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NeelyryMay 16, 2014

Not quite what I was hoping. Avoided combat scenes extremely often, almost entirely till the last 20 minutes. It was upsetting bc every time that something good was going to happen it just switched scenes.

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thisseatofmarsMay 17, 2014

The title, "Godzilla," is misleading because it implies this is a movie about Godzilla, or that he's--somehow-- the lead. Godzilla, the King of Monsters himself, ladies and gentlemen, shows up for about 20 minutes of screen time in this 123The title, "Godzilla," is misleading because it implies this is a movie about Godzilla, or that he's--somehow-- the lead. Godzilla, the King of Monsters himself, ladies and gentlemen, shows up for about 20 minutes of screen time in this 123 minute clunker. Much of the film is padded out by boring, BORING, super-one-dimensional characters and their boring friends and family: specifically Ford Brody (can't act), Joe Brody (can't act) and Elle Brody (for God's sake, woman, eat a hamburger!) This movie shouldn’t have been called “Godzilla.” It should’ve been called “The Brody’s” or “Ford Looks Up Stupidly with his Mouth Half-Hung Open for Ninety Minutes While the Audience Texts and Moans Audibly with Boredom.”

This film is a serious disappointment, as I love the Godzilla series, King Kong, and Kaiju movies. Do you know who else loves all these wondrous repositories of imagination? The great Guillermo de Toro. Please, please do yourself a favour and go see the much superior and joyous "Pacific Rim" instead. Seriously, go and watch it. *There* is a movie that honours Godzilla, and handles the material properly: with love.… Expand

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ZimbardoMay 17, 2014

From the look of the other reviews I first need to establish my cred or my views are meaningless: I have a PhD in Godzillology and it is my scientific conclusion that this movie suffers from a case of "Too much army guy, not enough monsterFrom the look of the other reviews I first need to establish my cred or my views are meaningless: I have a PhD in Godzillology and it is my scientific conclusion that this movie suffers from a case of "Too much army guy, not enough monster wrestling". I'll also drop the word !!!Kaiju!!! in this review so you know I have a diploma on my wall from Toho University.

Whether it's a Japanese or American film, boring side-plots have always been an issue in Godzilla movies. They don't contribute to character development, building tension, or serve as (useful) plot devices. They are just something you suffer through before getting to the good stuff. This movie has very little good stuff. Even when the monster fight scenes were happening they seemed slow and didn't pack the same punch as other movies.

Using my super awesome research abilities I have calculated the ratio of awesome monster action to boring filler, which is reflected in my rating.

Science.… Expand

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FluffopotamusMay 16, 2014

I have seen every Godzilla movie, all 28 of them, all I can say is that the critics here are they lack a proper appreciation for the genera, because this was the greatest Daikaiju film I have ever seen.
People complaining about there beingI have seen every Godzilla movie, all 28 of them, all I can say is that the critics here are they lack a proper appreciation for the genera, because this was the greatest Daikaiju film I have ever seen.
People complaining about there being not enough of Godzilla apparently haven't sat down and taken the time to actually watch the source material.

He wasn't eye candy, he wasn't the main character, he wasn't MEANT to be the center of attention, he was meant to be an allegory and the destruction he caused and the peoples lives he affected were the main focus of the original.Given, that through the 60's and 70's he WAS the main attraction, but, that was in a time when he was targeted towards twelve year old kids while the original as well as the 1985 sequel were meant to be enjoyed for their undertones and plot.

TL;DR The movie is like the original which was amazing and the movie is SUPPOSED to be about the human element, so quit whining about there not being enough monster even though he is there for a reasonable amount of time.… Expand

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TheOnlineGamerMay 16, 2014

To all the people who complain there wasn't enough Godzilla in this movie: Have you ever seen the original Gojira (1954)? Or ever heard of a thing called 'tension-building'? Surely not.

This film was everything I hoped it would be andTo all the people who complain there wasn't enough Godzilla in this movie: Have you ever seen the original Gojira (1954)? Or ever heard of a thing called 'tension-building'? Surely not.

This film was everything I hoped it would be and thensome! The characters were all great, there isn't a single bad performance - everyone treats this with respect and add an appropriately serious tone to the film. Ford Brody is my favourite as his strict code of honour and morals was put to the test by malevolent creatures, which created some brilliant dilemmas and great duo scenes with his father (played brilliantly by Bryan Cranston). Themes were perfectly adapted from the original Gojira, which makes this 10x more dark and gritty, but it doesn't come off as stale or half-assed.

Godzilla himself is a majestic beast, and one I don't think audiences will forget about in the near future, as well as the MUTOs who are perfect adversaries for Godzilla. This isn't Pacific Rim, you actually care about these Monsters fighting and look forward to the outcome.

In conclusion, Gareth Edwards' Godzilla is a magnificent monster movie full of heart and soul with wonderful direction and spectacular visual effects.

Even better than the original, IMO! (10/10)… Expand

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GuyTurnerMay 16, 2014

The film has a great opening and the first 20 minutes are extremely interesting. Sadly the film then plods on for the next hour with very little happening and with some of the most forgettable characters ever committed to film, (I could onlyThe film has a great opening and the first 20 minutes are extremely interesting. Sadly the film then plods on for the next hour with very little happening and with some of the most forgettable characters ever committed to film, (I could only remember the one characters name because it was the same as the make of car I drive).
As the storyline and the characters were so dull I decided to hold on to the hope that maybe some monster action may at least make the final third of the film exciting - boy was I wrong! for some reason a decision was made to cut away from any action everytime there was actually a threat of some action starting. Views of fights from inside wrecked cars, over peoples shoulders and even on TV screens, (that's right - I paid for IMAX 3D just to watch something happen on a TV screen instead), instead of letting the audience actually experience the monsters clash in all their glory.

