Bloody Brilliant!

Rating: 10/10 (27 May 2014)

On the way to see this, I told my son that if it wasn't the greatest movie in the history of film I would burn down the cinema. Well, it's not the greatest movie in the history of film (that accolade is still reserved for the late Tony Scott's 'Unstoppable'), but the cinema is still intact and completely un-charred.
People who see this movie will be split into two groups: those who have seen Gareth Edwards' directorial debut 'Monsters' (the minority), and those that haven't. Those that have will be delighted that all his early promise and potential has been realised in such an impressive manner. How many other directors could render a 300 feet tall plasma- breathing monster so as to elicit such sympathy and support from the audience, or, as my son put it: 'He made Godzilla subtle'. Those that haven't seen 'Monsters' - well, you're missing a treat. And as for those complaining that Godzilla didn't feature enough, remember that sometimes less is more.
In conclusion, this is a bloody brilliant film, which, after the abortions that were 'Prometheus' and 'Pacific Rim', has restored my faith in the big-budget blockbuster.