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RtheomMay 16, 2014

I wanted to post another review because I just watched the original Godzilla (without Raymond Burr) and the people claiming that this new movie is close to the source material are DEAD WRONG. The original Godzilla had a ton of satisfyingI wanted to post another review because I just watched the original Godzilla (without Raymond Burr) and the people claiming that this new movie is close to the source material are DEAD WRONG. The original Godzilla had a ton of satisfying destruction caused by the King himself. He tears into the city, and even in all its rubber-suited glory, it is so much more enjoyable. Don't go see this new film, just rewatch the original. So much better.

I think the big area the new Godzilla fails in is that it tries to focus on one guy and his struggles with the situation. The original shows us a wide mix of people with all different backgrounds and their reaction to it, making the whole thing feel so much more real. And then there's also the super awesome scenes of destruction. I remember what made me fall in love with Godzilla in the first place. America needs to give up. We'll never even come close to matching what Japan has done.… Expand

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wzy200912345May 16, 2014

IT IS WORTH FOR MY WAIT,FOR disaster film,it's almost perfect

For godzilla movie?the time for godzilla is tooooooo short!even less than muto,I NEED MORE!

P.S:godzilla'roar is fantatic,it's STRONGER THAN ANYTHING YOU CAN THINK IN THE EARTH!

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MovieReviewsMay 16, 2014

Not only one of the best monster movies in recent years (This includes Pacific Rim) Godzilla is the best Gojira monster movie ever made, such a blast. This movie is epic, despite I didn't watch it in 3D, I was infected by its beautiful,Not only one of the best monster movies in recent years (This includes Pacific Rim) Godzilla is the best Gojira monster movie ever made, such a blast. This movie is epic, despite I didn't watch it in 3D, I was infected by its beautiful, mesmerizing visual effects. However, if you are coming in to watch 2 hrs of Godzilla, Godzilla is show only for 20 mins or something, because this movie about humans facing this terrible plague of monster(s). Godzilla is highly recommended to everyone, it will be one of the best of 2014 and will be an instant classic for sure.… Expand

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quincytheodoreMay 17, 2014

Returning to his original fire hazard gigantic form, Godzilla delivers roaring monster mayhem despite some uneven pace and thin script. In a polar opposite of the lighthearted rendition 16 years ago, Godzilla is now radioactively gloomy,Returning to his original fire hazard gigantic form, Godzilla delivers roaring monster mayhem despite some uneven pace and thin script. In a polar opposite of the lighthearted rendition 16 years ago, Godzilla is now radioactively gloomy, bringing a more nuclear oriented plot. It opens well with good human interaction for first half, but sadly the momentum dies down in lieu of gargantuan fight, which is somewhat acceptable and expected just by looking at the title.

The cast looks a bit stumbled with the sparse dialogue and repetitive scenes. Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Ford Brody does look the part of a marine with ancient history with unnatural disaster. He carries himself decently until the last act where he stares into the ruins or eyes of behemoth far too often. Ken Watanabe is utterly underutilized, channeling Mark Wahlberg from The Happening. He seems so confused the entire time, even at ordinary moments, and at rare scenes where he's given script, his role is reduced to giving catchphrases.

Bryan Cranston as Ford's father does a fine performance setting the somber tone at first half. His part is by far the most emotional one; it's a good set-up for the reveal and sells the menace of the creature. The movie works by building the anticipation and not prematurely showcasing the giant, although in some scenes the story progress is told by exposition, either by news or reports. It makes the encounters feel rather cut short, it could've used more visual delight before switching gear to next sequence.

Graphic has more somber atmosphere, at later parts the movie even embraces horror vibe, completely with eerie humming. The drab color palette adds more terror, there's little quizzical tone to be had here. While it's not as colorful as the recent monster movie Pacific Rim, the theme holds consistently. Effects are put to good use; unworldly battles are done with powerful impact. Camera angles often tease the massive beast, occasionally focusing on its scale or eye to enhance the size. Contrasting color, with each passing setting, delivers the solemn ambiance.

There is discrepancy while the story moves forward, human interaction is increasingly reduced towards the end. The movie could've maintained the relationship, but it is certainly lacking at last act. No amount of child actors put in dire situations, and one dog, can bait more sympathy from audience. Script itself is lacking, often leaving the characters glaring emotionless to the screen. A bit coincidence or plot luck is also at played to fit Ford Brody to the scenes, which understandable in disaster movie. Regardless of the flaws, Godzilla serves as a colossus carnage leaving destruction on its wake but not on the original material.… Expand

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GinaKMay 17, 2014

This Godzilla was not really boring, but it was a huge disappointment most of the time, especially compared to the other Godzilla films I’ve seen. My favorite is still the original Japanese version (Gojira) and although I never thought IThis Godzilla was not really boring, but it was a huge disappointment most of the time, especially compared to the other Godzilla films I’ve seen. My favorite is still the original Japanese version (Gojira) and although I never thought I would say this, the 1998 version was better in many ways. A lot of the acting in the 1998 version was downright silly, especially the “love story,” but one thing that movie did was exploit New York as a setting and that was fun to watch – Madison Square Garden, the Brooklyn Bridge, etc. In this current version, Honolulu and Las Vegas could have been almost anywhere (we saw a lot of American tourists and some slot machines) and San Francisco was totally wasted (don’t they have hills there?). Also much was made of having quality actors like Juliette Binoche, Bryan Cranston, and Elizabeth Olsen, but you don’t see them very much (don’t blink or you will miss Binoche entirely) and a lot of what the others do is silly or insipid. On the other hand, we see much too much of Aaron Taylor-Johnson who looks dazed and confused most of the time (a hero he ain’t -- not that he runs away, but mostly he is either complaining or being ineffectual). I thought the monsters were good, and so were their battle scenes – and yes, the idea was good, but really do you want to go to a serious Godzilla film? The audience applauded when Godzilla finally breathed fire, but the applause at the end was tepid. In many ways, I found this film unimaginative and mediocre.… Expand

