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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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IncendidMay 17, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I went to my local cinema who had just received 3D and i watched what i though was going to be one of the better movies of the year. I don't know why i got myself hyped up so much because i just feel even further, so here is my review of Godzilla. Let's start with the acting with Johnson as our lead he really doesn't say much..at all, and when he does speak it is literally five words- now this didn't bother me too much just it did get annoying. Wantanabe provided a decent performance and he didn't say much either, heck pretty much nobody said much in this film, i think the only person who said anything more than five words was Cranston who was axed before the 30 minute mark. Now we move onto the CGI, and boy it was impressive, no flaws and actually quite convincing, except for maybe the flood scene, even so i am glad to see that the money went to the department that is needed the most in a film like this. Now onto the writing, what can you expect from a monster film, poor writing and not the greatest explanation for a story, the film itself was so predictable and so stereotypical it wasn't even funny, i just feel the movie could have been better if the writers (who also wrote Doom and The Expendables) could have put some more effort into their work. Now i come to the final and most important component, the action and it really did work, it was perfect, Godzilla's reveal- perfect, the fight scene in Hawaii- awesome and final battle in San Fransisco, well it was a little bit overdone but still i can bypass that and say with confidence that this remake was better than the 1998 version. I highly recommend you watch Godzilla as it is awesome just not a great film therefore it receives a 6/10.… 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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1234okthereMay 19, 2014

I really enjoyed Godzilla as a whole, for one it doesn't have Matthew Broderick which is always a plus. The film from a visual standpoint is pretty incredible. Godzilla and the MUTOs look really great as they throw each other threw buildingsI really enjoyed Godzilla as a whole, for one it doesn't have Matthew Broderick which is always a plus. The film from a visual standpoint is pretty incredible. Godzilla and the MUTOs look really great as they throw each other threw buildings and the climatic ending battle was surely a spectacle to see. But I think from a human standpoint, the film is a little choppy. I never felt totally committed to the relationship between Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Elizabeth Olsen's characters. But this movie is about Godzilla after all and his effect on society which the film does very well. Overall, in terms of an American remake on a Japanese classic, it's a solid film that is definitley worth the overpriced movie ticket.… 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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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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anshimanMay 16, 2014

Godzilla shines like a flickering flame, with a few glorious moments, which are unfortunately not enough to redeem its sub-par dialogue, meaningless plot progression and general predictability. The most frequent thought approaching anyGodzilla shines like a flickering flame, with a few glorious moments, which are unfortunately not enough to redeem its sub-par dialogue, meaningless plot progression and general predictability. The most frequent thought approaching any individual with a respectable taste in films will be "I've seen this before." It may show off its visual brilliance in parts that mimic the brainless god-size conflicts in Pacific Rim, but in the end it feels cartoonish, fake and ultimately not as awe-inspiring as it could've been.… Expand

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joyalMay 20, 2014

Outstanding Film of the Year....!!! Loved it, awesome visual effects,superb sound effects, GODZILLA IS BIG..BIG....BIGGER ........!!!!!! GOOD STORY ,GOOD DIRECTION MAKE THIS FILM IS A BLOCKBUSTER- GO GO ....GODZILLA- THE KING OF MONSTERS....!!!!

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DeusexMay 18, 2014

This film had a good story, not the deepest, but what do you expect a love film? About a family drama? No it was the worlds perspective about Godzilla. Which it is what it should be. The creatures looked amazing, the destruction too, not overThis film had a good story, not the deepest, but what do you expect a love film? About a family drama? No it was the worlds perspective about Godzilla. Which it is what it should be. The creatures looked amazing, the destruction too, not over the top but in a more realistic sense if these 300m creatures did exists. In short Godzilla is my hero.… Expand

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mlaimlaiMay 17, 2014

First the good news...spectacular visual and sound effects and editing accompanied by a rousing music score, with well-filmed scenes of destruction of places like Las Vegas, plus an excellent performance by Bryan Cranston from "Breaking Bad".First the good news...spectacular visual and sound effects and editing accompanied by a rousing music score, with well-filmed scenes of destruction of places like Las Vegas, plus an excellent performance by Bryan Cranston from "Breaking Bad". Unfortunately, the scenes of destruction don't occur until about halfway through the film and Bryan Cranston doesn't appear for long. Also, much of the film is shot at night so it's very difficult to see the mayhem created, so don't bother with seeing this in 3D as the images will be rendered useless. The build-up to the tension is extremely long so you might be bored by the exposition where only Cranston out of all the humans characters, injects energy. One also wonders if this movie should be called "Muto" because these creatures seem to feature more in the film than Godzilla. It doesn't matter what the critics say anyway because "Godzilla" will still be a huge international box office hit.… Expand

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djniceyMay 27, 2014

I enjoyed this film but found it missing something, it wasn't nearly as good as I was expecting it to be. The monster battles were good but not as Epic as I was hoping and the special effects didn't really impress me as much as I thought theyI enjoyed this film but found it missing something, it wasn't nearly as good as I was expecting it to be. The monster battles were good but not as Epic as I was hoping and the special effects didn't really impress me as much as I thought they would.

The plot of the movie is centered around a family that I developed no attachment whatsoever to, so maybe that's why I was a bit underwhelmed with this film. Its certainly not bad, but could have been much better with a stronger cast, as a large part of the film is based around the families story rather than big monsters smashing stuff up.… Expand

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Forrestgump1Jul 31, 2014

Destruction, destruction .. and well, even more destruction. Chances are if someone had approached me a year or two ago, and told me I was going to fall in love with the re-imagining of “Godzilla”, I would have proceeded to call you, and IDestruction, destruction .. and well, even more destruction. Chances are if someone had approached me a year or two ago, and told me I was going to fall in love with the re-imagining of “Godzilla”, I would have proceeded to call you, and I quote “A crazy lunatic”. Thankfully, no-one approached me with such an acquisition
Because, like everyone else, nobody thought a remake of “Godzilla” would be as lively, thought provoking, and most importantly, character driven. I remember scrounging on my laptop a couple years ago, squawking at the news of another “Godzilla” film. I mean, did you see the 1998 Roland Emmerich directed version? .. for your sake I hope not. Small time director Gareth Edwards (his only previous film was a small indie flick called “Monsters” currently available on Netflix streaming). I digress, Edwards had so much to prove to such a fanbase of a film. Not only does this crew succeed, they have obliterated any bad taste that the forsaken ‘98’ version left inside everyone’s mouth.

Where to begin is such a question of concern, there is so much ground to cover. While yes indeed the film is called “Godzilla” trust me, you are not reading your ticket stub wrong. The point I’m attempting to make is, “Godzilla” has his presence in the film. However, Edwards does a flawless job at executing characters that we (the audience) can actually relate and appreciate. I found that to be the film’s greater strengths. The ability to capture the emotional integrity that make this film worth investing in.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Kick Ass) has finally made a film worth writing home about, (only joking, I loved the Kick Ass films). The film is told across a few spanning time periods. After a nuclear power plant outside of Tokyo leaves the city in ruins, and eventually a quarantine zone. 15 years later, former plant supervisor, Joe Brody (Bryan Cranston) is still coping with the loss of his wife, in the tragic accident and the distraught relationship with his son. Ford (Johnson) who is now an explosive ordinance disposal officer. With a wife, Ellie (Elizabeth Olsen) and son living in San Francisco. One thing leads to another, and eventually, something awakens. Another being, from inside the old plant. A “MUTO” or Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organism. Causing a tundra of mayhem. and an other worldly creature known as “Godzilla” to surface. Let the games begin.

