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BigAleMay 23, 2014

I liked how the film played with your emotions and it was pretty intense! I don't usually like films like this but as soon as the action came suddenly in different scenes it made it more exciting!

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JustSumGuyMay 28, 2014

I have been a Godzilla fan for almost 18 years, and this movie is certainly up there in my list of favorites. Godzilla looks like the one people are familiar with while sporting an updated look for modern audiences. My only complaint is thatI have been a Godzilla fan for almost 18 years, and this movie is certainly up there in my list of favorites. Godzilla looks like the one people are familiar with while sporting an updated look for modern audiences. My only complaint is that the acting is mostly stale and unconvincing (except in Brian Cranston's case). There are also a few plot holes that you may not immediately recognize until you leave the theater. However, it did not detract from my experience.

Just keep in mind that Gareth Edwards teases Godzilla throughout the movie. His strategy of using "cinematic foreplay" to build anticipation is daring, yet especially effective. Godzilla offers something different from the regular Summer fare in this regard. While the wait for action may make you restless, just wait it out; you'll get what you came for.

Be warned: If you do not tolerate slow movies that tease a lot, you will not enjoy this movie. Personally, I would only recommend it to Godzilla fans, as a lot of people seem to have varied opinions concerning its quality. Many people went to see this movie expecting an exorbitant amount of action akin to most blockbusters; don't do that. You will be disappointed if you do.… Expand

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marcvonwilhelmJun 3, 2014

Exactly what I wanted. My buddy, Godzilla doing what he does best. The humans were just involved in the story enough and the monsters were on screen the perfect amount of time so that they didn't get boring. What more do you people want? IExactly what I wanted. My buddy, Godzilla doing what he does best. The humans were just involved in the story enough and the monsters were on screen the perfect amount of time so that they didn't get boring. What more do you people want? I loved it and so did my wife. Godzilla rocks and saves the day again! Great action, great visuals, great monster battles.… Expand

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darkbeast119Aug 17, 2014

It is one of the biggest and I mean biggest films of the year. breathing taking CGI animation and wild scenes between monsters duking out in California with humans shooting at them. even though the giant lizard made a late entrance in theIt is one of the biggest and I mean biggest films of the year. breathing taking CGI animation and wild scenes between monsters duking out in California with humans shooting at them. even though the giant lizard made a late entrance in the film, he still amazes me with his new design and epic old time roar. Bryan Cranston had a small role but did enough emotional acting and presence to have a anti climatic but humours end in the film. The film had its flaws however the other actors did pretty well and ultimately make this film one of my favorites of this year and so on.… 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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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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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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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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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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Caldan58Apr 6, 2019

9.3/10

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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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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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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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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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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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DalekMay 18, 2014

Godzilla is a great film, all of the actors in it were great and were definitely chosen well. The CG is pretty good and believable except for one part or two in the film. The destruction and chaos is eye candy and was really well done asGodzilla is a great film, all of the actors in it were great and were definitely chosen well. The CG is pretty good and believable except for one part or two in the film. The destruction and chaos is eye candy and was really well done as well. The storyline is fairly interesting as well besides not being much of one.

This film is definitely worth watching.

But do not expect an insane amount of fight scenes as the film is more focused on the humans rather than the kaijus. The only thing I was disappointed with was the music for this film. There should had been more adreniline rushing music with guitars etc. Rather than a orchestra.… Expand

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HeadcrusherMay 17, 2014

Godzilla is the new superhero! (if you can hang with that you'll enjoy the film) This is the film I was waiting for since 3D modeling and the movies got together. As a fan of giant monster movies since I was a kid I was waiting expectantlyGodzilla is the new superhero! (if you can hang with that you'll enjoy the film) This is the film I was waiting for since 3D modeling and the movies got together. As a fan of giant monster movies since I was a kid I was waiting expectantly for this film since I saw the trailer and it definitely is the best Godzilla movie ever!

Having seen it on opening day I can testify that the audience had a great time. My only wish list would be in the future - more monster - less military. This film takes awhile to get going, like a lot of other (superhero) franchise films, it needs to lay down a solid foundation for the many sequels still to come - Whoo Hoo!! ( man am I getting tired of Spiderman, Superman, Transformers, etc over and over - giant dinosaurs destroying cities much more fun!) You know you're going to be seeing those sequels so you might as well go to the local IMAX, strap on your glasses and have some fun with Godzilla this weekend. Note - this film is rated PG and although there are scenes that might scare small children - lots of destruction - there is virtually no gratuitous violence - which means its fine for kids over 13. It follows in the tradition of the Japanese movies nicely. Exciting, funny at times, with a decent supporting story - if you're a Godzilla fan - you'll enjoy it!… Expand

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Lisa24Jun 7, 2014

Cheesy yet very entertaining, I was on the edge of my seat. If you are expecting something intellectually stimulating, this is not that movie. But if you want an old fashioned, fun monster movie with cool special effects, you'll enjoy yourself.

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Tremor2005May 20, 2014

Here's a short review:
Pros - Fantastic depiction of Godzilla himself (THAT roar!); brilliant build up of tension before the big reveal; masterful musical score; generally well acted
Cons - not much character development; Man of Steel-esqueHere's a short review:
Pros - Fantastic depiction of Godzilla himself (THAT roar!); brilliant build up of tension before the big reveal; masterful musical score; generally well acted
Cons - not much character development; Man of Steel-esque destruction begins to blur towards the end; 3D probably not necessary.
Overall: A brilliant action film with some stand out moments beyond any blockbuster of 2014 so far. Well worth seeing - but in 2D if possible, and beware some clichés.… Expand

