Movie Review: Godzilla

Hey Movie Fans!

When I was a young kid,  I loved Saturday Afternoon movies.  Kung Fu, Sci-Fi, they were all great. But when I would turn on the TV, and Godzilla was on, it was like I had just hit a jackpot. I didn't matter to me if it was a great one, or a terrible one, I would plant myself in front of the TV, until I was so excited I would run around my living room smashing fake cities. Mind you, I was 17 at the time.

Anyway, I've never lost my love of Godzilla. I even bought tickets to see a special advanced screening of 1998 Godzilla movie.  Then, I had to go to an advanced screening of Godzilla 2000 to drive that out of my head. So, you can imagine the mix of excitement and fear that I've been waiting for this latest Godzilla movie. And I want to say right-off,  THIS Godzilla kicks all kinds of monster butt.

The story centers around a US Soldier, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson,  caught in the middle of a conspiracy surrounding giants monsters. 

Ok, really, you're not going to see this for the plot. I mean, there is plot there. The investigation into the conspiracy is interesting, if only because the entire audience knows what's really going on. I mean, it's Godzilla.  Anyway, once the giant monsters start breaking out, it's all action from there, as the action builds to a huge fight between some big, scary monsters. 

I should mention, just to sound professional, that the acting in the film was adequate, with the best scenes going to Bryan Cranston, (as you can imagine) and Ken Wantanabe.  Taylor Johnson does a well enough job, but nothing better than expected. The direction, and the pacing really helps build the excitement for the final fight. even if its clear that the real star is a giant CG Monster.

My only complaint, and some people might actually be pleased by this, is that there wasn't enough giants monsters fighting. The first big conflict is cut off before it gets good.  They then just give glimpses of the destruction, as the little humans scramble to find a way to stop them.

But boy, when they do face off,  the pay off is worth it. This is some GREAT giant monster stuff.  They're big, the city is smashed all to hell. I really don't want to give too much, because there's lots of good surprises in the final fight itself. and, I'm afraid I'm going to go overboard with how great it was. 

I will say, I don't know if the 3d is needed. There are some scenes where the 3D is nice, but I can't think of any scene where it really struck me as needed. Now, if you do feel like spending he money for the experience,  I didn't find the 3D distracting, so you should feel free.

Parents, you know exactly what you're getting here. Lots of people get crushed, stepped on, and there are 

some scary moments, some focusing on kids. Sensitive kids might be upset, but, honestly, most kids who like action movies should be fine. 

So, in case you didn't get it from my main post, I really liked Godzilla.  There's a good chance I'm going to 

pick up the 3D movie when it comes out. If you are a fan of Godzilla films, or if you like last years "Pacific Rim" then you should check it out as soon as you can.

Next week (barring giant lizard attack) X-Men!