I've heard a lot of people commenting that it is a film that slowly builds tension with character development and the slow reveal of the creatures allows the tension to build but I honestly recommend that these people go back and watch films like Jaws & Alien to see how this is done properly because Godzilla is just an extremely dull movie.… Expand

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WhySoSerious54May 16, 2014

The entitled, 5 second attention span generation won't get the suspense build up here. This is a very solid movie with an amazing payoff. 1000 times better than the empty lifeless Pacific Rim. Here you feel, see, and realize the size of theseThe entitled, 5 second attention span generation won't get the suspense build up here. This is a very solid movie with an amazing payoff. 1000 times better than the empty lifeless Pacific Rim. Here you feel, see, and realize the size of these beasts with a very personal perspective. It's like eating an appetizer, enjoying the atmosphere, seeing the main course, smelling it, only to have to wait until you can sink your teeth into it. Oh and it tastes soooooo good. By the way the last 20 minutes are stunning.… Expand

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foxgroveMay 16, 2014

When remaking a film who's main character is so iconic the driving ambition has got to be at least to improve on previous incarnations. Unfortunately, that is only partially the case here. This version suffers from a storyline that is prosaicWhen remaking a film who's main character is so iconic the driving ambition has got to be at least to improve on previous incarnations. Unfortunately, that is only partially the case here. This version suffers from a storyline that is prosaic to the point of boredom and it takes nearly an hour of dull exposition before the main event even appears. However, when he does things liven up no end. For all its other inadequacies, visually this is a stunning achievement. When the titular character and special effects take centre stage there is just no faulting the film as the craft on display is just amazing. Images like a crashed plane; Godzilla in the sea flanked by ships, A Tsunami, A burning train, shadows of the monsters aginst the city's crumbling buildings and Godzilla's face disappearing in to a pall of smoke are just a few of the breath taking compositions to behold. There are countless more, all exquisitely photographed.

All this good work is somewhat predictably confounded by the dull human angle and perfunctory screenplay. Also, although acting is secondary in a film like this, it has to be said that the performances
(besides a good turn from Bryan Cranston) range from the indifferent (Aaron Taylor Johnson) to the outright bad (Elizabeth Olsen). Sally Hawkins looks constantly downcast and on the verge of tears, in all probability wondering how she arrived here after bagging an Oscar nomination for ' Blue Jasmine', and Juliette Binoche appears pointlessly. Anyone could have done what she contributes here. Finally, we are left with a film that never orally matches its stunning visuals.… Expand

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TomHugMay 17, 2014

Yawn. If you like special effects, go. If you like stories, look elsewhere. Does not live up to the hype. The special effects are seamless. But the script is the standard monster-movie schlock. Predictable and smarmy.

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phildogMay 16, 2014

The main character was bland and emotionless, and manages to miraculously not get killed 5 times. As for Godzilla himself, all throughout the movie it keeps faking you out, saying "Guess what time it is? It's monster fighting time... PSYCHE!The main character was bland and emotionless, and manages to miraculously not get killed 5 times. As for Godzilla himself, all throughout the movie it keeps faking you out, saying "Guess what time it is? It's monster fighting time... PSYCHE! No it isn't." By the time they got to the actual monster fight I just didn't care anymore

Say what you will about the 1999 movie, as least Zilla was there for the whole thing and the characters had personality.… Expand

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FilmaholicMay 23, 2014

I have to tell you that IMAX 3D is really the only way to watch this movie. I enjoyed it thoroughly. A lot of people say that the first half of the movie was slow. It was, but there was a point to it.. It met my expectations exactly theI have to tell you that IMAX 3D is really the only way to watch this movie. I enjoyed it thoroughly. A lot of people say that the first half of the movie was slow. It was, but there was a point to it.. It met my expectations exactly the way I wanted it to. I believe that Ken Wanatabe's character was fantastic. Cranston's character was good too, but Wanatabe really stole the show for me. He is a great actor and cannot do any wrong. The fight scenes were very good. The movie was a little predictable in parts but still overall, very enjoyable.… Expand

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cumoviesSep 19, 2014

amazing CGI helps balances a iffy script.

my ratting 7/10 8/10 action/special effects 6.8/10 for story 7/10 for acting 6.8/10 for Characters/Character Development

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alva3901Jul 5, 2017

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

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Trev29Nov 15, 2014

This movie should be renamed anything else beside Godzilla. Where was it? Bland story with no real excitement. The visuals were good, but I just wish the movie focused on the big lizard instead of those other things.

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Mrman69Jul 27, 2020

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

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MangoturtleDec 7, 2020

It's a good start to a Godzilla franchise. great performances. a pretty enjoyable movie. And has one of my favorite actresses, Elizabeth Olsen.

