the most striking actor in the entire film, functioning as a kind of "Master Yoda" who knows more than everyone else and always has a cliche of wisdom up his sleeve. Watanabe always knew how to stay above the rest of the cast and give us a good job.

Technically, the film is grandiose and justifies the millions in the budget. Bet on creating a threatening environment, with a lot happening at night or in cloudy scenarios, where we don't see everything. There are cities devastated to the ground, a lot of noise everywhere, dust and animalistic deafening roars. The sound and visual effects are to be congratulated, as well as the entire CGI and computing department. Well-made sets, good props, good sound mixing and editing work are also very evident. The soundtrack, responsibility of Alexandre Desplat, is competent but not impressive or epic, as it could be.

Of all the films I've seen involving Godzilla, this is certainly the best. But it is the best because the others were too bad or too weak to compete with a film that has more money, more sound actors and better production values. It is a film that could be better, but it is good enough to be worth it.… Expand
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JoseAngel47Feb 22, 2018
This is great movie. It has great visuals, great sound editing, great characters. The bar for a good american Godzilla adaptation was set pretty low by the 1998 film but this surpassed that. It takes a similar approach to Spielberg's Jaws byThis is great movie. It has great visuals, great sound editing, great characters. The bar for a good american Godzilla adaptation was set pretty low by the 1998 film but this surpassed that. It takes a similar approach to Spielberg's Jaws by keeping the monster absent for most of the movie in order to build anticipation for The reveal of Godzilla. (Which In My Opinion this tacit works) So I strongly recommend this film… Expand
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Caldan58Apr 6, 2019
9.3/10
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GodzillaAvengerFeb 26, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a huge fan of Godzilla, I was really hoping for a movie that could capture that magic from the older movies. This one does that towards the end of the movie, but not so much before. The main issue I have with this movie is that Godzilla is not in it that much. They show him from time to time but it's not full scenes of Godzilla doing his thing. With that said, the battle scene at the end of the movie is so fantastic, and possibly one of the best fights of any monster movie. The performances in this movie were pretty good all around, Bryan Cranston did a great job with his character for the beginning of the film. I would say that it does leave much to be desired, but for me, it was a fun time.… Expand
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ChrisRyderMar 8, 2019
Godzilla is a great movie in my opinion, but it is not without flaws. It does a great job making the monsters feel real and threatening. I mostly liked the characters, but they could have been down a little bit better. I did like how theGodzilla is a great movie in my opinion, but it is not without flaws. It does a great job making the monsters feel real and threatening. I mostly liked the characters, but they could have been down a little bit better. I did like how the committed to a slow burn approach, but there was a couple of times I think they should have shown more of the monsters engaging in battle. All in all a great film.… Expand
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Ikereviews1Aug 24, 2019
This movie is very suspenseful. It builds up the confrontation between Godzilla and mutos very well. The plot was actually pretty good. This movie is very great movie. But this did lack Godzilla despite it being called godzilla
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Huey_KratosJun 11, 2019
This movie is not as good as you would want it to be unless you knew the future plans for King of the monsters. How Godzilla is never really shown fully until towards the end of the movie, but the humans did leave something else to be desired.
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IUseRedditJan 12, 2020
For all of you wanting to see a Godzilla movie, this is definitely a not bad Godzilla movie. However, compared to the Toho movies, this is absolute garbage. I prefer the Toho movies (especially the Millennium era ones) for their pureFor all of you wanting to see a Godzilla movie, this is definitely a not bad Godzilla movie. However, compared to the Toho movies, this is absolute garbage. I prefer the Toho movies (especially the Millennium era ones) for their pure insanity. Also, not enough suitimation.… Expand
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ViTRiFYJan 22, 2020
This movie was really good! If we're looking at it from the perspective of someone who isn't a Godzilla fan our just looking at it as a film. I feel it is has a great story with actors and was even better on the second watch.