I was meaglery impressed with the ambition behind these filmmakers, and staying true to their authentic source material. Not settling for generic monster designs, and boring spectacle. In fact something “real” and dare I say … original? (GASP!). Yes those words are correct. Shot in stunning 3D. The world’s biggest monster, should be captured on the biggest screen. (IMAX 3D is nothing short of breathtaking). When the big fiery monster lets out his first roar, you better hold on for a fun ride. Although, the big friendly giant does not make his first screen appearance till an hour into the picture. The build up is spectacular. The claws spiking out of the pacific ocean, or the shadow in the dust. The talins in the distance. These feelings are suspenseful and mind bending. They only add to the intensity.

(May contain minor spoilers) Of course, the film has some very minor flaws (very minor) this is just me being picky. For starters, the wife (Elizabeth Olsen) was a basic throwaway character that added nothing to the plot. Other than to add that whole relationship (which makes sense, I understand, people want a love story). I also felt that some of the cast was underutilized. Most importantly, Bryan Cranston. For the very brief time we see Cranston, he turns in one caliber of a performance. For being nearly sixty years old, the man is a true gem to watch on screen. Aside from these minor instances, the film runs very smoothly.

The visual effects team worked tirelessly and this easily shows through the many layers, the film possesses. The climax in its entirety is something for the record books (and bought my sold out crowd to roaring applause). Something that rarely happens screening a film is my ability to suspend all and every disbelief. Sure, to an extent you need to, A movie like “Godzilla” requires that and more. The entire two hour run-time I was immersed in an experience that makes going to the movies, awesome.

From the outstanding cast, director and visual effects team. Everything works for this re-imagining of “Godzilla” from the tight, dense and eagerly pleasing screenplay, to the final battle that is .. jawdropping. Gareth Edwards has not only pleased his many fans, but has subdued himself into full throttle, as one of the best directors stylizing films today. I had such a blast watching our titular hero going to work. Amidst all the destruction, there is a plot that is character focused, and can pull on the heart-tugs. “Godzilla” has roared, and everyone around the world has heard him. One of the best films so far this year.

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By: Nate Adams

Directed By: Gareth Edwards
Rated: PG13
Run-Time: 123 mins
Studio: Warner Bros Pictures
Release Date: May 16th 2014

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ArminMay 29, 2014

If you enjoyed the previous Godzilla movies, this one is not so different. They could of done a better job with the main character however it is worth watching.

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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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iloveFFCJul 13, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First of all, this is a major justice to all Godzilla fans after that unmentional disaster just over a decade ago. I always love going into a movie not knowing what is going to happen next or in the case of this movie, not knowing about anything besides Bryan Cranston's amazingness and Godzilla being in the movie with maybe another monster, or two. Three is better than 2. Godzilla's opponents, the M.U.T.O's are awesome in their own ways. They're a great challenge for old Goji, who is looking rather tubby in 2014, but probably twice as big as the last time we saw him, back in Final Wars in 2003/2004. He actually looks like Godzilla instead of the iguana thing from the 1998 movie. The rest of the characters didn't really bother me as much as they bothered others, I never really saw a problem, the humans in Godzilla movies are never really fleshed out like they would be in other movies. I'm just used to it by now. But people need to expand their minds because there's military men just like Ford in the movie, they're trained for extreme situations. Anyways, the movie looks amazing, some of the best CGI around was used in this movie, the fights look very realistic and not as flashy as they were in Pacific Rim. The movie also has an amazing soundtrack for the monster fights and tense scenes. Its also a very loud movie, but loud in a good way, it literally sounds like Godzilla is in the theater with you and is roaring, and the first roar he lets out at the airport scene shakes the theater and goes right through you. It really tests the strength of the eardrums. Phenomenal experience, and the best movie of 2014 so far.… 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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theofficeJul 13, 2014

Overall a very fun movie. I think it had a good mix of the huge monsters and humans. I think it would have been more interesting if what the humans were actually doing really meant anything since everything they did just seemed to makeOverall a very fun movie. I think it had a good mix of the huge monsters and humans. I think it would have been more interesting if what the humans were actually doing really meant anything since everything they did just seemed to make matters worse. But the godizilla fighting was still pretty sweet.… 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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SmeeJun 13, 2014

First 20 minutes film looks so promising and soon after MUTO and US military involved,film gets boring .MUTO's visual effects below to the modern standards.All changes when godzilla came in last hour and film finds it's plot again .I agreeFirst 20 minutes film looks so promising and soon after MUTO and US military involved,film gets boring .MUTO's visual effects below to the modern standards.All changes when godzilla came in last hour and film finds it's plot again .I agree with most comments its not enough godzilla and acting is bit bad ,but godzilla creature is worth watching.… 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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Compi24May 23, 2014

Refreshingly grounded tonality, perfectly shot action, glowing performances, and a magnificent score highlight Gareth Edwards' "Godzilla," a reboot done right and the triumphant return of a monster we've all been dying to see again.

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DeannaPJun 1, 2014

I enjoyed this movie a lot. I went into it hoping it'd be great, and Godzilla did indeed meet my expectations. I was happy to see that this movie stuck with some of the original's historical plot about the monster. Some of my issues were thatI enjoyed this movie a lot. I went into it hoping it'd be great, and Godzilla did indeed meet my expectations. I was happy to see that this movie stuck with some of the original's historical plot about the monster. Some of my issues were that I wished that Bryan Cranston had a bigger role, and the film was a little too long. But simply put, it's fun to watch.… Expand

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TheFineBroJun 18, 2014

Godzilla is like a guide to how to make a monster movie. It takes itself in a dark serious way, it contains magnificent camera work, masterful effects and great editing. It actually has a pretty decent script albeit with a little weakGodzilla is like a guide to how to make a monster movie. It takes itself in a dark serious way, it contains magnificent camera work, masterful effects and great editing. It actually has a pretty decent script albeit with a little weak characters. However, every single time a monster appears, it not only looks real, it is absolutely terrifying. I really recommend it… 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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BillzHereJul 22, 2014

What happens when you take a badass monster like Godzilla and put him into an American film? You get Godzilla (2014). This movie would be good, if they actually focused on Godzilla. A majority of this movie is spent on watching the soldiersWhat happens when you take a badass monster like Godzilla and put him into an American film? You get Godzilla (2014). This movie would be good, if they actually focused on Godzilla. A majority of this movie is spent on watching the soldiers activity throughout the movie. That is not how a Godzilla film is made. You go see this movie to see the second hour of the film, where Godzilla fights the opposing giant monster, destroys the city, and just be an overall badass. The effects in this film are great no question, but they needed to focus on the main character of the movie more than anything, that is Godzilla and no one else.… Expand

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RyansmitheeJun 12, 2014

It is very rare that a monster movie is this well put together, the director has an exceptional eye for detail, down to every last scene. Though there are not many scenes with Godzilla actually in them, the ones that do contain the giantIt is very rare that a monster movie is this well put together, the director has an exceptional eye for detail, down to every last scene. Though there are not many scenes with Godzilla actually in them, the ones that do contain the giant monster are fantastic. Overall this is a great film with great action, suspense, drama, back story and a bit of romance.… Expand

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GTAFANBOYMay 27, 2014

Amazing show, Brian Cranberry stars as a meth baking reptilian alpha creature based in Japan, Tokyo, and whenever he appears the theme to Malcolm in the Middles starts to play, which I found to be a rather cheeky and nice nod to the fans ofAmazing show, Brian Cranberry stars as a meth baking reptilian alpha creature based in Japan, Tokyo, and whenever he appears the theme to Malcolm in the Middles starts to play, which I found to be a rather cheeky and nice nod to the fans of his previous works.

