Chiggs
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Yes, but wow at this one. Just unbelievably dumb.
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Godzilla |OT| Legendary
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Yes, but wow at this one. Just unbelievably dumb.
I wouldn't have minded contrived if Cranston was the main character, LOL.
soul creator
Member
Someone should dub in Pharoahe Monce saying "get the fuck up! Simon says get the fuck up!" during the fight scenes
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
As a casual Godzilla fan and a big Kaiju fan, I really liked this. Definitely better then 1998.
TheWorthyEdge
Member
Speechless. Utterly. Fucking. Speechless.
That movie was incredible!
That movie was incredible!
I can't really say, as I feel they're always this dumb.
Same. Wanted Cranston as the lead dammit. Half the reason I wanted to see this.
Don't get me wrong, it's still a kickass movie and I can't for it to be out on Blu-Ray, I was just disappointed in this aspect.
Ragnorok64
Member
I do hope to see King Gidorah in a future movie bur I wonder how goofy they are willing to get with the story. Isn't he always an alien monster? Would they be willing to introduce aliens?
Fancy Clown
Member
I don't know but didn't Edwards say for a sequel he'd like to see Monster Island and do a Destroy All Monsters type situation?
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
that commercial is full of gif material
Cloud Strife
Member
Ehhh it was alright.
Also
Too much human and not enough GODZILLA for my taste.
Also
They should have had Godzilla wink in that one scene where he comes face to face with Ford and disappears into the mist.
They could always make him a monster from Earth if they wanted to. I'm really interested to see what they could do with the classic monsters, but at the same time I hope they don't stop adding new ones. The MUTO's are awesome and up there with the likes of Ghidorah IMO.
HalfBakedProphet
Member
I specifically remember Edwards in an interview stating a moment like that doesn't happen in the film, so when it did happen I was surprised.
MuddyDonut
Member
And then we sue the shit out of him afterwards right?
Anton Sugar
Member
I loved it.
Godzilla looked just like a wounded animal in the wild. It wasn't cheesy at all.
TargetDummy81
Neo Member
In 1998 I walked out of the theater thinking what I saw was not Godzilla and depressed that I might not ever see a Western take that treated him respectfully.
In 2014 I walked out of that theater wanting to give Gareth Edwards and Legendary pictures a heartfelt thank you for giving Godzilla once more chance to shine like I wanted years ago.
In 2014 I walked out of that theater wanting to give Gareth Edwards and Legendary pictures a heartfelt thank you for giving Godzilla once more chance to shine like I wanted years ago.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
So there are things that you grow up with as a kid that make a huge impact on you and that you carry around for the rest of your adult life in small ways. Godzilla was something I watched with my dad when I was around 8 and it launched a obsession of the big G that to this day is still something really dear to me. When you really love something that much you invariably spend a lot of time imagining your perfect Godzilla movie. When I saw the trailers for the 1998 monstrosity I played out scenario after scenario of bad assadry that I was likely going to see. Of course I never saw one of those things I imagined, not even the half of it. Then you realize no one will ever make that movie. Because no one will ever think about just how awesome a good Godzilla movie could really be. Imagine the dumb shock on my face as I left the theater tonight.
Edwards you brilliant bastard you have done the impossible. You paid homage and deep respect to the soul of what is a Godzilla movie while dreaming up was to make him better than ever before. All I could while watching it was - "This is a perfect Godzilla movie. I could have never thought up something this great."
Awesome Movie.
Edwards you brilliant bastard you have done the impossible. You paid homage and deep respect to the soul of what is a Godzilla movie while dreaming up was to make him better than ever before. All I could while watching it was - "This is a perfect Godzilla movie. I could have never thought up something this great."
Awesome Movie.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
People are misinterpreting the ending.
Yeah it's cheesy, but don't forget, it's not simply
, it's
Note the punctuation mark at the end.
Moezilla
Yeah it's cheesy, but don't forget, it's not simply
KING OF THE MONSTERS, OUR SAVIOR
KING OF THE MONSTERS, OUR SAVIOR?
Note the punctuation mark at the end.
Moezilla
WooHooAlex
Member
Just got back. I'd give it a 5/10. A few quick thoughts.
