The most recent iteration of “Godzilla” honors not only the
look and feel of the Big Green Lizard’s most famous outings but pays homage to
his entire history. And that’s what makes this version the best of the remakes.
It explicitly refers to the 1954 movie and calls the creature by his name. Godzilla
is a force of nature and man is ineffectual against him. And Godzilla benefits
from top caliber CGI, looking more real and less like a man in a suit. Although
the movie is about Godzilla (and make no mistake, he is the hero), it’s not
viewed from his perspective.
The movie takes its time with the reveal (which is too long),
keeping Godzilla mostly hidden until about midway through the movie. The early
scenes transpire 15 years in the past in Japan, where unexplained tremors are
threatening the integrity of a nuclear power plant. The husband and wife team
of Joe and Sandra Brody (Bryan Cranston and Juliette Binoche) are tasked with
investigating the situation and preventing a disaster. Later, in the present
day, Brodys’ now-adult son, Ford (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), finds himself in the
same part of the world facing a similar situation. But this time, a huge
insect-like creature, mutated by radiation, rises up and wreaks havoc before
going in search of its mate. And an unknown creature, attracted by the
activity, begins to make its way toward the action. Las Vegas, Hawaii and San
Francisco end up as sites of destruction as Godzilla fights the creatures. “Godzilla”
delivers everything expected of it, especially if you’re a fan of the original
Godzilla movies. 5/16/14
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