This is a monster movie done very, very well. Which is rather amazing, yet somewhat expected, considering it's only the director, Gareth Edwards, second film. His first being Monsters, a very low budget monster movie for which Edwards did all of the special effects himself on his home computer. Godzilla is a patient movie and it thrives because of it. Comparisons of Jaws are definitely deserving as far as action, suspense and patience in revealing the monster. Although it doesn't quite reach the character heights of said classic, that's not to say the characters aren't interesting and well acted, they do a fine job and there's plenty of heart to make you care about the characters.
The special effects are jaw dropping, some of the best of the year. Obviously this film is right up my alley, as I am a huge monster movie fan, but I think there's enough here to enjoy for any movie goer. There is a great nod and oneupmanship to fellow movie monster, King Kong close to the end of the film.
**** Must See
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