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Tessara_VejganAug 22, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THIS IS BS. THE NAME OF THE MOVIE IS GODZILLA BUT YOU WANT SEE IT UNTIL LAST 30MIN OR BETTER YET LAST 5 MIN BECAUSE THE ENTIRE F****** MOVIE IS SO DARK YOU CAN'T F****** SEE ANYTHING. Why couldn't they make them fight it out in daytime? Why is it that in a Japanese nuclear plant all key positions are filled with Americans? What are the other nations doing while these monsters are rampaging all over the planet? How can they tell which one is male and which is female? Why are they using a nuke if they feed of radiation and the blast has no effect? WHY, WHY, WHY WAS THIS MOVIE MADE. WRITING IS HORRIBLE AND THE DIRECTOR HAS NO IDEA WHAT THE F*** HE IS DOING. PEOPLE WHO SAY THIS IS GOOD HAVE NO TASTE AND DON'T KNOW WHAT THE F*** THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT. IN THE NAME OF YOUR WALLET STAY AWAY FROM THIS S***.… Expand

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EdgyTheEdgehogMay 18, 2014

For a giant monster/disaster movie, this one does just about everything right. It's tightly paced, well acted, and has plenty of truly spectacular "WOW" moments. The movie takes some valuable cues from the original film in terms of pacing andFor a giant monster/disaster movie, this one does just about everything right. It's tightly paced, well acted, and has plenty of truly spectacular "WOW" moments. The movie takes some valuable cues from the original film in terms of pacing and tone. It treats its subject matter as seriously as a good disaster movie should, and provides us with ample buildup as the human characters work to piece together the mystery of Godzilla and his foes.
There is certainly an ample supply of stock side characters and disaster-movie tropes, and Bryan Cranston's role in the film is basically just to deliver lines for the trailer, but this is a Godzilla movie. Judged by that standard it stands tall as one of the best.… 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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AGarcia732May 20, 2014

You know what made movies like King Kong, the first Jurassic Park, Cloverfield, and Jaws great monster films? All the movies build suspense and show us glimpses of the monster throughout the film. Then, before we get too bored, they revealYou know what made movies like King Kong, the first Jurassic Park, Cloverfield, and Jaws great monster films? All the movies build suspense and show us glimpses of the monster throughout the film. Then, before we get too bored, they reveal the creatures. With these movies, the main monsters drive the films plot and story. Godzilla, however, doesn't really do that. The whole plot is driven by the film's antagonists: the MUTO's (Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organisms). The MUTO's cause most of the film's destruction and terror. And, in my opinion, the MUTO's are too generic and forgettable. I don't have a short attention span, Godzilla just isn't in the movie. The MUTO's look too much like the Cloverfield monsters. If Godzilla is supposed to be an allegory for nuclear destruction, or the destructive force of nature, well it doesn't really work out in my opinion. If the focus of the originals was to show how Godzilla affected peoples lives, they didn't really show that in this reboot. Most of the movie was about a generic mission to stop Godzilla and the MUTO's.

That wouldn't be too bad if we had Godzilla for more than 15 minutes (give or take) in the movie. I really would've liked to see more of "The King Of Monsters". The film torments us with glimpses of Godzilla and shows him fighting the MUTO's. Then the movie changes to another scene. It avoids what could've been spectacular battles. Really? WTF?

To add to the other dilemmas, the cast is a bit too generic. The soldier, the wife, and the conspiracy nutjob. Bryan Cranston (who evidently has given up being a drug kinpin after faking his death) is the most interesting character, and he extremely underused. (--SPOILER ALERT: He was killed off way too quickly.--) Aaron Taylor Johnson (who I guess has given up his costumed identity as Kick-Ass) and Elizabeth Olsen are fine, but like the MUTO's, are forgettable. (Did anyone get my Kick-Ass and Breaking Bad reference? Also, how weird must it be for the two to be a married couple in this film, and then a pair of superhero siblings in The Avengers 2: Age of Ultron? Might I add they are sometimes an incestuous couple in the comics?) Ken Watanabe is only there to tell us important plot details. The Army is not entertaining enough and just a distraction, especially in a film that should star the King Of Monsters. Most of the movie is filled with boring sublots. The move makers didn't want to oversensitze us to too much CGI, so I feel they crammed in human drama.

The film starts out interesting, but after SPOILER ALERT Joe Brody dies, the film goes downhill from there. There is a lot of exposition and, as we are taught in school, "rising action".

Visually, it looks great. But in these days of CGI spectacle, that is the norm for Hollywood blockbusters. The final 15 minutes are good, and the scene where SPOILER ALERT Godzilla shoots atomic breath down the MUTO's throat is awesome. But even that, yes even that, isn't enough to save the Americanized "Super-Sized" Godzilla and his movie. Just kidding, Godzilla's design is great. (Maybe a bit too bulky? But the scales on his back are great, especially in the swimming scenes.

Ultimately, IMO the movie falls short in all aspects. However, I'm glad others seemed happy with the film. 10 years after the last official Godzilla movie, the King Of Monsters is back! And that roar is so iconic. Godzilla is very badass, lol. Can't wait for the sequel! I welcome Godzilla's return into movies, even if it was a bit underwhelming.… Expand

