by kent » Mon Dec 14, 2009 2:15 am
I've always liked this film but never thought it was as great, or as bad, as people said it was. I thought it was somewhere in between.
Over the years, I've flip-flopped as to whether or not I feel the mythological origins of the kaiju was really an idea that worked or not. I find it interesting but also find a few problems with it, personally. It kind of works, but doesn't at the same time.
The portrayal of Godzilla is really nice along with the other kaiju. The effects are really some of the best out of the entire series!
Although I've noticed I've grown a bit tiresome of it in recent years. I don't know if it's because I am finding the story and characters to be more bland or what. It seems like, anymore, I am disappointed with the final battle between Godzilla and Ghidorah. I almost want to end the movie right there. I honestly don't know what it is as I've not watched the movie a hundred or so times over the last few years. So I'm not burnt out by it.
It's a fun movie but seems to put me in a boorish mood in some parts. Like I want to fast forward or simply turn it off.
3/5