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sanyrubJan 25, 2015

Great version. It gives everything this type of film can give. The special effects are pretty moving and the first couple of times Godzilla appears on screen are hair raising. The complaints about not having enough Godzilla are not valid,Great version. It gives everything this type of film can give. The special effects are pretty moving and the first couple of times Godzilla appears on screen are hair raising. The complaints about not having enough Godzilla are not valid, usually the less you see the monster the more intrigued and kind of scared you are. Not only that but the whole final act shows a lot of Godzilla (in fact, the less interesting part to me). However, a movie like this can not offer character development or a great plot, it´s not its nature, so I cannot give it more than a 6 out of 100. Still, the performances are ok for this type of blockbuster. See it!… Expand

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Jim222001Oct 16, 2014

Godzilla isn't a bad creature feature despite not enough Godzilla or Bryan Crantson. And the whole "will the family be reunited ?" plot is old by now. We've seen that ID4, Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds and the Day After Tomorrow. TheGodzilla isn't a bad creature feature despite not enough Godzilla or Bryan Crantson. And the whole "will the family be reunited ?" plot is old by now. We've seen that ID4, Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds and the Day After Tomorrow. The sequel needs more Godzilla, less humans and if you have someone like Bryan Cranston; use them!… Expand

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walkabout_88Dec 1, 2014

In keeping up with Pacific Rim (which propelled the blockbuster revival of non-existentialist entertainment), Godzilla mostly deliver pure spectacle. Though it lacks humour, abounding as it is in dark tones, the feature find itself drafting aIn keeping up with Pacific Rim (which propelled the blockbuster revival of non-existentialist entertainment), Godzilla mostly deliver pure spectacle. Though it lacks humour, abounding as it is in dark tones, the feature find itself drafting a storyline and some decently written characters only with purpose of building up the wait for mayhem and big fights. It's not a coincidence that Gojira is likely the most interesting character here, the only one impossible to be easily defined and accordingly labeled. But the bleak show this film offers is realistic, well-crafted, relatable and full of suggestive, beautifully shot disaster.… Expand

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HotelCentralJan 22, 2020

As the first thirty or forty minutes of Godzilla (2014) played out, I thought this was going to be a pretty good film, maybe even a really good film. Cranston is intense and the story moves right along. I was very engaged. Only then,As the first thirty or forty minutes of Godzilla (2014) played out, I thought this was going to be a pretty good film, maybe even a really good film. Cranston is intense and the story moves right along. I was very engaged. Only then, things happen. Basically, the military takes over the film and from then on it's boom bang bam. And I am left with certain complaints:

1) Let's put the SWAT team on the roof of a hotel so they have a clear line of fire because bullets out of assault rifles are really going to have an big impact on a monster the size of a small skyscraper.

2) So, we've got these helicopters, and they're packed with machine-guns, but let's fly in real real close so the even the monster with no wings has an even chance of reaching out and knocking the helicopters out of the sky.

3) We need to keep a close eye on Godzilla as he swims across the sea, because who knows if he's a good monster or a bad monster. So let's sail our aircraft carrier like 200 yards away from Godzilla's tail, even though Godzilla might sink the carrier just by brushing against it accidentally.

4) So we've got all these giant monsters popping up and threatening to destroy civilization but for some reason one of our main characters never catches an announcement via TV, radio or cell phone, like, hey y'all, if you're in the military report to your command immediately because it's a code red ultra emergency.

5) OK, like, we tried nuking Godzilla, or something, way back when, and that didn't work, and apparently we still haven't asked the question: "How could that not work?" And despite not asking that question we're still pretty darn sure that another nuke, just bigger and badder, is almost certainly going to work. Because, I guess, just the fact that you survived a nuclear blast doesn't mean you can do it again.

6) An Abrams tank can sit on the San Francisco shoreline and shoot targets at the far end of the Golden Gate Bridge but let's run those tanks out onto the bridge so they'll get a better view of monsters standing in the water beside the bridge. Sure, the tanks might go for a swim but what are you gonna do?

7) To judge by the closing credits it appears like the entire US Department of Defense provided technical advice on the making of the film so you'd probably be justified in assuming that everything in the film concerning the military is absolutely 100% accurate and correct. Well, maybe not.

On the whole this is not a bad entry into the giant monsters attacking civilization film genre, but it could've been a lot better. I mean it's almost like they had one set of writers and directors for the Bryan Cranston part of the film, and the B Team handled the rest of the film. Or maybe the C Team. You decide.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeJan 13, 2016

It needs more Godzilla and less human talky, not less Godzilla and more human talky. Godzilla is the main star in his own movie and he only appears for like 20 minutes of movie time? You know, that's quite disappointing.

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ComandanteCobraMar 11, 2016

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Remember when as children you watched on TV movies like " Mazinger Z tai Devilman " with disappointment? Because the clash between the two protagonists was really just a tiny part of the cartoon? This GodzillaEnglish and Italian review.
Remember when as children you watched on TV movies like " Mazinger Z tai Devilman " with disappointment? Because the clash between the two protagonists was really just a tiny part of the cartoon? This Godzilla offer the same feeling . You hope for a movie of a certain type and instead you find a trivial story of a Marine who faces a disaster in a city !! During this disaster Godzilla appears, but it is just a cameo in the background.
The action is uninspired, dull dialogue , no suspense , banal nuclear pollution rhetoric, mediocre special effects . Toho films with actors who wear rubber suits to represent the monsters are much more fun!