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bfoore90Sep 26, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ive long been a Godzilla fan, Ive seen almost every movie and the original one from 1954 still hails as a classic in my opinion and while there was some things that could have been done better in this movie, I still feel like this movie was/is one of the best movies of 2014 and marked a successful return for the King to America. Yeah, some could say that holding Godzilla back until roughly an hour in was sort of a letdown as well as killing off Brian Cranston(the only actor who seemed to give a **** the entire film) but this film mostly suffered from what I felt like was under-developed characters and over-all a somewhat too "human centered" movie. Taylor-Johnson is passable and Olsen is also enjoyable but other than Cranston, Hawkins, Strathairn and Watanabe the movie could have benefited from a better lead actor who could take command of the screen while not feeling like such an emotionless rock someone like Chris Pratt, Matt Damon (doubt he would do it) or even a Tom Hardy would have been much better suited for the role than Aaron Johnson. Yes, showing the human side of Godzilla's path of destruction is a much needed quality to these movies but not to the extent of giving your title character around 24 minutes of TOTAL screen time(+small appearances in the beginning) which is why I didn't have an issue with it. But on the flip side, most of the movie showed the humans being stupid and trying to nuke Godzilla(who feeds off nuclear fallout) and the MUTOs, the entire human aspect of the film could have been done alot better then the simple "lets nuke em" approach. The fight scene towards the end really made the movie for me as a whole and the final appearance by Godzilla was glorious as well. All in all, I feel like this movie was very well done. Say what you want about Godzilla's screen time but you can definitely feel his presence being felt as they cleverly took a page out of classic movies like "Jaws," and "Jurassic Park" at holding their biggest and baddest monster back, allowing you to feel his presence off screen before unleashing him onscreen.… Expand

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LienooneMay 19, 2014

This movie is just epic, Godzilla is just epic, I mean this movie is just one hell of a ride, and just everything makes you wanna wish that they make another Godzilla movie fast. This movie was exactly what I wished it to be, one epic monsterThis movie is just epic, Godzilla is just epic, I mean this movie is just one hell of a ride, and just everything makes you wanna wish that they make another Godzilla movie fast. This movie was exactly what I wished it to be, one epic monster movie, that nobody who loves Godzilla like I do should miss!… Expand

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LethalFuhrerMay 19, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the worst movies I've ever seen in my life, along with Skyline (as an example).
I am aware that the monster, supposedly fits the original, but I think that's exactly why the movie it's so bad. Godzilla looks like a giant lizard, too " humanized ", and it seems a fat and angry man. The other monsters that are among flying cockroaches, mixed with spiders, are very "alien". I felt like watching a movie filmed frame by frame, "I could almost see the hands of puppeter" (if you know what I mean) and not because the effects are bad, but how the movie is directed.
The story have no sense, the entire first half, is about the drama of the father crying for his mourning nearly 15 years ( I am surprised that Bryan Cranston has played that role after Breaking Bad ). The son, as a good American soldier is better than anyone else and the one who always survives thousand events. When the monsters are going to fight, cut the scene. Out of nowhere, everything is solved and the family is reunited and they live happily ever after... the end.
I did not like at all, I would not see it again by mistake .… Expand

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capuzcapuzMay 18, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was very much looking forward to seeing this movie. I waited months and months for it to come out, and being a long-time fan of the Godzilla movies, I felt that a modern version would be definitively worth my money. I was sorely disappointed. Here are my reasons:
- Bryan Cranston is killed off within 15 minutes.
- The rest of the acting is LAUGHABLE at best. His son (Aaron Taylor Johnson) was board-like in his acting: I felt nothing. He has the same emotional range of a potato. The only character with less depth was his wife. Just. Plain. Awful. I could not bring myself to believe anything that they were portraying, and they had no on-screen chemistry.
- You came to see Godzilla in a Godzilla movie? Good luck. He has about 15 minutes (give or take 10 minutes) of screen time. That's it. The first HOUR or so of the movie is Godzilla-less. No Godzilla. None.
- You came to see Godzilla fight? Yeah, right. Three times in the movie does Godzilla fight - The first time is shown on a TV screen and cuts RIGHT BEFORE the fighting actually begins. The second time, the fight scene is cut short AGAIN by doors closing RIGHT BEFORE the fighting actually begins. The last time they fight (to give credit where credit is due) is an actual fight... but its in the last, very last, minutes of the movie.
- All the space before and between the fighting is bland, boring and emotionless planning and dumb subplots.
Save your money. Go rent Pacific Rim.… Expand

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Sportsfan756May 16, 2014

This movie was simply a spectacle to behold from start to finish. The acting of two of my favorites, Bryan Cranston and David Strathairn, is great as expected. The story is not so much original as it is perfectly executed. Aaron TaylorThis movie was simply a spectacle to behold from start to finish. The acting of two of my favorites, Bryan Cranston and David Strathairn, is great as expected. The story is not so much original as it is perfectly executed. Aaron Taylor Johnson left something to be desired though. The monsters are well done and the cgi is heavily used but to good effect. There is plenty of action for those looking for it, and a great buildup to the final showdown. Overall, this one gets a 9 out of 10 from me.… 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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TheViking101May 17, 2014

This movie was suspenseful, action-packed and kept me entertained the whole time. I know a lot of people use the term epic for movies these days, and its become meaningless, but this was right out EPIC. People were cheering in the cinema asThis movie was suspenseful, action-packed and kept me entertained the whole time. I know a lot of people use the term epic for movies these days, and its become meaningless, but this was right out EPIC. People were cheering in the cinema as the great special effects and scenery gave an intense feeling of awesomeness. Great film, check it out.… Expand

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franissavioMay 17, 2014

More than half of the movie revolves around humans not the movie. The director should have done a family drama instead of Godzilla. The world's most loved monster got few screen times. All fights between Godzilla and two mutants were cut at times.

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kopekopeMay 16, 2014

Overall, tension is build properlu, and imo, except for music, which has its good moments and moments where it cleary sounds outdated, the film is pretty awesome. Definetely worth watching. Well done.

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sethry101May 16, 2014

I have just seen the new movie, and simply put it is God-like! I want to talk about all the incredible parts, but can't spoil it. Go out and see it, it is amazing!

