Great beginning...

Rating: 3/10 (16 May 2014)

There is so much unknown in this Universe. As a civilization, we are capable of observing phenomena light years away yet barely know what's under our feet. With rather peculiar yet impactful trembles of unknown origin near nuclear reactors in Japan, lives are lost, the region is evacuated and people's lives are turned upside down. This is no simple matter. Joe Brody (Bryan Cranston) realizes the dismissal of quite disturbing events that are apocalyptic in nature and works extensively to prevent another catastrophe.
Being the only individual privy to sensational information (i.e. immediately ominous futures), it's hard to fully convince others you are sane. With the stage set for a man to challenge society's greatest conflict, Godzilla is sure to impress...but it falls short.
Whether it's the human-helping Godzilla, cliché reunions or poor dialogue, this film starts strong but deteriorates afterwards. What begins as an interesting scientific investigation results in an effort of the world (Americans more specifically) fighting to restore balance. The build-up of an intriguing inquiry of a man who lost everything ends up in a shallow battle.
I must say I was excited watching Godzilla but was sadly disappointed as the movie progressed.