Not enough Godzilla. Too much flat plot

Rating: 6/10 (17 May 2014)

This film gets a 6 because of Godzilla and Brian Cranston. When neither of them are on screen, it was all yawns.
Audiences are going to see Godzilla for, wait for it, Godzilla. So when you're going to wait till act 3 to show a full fight, you'd better make it worth it. Instead we're treated to a flat plot with characters who have no development. We're talking paper thin. The most interesting character (and best acted), Brian Cranston, is killed off within the first 30 min. Talk about a let down.
This movie seemed to be teased on how Godzilla (and friends) affect people on the ground. Which was an interesting concept, that I honestly felt was worth exploring. Unfortunately, like mentioned earlier, none of this (and there's a lot!) holds up. They tease you with Godzilla just too peak your interests,then show him for all his glory in act 3. Let me say, he shine gloriously in act 3!
I think people are rating it so well, solely for act 3. That's an issue. You can't ignore flat characters, countless plot holes, bad acting, killing off of the best (human) character, and then say the movie is amazing because of a 3rd act. I guess you can though, because that's what everyone is doing.
Personally I say go the route of Pacific Rim. If you're going to have flat characters, than at least make the spotlight Godzilla. Let him fight multiple monsters, and have him shown throughout the movie. Otherwise give us something to chew on when he's not around.