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MisterKhan101May 17, 2014

I enjoyed the movie a lot. For me the pacing was good. It moved from one point to another with little to zero slowdown. The scenes leading up to the big fight were tense and thrilling. My only gripe is there should have been a bit moreI enjoyed the movie a lot. For me the pacing was good. It moved from one point to another with little to zero slowdown. The scenes leading up to the big fight were tense and thrilling. My only gripe is there should have been a bit more godzilla. They could have shown us one of the fight scenes that were cut off. Overall enjoyable movie.… Expand

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RaanthMay 16, 2014

Easily one of the best movies of 2014 so far, if not the best. As someone who kind of spoiled himself to all of the trailers (not a smart idea) I felt, at first, feeling a bit empty. Soon after the film, i thought about it, and realized howEasily one of the best movies of 2014 so far, if not the best. As someone who kind of spoiled himself to all of the trailers (not a smart idea) I felt, at first, feeling a bit empty. Soon after the film, i thought about it, and realized how well put together Godzilla really is: Good human drama (could be better, but FAR from bad), fantastic effects, and a well thought-out story line, in my opinion, gives Godzilla its place in 2014.… Expand

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jasoncarmineMay 16, 2014

I loved the movie people are just mad Godzilla was hardly in it wacth Godzilla 1954 it almost alike so people have to stop complaining the acting was great and the action was great.

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SuperFloorMatMay 19, 2014

The King Of The Monsters Returns! Bow down to the king!
The Human drama is dark and brutal. The Godzilla movies always shown the destructive nature that the humans cannot escape from the battlefield. From the start to the ending I was eyesThe King Of The Monsters Returns! Bow down to the king!
The Human drama is dark and brutal. The Godzilla movies always shown the destructive nature that the humans cannot escape from the battlefield. From the start to the ending I was eyes open into the storyline. Which was the generic awesome original Godzilla genre. "We need to **** kill these things" then meeting with failure over failure. Godzilla is a destructive force..Godzilla is natures balance.. and the idea just knowing that pays off, because in this film they are fully there in the astmosphere, but they barely show them until the end product. For an example, they show off that they are about to have an epic battle, then teases it into someone else ACROSS THE WORLD. For some people it was a big problem, for me. It was just right. It kept me watching, looking for whats next, it gave me chills down my spine. Btw Godzilla is a badass MOFO.

Though it needed more of Byran Canston. He made the starting of the film, feel so nice. He was the center of darkness and emotional depression that nature caused him to be. It makes you feel mentally that bad things are going to happen to the humans in the future of the movie. In the end it sorta pays off with good acting but generic characters.. which my family didn't mind. End result it was smooth and dramatic. Visually it couldn't be better, we hit the point of realism that our eyes can handle.

It was more that we could of asked for.… 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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IsoteosMay 16, 2014

I first heard of this film from James Rolfe some months ago; since then I've been waiting anxiously for it's release date, hoping that it would justify all the hype I had built.
And it didn't disappoint, in fact it delivered more than II first heard of this film from James Rolfe some months ago; since then I've been waiting anxiously for it's release date, hoping that it would justify all the hype I had built.
And it didn't disappoint, in fact it delivered more than I expected. Now, I want to clarify that I'm no Godzilla expert and my limited knowledge of this cult originates from the vision of Godzillathon, but I don't think I would exaggerate if I said that this movie is probably one of the best in the entire saga.

While the first half of the film may be a little slow paced for some people, it does a good job at introducing the characters and developing the plot.

The constant interruption of the fight between the monsters was clever: it made me crave for more and more and the tension I had accumulated was slowly killing me , but it paid off in the end.

The last 20 minutes were epic, and really explain why Godzilla is the "King of the monsters". Sure, some may complain that, for a movie titled Godzilla, 20 minutes of screen time aren't enough, but I'd rather have 20 minutes of an intense and well done fight, than 2 hours of:"Oh look explosions and destruction and other random stuff!"… Expand

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Bradyjgibson9May 17, 2014

The best ever. Yes there is a lot of special effects but they truly are amazing. I have to say one of the best movies of the year. First time I have ever clapped in a movie theater two. I wish godzilla could talk.

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alonso31mpMay 17, 2014

This movie blows you up, the effects were tremendously good and the development of the story is so well handed. By far one of the best movies I've ever seen

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fantasyMay 21, 2014

I have seen every Godzilla movie since the original 60 years ago. To be perfectly honest those of you giving this movie a perfect 10 as in Gone With The Wind have completely lost your mind. This was as bad a movie as I have seen. It isI have seen every Godzilla movie since the original 60 years ago. To be perfectly honest those of you giving this movie a perfect 10 as in Gone With The Wind have completely lost your mind. This was as bad a movie as I have seen. It is downright disgraceful. CGI was good. The two MUTO's were laughable. Godzilla looked like a fat toad. He was on the screen for 12 minutes. The acting other than Brian Cranston and his wife was laughable. Brian had the good sense to be killed off in the first 30 minutes. The rest of the actors would have been laughed at in a High School production. The script was inept with more plot holes than Carter has little liver pills. The directing was abominable. I wouldn't watch this horrible movie again even when on FREE TV. How bad was this Godzilla? Enough so that it made the terrible NOAH worthy of a 10. Avoid at all costs.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerOct 20, 2014

The best giant monster movie I have ever seen. The tension is real, the characters believable, and the destruction is glorious. A perfect melding of the original Japanese mentality towards the series with American writing and filmmaking. IThe best giant monster movie I have ever seen. The tension is real, the characters believable, and the destruction is glorious. A perfect melding of the original Japanese mentality towards the series with American writing and filmmaking. I found myself to be completely absorbed in it and enthralled by it.

There's definitely more of a focus on the human element and characters, which clearly has disappointed some. Personally I don't feel the movie could have succeeded quite in the same way. This movie has the potential to please audiences new and old. If they had just focused on Godzilla himself then this would've only appealed to old-school Godzilla fans. It would've also lost the realistic feel this movie has. Honestly I see it as the best of both worlds, and I loved old-school, Japanese Godzilla.

The movie doesn't skip out on it's monster though. Godzilla is still here in all his magnificence, and director Gareth Edwards just loves to show off his massive size. I love how Godzilla is portrayed in this film, and I can't wait for the sequels this movie sets up for. It's a perfect introduction to Godzilla, and what is hopefully the start of a new series of films.