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dharmaMay 24, 2014

After the disastrous 1998 remake, the Godzilla franchise has been dormant form more than 10 years. Enter Gareth Edwards and the team behind Legendary. What we have is a film that respects its origins as a kaiju movie, while trying hard toAfter the disastrous 1998 remake, the Godzilla franchise has been dormant form more than 10 years. Enter Gareth Edwards and the team behind Legendary. What we have is a film that respects its origins as a kaiju movie, while trying hard to balance it with modern sensibilities. Sure by showing the monsters from an 'ordinary man' perspective and delaying the monsters' reveal, Edwards made a creative choice that is artistic but controversial at the same time. It would have worked wonderfully if the characters are strong like in Spielberg's earlier efforts (Jaws, Close Encounters..) But Aaron Taylor's character is not compelling that it almost derails the whole film. (a weakness of old Japanese Godzilla films too in fact) Thank goodness for the kick ass monster action and spectacle, while reserved for the final third, was so great that you don't mind those boring bits. Great re-start of the franchise..essentially 'Godzilla Begins'. Can't wait for the next installments when classic monsters such as Mothra and Ghidorah are re-introduced.… Expand

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csw12Aug 5, 2014

What makes the movie so good is the way it is directed. The slow build up and intensifying music give you a larger scale of the fights behind the monsters. Edward's stayed true to the classic and made Godzilla the ultimate monster movie it is.

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mooshuMay 17, 2014

I just saw Godzilla last night with friends and I must say, this movie had us all mixed as far as reviews go. Honestly, it seemed two of us liked it while two thought that it lacked in areas. Let me start by saying, I liked it. It was noI just saw Godzilla last night with friends and I must say, this movie had us all mixed as far as reviews go. Honestly, it seemed two of us liked it while two thought that it lacked in areas. Let me start by saying, I liked it. It was no Pacific Rim, thank God, because i was so expectant for that movie and it was a major disappointment to me. This movie however, was more like a disaster movie, rather than a monster movie. I was a little disappointed that Godzilla was not in very many scenes, but afterward, I thought about it and talked with friends and I realized I was kind of glad because then it would have simply been another Pacific Rim. Only it would have been Kaiju fighting Kaiju. Godzilla looked awesome! On that, we all agreed. The acting suffered a bit but the storyline was interesting. overall, I enjoyed the look and feel of the movie. It's what a summer movie should be, loud, exciting, and intense!… Expand

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DreadLordAvatarMar 12, 2015

Godzilla 2014 looks incredible, best Godzilla design ever 10/10. However, the movie, leaves much to desire. CGI is amazing, story is interesting, monster battles is good, but all in all, cinematography too dark, not enough Godzilla screenGodzilla 2014 looks incredible, best Godzilla design ever 10/10. However, the movie, leaves much to desire. CGI is amazing, story is interesting, monster battles is good, but all in all, cinematography too dark, not enough Godzilla screen time, characters are forgettable, and the film needs the next Godzilla 2 to come out as soon as possible to satisfy still hungry fans. Still highly recommeded, perhaps better in 3D if you have the equipment. 7.5/10… Expand

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Gamed2longMay 19, 2014

I walked into this movie and I wasn't sure what to expect. Walking out I can tell you.
Imagine you shot the 1954 Godzilla film in color (like 1998 film without the creative changes), gave it a contemporary plot and mashed as much of the filmI walked into this movie and I wasn't sure what to expect. Walking out I can tell you.
Imagine you shot the 1954 Godzilla film in color (like 1998 film without the creative changes), gave it a contemporary plot and mashed as much of the film Cloverfield in there as you can manage. That would suitably describe this film.
There are pros and cons of course.
Cons:
The Scientist archetypes don't really contribute much.
The epic monster fighting is mostly done off screen or is presented in wake of destruction shots for the first part of the film.
Nothing really astounding in the acting department.
Pros:
Godzilla looks like godzilla. He even emotes a bit at one point. He looks weary.
The right number of monsters to keep it interesting.
Believable destruction,
An interesting original take on the whole ancient monsters thing.
You don't lose the human scale of things.

Overall this film magnificently combines the three elements that make up a Godzilla film; nuclear weapon fears, massive destruction the military either causes or can do nothing about and also a giant green lizard that is extremely hard to kill. Overall this film falls just short of excellent. Ironically it is the human element that is its biggest weakness.… Expand

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Albert13Jun 22, 2014

The mixed reception of Godzilla mainly comes from the misleading marketing. But if you want a good classic monster movie, Gareth Edwards' Godzilla is for you. Edwards' influences obviously come from Spielberg's Jaws, as the film teases usThe mixed reception of Godzilla mainly comes from the misleading marketing. But if you want a good classic monster movie, Gareth Edwards' Godzilla is for you. Edwards' influences obviously come from Spielberg's Jaws, as the film teases us monster action and in the end delivers. It delivers. My main problem is Aaron Taylor-Johnson. His character is too boring to hold the movie. Bryan Cranston is as always excellent in his limited role. A good movie, but not great one.… Expand

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JohnnyCMay 23, 2014

For good or bad, this film is structured just like the old Godzilla films that Toho Studios produced for years. You have to sit through a "human" story that is not all that involving, you get a peak of Godzilla or another monster now andFor good or bad, this film is structured just like the old Godzilla films that Toho Studios produced for years. You have to sit through a "human" story that is not all that involving, you get a peak of Godzilla or another monster now and then, building to a brief ending where Godzilla and company strut their stuff. Technically the film is great, and when Godzilla finally struts is stuff, he kicks ass awesomely. The director obviously is influenced by Spielberg and "JAWS", too bad the human story couldn't have delivered. This does need to be seen on the big screen, so you can enjoy the impact Godzilla makes.… 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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LeZeeMay 18, 2014

The movie began with a few opening credits and a decent story till forwarded all the way to later 15 years. The boring portions started. Wanted for something to happen somewhere, but had no luck. It only teased me with some sudden loud noisesThe movie began with a few opening credits and a decent story till forwarded all the way to later 15 years. The boring portions started. Wanted for something to happen somewhere, but had no luck. It only teased me with some sudden loud noises and briskly camera panning away from the characters just what the monster appeared from nowhere, but it didn't. I think the human story and monster's did not synch in with a clean perfect one movie. Humans and monsters were completely parted. At least collision between them would have been very interested, just like the car and helicopter chase in the '98 version.