The music felt out of place, I thought it added an unnecessary layer of cheese to the whole film. The characters were dull and unlikeable for the most part. Awkward pacing didn't help and it was pretty uneventful until the final act.
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
That is pretty much the exactly how I feel. Except I was two years old and with my grandfather when I first saw a Godzilla film. I even carried around that Official Godzilla Compendium every day to school from 2nd grade until 9th grade.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Loved it.
Especially because Godzilla isn't sharing any deep anything with Ford he just notices him and thats all.
BroFist for life man
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Godzilla is like an old man who just wants those damn kids to get off his lawn.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Hahaha he is pretty much my grandpa Randy.
The cinematography and framing in the movie is just unbelievable. It has some of the best framed shots of any movie I have ever seen. You can tell Edwards wanted every single shot to drive the story forward in a cohesive way and it was a thing he masterfully pulled off.
killertofu
Member
My ex just told me that
Is this true? I haven't seen the movie yet
Cranston's character dies?
Is this true? I haven't seen the movie yet
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
My ex just told me thatCranston's character dies?
Is this true? I haven't seen the movie yet
No wonder she is your ex.
Yes
Spectral Glider
Member
My ex just told me thatCranston's character dies?
Is this true? I haven't seen the movie yet
That's pretty shitty of your ex.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Saw it with my wife last night and we BOTH loved it.
The
The
final kill with the energy blast down the female Muto's throat was so fucking BADASS, my whole theater started clapping and 'ohhh-ing'.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
Yeah our theater absolutely freaked out.
First when Godzilla grabbed him by the neck everyone was clapping but when the energy blast tore through his head the whole theater erupted.
First when Godzilla grabbed him by the neck everyone was clapping but when the energy blast tore through his head the whole theater erupted.
Man that movie was so awesome.
The sound design, the framing, everything was just so unbelievably well done.
That shot of Godzillas tail whipping through the air silently sending the dust and smoke trailing in its wake only for him to dip down and do the longest roar in the movie was so bad ass.
Or when his tail first lights up and you can see the energy trailing up...Damn I got giddy like a little girl.
Or when his tail first lights up and you can see the energy trailing up...Damn I got giddy like a little girl.
MagicWithEarvin
Member
Just got back from watching it.
It was a well-shot film, my favorite visuals were from the sky diving portion and when Godzilla
- that got me pumped.
Didn't really have a problem with the pacing, aside from
- really shouldn't have put too much emphasis on that anyway.
Overall, I liked it. I don't know if I liked it better than Pacific Rim, but both are great monster movies. Also, Godzilla is cute... >_>
It was a well-shot film, my favorite visuals were from the sky diving portion and when Godzilla
was charging up its blue flame breath
Didn't really have a problem with the pacing, aside from
going back and forth with the human side during the Godzilla vs Mutos fight
Overall, I liked it. I don't know if I liked it better than Pacific Rim, but both are great monster movies. Also, Godzilla is cute... >_>
Mengy
wishes it were bannable to say mean things about Marvel
I take it you didn't see Man of Steel then?
HalfBakedProphet
Member
My heart started racing during just before the
. I had seen the leaked video but holy shit if it didn't get my heart pumping anyway
first Godzilla reveal at the airport
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
I can't believe how many scenes they changed to misdirect you in the trailer. It made the whole thing feel so fresh and unspoiled.
God Dayumm
Banned
Everything the humans do in this movie is stupid or rushed.
But hot damn, my mouth was agape whenever the monsters appeared. And that Godzilla roar sent shudders through my spine. Seriously, one of the few flicks that got some serious emotions from me.
9/10, would buy BluRay edition.
But hot damn, my mouth was agape whenever the monsters appeared. And that Godzilla roar sent shudders through my spine. Seriously, one of the few flicks that got some serious emotions from me.
9/10, would buy BluRay edition.
reynal1287
Member
Yea, everybody in the movie theater started cheering and clapping at that moment. Awesome movie.
MetroidPrimeRib
Banned
Depends on the movie. Sometimes he's a protector and sometimes he's the villain. I'd say that he's more of a protector in this, but not all the way.
illmatic22
Banned
How are the box office numbers looking for Big G?
