Godzilla (2014) - Part 10

[TheNextNolan22]

It's definitely my most anticipated film of the summer. Every other film this summer is like....whatevs (assuming the film is great of course).

 

[cabel]

don't watch the clips don't watch the clips don't watch the clips don't watch the clips don't watch the clips don't watch the clips don't watch the clips I watched the clips

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.....

 

[TheNextNolan22]

I've never understood this site's grading system, but, so far, Godzilla has 80/100.
http://www.criticschoice.com/search?s=godzilla

 

[cabel]

...eeeeeee....

 

[Deserana]

I've never understood this site's grading system, but, so far, Godzilla has 80/100.
http://www.criticschoice.com/search?s=godzilla

I'm pretty sure they have predictions on this site? As in critics put what they think it'll get? Or maybe they have just scored it an not reviewed it.

 

[TheNextNolan22]

I'm pretty sure they have predictions on this site? As in critics put what they think it'll get? Or maybe they have just scored it an not reviewed it.

Yup, the same situation happened 2 weeks before TASM and TDKR came out back in 2012. At least, that was the last time I remember checking the site.

 

[Super Kal]

this stuff is amazing

 

[DaRkVeNgeanCe]

Bought my IMAX tickets when I went to see ASM2 I'm glad they're realeasing tons of awesome clips too bad I won't be watching any of them, I've seen enough footage I'm ready for the film!

 

[SuperFerret]

If the past films are enough then why have this film at all?

More than just questions of franchising I want this film to be good and to do well also because it'd be really nice to see Thomas Tull and Legendary win out for once. Tull commits his studio to a lot of projects other studios would shy away from because they are the types of films he wants to see. It just so happens that Tull's tastes often coincide with my own.

Also, for better or for worse it really seems like Edwards put his heart and soul into this. He has a lot laying on the line.

Let me put it this way. This year, we've had yet another Spider-Man movie, a sequel to the one that was released, what, two years ago? The previous Spider-Man movie was a little longer ago, being five years prior. The last Godzilla movie was 2004-ish. The thing here is Godzilla's different, and this movie is different.

This is a comeback movie, a reminder of one of the legends of popular culture. Amazing Spider-Man 2 isn't a comeback because Spider-Man has never gone away. The impact gets lost when you get these things one after another like this. If you disagree, that's fine, but I really don't need to fill a DVD shelf with new Godzilla films by the time 2024 rolls around.

 

[The Lizard]

https://zscrn.us/OaZkwi5SNYMN

That's an amazing shot.

I see we're getting the typical rainy scene to increase the CGI realism a bit. Looks like some things haven't changed since GINO 1998.

 

[redhawk23]

Let me put it this way. This year, we've had yet another Spider-Man movie, a sequel to the one that was released, what, two years ago? The previous Spider-Man movie was a little longer ago, being five years prior. The last Godzilla movie was 2004-ish. The thing here is Godzilla's different, and this movie is different.

This is a comeback movie, a reminder of one of the legends of popular culture. Amazing Spider-Man 2 isn't a comeback because Spider-Man has never gone away. The impact gets lost when you get these things one after another like this. If you disagree, that's fine, but I really don't need to fill a DVD shelf with new Godzilla films by the time 2024 rolls around.

But why does Godzilla need a comeback at all then? Even if its been 10 years its still just one of what 25?

 

[DKDetective]

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Since I didn't see them linked, here are two more new clips in addition to the 3 already posted.

 

[Broseph44]

OMG the let them fight clip. Damn

 

[MarvelKnight]

Cannot wait for this film.

 

[SuperFerret]

But why does Godzilla need a comeback at all then? Even if its been 10 years its still just one of what 25?

One a decade sounds fine to me.

 

[Godzilla2000]

OH **** YES!

I know, I'm sexy in all my reptilian glory.

 

[Binker]

But why does Godzilla need a comeback at all then? Even if its been 10 years its still just one of what 25?

I hate discussions like this; it feels like they're based on snobbish behavior.

