Full disclosure, I
grew up on Godzilla movies and have a soft spot for this genre, but
Why oh WHY do American’s think they can make these movies? They
just keep screwing up! First the Matthew Broderick debacle! What the
hell was that one about? Now this series, and while it has made over
a billion dollars worldwide for the studios I can help but feel they
SUCK!
First we had the
2014 Godzilla movie that did not contain Godzilla. It was so focused
on the human story that it panned away from every fight Godzilla had,
barely showing any action. We got plenty of shots of the damage the
Kaiju caused, but what good is that. In fact the movie was so bad I
completely forgot everything about it and had to re-watch it just to
write this much about it. And I had seen it twice before!
Next is the series
is Kong Skull Island from 2017. This was an OK movie with a really
cool looking Kong, but the story line really failed. Huge plot holes
and some drag in the middle, I could not watch this one a second
time. Sorry guys I tried and got too bored, and this one has giant
spiders!
Then we come to our
feature Godzilla: King of Monsters. While this movie definitely has
more Godzilla (YEAH), it also has more of everything being two hours
and two minutes long. I actually checked my phone a few times during
the movie because it is too damn long. Learn to edit people! There
was a lot that could have been cut. The Kaiju are now environmental
warriors, this is Eco-terroism at its finest, what a crock! Sorry if
I”m spoiling anything but this script was utter shit! I can’t
begin to point out the holes or ridiculousness because it was
garbage! While there may have been moments I enjoyed, Yes Ken
Watanabe was great, Millie Bobby Brown did a fantastic job and is
rising star. For a child actress she brought emotional depth to her
scenes as she struggles with what her parents have done and the
consequences of their actions. But it just wasn’t enough to make me
care about everyone for the whole movie. I am a big baby and cry at
most things I watch, I never shed a tear because I could not become
emotional involved in a movie that never got me to give a damn.
I liked the monsters
fighting and I loved Mothra, I have always loved him and seeing him
fight was great, but the family crap got old fast and the twist there
were too predictable. Every “twist” I had written down in my
notes way before they happened, not a single surprise. Its one thing
to make a two hour movie, it’s another thing to make one that feels
like a two hour movie. Wait for this one to come out on a streaming
platform so you can pause it. And then you can watch it just before,
wait for it, Godzilla vs. King Kong the final installment in this
four part series! If you want a better Godzilla movie watch
Godzilla King of Monsters (US Release Date 5/31/2019)
Director: Michael Dougherty
Writer: Michael Dougherty, Zach Shields
Cast: Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Ven Watanabe, Ziyi Zhang, Bradley Whitford, Aish Hinds, O’Shea Jackson Jr.
Cinematography – Lawrence Sher
Production Company – Legendary Pictures
Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B12REtkl2KY