This will be way better than the 98 version, nothing can be worse than that ::big grin::

The horror film of the summer? Or Purge 2. ::wink::

Officially releasing here on MAY 23rd...one entire week after most of the international releases::sad:: ...but "little" satisfying thing is my brother just got me a premier show ticket for May 19th!::smile::

According to IMDB, surprised to see that Godzilla's official release date for JAPAN is JULY 25!::roll eyes::

I'm going on Saturday. Can't wait!!!!

Already saw one "lukewarm" review.

reviews ain't gonna stop me anyway

Hell no!!!!

Very excited for this - seeing it tomorrow evening. I think Godzilla himself looks incredible and the little snippets about the plot interest me - particularly the 1950s stuff. I like the angle they've taken on it (possible spoiler?: sounds like he isn't created by nuclear testing, that was in place to kill him. I'm glad they didn't take an easy way out)

However, I do agree somewhat with Neverending. It's certainly an appropriation. The original Godzilla really is deeply resonant with the state of Japan post-war, with the mixture of shame for their actions and the horrors they then endured. It's really quite harrowing to watch and whilst, yes, it did go down a very different route it's still very much rooted within their culture. Transposing that to America somewhat misses the mark. Still, I'll wait - perhaps they have managed to inject some socio-political commentary into it. Looking at the apparent plot, there's definitely something to be said for the irresponsibility of intentionally using one extreme power against another - lesser of two evils and such.

First few reviews by HDC-ians can be found here (Ferretchucker), here ( V )and here (hammerfan).

This seems like the right thread for Godzilla reviews...

I saw Godzilla at the IMAX theatre in 3D yesterday. Excellent and appropriate venue for the film. It cost $15! Most I've ever paid for a film, but I don't go to the theatre all that often anymore, nor the IMAX. So it's a special treat.

The film was solid, and the visuals and immersion was top notch.

It stayed true to Gojira/Godzilla orthodoxy, had a traditional Godzilla storyline, and at the same time manage to take a fresh perspective on the King of the Monsters.

I won't go into any spoilers at this point. Yes, there's some small details of the story I would "correct", but overall, it was a Godzilla movie experience. Like many modern "action" films, it lacked some character development particularly with the son/soldier, and as a result, lacked some heart. Also, it lacked a bit of the Japanese Kiaju spirit -- that is giving the kaiju's a fantasy film spirit and mythos.

Rating out of 10: 7/10

Just read the sequel is confirmed.