The tension builds to perfection in this movie. It's an absolute blast to behold and it had me sitting on the edge of my seat in suspense many times throughout. It's an absolute masterpiece of a monster movie, and one that I recommend be at the top of your must-watch list.… Expand

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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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BrianMcCriticMay 17, 2014

This film has everything you want in a big budget monster movie most of all some terrific scenes featuring Godzilla. Some minor dragging keeps this from being a perfect film, but the best I've seen so far this year nonetheless. A

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moviemitch96May 22, 2014

There's really not much to say on this one other than it didn't really live up to the hype in my opinion. Despite a name cast of Aaron-Taylor Johnson, Ken Watanabe, Julliete Binoche, Bryan Cranston, etc, the film was just as silly as I fearedThere's really not much to say on this one other than it didn't really live up to the hype in my opinion. Despite a name cast of Aaron-Taylor Johnson, Ken Watanabe, Julliete Binoche, Bryan Cranston, etc, the film was just as silly as I feared it would be. There's little to no story, just action, explosions, and CGI monsters (oh my!) Overall, if you're expecting anything groundbreaking in terms of the Godzilla films, I think you'll be quite disappointed. It's good but it's not great.… Expand

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SnoracksMay 20, 2014

Not a bad movie and it delivers everywhere it needs to, yet the ensemble nature of the cast felt forced and underwhelming. The fight scenes with Godzilla should have been more plentiful, but I understand budget concerns. The amount ofNot a bad movie and it delivers everywhere it needs to, yet the ensemble nature of the cast felt forced and underwhelming. The fight scenes with Godzilla should have been more plentiful, but I understand budget concerns. The amount of Godzilla fighting could have been fine if they had created a more interesting story with a familiar villain to fill the gap. Or, the editors made some deep cuts to shorten the movie to a 90 minutes run time.… Expand

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thebeast007May 18, 2014

GODZILLA,is the most epic monster movie i have ever seen in my life,it was the most exhilirating ,exciting and satisfying in it's genre truly an example to follow.Director Gareth Edwards has done only one small budget film beforeGODZILLA,is the most epic monster movie i have ever seen in my life,it was the most exhilirating ,exciting and satisfying in it's genre truly an example to follow.Director Gareth Edwards has done only one small budget film before "monsters",he brought quality and true emotion in that movie,while still maintaining that great spectacle action.

The movie has great actors supported by Bryan Cranston(breaking bad,malcolm in the middle),Elizabeth Olsen(oldboy,avengers 2),Aaron Johnson(kick ass),they all deliver a magnificent performance ,especially from Bryan Cranston.The human element which most of the movie is hangs onto is fantastic ,you root for these guys ,you care for them,you want them to survive.The story itself is quite gripping and fascinating,constantly innovating,but also remaining a good throwback to the 1954 original,which itself held a very political message with it.

BUUUUUUUT,besides an ultimately intruiguing plot,the reason we all came to the theater is to hear and see the KING OF ALL MONSTERS,GODZILLA.The director utilizes a very smart approach instead of showing him to us all the time,like 1998 Roland Emmerich's film,this movie constantly teases us ,so that when it actually gets to the fight and glory it's all the more energetic,worthwile and MY GOD THE FINAL FIGHT is absolutely worth the price of admission,its just 15 to 16 minutes of pure BADASS,EPIC AND GLORIOUS,battle i have ever seen,in fact when it does get to the ultimate climax it made me clap,now ussualy i am pretty pumped and all anxious when i see action in theaters,but i never clap,this movie made me want to do that,and the whole theater clapped with me ,which made this moment truly amazing because it that much more effective when everyone gets their mind blown and ripped to pieces.

GODZILLA ,is without a doubt a cinematic masterpiece and achievement,its the best example of how to do a proper monster movie:heartful,suspenseful,exciting,teasing and one that pays off very big.
So what the hell are you waiting for go line up and hear the big guy roar.

btw, GODZILLA's the roar is one of the most unique and awesome out there,seriously its really loud.… Expand

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qwerty8883Mar 8, 2015

I think i would have enjoyed this film far more if i went for a full front lobotomy first but the huge plot holes, terrible acting and general lack of any kind of stuff that makes sense gave me the lobotomy anyway.

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ClarkIRMay 19, 2014

I felt the movie did a lot to try and keep to the traditional Japanese ideology. I thought they did a decent job building the suspense. I will admit it felt a little drug out once the first encounter between Godzilla and an MUTO occurred,I felt the movie did a lot to try and keep to the traditional Japanese ideology. I thought they did a decent job building the suspense. I will admit it felt a little drug out once the first encounter between Godzilla and an MUTO occurred, Even 30 seconds of action there could have made the appetizer Edwards was trying to give us more filling.

They did an 'okay' job setting up the story, It was better than almost every Godzilla ever conceived but it felt like several different movies going on at once. Godzilla looked great, the action sequences involving Godzilla were great but in the end I don't really feel like I got enough, and came away a little disappointed as a result. Trading some Aaron Taylor-Johnson face time for Godzilla would have gone a long way.

As a fan of the series, I would have preferred Godzilla as an antagonist. It felt like making Godzilla this misunderstood savior of humanity, destroying buildings as collateral damage was hedging their bets a little much.… Expand

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UnfragileMay 19, 2014

Godzilla was looking more like King Kong, Sorry I just had a look at him, Because in whole movie I was eagerly waiting for Godzilla, But all I've seen is 2 geometrical bizarre creatures who were designed in cheap softwares, and they were grayGodzilla was looking more like King Kong, Sorry I just had a look at him, Because in whole movie I was eagerly waiting for Godzilla, But all I've seen is 2 geometrical bizarre creatures who were designed in cheap softwares, and they were gray and dark black in color, and guess what actions in the movie was in night mode, so can you see the black creature in black background, This is the worst movie I've ever seen.. This movie have no concept, This movie was director_less movie, thats why movie was running on itself, there was no fncking control on movie.. Here in India people see Bollywood Movies, But I thought I should look for something new, But a bollywood movie made in just 2000 $ would be more good than this ****… 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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epocMay 24, 2014