But in all seriousness, it's a very good film, and stars such notable creatures such as Godzilla, Ken Watanabe, and Kira from "Deathnote", it's a nostalgic tribute with a modern twist, and Bryan from Tekken plays his role as Walter White Spirit in ITV's "Breaking Dead"
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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.

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WurtPhilosophyMay 22, 2014

For people who complain about the focus on the human story, they should consider actually watching a Godzilla film before making such accusations. This film is a lesser offender of abysmal and arbitrary plot points much like many of theFor people who complain about the focus on the human story, they should consider actually watching a Godzilla film before making such accusations. This film is a lesser offender of abysmal and arbitrary plot points much like many of the Japanese originals, and executes its story in a proper, more organized fashion. And, holy **** the final 3rd of the movie is so well done that it will make you cry chocolate upon witness. Anyway, Godzilla 2014 is an awesome monster movie that doesn't contain **** acting or plot like last year's Pacific Rim. Watch it, now.… Expand

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travellynMay 28, 2014

While this movies story is scrambled the strong performance of alan Taylor Johnson and the special effects is enough pass although old Godzilla fans may not be so satisfied

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SQG_SlasherJun 5, 2014

While this genre is quite old, it doesn't stop this re-make being of a decent quality. A nice twist in the story keeps originality flowing, but the genre has been worn thin to where a sequel to this remake would spoil everything.

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rhaynes7May 27, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a good movie, but it has a lot of little things that prevent it from being great. Things like the EMP, the nukes and the fact that no movie can handle them properly, the lack of emotion at the mother/child reunion, the general incompetency of the Navy in the movie, and some disaster cliches are a bunch of small things that get in the way of the fact that this movie does take itself seriously and provides a good storyline.… Expand

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Xviperlive05Jun 1, 2014

It's by no means a bad movie. It's actually an great one. People complain that Godzilla wasn't in it enough but that was also the case with the original. This movie shows Godzilla more than the original so stop complaining. This movieIt's by no means a bad movie. It's actually an great one. People complain that Godzilla wasn't in it enough but that was also the case with the original. This movie shows Godzilla more than the original so stop complaining. This movie "humanizes" everyone even Godzilla himself. disregard the old movies made by toho. The spin offs and all that **** Godzilla went through. Acting is decent enough Aaron Taylor Johnson was OK for me. The script didn't give him much so you really can't blame him. THIS IS Godzilla. He is back better than ever. I just hope that the sequel would stop teasing us with Godzilla by showing him off screen on the news. Learn from pacific rim. Embrace the carnage Godzilla brings because that is what makes a Godzilla film. Awesome reboot/ sequel to the original. Fans of the old franchise will love it. Now let's forget about that **** movie called "Godzilla" in 1998 or we would like to call it "zilla"… Expand

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Jaden964Jun 1, 2014

The plot was ok, but do people really see a god damn Godzilla movie for an excellent storyline? I see monster movies to be entertained.

The movie did a great job building up tension for Godzilla's appearance. Though the movie focused a lotThe plot was ok, but do people really see a god damn Godzilla movie for an excellent storyline? I see monster movies to be entertained.

The movie did a great job building up tension for Godzilla's appearance. Though the movie focused a lot on human drama, the final 30 minutes of the movie made up for everything. Godzilla beating the living crap out out of monsters, smashing buildings and causing chaos. Now that's what I wanted to see from a Godzilla movie.

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PacmanFunkyJul 8, 2014

As a fan of Godzilla films this was pretty good, there is a few plot holes that are glaringly obvious but to be fair what do you expect from a monster film, especially a Godzilla film.
The special effects for this film are quite impressiveAs a fan of Godzilla films this was pretty good, there is a few plot holes that are glaringly obvious but to be fair what do you expect from a monster film, especially a Godzilla film.
The special effects for this film are quite impressive you can tell a lot of the budget was put into it, but not much of that budget was put into character development with the main character being a good guy because he as half a brain, and the main scientist knowing nothing at the start but suddenly becomes an expert in the field because of a few floppy disks on earthquakes and 10 seconds speaking to Bryan Cranston's character, who doesn't appear in the film for spoiler reasons.
But at the end of the film (last 25 minutes) it gets really interesting and is just brilliant to watch, but it really takes forever to get there.
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ghost-nappa56Aug 16, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honesty I was expecting better. Even though the CGI was great the acting was really bland except 1 or 2. I know you can argue that the Toho movies had bad acting to but at least they were interesting. If the humans aren't interesting in a monster where 90% of the movie is bored humans failing to act scared. I actually don't mind that much that Godzilla isn't in it that much since in some of the great Godzilla movies he doesn't show for a while, but what those movies did that this one doesn't was give some great battles when he is there. Seriously the movie has 1 fight scene and while it was great it set up 2 more but makes you watch more of the boring humans. I would have understood if there was only one conflict but don't tease me. I hope the sequel will improve upon these mistakes.… 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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kaizidokillerMay 26, 2014

Slow burn is great but only if it's rewarding. Godzilla doesn't show up until 40 minutes into the movie. I expected this because Gareth Edwards's "Monsters" isn't really about monsters but at least it's a more ambitious movie with interestingSlow burn is great but only if it's rewarding. Godzilla doesn't show up until 40 minutes into the movie. I expected this because Gareth Edwards's "Monsters" isn't really about monsters but at least it's a more ambitious movie with interesting characters. However, the characters in Godzilla are pretty one-dimensional.

Bryan Cranston delivers the best performance in the entire film and it's a shame he was given very little to do. Elizabeth Olsen also gives a solid performance but her character was poorly-written and she's the biggest victim of side-lining. Ken Watanabe is just exposition guy but the worst character was played by Aaron-Taylor Johnson. Johnson never gives the emotional performance needed for his character to be interesting and that's probably because his acting range is limited. Most of his films required him to be somewhat goofy, even in his more dramatic film "Nowhere Boy".

If you're looking for a mindless monster movie with great special effects, Godzilla certainly delivers but only if you're a patient viewer. Otherwise, you'll probably be disappointed that there wasn't enough Godzilla. Even though the best monster movies usually hold the monster back, the uninteresting characters and serviceable plot made me wish there was more Godzilla, or the movie to be 20 minutes shorter.

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jacked_beastSep 24, 2014

Overall, I somewhat enjoyed this movie. However, the plot was quite weak and there just wasn't enough action as I was expecting. Also the ending was pathetic and the monster battles could of been way more epic. This movie had potential but IOverall, I somewhat enjoyed this movie. However, the plot was quite weak and there just wasn't enough action as I was expecting. Also the ending was pathetic and the monster battles could of been way more epic. This movie had potential but I feel like it failed in many ways. However, it was way better than the 1998 Godzilla.… Expand

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GurolgeJun 3, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For fans it might be a disappointing movie because the movie seems to enjoy showing Godzilla for a few minutes and taking him away when you expect him to fight with the other monster. I get that - also terrible acting by the lead and the guy that you get to connect with dies after 15 minutes. However if you did not have orgasms about the movie before you saw it or if you have never hear of Godzilla before, it is a good monster movie - keeps the suspense till the last minute and pretty nice effects and brutal killing. This might be a franchise starter unlike the 90s hollywood version which sucked. Also liked the ancient apex predator thing, it is a small thing but a very smart way to make the experience more relatable and realistic. This movie is like the Man of Steel of the Superman franchise; it is there to divide audience into two groups almost equal in size, it certainly has cool destruction scenes and the tone of a thriller. I generally liked it but I doubt that I would watch it again if somehow it gets streamed on television sometime later.… Expand

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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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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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diogomendesDec 30, 2014

It isn't quite compelling as it should be, especially after being approached by the sh*tty Godzilla back in the 90's, but this reboot provides enough action and suspense to anyone who can stomach it.

