The Almighty Godzilla!

Rating: 9/10 (1 April 2015)

At last, we have ourselves a terrifying monster movie that delves deep with a rich human story. After the mediocre 1998 Godzilla theatrical film, I never thought Godzilla would be brought justice on the big screen. But in 2014, this film came out and I am proud to say it is much better than the last Godzilla movie. The story is deeper, and there is more creature action to be had. I liked the design of Godzilla, even if it looks like he was injected with hyper steroids. I also thought the sound and Alexandre Desplat's score were also highlights of the film.
Gareth Edwards's film is about this discovery which awakens these two carnivorous predators named "MUTOS," which in turns waken an ancient dinosaur named Godzilla. With millions of lives at stake, Godzilla must hunt down these MUTOS, as long as the United States Army does not get in his way.
The film does boast an impressive cast. Aaron-Taylor Johnson does a good job in shedding his "Kick-Ass" mask to play a responsible Marin, Ford up near the front lines fighting these monsters. Bryan Cranston does a great job as Ford's father, but sadly his role is limited. Ken Watanabe is a mixed bag. He is a great actor, but it seems his skills were not as sharp in this film. Also, David Strathairn made for an interesting army colonel, even if his character was clichéd.
Overall, this Godzilla remake is much better than Roland Emmerich's version. This is truly a terrifying monster story that has the added bonus of a human story with is rich and engrossing. It could have been a straightforward disaster film, but luckily the film uses its story to add emotional depth. I had doubts when this movie was released, but those doubts have since vanished. Also worth noting is Godzilla is the main star of the show for a variety of reasons.
My Grade: A