Believe the hype...but don't expect too much....

Rating: 7/10 (19 January 2008)

When I walked out of this film I have two emotions: happiness and disappointment. I was happy because I got the film I wanted: a monster movie that didn't explain everything, but had enough for me to understand what the hell was going on. The main problem with Godzilla(98) is that it force-fed the audience what the monster is or where it came from. This movie leaves it up to your imagination, and I'm glad it did. I'm disappointed the film felt too short for a monster movie and too long for a love story. As much I appreciated an actual attempt at story, it distracted what was basically 65 minutes of monster madness( and 5 minutes of light humor). Though, if it wasn't for this love story, the movie would've been the length of a TV show.
Basically, the characters( no matter how annoying they were sometimes) were well acted, the monster looked pretty awesome( I think JJ Abrams need to thank the Half Life creators for some inspiration ) and it ended the way I wanted to end ( even though it could've been better).
So I say go see this film, u wouldn't regret it. Just don't come in expecting this to be the greatest movie ever made. It's just a great way to spend a Saturday night with your friends. Oh and word of advice: don't watch this film at least in the first 5-10 rows.....u will get motion sickness from the shaky cam.