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ArendelleawesomMay 29, 2014

This is the first time in a long time that I actually felt like I was watching an original Godzilla film instead of changing the way he looks they made a original Godzilla look and had other monsters for Godzilla to fight instead of just theThis is the first time in a long time that I actually felt like I was watching an original Godzilla film instead of changing the way he looks they made a original Godzilla look and had other monsters for Godzilla to fight instead of just the humans vs Godzilla the scale of Godzilla feels massive when you see him its just unbelievable and any long term Godzilla fans may tear up when he is first revealed just to get that out there because I know I almost did the last third of this movie let's just say probably had the best kills in movie history there's not really much to say negatively about this movie besides the fact that it felt a little slow at first not much also the monster fight teasing where they waited til the end for stuff to get cool.… Expand

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moviebuffmikeMay 25, 2014

As a massive Goji fan, I was HIGHLY anticapating this movie. And I was not disapointed. The film had great scope, excellent build-up, a good plot, likeable characters. BUT, what takes this movie from an 8 out of 10 to a 9 is the effects andAs a massive Goji fan, I was HIGHLY anticapating this movie. And I was not disapointed. The film had great scope, excellent build-up, a good plot, likeable characters. BUT, what takes this movie from an 8 out of 10 to a 9 is the effects and Godzilla himself. Some of the best FX I've had the pleasure of seeing and watching Godzilla beat the living sh*t out of the MUTO's on the big screen was a dream come true. An all around great film.… Expand

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helpmovingtocalMay 23, 2014

Finally, here it is ! The most anticipated movie of the summer, and I had the chance to saw this film last weekend: well, it's awesome. If you need to have a great movie experience, try to see it in an A class theater, HD picture quality andFinally, here it is ! The most anticipated movie of the summer, and I had the chance to saw this film last weekend: well, it's awesome. If you need to have a great movie experience, try to see it in an A class theater, HD picture quality and 7.1 sound.… Expand

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KameronAug 24, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Let me Go with the BAD stuff first.

The Trailers of the film are mostly false advertising, and the movie does not really portray GODZILLA the way it did in the trailers......
and the King himself receives a very poor amount of screen time for a 2 hr movie, and they cut away a couple times, up to the point where it will frustrate you.
Most of the human characters are bland, But they're not bad either, just not good to the point where you would care for them.
Only one I actually cared for was Bryan Cranston but he sadly doesn't get a whole lot of screen time either.

The GOOD parts:
The CGI, animation is done very well, even sometimes where they are shown in the dark, looked pretty good for my taste.
The monster designs are GREAT ,The MUTOs that Godzilla fight may have some simularities with CLOVERFIELD, but I find them interesting.
The monster fight scenes are great as well at the end.
Some of the tension build up is also pretty good.
And the humans encountering with the monsters is also GREAT.

Bottom Line
It stands good as a GODZILLA movie which is why I give it a 7/10

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MedoRefaeeMay 21, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Godzilla wow without story
The Godzilla movie reaching 93 million dollar in 4 days that is success for the film but there is a question here how the movie get this number?
The first reason of course the name of movie and the second reason is the film Depends on Technique, Technology and tricks But there are Negative side in the movie the story is weak without content and when you see the film you feel like see film build from rocks without happiness or sadness feelings and the Plot is so weak Which gave the impression the film production just for money not for the Entertain audience or to send a good message and there Confirmation on the global Level and local level the Cinema now is just for the money not for the Art
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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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MCUfanMay 24, 2014

I gave this movie a 7. I'm on the side of viewers that liked the idea of building tension for Godzilla, and the ending was pretty solid and ultimately a good climax. My criticisms include the poor acting from almost everyone other thanI gave this movie a 7. I'm on the side of viewers that liked the idea of building tension for Godzilla, and the ending was pretty solid and ultimately a good climax. My criticisms include the poor acting from almost everyone other than Canston. Aaron Johnson is pretty bad guys, I don't think this kid can carry a lead role yet. I mean he has like two total expressions throughout the movie. He barely shows emotion from his father's death and gets over it extremely quick. Doesn't panic or seem to care when MUTO or Godzilla shows, that bothered me throughout the movie how poor of an actor he was. Visuals were great....but i don't understand the purpose for the NAVY skydiving out of that plane. All they did was land on the ground, they could've just flew down there with the plane.. The two monsters weren't worried about anyone else unless u attacked them. They were tryna fight each other. I guess that was evidently done for the purpose of a good stunt and visual nothing else. And yes MUTO probably overshadowed Godzilla a little bit. The MUTO did seem like it was the main monster for awhile. Overall, I can't really give this movie anything spectacular, it was good enough for me to enjoy however. Was not bad at all but nothing in this movie put it over the top. There were some errors that deducted it...… Expand

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ArtisticAdamMay 24, 2014

This stunning blockbuster leaves you in astonishment. The storyline is great it makes all sense the action was mind blowing, as well as the special effects. This movie has great potential for awards in my eyes and I dear do hope it gains anThis stunning blockbuster leaves you in astonishment. The storyline is great it makes all sense the action was mind blowing, as well as the special effects. This movie has great potential for awards in my eyes and I dear do hope it gains an award for the Oscars. It starts of a bit blunt but as you get further into this film you start to understand it a bit more as it shows photos and suspicious videos from 15 years ago or so. Godzilla is literally a God in this movie, he has incredible power and is perfect for the film.

Godzilla a must see movie for all!!!

10/10

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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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lebk2440Jun 2, 2014

A very good Godzilla movie. I am glad we saw the creatures well enough to see the 3D arts.
It was long in the beginning before we could see Godzilla.
Godzilla was well done, very bad ass.

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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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NizamuddiMay 29, 2014

Awesome movie..my favourite movie of all Time..i like When godzilla used his atomic breathe at muto's..godzilla is the king of the monster...love this movie so much

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AssmanbbqMay 30, 2014

This is the Godzilla movie we should have gotten in 1998. Godzilla himself was spot-on, perfect, and all the monster scenes were truly amazing to behold. Especially in a large theater, or IMAX screen in particular. They took my breath awayThis is the Godzilla movie we should have gotten in 1998. Godzilla himself was spot-on, perfect, and all the monster scenes were truly amazing to behold. Especially in a large theater, or IMAX screen in particular. They took my breath away and had me cheering at times. The human story is good too, never drags and great at building up what is to come, though I did find the lead actor to be a bit dull. But he does his job, and is light years ahead of Matthew Broderick.… Expand

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nnnnJun 17, 2014

this movie is what toho was meant to be same with the Godzilla francize finally toho gives us something worth remembering and it is very awesome in every way

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un4gettablefireMay 31, 2014

The film had some great scenes with a lot of action in it. Not much for character development but that's not something to expect from a Godzilla movie. Overall, I enjoyed it but I probably won't be buying it on DVD

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splitforcesJun 15, 2014

The CG used in this installment of Godzilla really does justice to the size and scale of Godzilla and the other kaiju (muto, whatever). Unfortunately the main human character (I can't even recall his name) fell extremely flat. I don't thinkThe CG used in this installment of Godzilla really does justice to the size and scale of Godzilla and the other kaiju (muto, whatever). Unfortunately the main human character (I can't even recall his name) fell extremely flat. I don't think he ruined the movie but he did far from help it.… 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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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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CooperCohen907Jun 5, 2014

Fans of Godzilla will not be disappointed, as the giant lizard returns in his full glory to destroy cities and battle the MUTOs, gigantic monsters that wish to destroy mankind.