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S2P_cinephileSep 9, 2023
The real disaster in form of the timeless-classic "GODZILLA". Beside the meh script, Gareth Edwards visualized Godzilla in the most realistic yet cinematic EPIC like no other ever achieved!!
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pur__0_0__Aug 18, 2021
My friend is a huge fan of kaiju movies. He showed me the trailer of Godzilla: King of the Monsters when it first came. I was so much filled with awe, I decided to watch all the movies in Monsterverse. This was the first one, and the veryMy friend is a huge fan of kaiju movies. He showed me the trailer of Godzilla: King of the Monsters when it first came. I was so much filled with awe, I decided to watch all the movies in Monsterverse. This was the first one, and the very reason why I got interested in this cinematic universe. I did watch a couple of other Godzilla movies and saw how this is different, since this movie has so many negative reviews compared to them. But turns out this is still good.
The thing which struck me about this movie which makes it different from other kaiju movies is what made me like it so much. This movie shows Godzilla from the humans' eye view. Because of this it shows the intensity of Godzilla's movement. You can actually feel his weight every time he walks, runs, growls or uses his atomic breath. Every time he moves dust falls out of his body, which is probably how insects also see us. My favourite scene was the one where some people are in a casino and it is being shown on TV that Godzilla is coming. Suddenly the power goes off and then the roof comes off.
The two MUTOs are also way better monsters than the Skullcrawlers or the ones from King of the Monsters. Unlike them, here we get to see exactly what their motivation is and what is at stakes here. They would lay their eggs and populate earth, destroying all the small life. Unlike King Ghidorah or Rodan, there are both male and female MUTOs who can lay millions of eggs which will make their work spread for centuries. This is more in likes to Skullcrawlers except it would be the whole world instead of one island.
People here are complaining about how much screen time is given to talking and army instead of the monsters. But this isn't a problem actually. To show such a realistic kaiju movie we would require a boat load of money. The thing is, the showing should not be inconsistent, something which ruined King of the Monsters. When the monster fight is shown, it's shown. It does not cut back to the humans until the fight is finally over. After that Godzilla just wakes up and walks into the sea.
Godzilla is a fresh take on something we have seen many times before, except with a different point of view. It's nice to see monsters from a human's eyes. It's like all the fantasies I dreamt of as a kid with extinct animals. I really wish this franchise becomes super successful in the future.… Expand
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DoosisoshdhJan 27, 2021
Uma história boa. O que o filme se destaca são nos efeitos especiais e CGI sem dúvidas.
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SoapNuggetApr 26, 2021
Not gonna lie, I was very surprised with this film and the level of quality it had. Yes, Godzilla doesn't appear until 40 minutes, Yes, the final battle is hard to see, Yes, the film focuses mostly on humans, these are all valid complaints,Not gonna lie, I was very surprised with this film and the level of quality it had. Yes, Godzilla doesn't appear until 40 minutes, Yes, the final battle is hard to see, Yes, the film focuses mostly on humans, these are all valid complaints, but this film had a very compelling story and good acting from really everyone the tension building in it works really well. The mystery behind Godzilla is one of the reasons why I love this film so much, definitely recommend… Expand
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WhiteMobsterApr 29, 2021
Quando a gente quer ver um filme do Godzilla, queremos briga, luta, conflito, porrad4 e nos só temos 10 minutos disso em um filme de 2h e pouca. Muito blá blá blá de relacionamento familiar que ninguém liga.
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NoneLovesMeMar 4, 2021
There are points in the movie where I felt like it wasn't worth watching, but then Godzilla came on screen, for 5 seconds then back to the human stuff Bryan Cranston gives a great performance as Joe Brody but is killed off, its overall an okThere are points in the movie where I felt like it wasn't worth watching, but then Godzilla came on screen, for 5 seconds then back to the human stuff Bryan Cranston gives a great performance as Joe Brody but is killed off, its overall an ok movie but a fantastic kaju film.… Expand
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PhoenixReveiwsJan 28, 2021
✅73%

Some decent characters, solid cast to perform those characters. Pretty good story, but we all know why we're here. To see Godzilla and other monsters. I feel like they could've used more of the movie's screentime on Godzilla rather than✅73%

