Mixed Feelings

Rating: 7/10 (15 May 2014)

WARNING! MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!
As a person who grew up idolizing Toho's King Of The Monster's, I was ecstatic to hear of, and now see, Gareth Edwards' version of the main man himself. Unfortunately, though it is a film that will satisfy any man child alive today, I can't help feeling a tiny bit let down.
In my opinion , some of the acting was quite good, but some lacked a little. Throughout the film, scenes of extraordinary terrors roll out but the people don't seem to be terrified, at least to a realistic standard. Fortunately there's no terrible acting. The film also has its share of nonsensical moments too. Scenes where something that should be very apparent, are somehow missed by those who have a prime location to notice it. Kinda felt like a filler shot leading up to a reveal. I don't know how I would have preferred the scene to carry out. Certainly not cutting straight to the point, but I do know that blindly ignoring the big stand out thing simply looks silly in hindsight. It is a hard decision that's for sure.
After some teasing scenes of the goodness, shots of G-man being unnecessarily cautious and some plot driving things and stuff, we finally arrive at the showdown. Quite satisfactory I must say. I do however feel that it lacked a punch or two. It felt too broken up or that is wasn't as retina enveloping as I had hoped for. Basically, I feel that the audience was only given a semi-all out death brawl, rather than the suburb crushing, tower toppling, monster mash you expect from this kind of film. It does however have its moments, and trust me, there are shots that'll make the manliest of man children shed a tear due to the overwhelming nostalgia.
Overall, I really enjoyed the movie, even with its floors. The CGI is truly amazing and the new look to Godzilla impressed me. They kept to the look of the original but made him a more natural looking, bulkier monster. If you are a fan of the King Of The Monsters, I urge you to see it. Those who are more critical of films, You'll still like it. It's giant monsters fighting to the death. Come on.
Nicholas Parry