All the human characters were very weak including army general, the protagonist and his silly mission. I wanted a gutsy person like Stephen Lang, who was excellent in 'Avatar' as a lieutenant colonel. You gonna love the graphic side of the movie, but this story badly misses the rockstar characters like one from Ron Perlman for 'Pacific Rim' and Jean Reno for '98 'Godzilla'. Aaron Johnson was good, but not good enough to handle whole movie himself. The inclusion of another couple of well know actors would have helped better in my opinion. Maybe the surprise entries are kept for a sequel, I guess.

Like any other Godzilla fan, I fought for my ticket that I booked a day earlier and saw on the first day itself. Actually, I enjoyed a lot this movie, but it will never be my favourite Monster movie. 'Favourite' and 'good entertainer' are two different categories. All the good entertainers are not my favourite. Though I cherished this film in a few scenes. Most importantly, this movie making opportunity was landed on the pair of a good hand. I liked 'Monsters', the director shown his caliber in that low budget high quality movie. So I had faith in him, but the thing was he's a documentary style movie maker. I was wondering how this commercial movie gonna shape up. Well, he proved that he can pull the trigger of the bazooka as well. It was visible that he was given freedom to make his way, at least in the majority of the movie.

‘‘Let them fight.’’

Must agree this is the best version according to the appearance of the monster. So the credits must go to all the members of special effects and visual effects team. No doubt stunts were breathtaking. It was a 2 hour movie, in that first half was dragged with human drama that I did not like much. It was drifting away from the main picture. So I was lucky in the exact beginning of the second half where the 'king of the monsters' appears in front of us completely with a huge roar. There's another flying monster in the movie called Muto. This second hour is all about them fighting each other. In a couple of the scenes I was totally disappointed where the fights between them were smartly concealed other than showing us through cable news channels and in few other tricky ways. Well, they saved it for the final battle. I guess it was a little late, but in some way it convinces us to satisfy after a long wait.

During the final battle something did not look good. I thought Godzilla was an animal, suddenly he becomes very intelligent and uses his fire-breath in a particular position to defeat his enemy. That's not at all, walking back to the sea was kind of looked like a Disney's fairy tale concept. Because monsters should behave like one not like one of a Marvel's superhero who concerns for human safety. That is the portion made me think like is it a children's movie? Because I just saw it till the end without aware. That small mistake was one of a drawback in the movie. They desperately wanted it for a sequel and so they did it without harming humans around.

Again the digital 3D was wasted with this movie. It was shot as a regular and converted into digital 3D. There was none pop-outs throughout. Okay, fine, that's not a big deal, but in most of the parts depth of the visuals were weaker, almost plain with too much darker background. I would say there's nothing special offers in this digital 3D version of the movie. Since it is made as a one we must prefer 3D over regular for somewhat better result to get.

There's a generation gap, fighting over different version won't change anything. My favourite version will remain the same and so yours and others. The purpose of all versions is to entertain the audience and so it does. As far now my review was mixed respond with a bit slides toward the negative side. In one line to say what's the wrong with this movie is that human portion of the story was a big letdown, though the vfx tried its best to lift is as much it can.

Overall, I believe repeat viewing this movie won't help us to love it. The first impression is the best, if you got it, then fine, if not, so you must be either '98 or '54 version fan. If you are a Godzilla fan then it is a must see movie whether you like it or not. Put all your faith and take a chance, who knows you may like it better than me.… Expand

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SimpleMethodMay 18, 2014

I went in expecting big, dumb action, a.k.a. a summer blockbuster, and that's not really what I got. With that being said, I'm in no way disappointed with that outcome. Godzilla is a taut, smart, and morally sound THRILLER, not action film.I went in expecting big, dumb action, a.k.a. a summer blockbuster, and that's not really what I got. With that being said, I'm in no way disappointed with that outcome. Godzilla is a taut, smart, and morally sound THRILLER, not action film. Director Gareth Edwards does a great job of keeping Godzilla back for the most part, only showing glimpses of him until the final 20 or so minutes. This style of narrative pays great homage to the original film, and I really respect that. People complain about Aaron Johnson's character not being emotive enough, and while he certainly isn't, that's not what the character calls for. The character calls for someone who is in control-both physically and emotionally, and that's what Johnson brings to the table. The entire cast brings their A-game and elevates occasionally clunky dialogue to fascinating, realistic drama. A great movie.… 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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Rob7309May 16, 2014

This is a real solid summer blockbuster. Good story, likable characters and obviously awesome monsters. The movie is genuinely exciting and built some good tension. The CGI and sound were great so definitely check this out on an IMAX screen.This is a real solid summer blockbuster. Good story, likable characters and obviously awesome monsters. The movie is genuinely exciting and built some good tension. The CGI and sound were great so definitely check this out on an IMAX screen. The "teasing" started to bug me a little, but patience is a virtue.… Expand

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Movie1997May 31, 2014

While I wasn't really hyped about this movie like everyone else, I gotta say I was surprisingly very impressed with this reinvention. For the most part, the action sequences were magnificently well shot and Bryan Cranston rocked it in theWhile I wasn't really hyped about this movie like everyone else, I gotta say I was surprisingly very impressed with this reinvention. For the most part, the action sequences were magnificently well shot and Bryan Cranston rocked it in the film. Some flaws i had was that some of the characters didn't really matter to the story. It felt like the characters were shoe-horned to fit in this cinematic universe. Also, some of the story arcs while meaningful at times don't really work with this movie is really trying/needs to be. I know people also had problems about not seeing enough Godzilla, but honestly with all the monster madness going on throughout the movie, it didn't really bother me. Overall, I was still very entertained by this monster flick. I give it a B+!… Expand

