Wow! I had a damn good time with this movie. What a blast. It is easily my favourite so far from the Heisei series and second favourite overall, only surpassed by the original 1954 film.
It's an almost perfect balance of campy sci-fi schlock, 80s/90s action, and baddass Godzilla moments.
This plot is amazing and supports its moral story very well. I'm actually impressed on how cheesey the plot is, yet how it ties in so fantastically with the underlying themes. It's very unique.
Sure this movie borrows from Back to the Future, Terminator, Aliens and no doubt more blockbusters, but god damn does it borrow well. It's funny, and I think it's aware of the campiness it has. Because some shots, are ideal for comedy gold. There is a particular cut in the final human fight that made me burst out laughing. Such an easy trick, but it uses a lot of those incredibly smoothly here.
The action! Best in the series. Hands down. The sets, designs, and even the plot coming back in the final act with a glorious battle. It's just too good. I'd say if you wanted a Godzilla movie to encapsulate what the series is, after evolving from the horror aspect, this movie is definitely it.
Loved it. And the faults are mainly editing issues and tonal shifts. But other than that, I can't wait to watch this one again.
Review by Corrupted NoobieVIP 9BlockedParent2021-03-26T13:46:09Z
Wow! I had a damn good time with this movie. What a blast. It is easily my favourite so far from the Heisei series and second favourite overall, only surpassed by the original 1954 film.
It's an almost perfect balance of campy sci-fi schlock, 80s/90s action, and baddass Godzilla moments.
This plot is amazing and supports its moral story very well. I'm actually impressed on how cheesey the plot is, yet how it ties in so fantastically with the underlying themes. It's very unique.
Sure this movie borrows from Back to the Future, Terminator, Aliens and no doubt more blockbusters, but god damn does it borrow well. It's funny, and I think it's aware of the campiness it has. Because some shots, are ideal for comedy gold. There is a particular cut in the final human fight that made me burst out laughing. Such an easy trick, but it uses a lot of those incredibly smoothly here.
The action! Best in the series. Hands down. The sets, designs, and even the plot coming back in the final act with a glorious battle. It's just too good. I'd say if you wanted a Godzilla movie to encapsulate what the series is, after evolving from the horror aspect, this movie is definitely it.
Loved it. And the faults are mainly editing issues and tonal shifts. But other than that, I can't wait to watch this one again.
8.5/10