Decent reboot but feels lacking

Rating: 7/10 (20 May 2014)

Unlike the 1998 disaster version of Godzilla, this film manages to capture Godzilla with a look and feel that feels closer to the 1954 film version which still remains a classic. Unlike the 98 film which portrays Godzilla more of a villain, this one portrays Godzilla as more of a hero and a defender of mankind just like in the cartoons. One of the perks in the film was the great casting choices particularly Bryan Cranston as Joe but felt as though the character was not given enough screen time to develop. I think Aaron Johnson was great as Joe's son ford. Elizabeth Olsen was also good as fords wife Elle Brody. I do feel as though one of the problems regarding the film was the look of the mute creatures which felt rather cheesy and Godzilla's on screen which didn't happen until an hour into the film. However the film did have plenty of action and destruction in addition to the debate of whether mankind is really in control of nature . I would say that the film is a definite for Godzilla hardcore fans. Just hope that the sequel is better.