Why and how is this film getting such good scores? Don't get me wrong its not a bad film by any stretch of the imagination, but it doesn't deserve 9's or even 10's! On the contrary, we have hurt action fan boy's giving it 1's and 0's! IfWhy and how is this film getting such good scores? Don't get me wrong its not a bad film by any stretch of the imagination, but it doesn't deserve 9's or even 10's! On the contrary, we have hurt action fan boy's giving it 1's and 0's! If there's one thing this film does right its building tension. At the centre of this is Brian Cranston's brilliantly developed and well acted character. However they kill him of so quickly he might as well not of been there... Which is a shame because he's the only interesting character in the film! Everyone else is a generic, one dimensional stereotype, devoid of any character or personality. This is made even worse by the fact you'll be spending 3 quarters of the film with them! And that's not cool. The problem is there's no payoff. While the last fight scene is good, it just feels unsatisfying, which then leads to a rushed ending that's obviously setting up a sequel. Overall its jut mediocre.… Expand

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jjpete11May 17, 2014

Will do my best NOT to contain spoilers of any kind. Storyline, a bit fresh and a bit flat at the same time. Couple of surprises, couple of annoying teases, and a whole lot of blah. Redeeming qualities - excellent sound effects, and for theWill do my best NOT to contain spoilers of any kind. Storyline, a bit fresh and a bit flat at the same time. Couple of surprises, couple of annoying teases, and a whole lot of blah. Redeeming qualities - excellent sound effects, and for the most part, visual effects aren't too bad either. Not worth IMAX 3D, but still noteworthy. It took a while to get used to, but I like the new look of Godzilla. So what, Japan, he looks fat... Godzilla went to the U.S., and was chillin' in Frisco, ordering the Supersize meals from Mickey D's. He'll lose the weight after swimming back to Japan. On a more serious note - this film IS better than: Godzilla 1998, and Godzilla vs. King Kong. That's it. The movie's flaws are numerous. Once again I will not go into spoilers, but there are several let-downs, numerous holes, and a couple of oddities that are senseless to have in a Godzilla film. This film is not shockingly embarrassing like 1998, but it is fairly disappointing to this Godzilla fan. All I can say is this: TOHO, you have let the Americans make 2 Godzilla films........ please don't let it be 3.… 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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JDKoernerMay 16, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Someone has been studying his Spielberg, and he gets an A.

This is less about the destruction wrought by monsters [although there is plenty of that] as much as the appearance of monsters: out of the mist, the water, the sky, the earth, as they march, or fly, or erupt into view. The protagonist doesn't act as much as react [and in a nod to Jaws, one of a number of references to other science fiction/monster movies, he is named Brody] and many shots are framed from his literal view point, from behind, his person small against a huge background.

The movie takes its time: in one memorable scene, four soldiers need to check a railroad bridge, two walking on top and two below. Even if it weren't 3D the railroad ties are far apart, the view down below vertiginous. When one of them drops his flashlight, we follow it all the way down from the top, and then cut to it almost hitting one of the two below. A quiet minute or so of sheer suspense. Of course, they radio back that it's safe to come across, only to have a flaming engine [see burning train from War of the Worlds] coming straight at them, followed by a point of view from underwater, in which you see Brody, having jumped from the bridge, break the surface, the glowing train right behind him.

The sound design in exquisite: several times cables give way and snap with a twang of menace, and of course the creatures bellow much more loudly than anything in Jurassic Park [thank you IMAX speakers. if the glass of water on the dash board vibrated in Jurassic, this time your seat vibrates]

A reference to Aliens is the hand held motion devices, and for an extended, beautiful paratrooper jump, with long orange smoke trails against a deep blue sky, the sound cue is the same one Kurbick used for the approach to the monolith in the Moon excavation.

I wasn't so much scared as delighted, and I had a big grin on my face throughout. I kept thinking, WOW, someone really took the time and the trouble to get every detail right. There were no bombastic "Today we are cancelling the apocalypse! " moments, just a father separated from his wife and son, wondering whether he may be called to give his life one minute, or the next, or the next.… Expand

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scoleyMay 16, 2014

The most Disappointing film of the year so far Godzilla 1998 was far superior in story.effects and characters this was just thrown together there were people laughing in the cinema i was really looking forward to it as well and the 3D wasThe most Disappointing film of the year so far Godzilla 1998 was far superior in story.effects and characters this was just thrown together there were people laughing in the cinema i was really looking forward to it as well and the 3D was like Godzilla for most of the film no were to be found.… Expand

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godzillabotsMay 17, 2014

Godzilla 2014 is by far the best movie of the year! I am glad to see the King of the Monsters return to the big screen. Yeah, he doesn't have that much screen time like a lot of people say, but you have to remember that this is suppose to beGodzilla 2014 is by far the best movie of the year! I am glad to see the King of the Monsters return to the big screen. Yeah, he doesn't have that much screen time like a lot of people say, but you have to remember that this is suppose to be a origin story to the new Godzilla. Overall, see Godzilla now! SKREEEEEEONK!!!… Expand

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aleksasstaMay 16, 2014

Awesome movie! .

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ZombieWhosoeverMay 16, 2014

Finally, after roughly 10 years of waiting and great anticipation, Godzilla has finally returned to the big screen, and the outcome couldn't have been more satisfying. I first have to compliment the engaging human element that was lacking andFinally, after roughly 10 years of waiting and great anticipation, Godzilla has finally returned to the big screen, and the outcome couldn't have been more satisfying. I first have to compliment the engaging human element that was lacking and reduced to downright embarrassment in the horrid first American reboot in 1998. While despite Aaron Taylor-Johnson's character dragging at times, he still manages to be a tolerable lead along with his talented supporting cast, especially since the original Godzilla films never had acting as a strong suit. The screenplay was gratifyingly reminiscent of previous Godzilla installments as well; while not being the most ideally written it's still effective enough to grip the attention span with its serious feel. The score for the film composed by Alexandre Desplat, has an old school Akira Ifukube vibe to it, paying reverence to the great Godzilla anthems of old, while injecting an additional neoteric feel that helps set the dark tone for the film. This gives each scene an extra ounce of thrilling tension. Now, as for Godzilla himself, he is seen for a limited time in his own film which was not necessarily a bad thing. Gareth Edwards' incessant build-up and teases work like a charm to make the audience crave more of the big guy (who is designed into his most intimidating incarnation to date), and more of his terrifyingly alluring parasitic foes. With that being said, the film culminates with one of the most awe-inspiring and jaw-dropping giant monster smack downs to ever be graced on screen. The nearly impeccable CGI in this film make the fight scenes seem even more unparalleled to anything that any Godzilla movie or action movie has ever delivered before.

