Wait... Was that a Godzilla film?

Rating: 6/10 (5 June 2014)

This film was awesome, the fighting kicked ass, the writing was solid, and the acting was emotionally strong throughout... But I walked out of the theatre thinking I watched something other than a film about Godzilla.
Don't get me wrong, Godzilla himself looked great, one of the best examples of CGI this year to be honest (except for the weird reptilian smile he had going on), but I wish there was more of him. If I could I would rename the movie to 'Giant Slimy Moths' because they seemingly got more screen time than Godzilla itself. Other than that timing issue (and Godzilla looking a little on the chubby side) the visuals where seamless and a joy to watch.
Immediately after the casting was released everyone was pumped for 'Breaking Bad' star Brian Cranston to play the role of a nuclear engineer living in Japan, and the hype was defiantly lived up to. Cranston truly can act and that really is shown in the beginning of this film, which is where he shines most. Aaron Taylor-Johnson's character of some kind of super soldier really showed his talent towards the end but I'm sorry to say, didn't really excite me too much anywhere else (I still can't see him as anything else other than comic book nerd turned super-nerd). And lastly Elizabeth Olsen probably impressed me the most with her convincing portrayal of an emotionally lost, but strong and independent woman.
Even if you don't enjoy action, go for the music because the soundtrack resurrected goosebumps all around my body and, not to be clique, sent shivers down my spine.
As far as reboots go this film is up there in the stars, or maybe just above sea level, you'll have to watch it yourself to determine that. But it's an enjoyable movie with a fun sci-fi twist (kind of). 7.9 stars out of 10
This review was originally from my blog: www.Adam-Trzcinski.blogger.com