Vi ricordate quando da bambini guardavate in tv film come "Mazinga Z con Devilman" per poi accorgervi con delusione che la pellicola trattava di tutt'altro?...che lo scontro tra i due protagonisti che aspettavate con ingenua ansia era in realtà solo una minuscola parte del film? E rimanevate ovviamente delusi?
Ecco questo Godzilla da la stessa sensazione...vi illude di essere un film di un certo tipo ed invece è una banalissima storia di un Marine che affronta un disastro in una città!! Durante questo disastro appare Godzilla ...ma è sullo sfondo della pellicola al buio ed in mezzo alla nebbia. L'azione è purtroppo poco ispirata, i dialoghi del film lenti, nessuna suspense, la retorica sul nucleare e sull'inquinamento banale, effetti speciali mediocri....non ci siamo purtroppo.
i vecchi film originali dell Toho con gli attori che indossano tute di gomma per rappresentare i mostri sono molto più divertenti.… Expand

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gameguardian21Mar 24, 2016

This movie doesn't really feel like Godzilla, it feels like more human story, and a fight that happens in between and in the background of the entire film.

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PhilipBlakeSep 7, 2019

I can't believe it, but Warner have achieved what first looked impossible to me: making a worst film than the Roland Emmerich 1998 version. This Godzilla is just boring and way overrated. Only the CGI are correct, but otherwise nothing toI can't believe it, but Warner have achieved what first looked impossible to me: making a worst film than the Roland Emmerich 1998 version. This Godzilla is just boring and way overrated. Only the CGI are correct, but otherwise nothing to save here. Useless characters, lazy writing and awful original score from Alexandre Desplat (why the hell they didn't hired David Arnold from the previous Godzilla, or at least Tyler Bates...) are the only things that I can remember. The direction was ok enough and the final battle sequence wasn't great but still effective but this is overall more a disappointment than anything other.… Expand

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ManToastMay 21, 2014

As someone who's first Godzilla film was this one, I was severely disappointed.
Fresh out of Pacific Rim, where the battles were intense and the chaos was satisfying, this one seemed lacking and confused in aim. The film suffers immediatelyAs someone who's first Godzilla film was this one, I was severely disappointed.
Fresh out of Pacific Rim, where the battles were intense and the chaos was satisfying, this one seemed lacking and confused in aim. The film suffers immediately with the cliched military man and his 'save my family' story we've seen a million times. The only good acting was from Bryan Cranston, but he's not even in the movie for long. Oddly enough, the movie seems devout on maintaining focus on Aaron Taylor-Johnson and not, well you know, Godzilla!? Every bit of tension in the film is either without a satisfying payoff, or is cut short with a transition to Mr and Mrs. Cliche. Three times too many you expect Godzilla to do his thing, but nope, just a tease. It's frustrating to endure as you are expected to just shrug off potential epic monster battles.

Many are comparing this film to Pacific Rim, saying the action there was frequent but the story was lacking and Godzilla is the opposite. I agree with this, but even in this regard I prefer Pacific Rim far more. It's a monster film, so it's fair to expect it to be about monsters wrecking cities and not whether one guy saves his family. The film plays with your expectations like crazy, ultimately driving you crazy.

To its credit, the visuals are amazing and the cinematics spectacular. Godzilla himself looks and moves exactly as you would expect. The new kaiju are sinister looking and cool as hell, but it feels as though they steal the show from The King of Monsters, especially when Godzilla is way too late to the party. In the couple of fight scenes that he's in you barely feel the need to root for him because the film's excuse for him being there is simply ridiculous. I feel the story is the worst part about the film despite it being the main focus, and the action alone fails to carry the entire movie.

Great visuals with a brilliant Godzilla rendition, but the story is cliched and a chore to watch, while the action struggles to generate any tension and even when it does it always falls flat. Usually I wouldn't recommend a film I dislike, but audiences seem to be completely split down the middle (even some extreme Godzilla fans dislike it) so I would say watch it as a gamble just to see whether or not you like it. If you expect action and epic destruction though, go see Pacific Rim instead.… Expand

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Gamer84May 27, 2014

The movie was perfect the way it was done. I can't see anyone do better than this. There is a thing called, "suspense" that a lot of movies lack nowadays. I loved the teasing because that's when you know they got you hooked. Many monsterThe movie was perfect the way it was done. I can't see anyone do better than this. There is a thing called, "suspense" that a lot of movies lack nowadays. I loved the teasing because that's when you know they got you hooked. Many monster movie franchises in the past pulled this off effectively and no one complained about it. Let’s start off with Alien and the way that teases us little by little on what it looks like as it kills people one by one. The next one is Predator. This one is completely camouflaged killing squad members until Arnold is the only one left to finally show himself. Just look at movies like Jaws, Dragonslayer, Terminator, The hidden, Jurassic Park, The abyss and many others. This is a great formula because it keeps you in anticipation. Pacific Rim was pure garbage from beginning to end. I'm glad this movie didn't follow that path because then there’s nothing for you to look forward to. Children probably liked Pacific Rim just like another movie called Transformers. These are movies that failed to have an on par story. All they are is multimillion dollar toy commercials from beginning to end in which by the time the movie is over you wind up with a migraine. There’s no suspense or WOW moment unlike what the new Godzilla movie accomplished. There are enough Godzilla WOW moments and Trailer scenes that were newly edited which no one talks about. This made every Godzilla scene new to me. Also I will say that I have seen every Godzilla movie and I will say that this one had more screen time than each of those other ones. Now with talks of a sequel they will probably add more fight scenes but they have to stick to this formula.… Expand

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SpankyJun 21, 2015

What an absolute disaster, not only as a Godzilla movie, but as monster movie in general. Godzilla is literally on film only about 15 minutes. The "spectacular" final fight takes place at night in a black cloud of dust. You can barely makeWhat an absolute disaster, not only as a Godzilla movie, but as monster movie in general. Godzilla is literally on film only about 15 minutes. The "spectacular" final fight takes place at night in a black cloud of dust. You can barely make out any of the action taking place in the dark.