Overall, this is a welcoming return for the king of the monsters and a commendable attempt by director and fellow Godzilla fan, Gareth Edwards at delivering an awesome reboot to the fans and breathing new life into a storied franchise.… Expand

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marcmyworksMay 16, 2014

The strength in Godzilla is the monster itself when we the audience are finally allowed to see him use his brute force and show us why he is the ‘God’ everyone claims him to be. The weakness? This film is about twenty minutes too long andThe strength in Godzilla is the monster itself when we the audience are finally allowed to see him use his brute force and show us why he is the ‘God’ everyone claims him to be. The weakness? This film is about twenty minutes too long and contains so many clichéd lines, characters, situations and Transformer-esque action sequences that its boggles the mind as to why it took so long to retool this series.… Expand

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ThegodfathersonMay 17, 2014

Loved it. Director Gareth Edwards made one of the best Godzillas in recent memory. Taylor Johnson was awesome and so was Cranston and Olsen. This Godzilla is fresh, scary and intense the whole ride through. Must watch in IMAX 3D. The story isLoved it. Director Gareth Edwards made one of the best Godzillas in recent memory. Taylor Johnson was awesome and so was Cranston and Olsen. This Godzilla is fresh, scary and intense the whole ride through. Must watch in IMAX 3D. The story is also new and the tale that Godzilla tells a horrific tale of the origional Toho masterpiece. Scary, freaking and just awesome. Godzilla is one of my favorite movies that I have ever watched. Loved it.… Expand

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guitarguy001May 16, 2014

A very well made monster movie and a return to glory for the King of Monsters. The movie looked amazing with its visuals and cinematography, you care for the characters and the build up to Gojira definitely pulls off. This movie has alot ofA very well made monster movie and a return to glory for the King of Monsters. The movie looked amazing with its visuals and cinematography, you care for the characters and the build up to Gojira definitely pulls off. This movie has alot of crowd pleasers too. If you like Gojira, i highly reccommend this movie, its one of the best, if not THE best, Godzilla movie made.… Expand

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MacromediaFlashMay 17, 2014

I gave it 2 points for the Godzilla scenes (which were of an acceptable but not outstanding level of awesomeness), and 0 points for the scenes centered on humans (which were not of an acceptable level of quality in acting, writing,I gave it 2 points for the Godzilla scenes (which were of an acceptable but not outstanding level of awesomeness), and 0 points for the scenes centered on humans (which were not of an acceptable level of quality in acting, writing, characterization, or plot). Unfortunately for this film it spent a LOT of time on the humans and trying to make me care about them in some way, but it failed at that. Furthermore it has the 100% typical Hollywood action/disaster/monster movie plot, so there were absolutely no surprises or unexpected twists in that department. Some sequences just seem like they were straight up ripped from other, better, movies. Brian Cranston does a decent job of acting but the only other people involved in the making of this movie who weren't phoning it in were the special effects team. Godzilla is good when he's on screen, but that's only for like 15 or 20 minutes or so, and you have to sit through the whole rest of the movie to get there.

My advice is to:
1. Stay home and watch Pacific Rim, Jurassic Park, or one of the Japanese Godzilla movies.
2. Wait for this to come out on DVD so you can watch it with RiffTrax on or fast-forward past all the boring parts (there will be a lot of fast-forwarding).… Expand

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pastor43May 17, 2014

I will be brief... Being an old school Saturday Morning Monster Theater guy I prepared myself to not expect the honoring of certain nostalgia regarding Godzilla, but to my surprise the upticks where impressive. The human story could have beenI will be brief... Being an old school Saturday Morning Monster Theater guy I prepared myself to not expect the honoring of certain nostalgia regarding Godzilla, but to my surprise the upticks where impressive. The human story could have been shorten with more action between the main character and the supporting monster cast.… Expand

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RazorEyeJul 2, 2014

There's something most of us Godzilla fans have been patiently waiting for for a long time: a good Godzilla film made by Hollywood. With this sweeping epic, however, that wait is finally over. Godzilla brings new life into the GodzillaThere's something most of us Godzilla fans have been patiently waiting for for a long time: a good Godzilla film made by Hollywood. With this sweeping epic, however, that wait is finally over. Godzilla brings new life into the Godzilla franchise with a violent fibrillation shock to the heart. Finally sweeping Roland Emmerich's disastrous attempt under the bed, Godzilla delivers not only a thrilling, engaging and emotionally invested film, it brings along that sense of shock and awe that most monster movies don't with cinematography and special effects that bring movies like Transformers down to their knees. Backed by an enriched and powerful story packaged with a script evidently written by truly devoted people and an unpredictable sequence of events that always gets you pondering about the next thing that might happen, Godzilla is a delight for movie-goers and blockbuster sightseers alike.

