I actually finally saw this movie months ago, but didn't get around to a review.
So the good? The creature effects are amazing, the film makes good use of green screen, suit acting, with a little bit of cg, to bring their version of Godzilla to life. As much as the effects in the 2014 reboot were great, it's just not always the same as something actually being there infront of the camera.
The film keeps the spirit of the original 54 film, in a way, that's even closer compared to the 2014 film, by having Godzilla be alone, rather then fighting another monster, and being the direct threat.
Now the bad, well as much as I defended the 2014 reboot for it's slow pace. This movie does have it's boring moments, there's a lot of sitting in a room and talking in this film. I think the difference for me was the fact the 2014 film, actually had characters that we're introduced too, right there during the main monster scenes, as opposed to nameless masses.
Also, for me, this version of Godzilla was a bit hit and miss. On one hand, he does some pretty cool s#!t (Wont say here, in-case of spoilers). But I feel he didn't have much character. The 1954 film, the creature was angry at mankind for the atomic bomb that mutated it, and was actively destroying cities. The 2014 version was an alpha predator, hunting after the MUTOs, who even had motivation, they were trying to reproduce. This Godzilla, really only actively attacks in self-defense, and for the most part, isn't actively attacking, just mindlessly walking through buildings. Heck even the 98 version had the motivation that it was nesting. Speaking of that abomination, again wont say directly cause spoilers. But this new Godzilla has something in-common with the 98 version, it was a a plot point in the 98 movie. You'll know when you hear it.
I'm also really mixed on the design, on the other hand. I do know what they were aiming for, make Godzilla as scary as possible. But I dunno, I think they over did it with the zombie look.
Overall, am glad that I saw it, wouldn't call it the best Godzilla movie, doesn't make my top 5. But is no where near being bad.
EDIT: And this is why you shouldn't wait months to do a review, cause now I remember, yes, the main character, who's name I can't recall, was present during the main attack, and at the end when they (spoiler) froze Godzilla. Still stand by the rest of what I said though
So the good? The creature effects are amazing, the film makes good use of green screen, suit acting, with a little bit of cg, to bring their version of Godzilla to life. As much as the effects in the 2014 reboot were great, it's just not always the same as something actually being there infront of the camera.
The film keeps the spirit of the original 54 film, in a way, that's even closer compared to the 2014 film, by having Godzilla be alone, rather then fighting another monster, and being the direct threat.
Now the bad, well as much as I defended the 2014 reboot for it's slow pace. This movie does have it's boring moments, there's a lot of sitting in a room and talking in this film. I think the difference for me was the fact the 2014 film, actually had characters that we're introduced too, right there during the main monster scenes, as opposed to nameless masses.
Also, for me, this version of Godzilla was a bit hit and miss. On one hand, he does some pretty cool s#!t (Wont say here, in-case of spoilers). But I feel he didn't have much character. The 1954 film, the creature was angry at mankind for the atomic bomb that mutated it, and was actively destroying cities. The 2014 version was an alpha predator, hunting after the MUTOs, who even had motivation, they were trying to reproduce. This Godzilla, really only actively attacks in self-defense, and for the most part, isn't actively attacking, just mindlessly walking through buildings. Heck even the 98 version had the motivation that it was nesting. Speaking of that abomination, again wont say directly cause spoilers. But this new Godzilla has something in-common with the 98 version, it was a a plot point in the 98 movie. You'll know when you hear it.
I'm also really mixed on the design, on the other hand. I do know what they were aiming for, make Godzilla as scary as possible. But I dunno, I think they over did it with the zombie look.
Overall, am glad that I saw it, wouldn't call it the best Godzilla movie, doesn't make my top 5. But is no where near being bad.
EDIT: And this is why you shouldn't wait months to do a review, cause now I remember, yes, the main character, who's name I can't recall, was present during the main attack, and at the end when they (spoiler) froze Godzilla. Still stand by the rest of what I said though
3.5/5
Oh and before I forget
2020 Let Them Fight
Oh and before I forget
2020 Let Them Fight
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