Godzilla (2014) - - Part 11

[TheVileOne]

How is the soundtrack? Any similarities with the original Godzilla theme?

None really. It's its own thing. It's a good soundtrack though.

 

[TheVileOne]

Isn't that the case with most films?

Why do people INSIST on latching onto the few negatives of things instead of all the good? It's like people simply ignore all the positive stuff and act like the few negative things somehow hold more weight/mean more. The reviews so far have been good to great with a few bad thrown in...like most movies.

I'm not trying to single you out or anything but there's this trend all around the internet of people putting all their eggs in the review basket and only blindly seeing the bad.

Jesus people, make up your own minds.

I think it's a valid complaint. This isn't really the movie that was sold. It's not "The Terror of Godzilla" and there is a sort of disconnect with the destruction throughout the movie.

I think you need to not be so sensitive, especially considering you haven't seen the movie yet.

 

[The Chris]

five stars

http://www.cinemablend.com/reviews/Godzilla-6833.html

Ok now that site I am quite fond of and she can be pretty tough at times so that is a great sign as far as I'm concerned.

 

[TheNextNolan22]

Review from the perspective of a non-Godzilla fan.
http://comicbook.com/blog/2014/05/11/godzilla-delights-old-fans-while-drawing-in-new-ones-review/

 

[DarthAlani]

Whiny ***** critics, what else is new. The only review that should matter is your own.

 

[-Arya-]

None really. It's its own thing. It's a good soundtrack though.

That's a little disappointing. Ah well *shrugs*

 

[redhawk23]

I don't understand why everyone is acting like the reviews are so dire. Even the more negative reviews haven't been calling the movie outright trash or anything, mostly just talking about how average the film is.

But most are quite positive.

At the very least the reception has been similar to most of the Marvel films.

 

[redhawk23]

Filmschool Rejects

The Upside: Godzilla in action; top notch special effects; the first 10 minutes; Bryan Cranston

The Downside: Needs more Bryan Cranston; missing a good lead; a majority of the first two acts; wastes Elizabeth Olsen, Sally Hawkins, and David Stratharin on nothing roles

On The Side: There’s a cool little nod to Mothra in the film.

Grade: C+

 

[Octoberist]

Yeah even the negative reviews are positive at some aspect of the film. So far, the movie has a RT rating of 86 percent. Now that can change, but we'll see.

Usually though, I always feel like a films legacy is contributed by time. And we can't rush that.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I don't understand why everyone is acting like the reviews are so dire. Even the more negative reviews haven't been calling the movie outright trash or anything, mostly just talking about how average the film is.

But most are quite positive.

At the very least the reception has been similar to most of the Marvel films.

I think people are just really nervous after TASM 2's reviews.

 

[Octoberist]

I think people are just really nervous after TASM 2's reviews.

Very true. Like any other movie, the reviews started off sorta positive.

 

[TheNextNolan22]

It's a madhouse over at Toho Kingdom

 

[Octoberist]

Haha what are they saying?

 

[redhawk23]

Oh gods, I'm not going anywhere that site.

Btw, I'm seeing the film tomorrow night. I'll have a review up around midnight probably.

 

[craigdbfan]

I found this to be a good quote.

"Many complaining GODZILLA abandons interest in its characters, but the perils of human egocentrism in the face of global crisis = the point"

 

[Octoberist]

But that's how monsters are like anyway. It's a troupe that some folks aren't used to.

 

[Deserana]

Not sure if it was posted but a big UK film magazine (Empire) gave it 3/5

http://www.empireonline.com/reviews/reviewcomplete.asp?FID=137875

 

[Octoberist]

Not sure if it was posted but a big UK film magazine (Empire) gave it 3/5

http://www.empireonline.com/reviews/reviewcomplete.asp?FID=137875

This is kinda shocking. They like almost everything.

 

[redhawk23]

Yeah I was really surprised they didn't like it more.

 

[Deserana]

Basically its not very fun. That seems to be the downful. Same nonsensical issue critics had with MoS.

 

[Octoberist]

Wait, then you got Devin saying it's not dour..that it's fun.

Then you got people saying that Spider-Man is TOO fun. Too cheesy.

 

[Dispatch Ninja]

Fun and jokes are the last things I want to see in this film.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

This is kinda shocking. They like almost everything.

Yeah I'm a little surprised as well.

 

[Nemeres]

Boy, this is the TASM2 threads all over again. Or any other movie's come release time, for that matter. This and TASM2 are the first movies in which I've stayed tuned for reviews and fan reactions and stuff... usually I completely skip this part. For good reason.

 

[Deserana]

I think a few of us are just surprised that the characters are the weakest aspect seeing as that's what we thought a big strength would be due to Edwards' work in Monsters.

Plus it's never nice to see more mixed reviews than you thought for a film you're anticipated for. Yes in the end I only care about my own opinion but I also like the films I look forward to to be praised