This is really a film about a navy man and his relationships with his father and family. Godzilla is a background for this family drama. This movie reminds me of the terrible first Hulk film. Horrible. horrible, horrible!… Expand

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beingryanjudeSep 3, 2014

Admittedly, this installment in the Godzilla franchise is my very first experience with Godzilla. It's nothing like King Kong, and Godzilla is not a villain. I never would've guessed--nor would I have guessed this to be suspenseful andAdmittedly, this installment in the Godzilla franchise is my very first experience with Godzilla. It's nothing like King Kong, and Godzilla is not a villain. I never would've guessed--nor would I have guessed this to be suspenseful and cheer-worthy. Bryan Cranston continues his career-peak with a notable role here.… Expand

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psycrosMay 22, 2014

Not a complete letdown, but not far from it, either. To sum it up as succinctly as possible: the director wanted to do a modern remake of a classic Godzilla movie. Unfortunately he chose to remake a really *bad* one. The trailers useNot a complete letdown, but not far from it, either. To sum it up as succinctly as possible: the director wanted to do a modern remake of a classic Godzilla movie. Unfortunately he chose to remake a really *bad* one. The trailers use Cranston to sell the pic and the movie isn't really even about him, and he's in less than half of it. The monsters seem to be able to become silent and invisible at will, Godzilla's place in the film is barely explained (and poorly at that), the Japanese scientist pulls theories from thin air based on NO data whatsoever but which somehow turn out to be correct. Its a painful watch, and just seeing the Big G stomping around for a little while in classic form isn't nearly enough to save this clunker. A rental at best, but honestly you'd be better off re-watching a GOOD giant monster film like Pacific Rim.… Expand

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hemmo1986Jun 2, 2014

While Godzilla starts off strong, with its attempt to build up tension. Ultimately it ends up lacking any real character development; thanks mainly to the average script and predictable story outcome.

Let's face it before the movie startsWhile Godzilla starts off strong, with its attempt to build up tension. Ultimately it ends up lacking any real character development; thanks mainly to the average script and predictable story outcome.

Let's face it before the movie starts we basically know how this movie is going to end. Massive monster battles, complete destruction and chaos, all done with amazing high budget special effects.

Sadly its just another movie for the audience to switch their brains off and enjoy the ride, with no real cerebral requirements.

If that's your kind of movie than you will enjoy the ride. If you want to know what to expect, just watch any transformers movie or marvel movie. and that's what you have. Accept of course with Godzilla.… Expand

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RamyoMay 26, 2014

I had such high hopes for this movie but found that it was a disappointing rendition of Godzilla's return to the big screen. The movie is called Godzilla but its really the story of Aaron Taylor Johnson. He has 4x more screen time than theI had such high hopes for this movie but found that it was a disappointing rendition of Godzilla's return to the big screen. The movie is called Godzilla but its really the story of Aaron Taylor Johnson. He has 4x more screen time than the titular character and despite being a good actor, I think most of his scenes did nothing to advance the plot. When you have a larger than life character like Godzilla, you focus on him because that is whom your audiences came to see. The Godzilla reveal took far to long to happen, and by the time it did, he only gets a few seconds of screen time before the camera pans to a long scene with the human actors.

There is a line from Ken Wanatabe in the movie that perfectly sums up what the audience was denied: "Let them fight". It was that simple. While hoping for a slugfest between kaiju where Godzilla shows why he is the King of the Monsters, we were instead given a frustrating tease of a movie that could have been something truly epic. If the makers of Godzilla want to know how to do a Kaiju movie right, they should go watch Pacific Rim.… Expand

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DCEdmondsNov 13, 2014

"Godzilla" 10 Scale Rating: 5.0 (Mediocre) ...

The Good: Godzilla himself was absolutely fantastic. When he is finally shown in all his glory, he is a sight to behold. Probably the best representation of the famous monster that I have ever"Godzilla" 10 Scale Rating: 5.0 (Mediocre) ...

The Good: Godzilla himself was absolutely fantastic. When he is finally shown in all his glory, he is a sight to behold. Probably the best representation of the famous monster that I have ever seen. The effects were top notch and Godzilla (as well as his adversaries) looked quite real. The story is initially a good one with a setup that grabs your attention. Cranston is great in a supporting role and Taylor-Johnson is adequate, despite playing a very generic character. The final 20 minutes or so of the film were outstanding.

