Now THIS is a Monster Movie!

Rating: 9/10 (21 May 2014)

I just finished watching this, so I'm still reveling in the excitement from it, but I'll say it; Best film of the year, so far! Guillermo del Toro, if you ever want to make a monster film again, take note; This is how you make one! Before seeing this film, I heard a reviewer saying that the monsters scenes were all cut short, and after watching the film I know what they meant, but I don't agree it took away from the excitement or action of the film. I felt it was done on purpose to give you the final payoff of showing the entire final fight at the end, which made it much more special and exciting. Like Spielberg did with JAWS, though it wasn't planned that way at the time, less is more for edge of your seat films such as this. Anyway like I said, if you are looking for a good edge of your seat monster escapism flick, you won't be disappointed in this new take on the giant lizard!