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Pazzo7May 17, 2014

So I went to see the movie again because the first I felt like I didnt catch up some things and some other things bothered me.My fault (and I think a lot us did the same mistake) the first time I watched the film was that I went to seeSo I went to see the movie again because the first I felt like I didnt catch up some things and some other things bothered me.My fault (and I think a lot us did the same mistake) the first time I watched the film was that I went to see Godzilla and with this thinking I didnt connect to the characters.This time I went to see it again but I wanted to see a film not ONLY about Godzilla but also about humans and I was able to actually connect enough with them to route for them and the things I didnt get the first or didnt like this time I liked a lot.Thats a tip.Go see Godzilla a second time but dont think about Godzilla as the main character.Think about the humans as well and I hope you will enjoy the movie much more than the first time.… Expand

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busbfranMay 19, 2014

Lets get this review started by saying I was completely blown away! Godzilla achieved my expectations and beyond. After hearing some people trash talk the movie, I tried to go into the movie with a open mind. Men I was amazed. The Story wasLets get this review started by saying I was completely blown away! Godzilla achieved my expectations and beyond. After hearing some people trash talk the movie, I tried to go into the movie with a open mind. Men I was amazed. The Story was very interesting, alone with the amazing acting! what a cast huh. A real action packed, tension building movie that will not fail to keep you entertained. Cinematic visuals are perfection, Godzilla has never looked better. The only thing that kept this movie from a perfect 10 was. The pacing within the movie was all over the shot! which took me away from the experiences at some points. Seriously we want action! don't just cut away from that half way through a scene. Predictable story, but still enjoyable. Godzilla is worth You're time and praise!… Expand

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KivaMay 19, 2014

Though the trailer showed different things, I can say that I actually liked Godzilla. It was something I've never experienced in the movies. The whole cast was amazing, especially Bryan Cranston and Elizabeth Oslen. It was interesting and IThough the trailer showed different things, I can say that I actually liked Godzilla. It was something I've never experienced in the movies. The whole cast was amazing, especially Bryan Cranston and Elizabeth Oslen. It was interesting and I was during the whole movie on the edge of my seat. A must-see… 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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AlexArvin11May 21, 2014

This movie was surprisingly good. i went into the movie thinking it was going to be a typical sci-fi monster movie, no plot just monsters fighting each other. now, if that's what you are looking for in this movie, you may be disappointed, butThis movie was surprisingly good. i went into the movie thinking it was going to be a typical sci-fi monster movie, no plot just monsters fighting each other. now, if that's what you are looking for in this movie, you may be disappointed, but if you are a big fan of the original Godzilla, Jaws, or even Super 8, you will be thoroughly enjoy this movie. It is obvious that Gareth Edwards was heavily inspired by Spielberg, it shows in the direction of the film. He does a wonderful job of building tension, so once you finally hear Godzilla roar, it is well worth the wait. The movie has a great pace, and although it didn't use the talented cast to it's full potential, all the actors did a wonderful job. This movie is well worth the price of an admission ticket.… Expand

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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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aguywhoreviewsMay 24, 2014

This is how Godzilla is done. Like the original Japanese movies, Godzilla does not show up until the end but that's ok. The human story in between is interesting and it pays off. This is a movie that must be seen in theaters for the audioThis is how Godzilla is done. Like the original Japanese movies, Godzilla does not show up until the end but that's ok. The human story in between is interesting and it pays off. This is a movie that must be seen in theaters for the audio alone, because when Godzilla roars, it is epic. The score is good and the visuals are spectacular. Cinematography is great. My only real complaint is that Bryan Cranston feels underused and a particular scene that I will not mention because that would be spoiling it. Go see Godzilla.… Expand

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ThatCooperGuyJun 25, 2015

I expected an entertaining movie out of this reboot, and I got one.

It has flaws(every Godzilla movie does, people seem to forget...). The Godzilla teasing got annoying and the two co-star monsters are pretty generic-Cloverfield-ey, but itI expected an entertaining movie out of this reboot, and I got one.

It has flaws(every Godzilla movie does, people seem to forget...). The Godzilla teasing got annoying and the two co-star monsters are pretty generic-Cloverfield-ey, but it didn't ruin the movie for me.

I didn't find the humans to be boring, and I was sad that Bryan Cranston isn't in it very much, but I appreciate that Godzilla had actual back-story, rather than the two other monsters(which could be a flaw, they're not very interesting).
I love Godzilla's new design and personality, plus that final fight at the end was brilliant.

For a starting film, it was great, and I hope Gareth Edwards and his t.am continue to make each new movie better and better. Freaking Awesome.… Expand

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iRakeJakeiJun 17, 2014

I have seen this movie twice and I must say, it holds up a second time. One of the few movies iv seen in a while that makes your jaw drop and cheer at the screen. Holding back Godzilla was an incredibly smart choice and gave life to theI have seen this movie twice and I must say, it holds up a second time. One of the few movies iv seen in a while that makes your jaw drop and cheer at the screen. Holding back Godzilla was an incredibly smart choice and gave life to the monster on screen. (Good for this movie, if there is a sequel i want to see him for a much longer time.) That being said, Godzilla had more character and personality then any other human character in the movie. Luckily the human drama is just interesting enough to string you along till you get the major pay off at the end of the movie. Its great that we have a Godzilla movie where we can actually root for Godzilla.… Expand

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GantoorMay 17, 2014

This movie is awesome. It delivered everything I expected from it, and a bit more. The story isn't actually worthy caring about in my opinion, but the action scenes sure make up for it. A must see movie if you're a fan of Godzilla or justThis movie is awesome. It delivered everything I expected from it, and a bit more. The story isn't actually worthy caring about in my opinion, but the action scenes sure make up for it. A must see movie if you're a fan of Godzilla or just wishing to watch something nice.… Expand

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StoligMay 16, 2014

By far one of the best movies to feature giant monsters ever made, I was sorry to see most of the earlier monster fights actually took place off camera and were told through news broadcasts. But when the big fights do come later in the movie,By far one of the best movies to feature giant monsters ever made, I was sorry to see most of the earlier monster fights actually took place off camera and were told through news broadcasts. But when the big fights do come later in the movie, they are pretty awesome. Like many giant monster movies, the human element is the weak point, but no one wants to sit around and listen to dialog when monsters could be fighting or destroying stuff. Hopefully in the inevitable sequel they might actually have more Godzilla in it.… Expand

