Godzilla

Laker_Town · Retired Number Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 25604

Dragged a bit, felt like it started well then there was a lit of filler stuff.

The fight scenes seemed like they were lacking also

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Sojo · Star Player Joined: 11 Nov 2005 Posts: 2080

I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was just like the older films in you have to wait a bit before you get to see the monster fully. Yes the fight scenes could have been a bit longer but I get what they were going for.

Way better than Pacific Rim because PR didn't know how to deliver on the hype.

Laker_Town · Retired Number Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 25604

The Japanese scientist had the same look of "awe" in every scene.

More screen time.... the little Asian boy or Godzilla?

I watched pacific rim at home, I wished I would have done the same for godzilla.
Personally they're both movies you watch on a boring Sunday only because there's nothing else to do

The only positive of the night was that my wife paid this time. Lol

rockyp · Starting Rotation Joined: 01 Mar 2014 Posts: 334

Just saw it today. THIS MOVIE WAS BEYOND BORING. You don't get to see godzilla until about 1 hour and 10 minutes into the movie. Bryan Cranston is only on the first half of the movie then your left with a bunch of extras. Terrible editing, everytime the monsters was about to fight they would cut the scene back to the extras - it was painful to watch. I felt like they robbed me of $30. Don't believe the hype, SAVE YOUR MONEY.

Gimme_the_rock · Posted: Sun May 18, 2014 9:43 pm Post subject:

Just watched it.

Enjoyed it.

Good summer film.

You guys must not have watched Godzilla films when you were young. There was always some slow "human" story to sift through before you got a Godzilla sighting and ensuing battle scenes.

Godzilla looked AMAZING. What wonderful work they did.

And as far as the storyline went, what might they have done differently? Gone into the loves and losses of Godzilla?

I mean, there absolutely HAS to be a human story and while Cranston was a bit whiney and the Kick Ass kid was a little stoic, it was good buildup and a I thought a pretty awesome payoff.

Blue Oyster Cult said it best: "Go, Go Godzilla!"
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loslakersss · Posted: Sun May 18, 2014 10:00 pm Post subject:

My problem wasn't that they followed the monster movie formula like they wanted to, meaning they waited until after an hour to show any part of the monster. It was that once they showed him and they were gonna fight, they cut away. Then the next time they're gonna fight, they cut away.

I wasn't expecting a Man of Steel-esque 1 hour plus of non stop action but after waiting 75 minutes to see Godzilla, I want to see him in action. I couldn't care less about the little kid's reaction watching it on tv.

Aside from the last 2 minutes of the battle when he does the tail whip and the "fire" breathing, it was pretty lame action. And why was he all of the sudden able to destroy them so easily? Did he eat some spinach?

King Kong was maybe an hour too long but at least the action was great. The T-Rex fight and the final battle made the rest of the movie worth it. The action in Godzilla wasn't good enough to make up for the rest of the movie.

ElginBaylor · Posted: Mon May 19, 2014 6:11 am Post subject:

First: Go see it in a good theater, preferably the IMAX in 3D. Spectacular effects and sound.

Second: It was just what a Godzilla movie should be. Sure you need patience to get to the payoff, but once it comes, it's so worth it. The people in the theater actually applauded at the end of the big battle.

Third: I thought the MOTU's were pretty cool. I'm a big monster fan and those were some of the best. Reminiscent of Cloverfield.

Overall rating (and I'm more of a music critic than film critic): B+
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Gimme_the_rock · Posted: Mon May 19, 2014 6:49 am Post subject:

I understand the frustration that might build with watching so many battle teases and you do make a GREAT point about Kong fighting that T-Rex ... that was freaking unbelievable.

They could have had, for instance, one other preliminary bout in the desert.

So, I hear your complaint.

But, to me, so much of Godzilla is based on the anticipation and the reveal. The filmmakers chose to go for the less-is-more approach and I am inclined to agree with them. If they go forward with a sequel, your wish will most certainly be granted but, you only one chance to make a first impression and, as I mentioned, Godzilla film lines always have a human story interwoven before the monsters get down. Trust me, this story was a million times better than those ... as was costuming ... ha.

I completely disagree with you regarding G's finishing move. I thought it happened at the perfect time. And it was a fantastic reveal too. Godzilla fans were waiting for that moment from the jump, trust me ... and it was framed in an almost iconic fashion. And when it came, it looked unbelievable and (the scary part for me) realistic.

I completely loved the tail fly swat move too.

He suffered and struggled ... he wasn't some invincible, unstoppable force ... I liked that too.

But I can see your angle and disappointments.

I just don't agree.
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rwongega · Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 3:32 pm Post subject:

I give it a 7/10. Good looking effects but not loving the human stories nor Elizabeth Olson role. I just hope her Avengers appearance is better. Felt the trailers had more oomph and suspense than the actual movie at times. Really could've been retitled MUTO: With guest star appearances by Godzilla. The comments about Cranston were spot on yet, he was still easily the best human actor in the entire movie. Not a good sign.
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LoLakers13 · Star Player Joined: 14 May 2011 Posts: 1777

Good movie. But if you want big monsters action, Pacific Rim is better. That said Gojira = king of kaiju.

Fallout · Star Player Joined: 03 Jun 2002 Posts: 7626

I thought it was ok, certainly worth it if you like that genre. I'm a big fan of Godzilla. The fights were not long enough, and was not 'epic' enough. I thought the enemies weren't that good, Cloverfield rip off. His atomic breath was disappointingly weak.

Since it made alot of money, there will be a sequel. But they need to make it more 'epic'. Godzilla needs to get on a diet and get in shape. He looked pretty sluggish.
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shnxx · Star Player Joined: 09 May 2013 Posts: 3403

yeah whats up with godzilla being so fat?
i know it's made for american audience but it was pretty disappointing to see such a fat godzilla.

Gimme_the_rock · Posted: Thu May 22, 2014 6:39 am Post subject:

Great news Godzilla haters: It's being reports that he just hired Tim Grover and will begin an intense off-season regimen.
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