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I saw this movie for free and still wish I had not.

Every trailer that I saw for this movie alluded to this being an action packed revenge saga. However, you get a taste of action within the first 7 minutes or so and then you have to wait approximately 60 minutes for your next dose and even then, during the last half-hour, you get maybe 15 minutes of action. So, out of 104 minutes you get 22 minutes of action.

I do not like being lied to about the type of movie I am going to see and you probably would not like that either so I am trying to help you out here. What I would like to see is this movies gross drop off of a clip next weekend because of their deceptive practices.

The soundtrack was garbage and forgetable (those songs I do remember were trash and those I don't ... well I guess I forgot).

You want to know what else is forgetable? The antagonist. The detective. The wife. The son. Heck, this whole film is forgetable.

The thing that separates this Godzilla movie from all others is that the human element is actually a necessary motivator, as opposed to being filler between kaiju fights. I was absolutely invested in these characters and their lives, unlike the remake in 2014 (I can't believe that it was that long ago).

As for Godzilla, the film makers did an excellent job of making him appear absolutely frightening. There are certain scenes (a couple or three of them) that could have been improved upon but I will not elaborate as this is ssssoooo good I think you should go in as a blank slate.

I am a cinephile as opposed to a professional critic. I can't talk to you about aspect ratios, uneven tonal changes and most of the time I don't address the soundtrack. What I can tell you is that my posterior was glued to the seat the ENTIRE movie, not just when Godzilla was on the screen.

I saw the trailers and really wanted to enjot this movie. After less than 45 minutes I was ready to leave.

It was unrealistic beyond what one could possibly accept with suspension of disbelief. There were good parts but they were few and far between

I found it to be slightly reminiscent of Sean of the Dead. I couldn't tell if the protagonist was a poor fit for the role or if the role was poorly written.

The dance scene was a joy to watch but does not make up for a pitiful plot. I have another 94 characters to use but have not much else to say.

If I could go back in time, then I never would have watched this movie.