BTW, sure the last Godzilla movie was back in 2004, 10 years before, but I think alot of people think the last Godzilla movie was the 1998 one. Larger gap in terms of years, and besides, the last one an American production created.

So if this movie is a comeback; it is, for alot of reasons.

 

[Octoberist]

Yeah I didn't know they kept making Godzilla movies till 2004 until recently.

 

[Silvermoth]

Buy the whole area to yourself?



OH **** YES!

Ha yes. I am a fatty.

No no, we're all going as a group. It's got to be the largest group I've seen a movie with I think

 

[SuperFerret]

I hate discussions like this; it feels like they're based on snobbish behavior.

BTW, sure the last Godzilla movie was back in 2004, 10 years before, but I think alot of people think the last Godzilla movie was the 1998 one. Larger gap in terms of years, and besides, the last one an American production created.

So if this movie is a comeback; it is, for alot of reasons.

I think (if I'm not mistaken) that redhawk is more on the side that is really looking forward to this movie starting a new franchise for the next few years, where I am more indifferent in regards to whether or not this movie gets a sequel. So, don't jump all over him.

 

[TheNextNolan22]

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[DrDoom]

WOW!, a GREAT look at him

Love the subtle movements of his body when he roars, looks so realistic

 

[Lighthouse]

"Hail who?"

 

[TheNextNolan22]

From the Boxoffice forums.

So I went to attend an early Godzilla screening. The screening was about half full, all adults. It was delayed by about 45 minutes, because of problems with the projector supposedly, so we all sat around impatiently playing on our smartphones till suddenly the logo came up out of nowhere. This review is spoiler free, though if you have a question related with the movie's story, PM me or spoiler-tag a question.

I won't discuss it openly for obvious reasons. To start off, the CGI. This is the type of movie you need to see in theater, on big screen. Those Youtube clips and trailers you've been seeing do not do justice at all (I think they were using old footage). The amount of detail on Godzilla was insane (I heard it took months to do the scales apparently) and the other ummm... monsters were also fantastic looking.

The visuals looked great for the entire film, I'll definitely rewatch in IMAX, because this was freaking made for the biggest screen. See it on theater if you ever plan on seeing the movie, because I suspect TVs and small computer monitors won't be enough. The screening was in 2D, so I can't really comment on the 3D.

The soundtrack by Desplat for the movie is pretty good, especially when the Big G makes his appearances. In a way the soundtrack sounded like the human race was contemplating what to do or panicking. I don't remember the OST using the old theme song for the Japanese Godzilla films sorry.

The dialogue was good, but now for performances. Cranston was obviously great as usual. He is pretty convincing lets just say, I don't want to spoil a certain part where he is glorious in his acting. Oslen and Taylor Johnson were surprisingly great. Watanabe was okay, not amazing. The guy who played the admiral, Strathairn was decent enough. If you look at the events from their point of view, lets just say its pretty fascinating and terrifying.

The scale of the movie was amazing. You got a real sense of chaos. Sites of destruction everywhere, where Big G visited. There was CGI over some destroyed areas, but they also used tons of extras and made plenty of destroyed sites, that looked real enough, though maybe it was great CGI. Those poor soldiers unable to do squat.

Was there a perfect amount of Godzilla? Hell yes. I was worried to some extent by the early complaints on twitter there wasn't enough, but they were exaggerating or were expecting a 2 hour monster bash. The human factor is usually the key, but Godzilla in the end, is what makes this movie. Its a joy to see him on big screen, in CGI form, back with the western audiences, not like that Zilla.

Spoiler

Godzilla also does atomic breath don't worry

. Criticisms, I do wish they showed more Godzilla anyway. The did a effective job of showing him off and now I want a damn sequel. Good job Edwards. I personally think he nailed the movie and Godzilla.

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Just a note, this is completely my own opinion. Maybe the mainstream audience won't take it the same way as I did. I'm a big Godzilla fan, so I'm obviously biased.

 

[BrollySupersj]

If he's really not barred by NDA, and people get to asking about spoilers...watch yourselves people...