The Bad: If you are hoping to see Godzilla duke it out with monsters for the better part of two hours, you'll walk away disappointed. At the 1:40 mark of a 2:00 film, Godzilla had appeared twice ... briefly. On two occasions, right when Godzilla is about to finally throw down, the scene shifts elsewhere and when it returns, the battle is over and we are instead shown the aftermath. Not until the film's final moments, do we get to see any full on Godzilla action. Godzilla's enemies honestly weren't very spectacular either and looked like rejected designs from "Cloverfield". With a long list of cool and interesting monsters that Godzilla is known for fighting, it is baffling to me why they went this route. Also, the military in this film were shockingly stupid, making poor decisions left and right. The dramatic elements of the film also start to fall apart halfway through as some characters are no longer around. Elizabeth Olsen was a poorly used plot device and brought nothing to the film. Ultimately, the film is a disappointing effort that had vast potential.… Expand

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Johnny_BMay 31, 2014

Very boring and simple movie filled with cliche and pathetic american patriotism. The plot couldn't be more simple, straightforward and predictable. Visual effect are good but I don't really care about them. I didn't enjoy it a bit and IVery boring and simple movie filled with cliche and pathetic american patriotism. The plot couldn't be more simple, straightforward and predictable. Visual effect are good but I don't really care about them. I didn't enjoy it a bit and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.… Expand

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SothMay 16, 2014

This movie felt like going to wrestle mania and watching a member of the audience travel from the ticket counter to his seat with a few events along the way and finally make it to his seat to catch the last match and then its over toThis movie felt like going to wrestle mania and watching a member of the audience travel from the ticket counter to his seat with a few events along the way and finally make it to his seat to catch the last match and then its over to quickly. Godzilla wasn't the main character in my opinion, nether were the other monsters. They said that when they did the fight scene they look at bears fighting. Really!!! If you look at other Godzilla movies it was more closer related to wrestling, dramatic over the top fights. Very disappointed.… Expand

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bleh910May 19, 2014

Barely a godzilla movie. He is rarely shown or talked about until the end. To much focus on annoying people and one dumb couple. Like entire cities are flattened. I don't care about this guys wife while thousands of others die.
Also theBarely a godzilla movie. He is rarely shown or talked about until the end. To much focus on annoying people and one dumb couple. Like entire cities are flattened. I don't care about this guys wife while thousands of others die.
Also the actor from kickass is the lead and he sucks!! The preview makes it seem like cranston is lead but nope. rip off misleading ads!!!… Expand

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MarkoliusMay 20, 2014

Disappointing. The rare action scenes were beautiful. The rest was awful- cardboard bland characters poorly acted (I love Bryan Cranston but this was beneath him). Trying to be so serious without actually pulling off any sense ofDisappointing. The rare action scenes were beautiful. The rest was awful- cardboard bland characters poorly acted (I love Bryan Cranston but this was beneath him). Trying to be so serious without actually pulling off any sense of believability in plot or sympathy for the characters made for a surprisingly boring experience at the cinema.… Expand

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DraconalisMay 18, 2014

the plot was a mess of coincidences so that the monsters just so happened to meet up and fight wherever the main character was. And all that fighting happened off screen. I understand the human element, and I understand that a good monsterthe plot was a mess of coincidences so that the monsters just so happened to meet up and fight wherever the main character was. And all that fighting happened off screen. I understand the human element, and I understand that a good monster movie is like... 65/35 human to monster ratio, but Godzilla was more like 90/10.

Speaking of Godzilla, he served virtually no purpose in his own movie. He was just there to clean things up so that the stars of this film, the MUTOs didn't go to the credits unchecked.

It was a terrible... terrible movie.

And they retconned Godzilla's atomic breath to be actual fire... and that upsets me.… Expand

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SleepytimeTeaMay 18, 2014

Glacial turd of a movie. Extremely flimsy and overlong character drama with a bunch of good actors squandered in nothing roles and a lead role played by a guy with zero charisma. Flimsy characters and hackneyed plot would be expected in aGlacial turd of a movie. Extremely flimsy and overlong character drama with a bunch of good actors squandered in nothing roles and a lead role played by a guy with zero charisma. Flimsy characters and hackneyed plot would be expected in a traditional monster movie, but the script doesn't focus on the monsters, instead turning it into a generic disaster movie--forcing us to spend 100 minutes following a guy who can't even play a convincing action figure. Its like Jaws without any of the great characters or suspense. Script gives talented Liz Olsen nothing unique to do. Anyone who liked this movie: you can't tell me the main character's little kid son wasn't the least interesting kid in a movie ever. It's like he wandered in off the street and was cast on the spot. Pacific Rim was a little corny but it had a lot of personality and a strong director's vision. This director's vision seems to be that the most mundane things from a monster movie need to be given a huge spotlight while ignoring the centerpiece of the film--the monster. It's like if Office Space was 5% funny workers and 95% bubbling water cooler.… Expand

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AaronActionMay 18, 2014

Imagine Pacific Rim, but MUCH crappier and 1/10 of the fighting.
This is the first negative review I've forced myself to write because of how false leading the movie and adds are.
You wont' see Byran Cranston more than 25 minutes afterImagine Pacific Rim, but MUCH crappier and 1/10 of the fighting.
This is the first negative review I've forced myself to write because of how false leading the movie and adds are.

You wont' see Byran Cranston more than 25 minutes after the movie starts cause he dies, and not only has one of the worst deaths ever, but his son completely ignores his fathers death without a single word bout it the entire movie, but instead continue on with the crappy story.

They also spend 7/10 of the movie talking about and locating these Creatures taht feed off nuclear waste.

I didn't expect this movie to be realistic, but it's so unrealisatic and there'es so many crappy plot holes I was surprised they released it, espeically ecause 99% of the scenes seem drawn out and add absolutley nothing to the story.
Atleast great, and I do mean great action tries to help save this film, but it only comes in the lsat 15-20 minutes and by then it's way too late.

Also why the hell does Godzilla create a Tsanmi when hes coming (durriing Hawaia), but the next 5 times doesnt cause any
I could desect this video into a millin pieces.
his is the biggest disappointment I've ever all year. Perhps worst movie of the year.
Not only is Godzilla a cameo in his own film, they show his villian (not oe of his recognizable villians) atleast 5 times more then they do him.

