Godzilla, 2014 ★★★★½

Looking for something to watch last night (as I’m in between books) I watched the 2014 version of Godzilla starring Ken Watanabe, Brian Cranston and a very short lived, Juliette Binoche. I have a really big soft spot for Godzilla movies and so, given they’re all slightly different, and aim for different things, it’s really hard to pick a favourite.

I love this version for it’s non-stop action. It really doesn’t let up much in the way of excitement, which I have to admit, can get a bit chaotic at times. But, in the end, it delivers a satisfying fun roller coaster ride with our hero, Godzilla, swimming off into the sunset.

What’s fun about this movie — and it took me a while to realise this — is that Apple’s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters series is based off this film. With that in mind, last night’s viewing was a little more thoughtful as I saw different elements in another light, and where certain events then pop up in the subsequent TV series.

All in all, a fun frantic ride on the back of a monster. Godzilla for the win.