Badzilla Returns

Rating: 1/10 (17 September 2014)

This has to be the most boring movie I have ever seen. I couldn't stay awake through the film. I had to watch it 4 times just to get to the end. Given the choice between the original cheesy costumed character and this one, I'll take the original every time.
First off, this movie focuses more on the human aspects rather than the creatures. That's unfortunate in itself because the human story was absolutely lifeless and boring.
Second, I hated the fact that once again the producers took major liberties with the appearance of Godzilla. I thought the 1998 version was bad enough where they made him look more like a lizard. This one looks like they combined the head of a turtle or something with who knows what. It just doesn't work. I can't understand why producers continue to take classic icons like this and change them completely just to suit a new generation. It isn't necessary.
Third, after a long wait for the monsters, when you do finally see Godzilla and his nemesis, the majority of the action happens in pitch dark making it very difficult to see.
I saw this movie on DVD and I'm glad I waited because even the expense of the DVD was more than this film is worth. Had I have seen this film at the theater and paid the cost of popcorn and all, I would have really felt ripped off.
I don't recommend this film for new viewers or returning fans. If you must see it, wait for it on cable.