If you wanna see 10 minutes of fighting watch the final 20 minutes, that's the only part of the film worth watching. Watch it and you'll see what I mean. I wanna justify spending money on seeing it the day it released ,bu It really can't. This film was **** terrible.r
BTW I love Byran Cranston, he dies within 25 minutes of the film.… Expand

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Muan142May 17, 2014

The last ten or twenty minutes would make a good intro to a good Godzilla movie. This, while not being the worst Godzilla movie, certainly not worse than the 1996 one, is certainly not one of the better ones. Three big things are wrong withThe last ten or twenty minutes would make a good intro to a good Godzilla movie. This, while not being the worst Godzilla movie, certainly not worse than the 1996 one, is certainly not one of the better ones. Three big things are wrong with it. The first is that Godzilla is depicted not as the terrifying embodiment of the atomic threat and enemy of both sides but rather as a somewhat apathetic superhero and defender of mankind. This has been done in a lot of Godzilla movies and it has never been much good. At the end for instance, when Godzilla defeats the monsters in San Fransisco, he goes to sleep. If this were a good godzilla movie he would rampage on and level San Fransisco, but this is superhero Godzilla so he takes a nap and then heads off into the sea.

Second, the humans do nothing and can do nothing. I'd also point out they are uninteresting, but in order for them to be interesting in any Godzilla movie they need some sort of potency. They need to be capable of affecting the monsters. Most Godzilla movies also have impotent humans, but then most Godzilla movies aren't that great. Humans take up a ton of screen time in this version and they are boring as hell. Godzilla won't hurt them because he's in superhero mode, so we aren't really scared for them and they can't hurt any of the monsters. They humans essentially do nothing. I'm almost convinced they added in the whole monster eggs sub plot just to give the main character something to do. And I still don't know his name!

Lastly, too little screen time for Godzilla. There are theoretically two or three times that there could have or should have been a monster fight scene in the move but where instead the camera just cuts away. A lot of people compare this to Jaws and talk about building tension. The problem here is that we see plenty of footage of the monsters who kill people. Godzilla just isn't one of them. He's not Jaws, he's superman and a superman movie with about ten minutes of superman in it just at the end is kinda terrible. It's exacerbated by the fact that instead of Godzilla footage we have scene after scene about the human characters who nobody can care about and who cannot possibly have any affect on the plot.

On the bright side, this is the best-looking Godzilla movie of all time. One shot of Godzilla literally riding a tsunami had me convinced for a second that this movie was about to get awesome. Also, San Fransisco gets torn apart, so at least it has a happy ending. There are a lot of smaller technical and plot related issues. I honestly think Toho was just thrilled to finally have a great budget for a Godzilla flick and let the Americans decide the plot points. Rent it on Netflix or something but seeing it in theaters is kind of a waste of money. My theater has really comfy seats though so I still enjoyed it.… Expand

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lilkillpappyMay 24, 2014

I was really hoping this movie would be one of the few large scale, over the top, special effects spectacles that doesn't completely suck, but it isn't. Has all the typical problems. Acting that ranges from boring to bad, shallow characters,I was really hoping this movie would be one of the few large scale, over the top, special effects spectacles that doesn't completely suck, but it isn't. Has all the typical problems. Acting that ranges from boring to bad, shallow characters, shallow story, absolutely nothing that an adult would find emotionally gripping. Waste your money if you want. If you are over 25 you will find it pointless.… Expand

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Billyliar87May 18, 2014

I was hoping for a better film, but was unfortunately left underwhelmed. The effects were beautiful, as well as cinematography. The idea of a modern take on Godzilla was also fleshed out (albeit to the extreme of over-exposition). Lastly,I was hoping for a better film, but was unfortunately left underwhelmed. The effects were beautiful, as well as cinematography. The idea of a modern take on Godzilla was also fleshed out (albeit to the extreme of over-exposition). Lastly, the fight scenes between the monsters were brief moments of splendor.
Alas, the lack of an inspired screenplay wiped all of these pros clean off the table and left this as a mediocre monster flick with severely underdeveloped characters. The talent was there! Yet, the main character (Johnson) had "motivation" that felt forced and his character's arc was practically non-existent! Bryan Cranston was sadly underused and could have been more interesting given more screen time. Ken Watanabe and his team served absolutely no purpose to the plot, as he just follows the monster around with his mouth open in awe of the creature the whole time. The more I think about what the characters were "doing" the more angry I get and the less I like the movie because I feel like every human character wasted my time. The film also took itself way too seriously, and lacked any sense of humor or fun. (see Pacific Rim) The intention was well put in this reboot... but in the end, the script was not there. I really really wanted to like this movie, but was left sadly disappointed. Sad times.… Expand

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HomeCriticMay 18, 2014

I'm somewhat mixed about this film. It's a film that likes teasing main event, building expectations. But the problem is, that almost everything else feels like a filler because of it. Besides Godzilla and other creatures and theirI'm somewhat mixed about this film. It's a film that likes teasing main event, building expectations. But the problem is, that almost everything else feels like a filler because of it. Besides Godzilla and other creatures and their spectacular confrontation, this film has little to offer:
Characters are bland and uninspired, except Bryan Cranston, whose character had at least some emotion behind him. The son (played by Aaron Johnson) who is the main protagonist in the second act of the movie has none of that.. Mind as well be a faceless brick...
The film can be just split into three parts: first, containing Cranston is actually an engaging character study and mystery plot. After Cranston leaves the movie, interest starts to fall apart, mainly because of dull characters and the anticipation of Godzilla. Human drama wasn't important to me, because these people had no emotional weight to it (except the first act).
The third act is actually hurt after all that tedious teasing in the second act, but it is still enjoyable and is the highlight of the movie. This part saves the film from being a complete disaster.… Expand

