Forget the 1998 Godzilla ever existed....

Rating: 9/10 (18 May 2014)

When the news first broke last year that Godzilla was being brought back to the big screen, let me just say I was hardly thrilled. After having seen the fantastic Pacific Rim, I didn't know how Godzilla would ever match up. Well, allow me to extend my most humble apologies to the filmmakers. This new film's director, Mr. Gareth Edwards, created a "monster movie" with heart. But, this is not merely a monster movie. This is a movie about ordinary everyday people having to deal with the consequences of toying with nature. The cast here is well put together from Bryan Cranston as a determined scientist to David Strathairn as a no-nonsense Navy admiral. What really makes this film shine is the script and director's sense of realism. The musical score works very well here, particularly in the film's creepier moments. My only complaint here would be the film's running time. I wouldn't have minded 10 more minutes! lol. Finally, the monsters. Just one word to describe them: AWESOME.