Without a doubt, Godzilla is one hell of a film. Guaranteed to get your heart pounding throughout the 2 hour run-time of the film, the team at Legendary Pictures has successfully pulled off a grand spectacle for western audiences to enjoy greatly.… Expand

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MemburgJul 6, 2014

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Long ago in a dark, dark time known as 1998, a film was brilliantly advertised as being a remake of the original Godzilla movie, making it dark, realistic, and have political undertones. What did we get? A slapstickGodzilla movie review

Long ago in a dark, dark time known as 1998, a film was brilliantly advertised as being a remake of the original Godzilla movie, making it dark, realistic, and have political undertones. What did we get? A slapstick comedy featuring baby Godzilla slipping on gumballs and Matthew Broderick saying “That’s a lot of fish.” So naturally fans were left rather annoyed, and left feeling that their beloved king of the monsters wasn’t being paid enough tribute in modern cinema. And sixteen years later director Gareth Edwards saves the day with his movie “Godzilla”

Normally I would talk about the plot in this paragraph, but I really can’t. Half of the experience of going to see Godzilla is really being unaware of what’s going to happen, and so I’ll only give a very brief look at the plot. Joe Brody (Brian Cranston) works at a nuclear power plant, and on his birthday his wife (Juliette Binoche) comes with him to the plant in order to help him with some problems. While there they discover a string of odd radioactive spikes and then blah blah blah Godzilla. I really can’t explain any more than that.

This movie’s biggest advantage is its buildup. Godzilla himself only shows up in the last half-hour in the movie, and so the other hour and a half is spent mostly around Brian Cranston’s character and his son Ford Brody (Aaron Johnson) searching around nuclear sites and trying to track down whatever is causing these odd radioactive spikes, and rousing these mysterious other monsters that a certain king of the monsters may throw down with near the end *wink*. The tone that this film sets and the overall feel that it creates is astounding, and is very much up to scratch with something like Jaws or Flight of the Navigator. Its all extremely interesting to watch, seeing how governments and scientists react, how the military reacts, etcetera.

However this film’s negative (notice how it only has one) is sidelining Brian Cranston’s character for his son. Cranston is an infinitely better actor (one scene of his I’m determined to get him nominated for best actor) and his character is the one that we were most attached to. Pushing him to the side for a character that is a cold, military soldier with a “Let’s get the job done” attitude was definitely a poor decision.

But what’s a Godzilla movie without a gigantic lizard destroying the city? Not much, and when Godzilla does appear in this film he is truly fantastic. He is brilliantly CG’d, his scale is brilliantly portrayed, and when he is scrapping with the other monsters he is scrapping HARD. The final fight contains what I would like to say deserves the “Best Kill Award” from whatever silly organisation would grant such a thing.

However, a complaint that people have is that Godzilla is teased too much in this film. I completely disagree, as keeping Godzilla’s fighting for the last little bit of the movie made it far FAR more impressive. It’s like having a steaming hot lobster that looks like the most delicious thing you’ve ever seen served, but you aren’t allowed to eat it for half an hour. So this delicious meal stares at you, making you lick your lips in anticipation more and more every second. And when you finally are allowed to chow down, it tastes oh, so delicious.

So in conclusion Godzilla is easily a contender for best picture this year. It has excellent build-up, flawless acting, and a final fight scene to blow any other film’s climax out of the water. For any lover of action, monster, or any darker movie in general, Godzilla is a must see. Godzilla scores a 9/10.… 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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NODMay 16, 2014

Good summer blockbuster that features visually impressive scenes. It has a few flaws but it gives hope that we'll see some big things from Gareth Edwards in the near future.

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birdboy5May 19, 2014

If I could, I'd give it a 20 (or more). This movie had a great soundtrack, Beautiful and perfect animation, a cast that is wonderful, characters I fell in love with and understood, and all the monster mayhem you'd want. A perfect movie.If I could, I'd give it a 20 (or more). This movie had a great soundtrack, Beautiful and perfect animation, a cast that is wonderful, characters I fell in love with and understood, and all the monster mayhem you'd want. A perfect movie. Totally deserves a few Oscars… Expand

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BenhoofMay 19, 2014

The first part of the film starts of promising. It builds suspense, develops the characters and creates an interesting world which would allow the plot to unfold in interesting ways.

Unfortunately as soon as the US Military shows up afterThe first part of the film starts of promising. It builds suspense, develops the characters and creates an interesting world which would allow the plot to unfold in interesting ways.

Unfortunately as soon as the US Military shows up after the first monster attack, the whole set up is thrown over boards. After that the movie feels like its just a set up for iconic photography.. Which works great for trailers, but for me just ruins the film.

In a film which in the beginning tries to be taken serious, I really get annoyed when huge monsters appear out of nowhere. Literally, you have no clue the monster is around until a huge foot drops from the top of the screen. Like they move completely silent unless they are filmed by the camera.

Also, huge holes in the side of mountains are only discovered from the air after the ground team discovered them from the ground, even though the ground team was flown there by helicopters.

Also the human/military response to the monsters in the movie is almost always borderline suicidal and idiotic.

These cliches work if you set up the film in that direction, but in this movie it does not work for me.… Expand

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NotRogerEbertMay 26, 2014

The trailers are somewhat deceiving in this movie. Bryan Cranston is the only character we connect with emotionally, and yet he only appears in the first half-hour or so. I couldn't care less about anybody less. The emotional disconnectThe trailers are somewhat deceiving in this movie. Bryan Cranston is the only character we connect with emotionally, and yet he only appears in the first half-hour or so. I couldn't care less about anybody less. The emotional disconnect and the way the characters react so unaffectedly to giant monsters really pulled me out of the experience. Also, Godzilla was severely underused and should've fought less generic CGI monsters. They should've pitted him against another iconic Godzilla monster, or make Godzilla the bad guy. All I can say is I was disappointed with the execution of the movie. It's not a bad movie; it's shot quite well and has interesting audio/visual techniques, but overall it's not worth seeing.… Expand

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lordslayerMay 18, 2014

Sometimes, trailers showcase only the good stuff. The actual movie is a pale substitute. Such is the case here.
the first third of the movie is too slow to build.. Bryan Cranston was great but we didn't really need hes character orSometimes, trailers showcase only the good stuff. The actual movie is a pale substitute. Such is the case here.
the first third of the movie is too slow to build.. Bryan Cranston was great but we didn't really need hes character or back-story...
Think the movie would have been more interesting from the POV of Ken Watanabe.
Godzilla Was magnificently done but he looked like he was a support character on his own movie...… Expand