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siasMay 23, 2014

A rather disappointing return of the Kaiju franchise. What should have been a fun monster mashing spectacle ended up being a strange disjointed character drama with absolutely no character. The film was awfully paced, almost absolutely devoidA rather disappointing return of the Kaiju franchise. What should have been a fun monster mashing spectacle ended up being a strange disjointed character drama with absolutely no character. The film was awfully paced, almost absolutely devoid of tension and undermined by a horrible script and ham fisted references to Hiroshima. Also, the removal of the only strong lead in the film so early on, left the last two thirds of the film with a cast that had no emotional push or screen presence whatsoever (Aaron Taylor Johnson doesn't exactly demand one's attention). Luckily, Godzilla and the other kaiju looked tremendously good and what little of them we actually see was fun. It's just a shame that everything else in the film is just so thoroughly boring and lacking in emotion and heart. A true B movie in that respect then I guess.… Expand

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EludiumQ36Oct 5, 2014

Great story but executed poorly as a movie. The screenwriting is paced as a tv mini-series, which means the payoff is delayed till Act III. And why are there still plausibility problems in 2014?! Take Honolulu being over-run by the MUTO, andGreat story but executed poorly as a movie. The screenwriting is paced as a tv mini-series, which means the payoff is delayed till Act III. And why are there still plausibility problems in 2014?! Take Honolulu being over-run by the MUTO, and the lieutenant's wife is oblivious until her child clues her in, really?! These and other dumb scenes should've be cut to trim this down from 2hrs to a faster-paced 90-mins.… Expand

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BasiltheBatLordMay 18, 2014

Despite it's title, this film is not about Godzilla. The focus of the film highly lies with the other two antagonist monsters and with the awfully cliched military-man protagonist. Godzilla has absolutely no depth whatsoever to hisDespite it's title, this film is not about Godzilla. The focus of the film highly lies with the other two antagonist monsters and with the awfully cliched military-man protagonist. Godzilla has absolutely no depth whatsoever to his character and exists purely to serve the role of absolute and total savior. He submerges for the first time in 60 years just to kick the bad guys butts and then immediately leaves as soon as the job was over as if he was just waiting to be a good guy. Some criticize this film for lacking action but I actually found that to be a great relief in the days where every blockbuster movie must spend 45 minutes of the film blowing things up for no reason. To discuss the positive aspects of the film, the CGI monsters really do look fantastic and some scenes of the fight sequences were genuinely very cool but what drags this movie down is how Godzilla is almost a supporting character whose only role is to save the day when needed. This film should have just concentrated on one kaiju, that being Godzilla. Other monsters should have waited for inevitable cash-in sequels.… Expand

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RenwickeMay 17, 2014

I enjoyed this different take on a Godzilla movie. The effects are solid and the fight scenes are what any Godzilla fan would want. The character plot is alright, not fantastic, but why did we go see the movie in the first place? I give it aI enjoyed this different take on a Godzilla movie. The effects are solid and the fight scenes are what any Godzilla fan would want. The character plot is alright, not fantastic, but why did we go see the movie in the first place? I give it a 9 only because I could have used a few more minutes of the monsters fighting. Infinitely better than the last attempted reboot in 98.… Expand

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H4T5UK1May 17, 2014

This movie really made me forget the crappy 1998 G.I.N.O... Speaking about it, Roland Emmerich stop doing movies, please! You and Michel Bay are almost at the same level as Uwe Boll!. Ok, back to Godzilla. This is a great monster movie. AndThis movie really made me forget the crappy 1998 G.I.N.O... Speaking about it, Roland Emmerich stop doing movies, please! You and Michel Bay are almost at the same level as Uwe Boll!. Ok, back to Godzilla. This is a great monster movie. And I loved it! The only reason I can't give more score is that there isn't enough of Godzilla in it, and! the anti-climatic fight scenes during the half of the movie. Who cares about human drama! I don't! and the only thing I expect to see in Godzilla is a MASIVE monster fights! Well, it got all that but they just focused too much in human drama that the title monster feels like a secondary character or an Extra. Anyway, saying all this, the movie is very entretaing and you will walk out of the teater with a smile. Hope to see more Godzilla movies soon!… Expand

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AtomicKetchupMay 17, 2014

Amazing movie, don't listen to all the Godzilla fans saying there wasn't enough action and Godzilla sighting.
The effects are breathtaking and this film is worth seeing in 3d, it easily enters my top 5 films of all time!

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LBCMay 31, 2014

Forget what a Godzilla movie "should" be. The fact is, Godzilla 2014 is just a mediocre movie any way you slice it. It was a boring night at the movies. The main character, Ford, is wooden and almost puppet-like in his performance. The plotForget what a Godzilla movie "should" be. The fact is, Godzilla 2014 is just a mediocre movie any way you slice it. It was a boring night at the movies. The main character, Ford, is wooden and almost puppet-like in his performance. The plot is weak and laden with pro-military propaganda, not to mention long, boring lectures from the scientists. Go watch something else.… Expand