Some decent characters, solid cast to perform those characters. Pretty good story, but we all know why we're here. To see Godzilla and other monsters. I feel like they could've used more of the movie's screentime on Godzilla rather than human characters, although that's just my child imagination and nostalgia talking.… Expand
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MrJurassicYTMar 30, 2021
Great movie just needed more Godzilla scenes instead of humans talking but the human characters are not the worst the director managed to make a human story in the movie as well
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ShinGojiMar 4, 2021
Amazing movie the effects were great the fighting was epic the MUTOs where awesome but not enough of the Big G
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ForcedLifeApr 2, 2021
Godzilla is the kaiju flick I dreamed of as a child. A dark re-imagining of the movie monster. A perfect mix of gritty & fantastical. Realistic & God-Like. Gareth Edward's 2014 Godzilla Film does what it needs to, capture audiences with it'sGodzilla is the kaiju flick I dreamed of as a child. A dark re-imagining of the movie monster. A perfect mix of gritty & fantastical. Realistic & God-Like. Gareth Edward's 2014 Godzilla Film does what it needs to, capture audiences with it's stunning CGI work of the monsters on screen and give the human characters enough emotion and motivation they need to make them enjoyable to watch as their own plot lines play out and intertwine with the monsters.

The biggest let down of this movie is the screen time the title character himself gets. With a shockingly low 10 Minutes of screen time, you leave wanting more of the giant kaiju, wishing he had more time to shine. The only upside to this is that the movie's pacing masks the disappointing screen time, having a "Jaws-Like" effect of hiding the monster.

With all this said, the climactic final battle is an insanely rewarding fight to watch play out, and makes you feel like you got what you wanted out of this film. The proper Hollywood rendition of Godzilla.… Expand
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KoorleApr 14, 2021
Godzilla (2014) created an incredibly realistic environment that I missed with the mass futurism picked up in the later movies. I felt the monsters were quite unoriginal and very generic. The story felt the most realistic out of the othersGodzilla (2014) created an incredibly realistic environment that I missed with the mass futurism picked up in the later movies. I felt the monsters were quite unoriginal and very generic. The story felt the most realistic out of the others and many minute details such as Godzilla's breath were the best we've seen.… Expand
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Jakelogo2005Jul 4, 2021
Most awesome film I’ve watched that year. One of the best films of my childhood and of all time.
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cdougallAug 18, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first entry in WarnerBros MonsterVerse, Godzilla is a surprisingly engaging and emotion-filled movie with a story that allows it to really nicely transcend the big monster fighting action that is core to the premise of a movie with the name Godzilla. The script and directing are better than I would’ve expected and allow this movie spend a lot of time focused on the story, relationships between characters and building tension. That last point is one of the best and most effective things about this movie: it doesn’t get to the action right away and rather saves it for when it’s most appropriate to keep viewers invested for the full runtime, which adds a lot of depth to the movie and gives the characters themselves moments to shine. It also allows for the focus of the movie to not be big monster-centric and gives us a more down to Earth and relatable perspective that I really appreciate. The way this movie progresses is perfectly realistic and exactly the way a situation like it would go in the real world, allowing it to flow really well. It’s also very similar to the way that a natural disaster movie would go, giving an interesting genre comparison. This brings me to the one flaw I see in this movie, which is that it’s very predictable and there are really no surprises or twists, at least for the viewers. The characters themselves have some curveballs thrown at them. Godzilla ends up being a more interesting character than I expected, but nothing really caught me off guard as being too unexpected. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, since it means the movie doesn’t get too complex and try to do anything fancy, and overcomplications often hurt the flow of a film. I could sit down right now and watch this movie and be entertained by it, a luxury I don’t have with so many other movies. Godzilla has a lot of rewatch value and will still be fun and engaging on multiple viewings. The film is smarter than you might think on many occasions and shows that the filmmakers wanted to take the character and franchise in a whole new direction and give everybody a breath of fresh air, and they succeed in doing both really well. As I mentioned previously, the script and directing are great and show that the filmmakers knew what they were doing and that you really can give new energy to a franchise. Overall, Godzilla is a really fun and engaging movie to watch and was a strong start to the MonsterVerse and I’d strongly recommend it to fans of the kaiju genre.… Expand
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goodfellMar 7, 2022
Very, very slow burn. But the way Edwards frames the movie, truly gives jaw dropping scope to the size of Godzilla. Excellent pay off in the final act.
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EeRayGanJul 25, 2022
Absolute masterpiece. It deserves more than the 68 that it has here on Metacritic.
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oneofjwNov 24, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good but lacking. The movie should have just been called Muto vs Humans. Also Bryan Cranston **** dies (the best character of the movie)… Expand
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