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fusion_13May 25, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is definately worth seeing. Godzilla is just amazing, and the two Mutos he fights look amazing as well, the action was awesome and the Human characters didn't really get boring. Some things i didn't like were that the human characters didn't have much effect on the story and Godzilla didn't have a motive for fighting the Muto's, for some reason he just decides to fight some monsters. Also it was weird how he didn't harm and humans. Over the story and action were great, i recommend watching it. 8/10… Expand

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JakefizMay 19, 2014

This movie is all that it tried to be. A badass, town destroying, classic, cheesy monster movie. If you walk in expecting The Dark Knight or some deep Godzilla inspired backstory, you're gonna be disappointed. I came in wanting bad assThis movie is all that it tried to be. A badass, town destroying, classic, cheesy monster movie. If you walk in expecting The Dark Knight or some deep Godzilla inspired backstory, you're gonna be disappointed. I came in wanting bad ass monster battles, and low and behold, there were badass monster battles. The beginning was very slow and things could have been explained a lot better however.… Expand

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nonchalantgamerMay 24, 2014

when i watched this when it opened up last week it brought back so much nostalgia for me because i grew up with godzilla, this was my childhood. this reiteration of godzilla was very good in my opinion. i thought it went back more towards thewhen i watched this when it opened up last week it brought back so much nostalgia for me because i grew up with godzilla, this was my childhood. this reiteration of godzilla was very good in my opinion. i thought it went back more towards the roots of him being more of a terror then a campy hero. the action scenes were good and i like how they didn't show too much of the monster himself during the film because it made it feel more epic when you saw him fight towards the later parts of the film. the fight scenes were great and the look of this godzilla is spot on and looks alot closer to past Godzilla movies then the 1998 model did. the effects were gorgeous as expected and a great job again on the design of godzilla himself. overall this movie atones for the 1998 versions sins.… Expand

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brohugMay 25, 2014

Human-zilla. A Michael Bay scale movie without his Red Bull hyperactivity. I was just a little skeptical going in but this is the kind of studio tent-pole film that Hollywood every now and then somehow gets right. The filmmakers wisely keepHuman-zilla. A Michael Bay scale movie without his Red Bull hyperactivity. I was just a little skeptical going in but this is the kind of studio tent-pole film that Hollywood every now and then somehow gets right. The filmmakers wisely keep the title monster behind the curtain well into the film to build up anticipation. After all, there's no mistaking from the title what you have plunked down your movie dollars for. This ain't Woody Allen...

The actors are all solid and have the right approach to their scenes: no over-acting here. They commit to the urgency of their situations, not the notion that nuclear-hungry, giant prehistoric monsters are having a throwdown across the Pacific Ocean. The humanity of their stories is simple but effective. And the titanic monster battles in San Francisco are shrouded in crumbling rubble, smoke, fog, and rain which lend a certain atmospheric look that doesn't push the viewer away but instead draws us in as we strain to see who is throwing the most seismic haymakers.

The absence of too much "dumb" sci-fi exposition in the script is frankly refreshing. The explanation of certain plot lines resonate (I didn't say plausibly) with recent events in real world disasters, particularly the Japanese tsunami impact a few years ago that led to a meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

It's all good. There is a curious use of music from "2001" used in a sunset military HALO jump scene, but it just serves to amp up the tension as the soldiers drop into the battle below. Perhaps Kubrick would even enjoy that.… Expand

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david1997May 26, 2014

Godzilla is a true epic movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat!! .. this movie was pretty insane on how the director make the cgi effects look on the big screen ..in the end for me it matters just seeing Godzilla destroying whatever isGodzilla is a true epic movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat!! .. this movie was pretty insane on how the director make the cgi effects look on the big screen ..in the end for me it matters just seeing Godzilla destroying whatever is in its path and I freakin love that .. good movie to watch.… 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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RoachramirezJun 19, 2014

Muy entretenida pelicula, y mas site toco ver las primeras que salieron.ver buenos efectos, fotografias y trama. solo me gustaria ver mas peleas con mas luz pero se que eso a se que sea mas de suspenso el que no las tenga .

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DragonBallMay 18, 2014

Going to try and keep this short and spoiler free for you all. I had a couple of problems with it, but they were just minor niggles. Overall it was an enjoyable film, well worth seeing in my opinion.

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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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DrewtheDude85Jun 8, 2014

Now for the record, I went into this movie not knowing what to expect; I have never been a Godzilla fan nor have I seen any Godzilla films prior to this one, but I came out of it actually quite impressed. I enjoyed seeing all the GodzillaNow for the record, I went into this movie not knowing what to expect; I have never been a Godzilla fan nor have I seen any Godzilla films prior to this one, but I came out of it actually quite impressed. I enjoyed seeing all the Godzilla action and the fight scenes between him and those other creatures that appear in the film. I will warn you that Godzilla will not be seen in this film that much, in fact there is a lot of teases in this film where you think you're about to see Godzilla in action, but then it would get cut off. I will say that the scenes that involve human drama though are actually good and there is even a pretty emotional scene near the beginning. I do hope that if this film ever gets a sequel, that it will have more fight scenes in it, but for now I do want to say that this was good even if you felt that the "main star" didn't feel like the main star. If you can deal with that one flaw and actually try to engage with the decent human drama, then this film will be enjoyable.… Expand

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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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Viper8787May 18, 2014

The fight scenes in this movie were awesome, reminded me a lot of the movie Pacific Rim which I also really enjoyed. Some times during this movie though however it got kind of boring, as nothing was really happening. Some people complainThe fight scenes in this movie were awesome, reminded me a lot of the movie Pacific Rim which I also really enjoyed. Some times during this movie though however it got kind of boring, as nothing was really happening. Some people complain because you don't see Godzilla enough but I though he was in the movie just the right amount. The acting was great by everyone involved. And of course the special effects were awesome, it just showed how big these creatures really are and how much destruction that they can cause. A good movie all in all but got boring at times.… Expand