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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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Blackstarhalo4Jun 15, 2014

It's the Godzilla we know and love, but with more explosions and awesomeness! I absolutely love this movie, it truly deserves a 10/10, absolutely wonderful

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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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ThesuperindigoJun 13, 2014

This is how Godzilla 2014's elevator pitch gone:

Guy A: "Hey we should make a cash in to Godzilla again!" Guy B "But what about last time in 1998? People hated that" Guy A: Well this is different, You know how every one hated how heThis is how Godzilla 2014's elevator pitch gone:

Guy A: "Hey we should make a cash in to Godzilla again!"

Guy B "But what about last time in 1998? People hated that"

Guy A: Well this is different, You know how every one hated how he looked? Let's cut out the middle man and make a Godzilla movie...With no Godzilla!"

Guy B: "Give this man 160K and a promotion!"

This is not Godzilla, This is about as Godzilla as Attack Of the Killer Tomatoes is a totally believable horror movie, it is not. And before you go "Oh but the original gojira from 1954 had very little godzilla in it and he is not supposed to be the main character an they are tension building" Yeah well there is tension building and then there is just being slow,

I actually rewatched the 1954 movie and timed both movies with a stopwatch, Godzilla 2014 had 10 minutes and 30 seconds of godzilla screen time, Now compare that to the original movie, 25 minutes, now that may not sound like too much but if you throw in the fact that they were 60 years apart and the original had 1.5 million behind it and was basically filmed in their backyard, where as the new one had 160 million dollars behind it, CGI, and Bryan **** Cranston in it, and using complex mathematics we can derive that = Total ****

Even if you don't have much godzilla you're allowed to get away with it if you have good characters, every one is a tough gritty army guy who patches himself up with pieces of the american flag, you know, the overdone cliche which has no point in the movie, however the performance by said bryan cranston is the best one in the movie, however that's not saying much, everyone tries acting very serious but it just kinda comes off as forced and not heartfelt and has the same level of drama as a high school play

In this movie Godzilla has a new adversary, M.U.T.O. which are giant **** mantis like creatures, they are very weak but somehow they overpower godzilla, Twice, i like it when godzilla has a challenge but it falls apart if after like 4 minutes of fighting he just faceplants and goes to sleep, also the original had a perfect anti nuke message with the whole godzilla is a mutated creature from nuclear testing whereas this one just says godzilla is a **** dinosaur who just went to the bottom of the sea to feed off radiation from the earths core, if it was not for russians bumping into him he would have just slept through the M.U.T.O race taking over the earth. He has no point in the plot.

Also some minor gripes with the new design, While it is a good mix of 90's and 2000 Godzilla his mouth looks like a crocodile, and his roar is less terrifying and more Godzilla coughing because he has a cold, But the design is good enough for me to buy a action figure, so it's good enough,

In the end Godzilla just kinda goes back to the ocean, while the movie screams "GIVE US MORE MONEY FOR A SEQUEL!", which is a bit sad because they got just that, but that's a story for another review,

Godzilla is overhyped, A waste of money, And just a offence to the franchise, Zilla was better than this (Was named Godzilla but was renamed in order to not offend reality) at least it had the damn monster in it and characters doing **** that mattered, If it was not named Godzilla and instead was named M.U.T.O. I would of liked it a lot more because it would have reminded me of cheesy B-Grade Monster movies of the time. The most we can hope for is that the series does a Godzilla 2000, where ToHo come in and reboot the series after the americans **** it up, Or a Spiderman 2, Where the first one is to get the dosh, Second to please everyone, And Third one to just kill it for the original creators to revive it.… Expand

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douglasnotdougJun 24, 2014

There is a lot of build up and the writing is a bit off. However the payoff is so good that I didn't really care. It definitely is not a movie for everyone.

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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.

Everything else was GREAT.… Expand

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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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Critic0Jul 1, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Right off the bat it seems like another summer movie and it is. But the brand name is so well known that it is impossible to overlook this film.

While it gives us a fresh start with the King of the Monsters (after that last movie), we never quite get enough of the feel that made the original Japanese film a classic, but then again I never saw that one and I regret it until I do. This one was just too Americanized.

The main problem was the people, they are just a drag. Bryan Cranston starts the film very strongly and the film would have benefited greatly if he were not killed off in the first 30 minutes. Aaron Tyler-Johnson is just too young to be a "good" actor, he needs practice and LOTS of it.

The monsters were typical Cloverfield monsters like always so they are disappointing. Come on, be more creative next time like the Japanese! But Godzilla himself was better than ever, even though many people have been critical of his "weight gain".

The main criticism that I for one am not very particular about is the fact there is barely any Godzilla at all. It was all about build up, guys. But in fact: Just get the cool shot, foot comes down, pan up slowly, close up shot, the King lets out a mighty ROAR!!! Cut to aftermath... Okay, I guess that's okay. But they did it again, and again, and again, and...

Okay, yes this film has problems but it was FAR better than the last American one, that Roland Emmerich disaster. I mean seriously, stop whining about this one and complain about the one with Ferris Beuller (That's a lot of fish.) I mean seriously.

Anyway, Godzilla is a faithful film, it lends the fans something to look forward to in the sequel(s) at least. But this one is just... passable. I guess I was expecting way too much from a series I barely know.… 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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hopstarJul 14, 2014

Boring, too long and not any different from the other played out scripts written on this great classic monster. I love Godzilla, I just don't love his movies.

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horcrux2007Sep 5, 2014

Finally, the "Godzilla" remake we've been waiting for. The monsters themselves look amazing, and the film has non-stop action. Something I didn't like was the plot holes and unanswered questions, and the characters were pretty flat, but whoFinally, the "Godzilla" remake we've been waiting for. The monsters themselves look amazing, and the film has non-stop action. Something I didn't like was the plot holes and unanswered questions, and the characters were pretty flat, but who goes to a monster movie for character development? This "Godzilla" isn't perfect, but it's very entertaining, and it's great to see Godzilla back in a good flick.… Expand

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NerdConsultantJan 27, 2015

Godzilla is a movie that almost is great but doesn't reach the mark. the effects and majority of the cast are great and i'd be lying if i said i didn't enjoy it but the fight scenes leave a lot to be desired, Aaron Taylor Johnson isn't awfulGodzilla is a movie that almost is great but doesn't reach the mark. the effects and majority of the cast are great and i'd be lying if i said i didn't enjoy it but the fight scenes leave a lot to be desired, Aaron Taylor Johnson isn't awful but the has been better, there isn't enough Brian Cranston for the performance and the monsters are clearly inspired by Cloverfield and it was really distracting. i also think Godzilla is portrayed to much in the hero role to absurd levels but with all that being said on a lot of levels it's the Godzilla movie i wanted to get… Expand

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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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BlaKDemonaZJan 3, 2015

O filme empolga, empolga, empolga... mas não entrega. O filme é sobre Godzilla e não do Godzilla, O monstro é o personagem que menso aparece na trama. Entretanto, quando aparece, são cenas de lutas muito boas, com destaque para a última lutaO filme empolga, empolga, empolga... mas não entrega. O filme é sobre Godzilla e não do Godzilla, O monstro é o personagem que menso aparece na trama. Entretanto, quando aparece, são cenas de lutas muito boas, com destaque para a última luta do monstro no filme que termina de forma ÉPICA. Entretanto, são poucas cenas com o monstro e a história é bem fraca. Fica aquele gostinho de que um filme '2' vem ai, e que esse sim PROMETE!!!! Recomendo ver esse filme para passar o tempo.… Expand

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homer4presidentMar 11, 2015

While it's a terrible waste of good talent, the film is not really about the actors running for their lives and/or trying to battle the monsters. Just like in any Godzilla film, it's the monsters that are the real stars. There is enough perilWhile it's a terrible waste of good talent, the film is not really about the actors running for their lives and/or trying to battle the monsters. Just like in any Godzilla film, it's the monsters that are the real stars. There is enough peril and suspense leading up to the big reveal and when Godzilla finally arrives, he does not disappoint. The fight scenes weren't too long and overblown and if anything, left us wanting more.… Expand

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BarbudezJul 20, 2015

Godzilla es una película reboot de la original, que en términos generales es un film competente, bien filmado, buenos efectos especiales. Como pelicula de monstruos, se nota que Gareth Edwards sigue haciendo lo mismo que con Monsters, esGodzilla es una película reboot de la original, que en términos generales es un film competente, bien filmado, buenos efectos especiales. Como pelicula de monstruos, se nota que Gareth Edwards sigue haciendo lo mismo que con Monsters, es decir, mas protagonismo con los personajes, desarrollándolos bastante bien, tomándose su tiempo, mientras lo intercala con peleas de monstruos y secuencias de acción y destrucción.

