Godzilla (film) - 2014 reboot

[Neil]

^^ The thing I tend to feel about 3D films is fast action actually seems to suffer in clarity?

[Neil]

Going to see it tonight!

[Rottedfreak]

Terrible film I didn't go to see monsters stomp on buildings! I wanted Art! I went to see Godzilla 98 to see a monster stomp on buildings but not this time! RUINED FOREVER!!!!!

[Neil]

Terrible film I didn't go to see monsters stomp on films! I wanted Art! I went to see Godzilla 98 to see a monster stomp on films but not this time! RUINED FOREVER!!!!! Sorry, are you saying you didn't enjoy this Godzilla movie (2014)?

[Rottedfreak]

Sorry, are you saying you didn't enjoy this Godzilla movie (2014)? I enjoyed a lot of it, there were two annoying teases but it was well worth watching at the flicks.

[Neil]

I basically enjoyed it. A couple of bits were great, but the rest felt somewhat "flat" to me, I think mainly because the human element felt so clunky!

[MoonSylver]

Terrible film I didn't go to see monsters stomp on buildings! I wanted Art! I went to see Godzilla 98 to see a monster stomp on buildings but not this time! RUINED FOREVER!!!!! I see what you did there. I basically enjoyed it. A couple of bits were great, but the rest felt somewhat "flat" to me, I think mainly because the human element felt so clunky! Sounds like every G film I ever saw. Seriously though, I thought the human story was ok, nothing spectacular, but serviceable. BUT:   I think it would have been a lot better if they hadn't killed off Cranston's character. Just because his "function had been filled" script wise, they still could have kept him around to observe & comment on the events as they unfolded. Then reunite with the son & his family at the end. It would have been much more emotionally satisfying IMO

[Neil]

[spoiler]Sounds like every G film I ever saw. Seriously though, I thought the human story was ok, nothing spectacular, but serviceable. BUT:   I think it would have been a lot better if they hadn't killed off Cranston's character. Just because his "function had been filled" script wise, they still could have kept him around to observe & comment on the events as they unfolded. Then reunite with the son & his family at the end. It would have been much more emotionally satisfying IMO Yes, that event was the point at which there was a downturn in the human aspect of the film IMHO... It felt a bit empty and clunky from that point. I also got a little annoyed seemingly no matter where on the entire planet his son/wife/grandson seemed to go/or be, the monsters ended up there almost personally bashing them as if they had some personal vendetta against this particular family   Given how effective Godzilla's super laser breath was, why didn't he use it earlier, even when he was almost being beaten?

[bassman]

I'm still hoping to catch this before it exits theaters, but for those of you that saw it in 3D/IMAX 3D, how would you compare it to a recent similar event film like Pacific Rim? I thoroughly enjoyed Pacific Rim in IMAX 3D. It was like an explosive roller coaster ride that rattled my senses at every turn. Sure, the film itself had issues, but on a purely spectacle sort of level it blew my mind. Is this film similar?

[Neil]

^^ I only saw it in 2D, but reports seem to suggest the 3D is good!? If you accept the human element is pretty average at best, and the film is not a great monster film, but certainly a more than adequate one, then you'll be fine IMHO

[MoonSylver]

Yes, that event was the point at which there was a downturn in the human aspect of the film IMHO... It felt a bit empty and clunky from that point. I also got a little annoyed seemingly no matter where on the entire planet his son/wife/grandson seemed to go/or be, the monsters ended up there almost personally bashing them as if they had some personal vendetta against this particular family That didn't bother me too much...they gave reasonable enough explanations as to why the MUTO's were where they were & going where they went.   Given how effective Godzilla's super laser breath was, why didn't he use it earlier, even when he was almost being beaten?   From what I understand, G's Atomic Heat Ray is supposed to take a lot out of him. Note both times after he used it he collapses briefly. I'm still hoping to catch this before it exits theaters, but for those of you that saw it in 3D/IMAX 3D, how would you compare it to a recent similar event film like Pacific Rim? I thoroughly enjoyed Pacific Rim in IMAX 3D. It was like an explosive roller coaster ride that rattled my senses at every turn. Sure, the film itself had issues, but on a purely spectacle sort of level it blew my mind. Is this film similar? I'd say PR was the edge. It was bigger & more action-y. Though Godzilla is still worth seeing IMO. The 3rd act alone mostly makes up for the somewhat more subdued 1st & 2nd (2nd especially).

[shootemindehead]

hahahahahahah I literally LOL'd.

[MoonSylver]

hahahahahahah I literally LOL'd. I forget which on that's from...GxMegalon I think? The Showa era films (60's -70's) started 100% serious & straight, but got more bat shit crazy/full of goofy 70's Japanese pop culture goodness as they went. They are a a lot of fun though.

[Rottedfreak]

Here it is (Godzilla vs Megalon): Godzilla's victory dance (Invasion of the Astro Monster): Godzilla flying

[triste realtà]

I forget which on that's from...GxMegalon I think? Uhhuh, you sure you're a fan? Some Godzilla dvd news in case anyone's paying attention: -Gigan, Hedorah, Ebirah have been rereleased on dvd and blu -Media Blasters is finally rereleasing Megalon and DAM on dvd and blu sans extras including a Walmart 2fer exclusive (DAM english track is wrong pitch probably again) -various Hesei or Millenium released on blu 2fers (not sure, I only buy Showa) -all Gamera films crammed on blu and dvd multipacks by Mill Creek w/out english audio ...all because of this glorified video game of a movie CGIzilla 2014. You all enjoy your modern day digital seizures. I am rewatching all my crappy Classic Media Godzilla dvds in protest.