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CybercoreCEOMay 16, 2014

This reincarnation of the beloved Kaiju franchise is 20 times better than the 90s American version. This movie focuses on the human interaction, where it shows believable reaction if giant monsters were introduced to mankind. There are veryThis reincarnation of the beloved Kaiju franchise is 20 times better than the 90s American version. This movie focuses on the human interaction, where it shows believable reaction if giant monsters were introduced to mankind. There are very obvious homages to the source material, from the design and talks of the dangers of nuclear warfare. I love the action sequences, when they are there. There are few in depth shots of monster on monster fighting, but when the action was up close and personal, it blew me away. If you are new to the Godzilla franchise, you will not be confused, but intrigued by this new world of colossus and titans.… Expand

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Danielhero1998May 16, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an awsome movie. The action was good (the final battle between Godzilla and the two MUTOs). The special effects are amazing. Godzilla looks perfect angår he looks better then he did in the 1998 movie. I have one thing left to say. Go and see it now… Expand

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SimonSays18May 17, 2014

Godzilla's slow build-up can be tedious at times, but the combination of its awe-inspiring visuals, surprisingly deep screenplay, and the sheer magnitude of the iconic beast at its center is more than enough to provide ample entertainment forGodzilla's slow build-up can be tedious at times, but the combination of its awe-inspiring visuals, surprisingly deep screenplay, and the sheer magnitude of the iconic beast at its center is more than enough to provide ample entertainment for hardcore fans and casual film-goers alike.… Expand

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rkgmenonMay 18, 2014

Really enjoyed it. Good mix of thrills, emotion and spectacle. Godzilla's roar truly magnificent. Powerful music score by Alexandre Desplat. Cinematographer Seamus McGarvey (also The Avengers) is now a king of big city destruction. I agreeReally enjoyed it. Good mix of thrills, emotion and spectacle. Godzilla's roar truly magnificent. Powerful music score by Alexandre Desplat. Cinematographer Seamus McGarvey (also The Avengers) is now a king of big city destruction. I agree with everyone who says there wasn't enough screen time for the big guy. But they are better off leaving the audience wishing for more, rather than having people feel they got an overdose. There will certainly be an appetite for a sequel. I would love to see a tie-in with Pacific Rim one day.… Expand

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ShaneDogMay 18, 2014

A must see in the theater, DO NOT wait for this movie to watch at home. While the in depth characterization wasn't necessary, the movie is well worth the wait of seeing Godzilla. The battles at the end are awesome and the sound fromA must see in the theater, DO NOT wait for this movie to watch at home. While the in depth characterization wasn't necessary, the movie is well worth the wait of seeing Godzilla. The battles at the end are awesome and the sound from beginning to end is worth the price of admission at the movie theater. A very well done movie all around and the only thing I would have wanted more of is more Godzilla. The way the cities were destroyed is something Michael Bay needs to get schooled on. This is the way you do it and with substance!! GO SEE THIS MOVIE!!… Expand

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MasterZokenMay 18, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was very excited fro Godzilla to come up in cinemas, I even wanted to buy the posters. Though they do not sell the posters which saddens

Anyways, first off, I love Bryan Cranston's acting. He was perfect at his role. It was unfortunate that he had to die early in the movie. On the other hand, Aaron Johnson was alright. To be honest, I do not like the part of him saving his family and all. Still, Ken Wanatabe was quite good at his acting. A quiet character who believe in Godzilla saving the world. The weird part was when he brought up the bombing of Hiroshima. I might not understand what significant of that reminder, but yeah.

I thought Godzilla was to be the only monster in the movie, but it got better. In this movie, Godzilla is not the destroyer, but the savior. It was very nice of him to save the world from MUTO. My favorite part was when Godzilla decided to use his laser beam towards his enemies. It was AMAZING. I love it. There were some anti climax in the movie. When Godzilla was about to fight for the first time, it was shown in a TV which also skipped some part of the battle. Still, it was nice and I was happy that Godzilla did not die at the end.

I recommend this movie. It was nice to watch, especially at the end. Go Gojira!… Expand

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Meganutt420May 18, 2014

As far as summer popcorn movies go, this was a very entertaining film. Some have criticized the amount of screen time Godzilla had, and while I would agree that most of the characters are undeveloped, the build up to the actual first glimpseAs far as summer popcorn movies go, this was a very entertaining film. Some have criticized the amount of screen time Godzilla had, and while I would agree that most of the characters are undeveloped, the build up to the actual first glimpse of Gojira was classic hollywood. Certainly superior to the 1998 disaster version. Godzilla looks to return and I anticipate future battles, like Rodan!!!!!!!… Expand

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KacruterzMay 19, 2014

Those people who adore pacific rim should adore godzilla, why they hate it? less fighting scene? less cheesy dialog between the lead role unlike mako and raleigh? I love pacific rim and I am in the same stance with godzilla

Maybe thoseThose people who adore pacific rim should adore godzilla, why they hate it? less fighting scene? less cheesy dialog between the lead role unlike mako and raleigh? I love pacific rim and I am in the same stance with godzilla

Maybe those people havent watch the ORGIGINAL JAPANESE godzilla movies, the kaiju battle only sum up for maybe 1/5 of the film.

Lets get to the review, Godzilla (2014) is a great movie, got the tension and suspense regarding how chaotic they can be and we, human, are such tiny and have useless weapon that we can throw against them.

I would like to appreciate Bryan Cranston who gave the film a great 10 minute opening scene, he got it right, got the appropriate sense of urgency, and have the right to know!!… Expand

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jraspider2May 20, 2014

If you are expecting a campy movie with monster fights and action sequences every 5 minutes than you will be disappointed with this movie. However if you are patient and are a fan of the original Gojira's tone and feel than I suggest you giveIf you are expecting a campy movie with monster fights and action sequences every 5 minutes than you will be disappointed with this movie. However if you are patient and are a fan of the original Gojira's tone and feel than I suggest you give this movie a shot.