Desgraciadamente, ese el maldito problema del film... es LENTO DE COJONES, solamente te lo hace ameno las escenas de los monstruos y la acción, lo demás aburrido, rozando lo tedioso, que desgraciadamente es lo peor de la película, su lento desarrollo.

Film MEDIOCRE y ya.… Expand

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CinemaSinsMay 8, 2015

There is a moment in Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla in which two creatures — M.U.T.O.s in the film’s parlance — start nuzzling. Given the director’s startling lo-fi debut Monsters gave us full-on creature rutting, you might fear that this is aThere is a moment in Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla in which two creatures — M.U.T.O.s in the film’s parlance — start nuzzling. Given the director’s startling lo-fi debut Monsters gave us full-on creature rutting, you might fear that this is a daring director being shackled by a rating-conscious studio. Happily, the Brit director’s take on the Toho studio icon gives full reign to his ability to create compelling imagery and a knockout monster mash. It’s a shame, then, that the movie gets caught between honouring the character’s B-movie conceit AND delivering a let’s-take-everything-super-seriously approach de rigueur in post-Dark Knight blockbusterdom. If any film needed a sense of levity, it is one about a 355-foot lizard hitting stuff.

The movie gets off to a cracking start, a title sequence depicting nuclear tests, Darwinian theory, sea monster illustrations and redacted information all to Alexandre Desplat’s flash-and-thunder score. Yet, unlike 99.9 per cent of recent blockbusters, the film then admirably slows down to set up story strands of (chillingly mounted) family tragedy, anomalous seismic activity, frustrated interrogations, perplexed scientists and all-round conspiracy.

Edwards and credited writer Max Borenstein try their darnedest to legitimise the potentially hokey conceit, smartly respecting the creature’s atomic age roots by imagining the ’50s nuclear tests as attempts to kill off the subterranean creatures and peppering the movie with post-War On Terrorism reference points: jets plummeting out of the sky, carnage playing out on 24-hour rolling news, helicopter shots of refugees escaping to safety, the displaced seeking out loved ones in huge stadia. There is definitely no place for Godzooky in this world.

Yet underneath the patina of realism, Godzilla doesn’t have the story smarts to pull you through. Much of the drama set up in the first 30 minutes bears little consequence later on. The scene work suffers from logic lapses (where does Watanabe get his preternatural understanding of Godzilla’s motives?) or feels just plain fudged — a plan involving a nuclear bomb is unclear and unthrilling.

Edwards creates evocative moments, both small — a slug crawls over a toy tank — and huge — a submarine dangles from a tree — but he has less of a sense of keying it into a narrative imperative. The HALO jumping that everyone loved in the trailer remains fantastic but makes little sense when it appears the army can simply drive into the danger zone. If the movie had a different, more playful tone — Independence Day, for example — all this would be less problematic. But in the credible real world the film seems to want to set up, it just rings dumb.

While the characters may get time to breathe, they don’t emerge as a complex, memorable bunch. For all the great casting, the first-base writing never allows these people to emerge as anything but stock characters. Bryan Cranston is at his most Cranstonish as a man trying to prove a theory deemed crackpot, Aaron Taylor-Johnson is a colourless, stoic soldier, a criminally under-utilised Elizabeth Olsen is a wife-mother-nurse permanently stuck on the end of a phone, Ken Watanabe is a noble Japanese scientist who spurts homilies about messing with nature, Sally Hawkins his exposition-clarifying assistant, and David Strathairn labours as a one-note military man. Given, as with most creature features, the humans are bystanders doing practically zilch to affect the outcome, it demanded a more rounded, engaging dramatis personae.

This lack of personality extends to the main monster. In certain respects the Lizard King struggles to register as the star of his own film. Not only does Edwards afford the evil M.U.T.O.s (Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Objects) a better introduction — Godzilla’s entrance feels a bit thrown away — the malevolent, moth-like creatures also seem to get longer screen time and more characterful business.

Edwards’ film boasts great filmmaking, noble intentions and cracking monster action. Yet it never reconciles its B-movie origins — preposterous premise, clichéd characters — with its solemn, Nolanised tone. This Godzilla stomps but very rarely romps.… Expand

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PanchogulJun 3, 2020

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

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egoBorderNov 2, 2019

A great cast squandered on a horrible script and story, all in service of obscuring the main attraction: Godzilla himself. Yes, if you like annoying characters being overacted while a monster looms in the background, you might enjoy this.

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SoulWarfareMar 30, 2021

In anticipation of Godzilla vs Kong, I've decided to rewatch all the previous Monsterverse movies. I've watched this when it first came out in Cinemas and I came out slightly disappointed. Now that I decided to finally rewatch it after 7In anticipation of Godzilla vs Kong, I've decided to rewatch all the previous Monsterverse movies. I've watched this when it first came out in Cinemas and I came out slightly disappointed. Now that I decided to finally rewatch it after 7 years, I wonder if my opinions will change or not? The premise is "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 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". So is it actually better than I thought or is still as disappointing as I remember it?

Firstly, I actually really like the tone of this movie. After watching all the new Monsterverse movies and now going back, I think the serious and grounded nature are wonderful. It shows these Titans from the perspective of humans and makes them seem more fearsome and majestic. The original Japanese Godzilla portrayed the titular character as a force of nature and Gareth Evans (the director) perfectly captures this as well. I also really like the cinematography by Seamus McGarvey. The more tame colours really work in the movies favour by really giving it a war-like and disaster style feel to the movie. Additionally, there are some gorgeous shots in the movie and some stunning visual spectacles. The score by Alexandre Desplat is actually pretty good and at some parts such as the HALO jump is where the score really stands out. The final climax is also very thrilling to watch even though it is kind of dark though.

The biggest complaint I had with this movie is the severe lack of Godzilla. He is the titular character but is barely even in it. Heck, the villain monster, the MUTOs, appear more than him. I think what is really jarring is that when Godzilla appears they then cutaway to something else. For example, when Godzilla arrives near the airport and about to fight a MUTO but it then cutaways to some boring human characters who see it on TV. It felt quite insulting that they wouldn't show these fights and instead just telling us the conclusion from some human characters. I was screaming internally throughout the movie, "Let Them Fight". On that note, the human characters really suck. I think all the actors do a fine job although Aaron Taylor-Johnson who plays the main lead, Ford Brody, is quite lacking in a lot of personality in most of his scenes. Not entirely his fault as the character is written to be quite boring. Elle Brody (Elizabeth Olsen) is just playing the trope of wife and mother character, Dr. Ishirō Serizawa (Ken Watanabe) is a monster expert, Dr. Vivienne Graham (Sally Hawkins) is monster expert right-hand person. This is literally their personality and nothing else which makes all the characters very uninteresting. There is one interesting character Joe Brody (Bryan Cranston) who is the father of the main lead who also lost his wife due to unusual seismic activity and is trying to determine the cause of the meltdown that killed his wife. This screams main character as there is a backstory that is making us root for him. Plus he is played phenomenally by Bryan in every scene. However, they decide to kill him 30 minutes into the movie and replace him with his boring son. What a waste of a character and there was no real reason to kill him so early.

