A competent version of Godzilla

Rating: 8/10 (19 September 2014)

Well drawn out and detailed, this version of the iconic Godzilla is complimented by neat special effects,broad character development and a strong build up of suspense. While many may object to the brief screen time granted to the title character, the scenes that involve Godzilla and the Muto's are visually striking. The film makes the most of it's main character without overusing him which allows a steady flow of tension to build up between the characters and the overbearing powers of the monsters. In terms of plot development the details surrounding Godzilla's nature and significance is explored as well as size and stature which doesn't become fully expressed till a later part of the movie. The Film sells itself as both an action thriller and a monster movie, though both sometimes seem anachronistic when placed together. The action scenes operate very well in terms of developing a sense of dread and destruction, but this doesn't swallow up the film's other more subtle qualities