At its core this is a movie that is less about Godzilla and more about how humans are dealing with the threat of giant monsters. For the most part this movie is very serious and while the human drama is fairly cliche, the film does a good job of putting these people into extremely tense situations which I feel keeps the movie entertaining.

Godzilla might not be in the movie all that much but he does have a big presence over a lot of the film and when he does do stuff man is it awesome. Some may not be pleased with the new monsters from a design standpoint. With that said however I felt that the movie did a good job of making these new monsters seem both threatening and destructive.

A lot of complained about how this movie teases the action too much and that there is not enough Godzilla action but I feel that the direction that the movie took helped make this movie seem fresh while also staying faithful to the original Japanese movie. while I do think this movie is good I felt that the poor human drama and lack of fighting might have held it back from being one of the best Godzilla movies. That said though it is nice to finally see a good American made Godzilla movie and while the teasing of monster fights and lack of Godzilla action was somewhat annoying, I think that the direction taken helped make sure that this movie could be taken seriously and also kept the movie from feeling monotonous. If your a fan of the original Gojira movie or are patient and looking for a movie with some fun and tense destructive action scenes then I would say that you should definitely check this movie out. If you are looking for a movie with giant monsters constantly fighting however, then I would suggest skipping this and instead watching either Pacific Rim or one of the many entertaining Toho Godzilla films such as Godzilla Final Wars.… Expand

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kungfubattleMay 27, 2014

Gareth Edward's reboot of the decade-old was indeed a refreshing experience. It came with all of the necessary components: great actors (Bryan Cranston!!!), suspense, a plausible villain, a plot you can follow, and the expected monster versusGareth Edward's reboot of the decade-old was indeed a refreshing experience. It came with all of the necessary components: great actors (Bryan Cranston!!!), suspense, a plausible villain, a plot you can follow, and the expected monster versus monster smack-fest that you paid for.… Expand

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xShaunaOHJun 2, 2014

Going into Godzilla last night, I was giddy like a schoolgirl. I haven’t been that excited for a movie in a long time. A little back-story on my history with Godzilla film! About 14 years ago my Nana had a stroke that has left her paralyzedGoing into Godzilla last night, I was giddy like a schoolgirl. I haven’t been that excited for a movie in a long time. A little back-story on my history with Godzilla film! About 14 years ago my Nana had a stroke that has left her paralyzed completely. Being only 21 I hardly remember her pre-stroke self, but one of the last memories I have with her is the week leading up to the 1998 Godzilla movie. We watched all of the classic versions, including the original and most of the trash ones, and then went to go see the garbage that was/is the Emmerich version in theatres together. Needless to say Godzilla means a bit more to me than just a goofy monster movie, which I also love. So did the new adaptation live up to the hype?

Honestly that’s a tough question to answer! Personally, I loved the movie, but there were issues that were tough to overlook. The script was so atrocious that not even Bryan Cranston could save it, and don’t let the trailers fool you because Cranston is not in the movie nearly enough. I can imagine when the cast got their individual scripts they held it in their hands and thought, “Wow, it’s really small!” There was hardly any actual dialogue, more or less an entire movie of uncaptioned Japanese or military commands. It really lacked substance and thus made the human components dull and boring. Honestly, I don’t know what’s to blame for the lack of chemistry between Aaron-Taylor Johnson and Elizabeth Olsen! Was it the poor script? Or the brotherly sisterly thing from Age of Ultron! With that said, Aaron really handled the action packed sequences with grace, making them feel real.

One thing nobody can take away from this movie is how it made you feel. The ambiance, I know that’s a weird description for a monster movie, it felt so real! The hopelessness and despair leaked out of the screen and into the crowd. This is largely in part due to the effects being astounding. Godzilla, for once in his career, looked flawless! I’m a big fan of the bigger, rounder, more authentic looking creature that they’ve re-created with the newer technology. Another key factor to the movies feel is the soundtrack, which was simply flawless. Half way through the movie I turned to my fiancé and said, “This soundtrack is insane!” He simply smiled and shook his head excitedly. Rarely in these monster movies is the soundtrack so perfectly done, and it truly was a treat.

The story was very typical of these types of films. Disaster occurs, plan is made, plan is ruined, and plan is changed, and then repeats the cycle about 10 times. At times it felt like I was watching Armageddon, can a dude catch a break at all? Problem after problem after problem made it seem like Godzilla had a goal to ruin this one kids day. However, the story had some interesting components not showed in previews and trailers that made for plot substance that cannot be argued.

All in all Godzilla was a great monster movie, and one of the best adaptations we’ve had in years. While the lackluster script and lack of Cranston were strong negatives, the film was still a success. The action scenes, special effects, and impressive soundtrack kept everything interesting. True to the original Godzilla form this movie will be able to hold up to it’s predecessors, but will never surpass. ShaunaOH gives Godzilla (2014) an 8.1/10!… Expand

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MMAJayJun 6, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie gave me the same feeling after watching Batman Begins and Man of Steel. This is a step in the right direction and hopefully a very thought provoking opportunity to make an action packed franchise. This movie is the exact opposite of Pacific Rim. PR had amazing action, visual effects, and a very noisy soundtrack. This was moody, dark, and the visuals weren't its strongest suit. The key here is how people react to natural disasters. Many critics have already mentioned that this Godzilla is not a metaphor of man-made nuclear war but nature-made disasters. The creatures in this film including Godzilla are all giant metaphors for how mother nature will do what she wishes and she will correct the earth accordingly. Not even military might will stop these forces of nature, just another force of nature can. Ken Watanabe explains this explicitly towards the end of the film for those still wondering the lack of a "Godzilla vs the Monsters" type of smack down. The ending of the film even refers to Godzilla as "The King of the Monsters." Probably a taste of things to come. This film has proven to be a very generous appetizer. Here's to hoping Edwards has a slightly bigger budget to play next time. Pacific Rim was like pounding beers with friends on a hot summer day. Godzilla was like sipping a fine bourbon or cognac on a cold, rainy night.… Expand

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DKANG0316Jun 8, 2014

After I walked out of the theater, I realized something. If I didn't care about any of the human characters before Godzilla finally shows up, then I thought the movie would be so boring. Thankfully I liked the human characters especiallyAfter I walked out of the theater, I realized something. If I didn't care about any of the human characters before Godzilla finally shows up, then I thought the movie would be so boring. Thankfully I liked the human characters especially Bryan Cranston and I had a fun ride. This movie felt a lot like Jurassic Park to me. Godzilla is like the T-Rex. When he finally shows up, then the movie went from good to AWESOME. Sure they teased him too much until the final fight and I almost wanted to yell in the theaters because of that. But the fight alone is worth the ticket price.

