Few recent films have had as much pre-release hype as Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla, as legions of devoted fans have hungrily devoured each new detail, tease, and marketing release. So, does it deliver? In a word: Yes.
Godzilla is a great genre film, and in all the ways that count, I loved it. To some degree, the hype-machine may have done a disservice to the project, but rather than fall apart under the weight of 350 foot expectations, Godzilla strikes a remarkably balanced tone. The film blends sequences rich with heartbreak, visceral thrills, fear, surprisingly whimsical humor, better-than-a-cage-match fights, and awe-inspiring visuals.
One of the most notable and impressive aspects of Edwards’ Godzilla is the way that it integrates and honors the various incarnations of this monster that have been released over the last 60 years into a brand new, breathtaking beast. It hits upon many of the familiar notes and finds astoundingly clever ways to weave them together so that the story and the film feel all of a piece.
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