Godzilla (2014)

Originally posted by Kazenji
I'm just glad that Godzilla is back in some form as is with the AVGN, He hasn't had a movie since 2004.

I guess, but for me I was really excited to see this film as the trailers looked as if they were going for that gritty "mankind has Frankenstein-like created an apocalyptic force of nature and must deal with their mistake" feel that the original '54 version had. Instead is was a throwback to the campy 70's films. Really would have preferred if GZ was the villain in this.

Originally posted by Nephthys
The characters in 2014 were boring outside of Cranston, but the characters in 98 were irritating shmucks. Every character in that movie is comic relief. I mean wtf? 😬

Better than a plank of wood. At least there was some semblance of dimensionality to them.

Originally posted by Lestov16
I guess, but for me I was really excited to see this film as the trailers looked as if they were going for that gritty "mankind has Frankenstein-like created an apocalyptic force of nature and must deal with their mistake" feel that the original '54 version had. Instead is was a throwback to the campy 70's films. Really would have preferred if GZ was the villain in this.

I prefer to see Godzilla as more of a guardian of the earth kinda deal, Even tho the military still wish to blow the shit out of him in those other movies.

Being annoyed is worse than being bored, in this context. At least in 2014 I could look forward to the monsters for some excitement and they had a great first act with Cranston. In 98 it's a chore to sit through the whole movie and put up with the annoying characters and dialogue, Zilla was shit so I wasn't looking forward to seeing her and there weren't any monster fights.

Plus the 2014 had some gorgeous direction and locations. It's a technical masterpiece thats just let down by the dull characters and being too coy with Godzilla.

That Guardian of Earth stuff worked when he was taking on aliens and such, but he was originally the ultimate villain, and the trailers made it seem they were going back to that. Maybe if I wasn't misled I could accept it better.

Originally posted by Nephthys
Being annoyed is worse than being bored, in this context. At least in 2014 I could look forward to the monsters for some excitement and they had a great first act with Cranston. In 98 it's a chore to sit through the whole movie and put up with the annoying characters and dialogue, Zilla was shit so I wasn't looking forward to seeing her and there weren't any monster fights.

Plus the 2014 had some gorgeous direction and locations. It's a technical masterpiece thats just let down by the dull characters and being too coy with Godzilla.

Well the characters didn't annoy me, so perhaps that is personal preference. I do agree that the directing, cinematography, and action was far better in this film. I just thought GINO's characters were more emotive and lively.

As far as being a technical masterpiece, any film can have good visuals, but it's the story and characters which determine how invested I am.

Originally posted by Lestov16
That Guardian of Earth stuff worked when he was taking on aliens and such, but he was originally the ultimate villain, and the trailers made it seem they were going back to that. Maybe if I wasn't misled I could accept it better.

I got a feeling they might go with that for the sequel since Toho has lighten up their grip on Mothra, Rodan and all the rest of those.

I guess that is fine, but again, I would have preferred the direct remake of the 1954 version that the trailer was promising.

I did not like the original 54 movie. I appreciate it as the movie that started the GZ franchise, but found it kinda boring like most movies of that era.

Originally posted by Lestov16
I would have preferred the direct remake of the 1954 version that the trailer was promising.

I enjoyed this movie personally I thought they did a great job with zilla but yeah there were some pretty bad things in this that they will hopefully change for the sequel.

Originally posted by Mindship
Ditto...and with Cranston staying alive.

I wouldn't have had a problem with his death if Brody was written to be a compelling lead, which given that his father just died SHOULD HAVE been a definite, but instead, they made him a cardboard cut out emotionless stereotype.

Originally posted by CadenceV2
I did not like the original 54 movie. I appreciate it as the movie that started the GZ franchise, but found it kinda boring like most movies of that era.

Young kids these days and their explosions.. 😬

Originally posted by Kazenji
Young kids these days and their explosions.. 😬

Young, if being in your thirties and having a family is young, then let me back into the carefree life of a high schooler 😆

graphics of godzilla in these movie is excellent....

Just watched James Rolfe's review of Rodan

as someone points out in the comments there are elements between that movie and Godzilla 2014

http://cinemassacre.com/2014/10/14/rodan-1956/

How much screen time does the big guy is in this film? Are we talking Clover or PR Kaiju?

In the mood watch a giant monster flick.

More than Clover but less than the PR Kaiju.

The Mutos are really the main monsters of the film with Godzilla only really showing up at the end.

Awesome movie...i like it ...must watch

they should of showed more godzilla... atleast orgins history of how the monster came to be...