I believe it's expected to make over $75 million domestic this weekend now.
Discotheque
Banned
it was alright. bryan cranston was the only character that garnered any interest from me. the rest of them were pretty boring.
godzilla looked great though and it was a fun flick. probably won't watch again but it wasn't bad.
godzilla looked great though and it was a fun flick. probably won't watch again but it wasn't bad.
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
The movie was sooooo good. The pacing, the revelations, the confused and helpless tension, the interruptions of beastly power, the feeble and stupid arrogance of man, Godzilla being a fucking badass... so good.
I liked the phone scene where he says he'll come get them. They really made it feel genuine with the completely unpredictable circumstances of the monsters. She's dropping her brave face to be real with her confusion and fear, he's putting on his brave face to give her confidence, but then at the end he says he loves her, and both of them know that means all they can do is try and hope things work out. It could have been really cheesy, like Armageddon or something, but the emotional subtlety and shifts through the different things said felt genuine.
in my theater people were cheering when he said that.
MagicWithEarvin
Member
They shouldn't have killed him off. He was on a redemption path.
He was the most interesting character too, should've just paired him with Watanabe all the way.
He was the most interesting character too, should've just paired him with Watanabe all the way.
It was most definitely an American scifi/disaster movie. And it was definitely a Godzilla movie. And it was definitely an American scifi/disaster movie meshed with a Godzilla movie. It's exactly that. Enjoyable, but it feels like every Godzilla movie and every scifi/disaster movie in the past decade. People coming in saying movie of the year and 9/10 I feel are letting their hype get the best of them.
It's a Godzilla movie through and through. Lots of boring human stuff, dope monster scenes. But combine that with the look and sounds of every disaster movie made after 9/11. That's what it is. Do not expect more than that.
Things I liked:
1. Dope monster scenes
2. I swear I heard samples of the OG motif imbedded in one of the roars
3. 2 Mothra references COMPLETELY UNRELATED TO THE STORY IN ANYWAY SO IT ISN'T A SPOILER
Things I didn't like:
1. Stupid humans
2. Hilarious leaps of logic by Watanabe
3. The sounds all of the monsters made, especially the MUTOs, sounded like a roller coaster or like they were machinery when there shouldn't be any noises.
Things that were weird and unexplained:
1. Watanabe clearly said Gojira, but later the Navy dude was saying Godzilla.
If you go in expecting a great, 9/10, movie of the year kind of movie, you're going to be very let down. If you go in expecting an actual Godzilla movie, for better or worse, then you should enjoy it if you enjoy those movies.
It's a Godzilla movie through and through. Lots of boring human stuff, dope monster scenes. But combine that with the look and sounds of every disaster movie made after 9/11. That's what it is. Do not expect more than that.
Things I liked:
1. Dope monster scenes
2. I swear I heard samples of the OG motif imbedded in one of the roars
3. 2 Mothra references COMPLETELY UNRELATED TO THE STORY IN ANYWAY SO IT ISN'T A SPOILER
Things I didn't like:
1. Stupid humans
2. Hilarious leaps of logic by Watanabe
3. The sounds all of the monsters made, especially the MUTOs, sounded like a roller coaster or like they were machinery when there shouldn't be any noises.
Things that were weird and unexplained:
1. Watanabe clearly said Gojira, but later the Navy dude was saying Godzilla.
If you go in expecting a great, 9/10, movie of the year kind of movie, you're going to be very let down. If you go in expecting an actual Godzilla movie, for better or worse, then you should enjoy it if you enjoy those movies.
Great movie. I much prefer Godzilla in this type of role.
Cranston added weight To the first half of the movie. Rest of the actors were meh, and there were plenty if bad action movie cliches.
But the movie made me smile ear to ear.
I think some people will find it too slow/not enough
. But to me it was the perfect love letter to classic Godzilla flicks
godzilla as protector is so much more interesting
Cranston added weight To the first half of the movie. Rest of the actors were meh, and there were plenty if bad action movie cliches.
But the movie made me smile ear to ear.
I think some people will find it too slow/not enough
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