Overall, it's an all right movie. I don't agree with a lot of the decisions made in terms of story and characters but it nails the tone, atmosphere and visuals completely. It's a good monster movie and also a good start to the "Monsterverse".… Expand

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BerikNov 6, 2018

It kinda succeeds at what it wants to do, but only barely. The acting in the movie is great, but the plot itself hangs by a thread and has some plotholes in it. Visually it impresses, or at least when something is visible because a lot of itIt kinda succeeds at what it wants to do, but only barely. The acting in the movie is great, but the plot itself hangs by a thread and has some plotholes in it. Visually it impresses, or at least when something is visible because a lot of it is filmed pretty dark.

During the movie humans try to intervene, but it seems the monsters hardly notice them when they aren't handing nuclear bombs on a platter, or when they aren't about to kill their babies. Godzilla is hardly in the movie, which should send red flags straight away. It is hard to keep your attention while watching this movie.

It's an average movie, it earns a 6/10 from me.… Expand

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JacobJun 9, 2015

Godzilla is great when it is what the trailers said it would be. The effects on Godzilla are amazing, the atmosphere created is perfect, and the action sights are some of the best to grace the cinema this summer. With the film nailing theGodzilla is great when it is what the trailers said it would be. The effects on Godzilla are amazing, the atmosphere created is perfect, and the action sights are some of the best to grace the cinema this summer. With the film nailing the elements of a Godzilla movie it is baffling while this is shoved into the background. The film instead focuses on a bunch of human characters who the audience is supposed to care about but it is difficult to when they are poorly developed and when you see glimpses of amazing fight scenes in the background you are screaming for the film to focus on that. Had the film cut down on the lengthy build up and just give us a straightforward monster fighting movie this could’ve been one of the highlights of the summer. Instead, the film makes the bizarre choice to not focus on those elements much resulting in a film that is sometimes awesome. This is a frustrating film as the atmosphere, build up, and payoff created are amazing but the film doesn’t seem interesting that. Why would you make a Godzilla movie if you aren’t going to focus on Godzilla? I am open to new interpretations of the story but it feels like a tease to provide such amazing action scenes but show not much interest them. Maybe I’d be more excepting if this film wasn’t called Godzilla. The film could’ve used any other random monster and the film would’ve meant even less. The action is amazing but unlike Pacific Rim I felt like it never got to fully payoff. I’m not really sure whether or not to recommend this because when this film is amazing it is amazing but those moments are mere seconds apart.… Expand

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SirRaiuKorenOct 24, 2014

Even in this day and age, this movie has ferocious visuals that dare to be called anything less than awesome. Amazing monsters and beautiful(ly tragic) cityscapes are in no short supply, and the lighting and cinematography are there to match.Even in this day and age, this movie has ferocious visuals that dare to be called anything less than awesome. Amazing monsters and beautiful(ly tragic) cityscapes are in no short supply, and the lighting and cinematography are there to match. The monsters themselves have a story (albeit somewhat clumsily exposited by the human cast) that is actually compelling.

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

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

On a side note, Watanabe and Cranston give by far the best deliveries in the film, which is sad considering their soap opera dialogue and relegation to bit parts. Such a glorious waste of talent.… Expand

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FlatBlackJun 13, 2014

You know what makes a good Godzilla movie? Have plenty of Godzilla in it, not just at the end...also if you've only got one good actor, keep them in the plot!

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ThinkSamichJun 21, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie is nothing special, something that will be forgotten by the end of the Summer. It falls into the cookie-cutter action movie mold. The majority of screen time is spent following the military to ridiculous extremes. In one scene Godzilla is actually traveling with aircraft carriers and other battleships as he "hunts"... military propaganda all around. You get the cliche tension between military/scientist as the military ignore multiple warnings regarding their impending f-up. The protagonist(a random civilian) constantly hitches rides with random units of the military, breaking every protocol imaginable. This happens over and over again until suspension of disbelief is near impossible. At one point in the movie the military decide to set off a nuke 20 miles off the coast to lure and kill the monsters, but for some reason they decide to arm the bomb in the San Francisco Bay... I just don't even...

The monster battles are pretty cool, but not worth sitting through two hours of garbage to see.

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TyranianApr 9, 2019

Very cool Godzilla film and they get the guy just right. Probably could've been trimmed a bit.

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suk111Sep 24, 2014

Not as Exciting as expected, but ok for a long wait. Hope Jurassic Park IV will be at-least better.
I think it is a good idea for Pacific Rim and Godzilla crossover film. Gives both a better pace maybe..

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skyminsterJan 6, 2016

Godzilla has some good things about it. The film has a great score, there are cool bits here and there, and there is a great climax towards the end, Pacific Rim style if a bit less ridiculously cool and the start of the film is great.Godzilla has some good things about it. The film has a great score, there are cool bits here and there, and there is a great climax towards the end, Pacific Rim style if a bit less ridiculously cool and the start of the film is great.

But no one can argue that it's a flawed film. It is too long, with too little Bryan Cranston, Japan, and Godzilla; and too much random military guys who do nothing - like good ol' Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

It's not a glowing endorsement of Gareth Edwards, but I don't understand some of the slating it's got -- or some of the praising it's got. Godzilla is an alright film.

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ROFLoomJun 8, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not in any way a bad adaption to the never-fading saga of the world's most famous monster. All I can say is there were great fight scenes, remarkable performance by Bryan Cranston, a somewhat back story. It is an enjoyable watch, there are parts at the end that will make most any viewer drop their jaw in awe of bad-assness. The real errors they made is killing off Cranston early on, could have ended up being a great father-son film rather than a separated husband-wife one, and they need to focus less on the military. I mean obviously the military is going to be largely involved, but it is in every movie like this. I love our troops, bravest men out there, but I came to watch a movie about this creature. Obviously there has to be some random made-up character's back story in order to get a point of view from someone and to fill two-thrids of the movie. Too bad the lead character was so bland, unmotivated and forgettable though. Like I said, it is an enjoyable watch. Godzilla himself definitely makes up for it.… Expand

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SpangleDec 11, 2015

Godzilla is a very, very entertaining film. I expected to be underwhelmed by this one, but I truly enjoyed it a good bit. The suspense created in anticipation of seeing Godzilla and the monsters was brilliantly executed and set up everythingGodzilla is a very, very entertaining film. I expected to be underwhelmed by this one, but I truly enjoyed it a good bit. The suspense created in anticipation of seeing Godzilla and the monsters was brilliantly executed and set up everything well. Truly, the mystery and then resulting sense of awe are what makes this one very good. The creature design is fantastic as well and the visual effects are phenomenal. In addition, the sound mixing on this one is out of this world good. Now, what holds back Godzilla? It is a Godzilla movie, so it would have nice to see more attention paid to him than the other monsters. I love his amount of screen time, but he does not dominate that screen time in any way. Additionally, it is a popcorn flick. Inherently, it feels formulaic and too predictable. At no moment are you truly surprised by the path taken by the film and this prevents it from being even better. As it stands though, Godzilla is a very good film that entertains readily.… Expand

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Jack97Dec 17, 2016

Despite the whole "cutting away from the epic fight just before it happens" stuff, Godzilla is a big screen spectacle that's worth watching for the final act alone...yeah that stuff is EPIC!

