He's back, and it's pretty good, but it could have been better.

Rating: 6/10 (4 September 2014)

What this film tries to do, is combining both a human element and Godzilla action all together.
There are some, actually rather a lot of slow moments here and there, but I commend director Gareth Edwards for trying to be something more, and at least trying to bring human elements into the film. This easily could have been a just a monster movie you go for just violence and action, but I give credit to Gareth Edwards for still maintaining that element, but trying to put together a coherent story.
Aaron Johnson is good at portraying Ford Brody, a military man who deeply cares for his child and wife Elle Brody played by Elizabeth Olsen and his father Joe Brody played by Bryan Cranston, but understands his duty as a soldier. Again, there are slow moments, but it kept me intrigued for the most part, despite Johnson playing it straight-forward. I felt that the character development of this film is as good as it gets when it comes to disaster, giant monster films, with the exception of Bryan Cranston who in particular stole mostly every scene he was in despite him getting killed off so quickly. However, a major character I was disappointed in was Ken Watanabe's Dr. Serizawa, who only serves in the film as exposition and explanation for the story to progress.
Now I loved every monster moments. I loved every single Godzilla shots and every single fight. Now our favorite green giant lizard does appear sporadically, which can cause some irritation. I get what Edwards was trying to do, build up anticipation and excitement, but it's over done and can get annoying, but the last 20 minutes is what makes everything worthwhile. This is where the whole film pays out and worth the price of admission, Godzilla is unleashed in his full potential and glory. I could have used just a bit more Godzilla here and there, but again I applaud Gareth Edwards holding off showing Godzilla to develop tension and anticipation, I just wish he didn't do it almost three or four times in a row.
As for Godzilla, well he looks great, sure he's a tad bit fat, but he looks so much better than a man in a rubber suit.
Very fun in the last 20-30 minutes or so.
6.2/10