Godzilla is only in the movie for about 30 minutes and he finally shows at the one hour mark. I found it hilarious that "Zilla" in '98 Godzilla is shown way more than this Godzilla. However they took the quality over quantity approach and it delivered. The score was outstanding. It really sounds like an old school Godzilla movie. The angles, the way it was shot, it was so beautiful to look at. My most favorite shot is when Godzilla finally arrives and the camera pans from his feet to his face and he roars. He is gigantic. The creators actually treat him like an animal instead of a guy in a suit and he is believable.

The MUTOs aren't special. I honestly thought they're the Cloverfield monster. But the final is awesome. I can't wait for a sequel and I remember long ago that Guillermo Del Toro wanted to make Pacific Rim 2 with Godzilla. I highly doubt it but I want this to happen.… Expand

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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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PaintedWolfJun 23, 2014

This was an amazing movie but I think there may be some flaws tat someone who isn't American would notice. I must admit I was relieved when the movie started in Japan. I thought "Wow this is refreshing, it's going to be in Japan and not inThis was an amazing movie but I think there may be some flaws tat someone who isn't American would notice. I must admit I was relieved when the movie started in Japan. I thought "Wow this is refreshing, it's going to be in Japan and not in America for a change" ...NOPE!!! I am pretty tired of the requirement for Hollywood movies to inject a forced love story, forced boobs, forces explosions and forced American patriotism. Please just stop and make a movie about Godzilla. We don't need to see Olsen and some muscly man making out to enjoy the movie. I'm beginning to think the army pays hollywood to glorify itself. Everyone else I spoke with about the movie is in agreement so I know I'm not the only one annoyed by this.

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RoraEstJul 5, 2014

To be honest, I'm a fan of the 2001's Godzilla movie. But, most of people hate it because it looks like Jurassic Park, well I'm also JP fans and, watching this new Godzilla thing, I realized how 2001's Godzilla was not original at all. ITo be honest, I'm a fan of the 2001's Godzilla movie. But, most of people hate it because it looks like Jurassic Park, well I'm also JP fans and, watching this new Godzilla thing, I realized how 2001's Godzilla was not original at all. I extremely amazed. I never thought that's the real Godzilla. I completely smile to see that Godzilla actions from the start to the end. SO, thank you.

The enemy was really scary. That's the best thing on this movie. The idea of human characters involved was too much be forced. But, it's really great job. The scientist people in the movie were stupid, it's remarkable none of them were dead. It's very sweet family movie.… Expand

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iCronicJul 12, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The perfect film for the movie Theater, some breathtaking Scenes. Sound and Effects are Genius. whats bothered me was that godzilla not showed up erlier, his first appearence is like after an hour. so the other grasshoppers lookin mfers have more screentime. surprising that cranston dies so early.… 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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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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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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xdhollywoodOct 7, 2014

It's a good movie. It follows the original ways of godzilla movies by hyping up the appearance of godzilla which is really awesome on how it is done. It mostly portrays the story for the stupid son. Overall it is a good movie.

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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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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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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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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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PanchogulJun 3, 2020

Un poco lenta pero resulta ser bien entretenida y audiovisualmente asombrosa.

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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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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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alva3901Jul 5, 2017

Godzilla has been a movie icon for over sixty years, emerging from the deep oceans and causing havoc in cities across the world. This new depiction of the great kaiju, acting as a reboot of the franchise and directed by an up-and-comingGodzilla has been a movie icon for over sixty years, emerging from the deep oceans and causing havoc in cities across the world. This new depiction of the great kaiju, acting as a reboot of the franchise and directed by an up-and-coming director, Gareth Edwards, is a very entertaining film despite the complaints of there being too little of Godzilla. I somewhat concur with this argument, however, having seen many of Japanese films, especially the original in 1954, it is known for Godzilla to be teased throughout the movie or have limited screen time, yet still have a profound impact on the film and the audience it is delivered to, and this is what the 2014 version does very well. However, at times, it did come at an annoyance when right as we see him, the scene changes. But this should not take away from otherwise a really good film. The design of Godzilla and the monstrous villains, the MUTOs, were very well designed and augmented to represent a respectable scale to real world buildings/infrastructure. As usual, the action scenes were a blast, with the final act dedicated to the fight we've been waiting for between the creatures. The plot carried the film smoothly, coupled with some good acting from the likes of Bryan Cranston, Ken Watanabe, and David Strathairn. But it should be noted that the good acting came from secodnary characters while our central character, Ford Brody, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, was very bland and one-dimensional. The film was an attempt at very human orientated monster film rather than focused on the monsters themselves, which is somewhat of a problem in a movie called "Godzilla". However, Gareth Edwards blends both well enough to not detract what this film manages to accomplish. With the news of a Monsterverse being created by Legendary Studious, involving the likes of King Kong, I am very excited to see where they take Godzilla in his next movie in 2019, where he will pit off against his greatest foes, King Ghidorah, Mothra, and Rodan, before taking on King Kong in 2020 to determine who the real "King" is.… 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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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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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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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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DoosisoshdhJan 27, 2021

Uma história boa. O que o filme se destaca são nos efeitos especiais e CGI sem dúvidas.

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Mrman69Jul 27, 2020

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This movie is amazing. I get that people don’t like the lack of Godzilla, but I thought the build up was great. And the sound design and CGI was perfect.

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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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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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