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2ndshootrNov 11, 2014

I really enjoyed this movie a lot. While it was a nice refresher from the over the top ACTION ACTION ACTION of the genre, I do wish we would have seen a little more screen time of monster battles. Other than that, I cared about theI really enjoyed this movie a lot. While it was a nice refresher from the over the top ACTION ACTION ACTION of the genre, I do wish we would have seen a little more screen time of monster battles. Other than that, I cared about the characters, decent story I guess. You should watch it if you are a fan of Godzilla. Definitely one of my favorites.… Expand

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ToffenuffJul 2, 2014

Not enough Godzilla screentime, or the other beasts for that matter. Decent action and some cool scenes, but for the most part it was rather boring as I looked forward to the next time I saw the giant beasts in action. Didn't care much forNot enough Godzilla screentime, or the other beasts for that matter. Decent action and some cool scenes, but for the most part it was rather boring as I looked forward to the next time I saw the giant beasts in action. Didn't care much for the actual plot, particularly because the main character is rather dull and extremely lucky having escaped imminent death several times - it's a recurring theme (particularly with the helicopter rescues). Not terrible, but nothing I'd really recommend either.… Expand

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kreegan64Mar 14, 2019

The movie is good in the ways one would expect for a movie of this budget: Good special effects, decent CGI, cinematography, etc. Those things are easy for a big studio to accomplish, what this movie fails in, is in almost every otherThe movie is good in the ways one would expect for a movie of this budget: Good special effects, decent CGI, cinematography, etc. Those things are easy for a big studio to accomplish, what this movie fails in, is in almost every other regard.

Rather than give us a compelling story with interesting characters and at least semi-reasonable events that string together one action scene to the next, we are treated as if we are complete and utter imbeciles. Godzilla in his biggest incarnation of 350ft somehow sneaks his way around undetected, and the big "bad" monsters are much smaller but somehow are a lot easier for the humans to find. People were searching for a clue as to where the monster might be on a small island and failed to notice a hole the size of a mountain for a good long while (unfortunately, the plot holes get just as big and they don't go unnoticed for a second to anyone conscience during the film) Godzilla with his tiny little t-rex arms reaches and grabs something from offscreen after somehow sneaking up on it. We're talking about Barney the friggin' dinosaur here that is BIGGER than the statue of Liberty, it would feel like an earthquake every time it even thought about moving. The side characters and officials and military men who should know what they're doing in some degree are stooped down to unimportant-idiot-movie-character levels so that our main characters can seem intelligent rather than actually spending a few extra minutes to write a better scenario where they can actually seem intelligent. The bad monsters, the MUTO's as they're called in the film, are ironically the most relatable characters in the film, the movie even states that they're just animals trying to get by and that nature is basically trying to wipe us out because we're bad for the earth and that Godzilla for some unexplained reason has a bloodlust for them. So we're a disease and Godzilla's a murderous psychopath. How much are we to try and care for, let alone cheer for these characters?

The scenes with the humans feel like they are just padding that they only added because they knew they couldn't release a 40 minute short of monster mash ups. They serve very little actual purpose despite the plot trying it darndest to tell you otherwise, and you care nothing for them despite the plot demanding that you feel otherwise.

People give 1998 Godzilla a bad rap for plot holes and forgettable characters, but that movie was at least enjoyable and had personality. This feels like a Michael Bay Transformers movie except with big cgi monsters instead of machines. Let's face it, even with amazing talent like Cranston and Taylor-Johnson, this movie is not worth watching unless a giant monster is on screen, and that's just what you're going to be watching this for. This film has no substance, no life, no logic. This movie is about as enjoyable to watch as Transmorphers or Antlantic Rim just with better cgi and cinematography. Not worth it at all unless you really wanna see monsters fighting, which this movie does well, but if you're looking for something more worthwhile, this is not it.… Expand

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BradySmithOct 19, 2015

This is a pretty decent reboot for Godzilla. It's eerie, well acted, and has amazing special effects. If only its story was half as good as these elements. The plot basically boils down to giant monsters traveling to a meeting point toThis is a pretty decent reboot for Godzilla. It's eerie, well acted, and has amazing special effects. If only its story was half as good as these elements. The plot basically boils down to giant monsters traveling to a meeting point to fight. The plot starts out more emotionally and character driven than you would expect, but eventually you begin to realize that these characters are not very well written and sorta boring. The filmmaking and acting elevates the movie into good territory and it has a handful of jaw dropping moments so I'd still recommend it. But it's still not what the filmmakers or trailer promised. That would have been The Dark Knight of monster movies, but settling for a decently entertaining diversion isn't the worst thing considering that it could have been a disaster.… Expand

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DKS01Aug 30, 2014

So Godzilla was my big movie the year, the one I was most hyped for, the one I paid the most attention too, I watched all the trailers, and you know what I think? I liked it
It wasn't quite what I was expecting (Mostly when it comes toSo Godzilla was my big movie the year, the one I was most hyped for, the one I paid the most attention too, I watched all the trailers, and you know what I think? I liked it
It wasn't quite what I was expecting (Mostly when it comes to Godzilla's screen time) but overall I liked it.
I thought they did a good job of restarting the series and keeping it grounded, at-least as much as possible. I like how the monsters were presented, not just unstoppable giant monsters (which they are) but also as animals (M.U.T.O.s just wanna breed, Godzilla's their natural enemy and nature's way of restoring balance) was really cool.
The M.U.T.O.'s I thought were okay, but Godzilla himself was just awesome. Sure he's not in the film a whole lot (9 minutes and 30 seconds according to a completion video on youtube, felt more like 15 to me). But every second he was on screen I was in complete awe, (I got more excited at just the first atomic breath scene, then I did all the action in Pacific Rim put together) I hear some people complain about making Godzilla a good guy, I don't think it's so much he was a good guy exactly, more like he just didn't care enough about us to mean us harm or not. I personally prefer a more morally ambiguous Godzilla (not really good, not really evil) but if I had to chose between the two I would choose good (So I feel less guilty about cheering for him)
I hear some complaints about the human characters, cept Bryan Cranston who is without a doubt the best performance in the film (That's coming from a guy who's never seen a episode of Breaking Bad, I now aim to watch the series from the beginning, seriously shame on Warner Bros for turning him down as Lex Luthor)
My personal favorite character was Ken Watanabe as Dr Serizawa (Not as cool as the original, but interesting) I hope he goes on to become the main human character in the sequels. Elizabeth Olsen, I think she did a good job, she didn't get to do much, but I don't think it's really her acting that's too blame. She was basically a character we could watch go though this crisis that is a giant monster attack (I'll bring that up again),
Then Aaron Taylor-Johnson, my personal opinion, the guy's playing a soldier, someone who's trained to be emotionally reserved, still overall I don't think he was that bad. I'm use to him as Kick-Ass, who's a very light-hearted and funny character, because of this I feared he would be a repeat of Matthew Broderick from the 1998 one, so he was better then I thought he'd be.
Another thing I like about the film is that, similar to the 1954 film, it felt like a natural disaster film. We see a lot of focus on the aftermath of the destruction, in the end we see rescue efforts, families torn apart, news reports, we see people worry about the safety of their loved ones. It just felt like a disaster movie, I went to see it with two of my classmates (we're film students) and me and another student were actually reminded of the rescue efforts after 9/11 during the final scene.
I know some people weren't completely satisfied with this movie, and that's okay. But for me, I loved it, and I plan to get the DVD and I'll definitely go see the sequel.… Expand

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