The KING of the MONSTERS

Rating: 10/10 (17 May 2014)

I am a 45 year old Godzilla fan. I grew up on those classic films, and devoured them like Godzilla devours radiation. I'm very forgiving on all things related to Godzilla, and I even refrained from bashing the inept US remake from 1998. It's best forgotten...
Godzilla 2014 on the other hand will not be so easy to forget. That's because it is AMAZING. No movie can stack up against a fans dreams and desires, but Gareth's Edwards and his team come very close.
Sure: Bryan Cranston over acts his wig off, the female characters seem a bit weak, the new monsters are just that: new, and the King remains in the dusty shadows until the end and OK, the monster battle scenes could have had more "contact" and grit to them but..,
Who cares about all that! THIS IS GODZILLA!
Don't listen to the negative opinions. Especially from those claiming to be "hard core fans". A true fan would be worried about only one thing: money. The movie must make money, lots of money. Why? SO THEY OPT TO MAKE MORE!!
The good news? It did just that: Godzilla ruled the box office on Friday May 16th with a stunning $38.5m take.
The KING of the MONSTERS is back, and with him, let's hope that MONSTER movies are back as well.
A+ for effort and scope A- for execution of scenes A+ for GODZILLA himself
Godzilla fans unite and be happy!