A fine addition to the venerable franchise, Godzilla manages to tell a story full of both the giant radioactive monster and human beings worth worrying about.
Notable I-heart-this-very-much moments:
- Godzilla is referred to by his proper name, Gojira. Thank you Ken Watanabe!
- A minor character takes a moment to explain why Godzilla is not just another pretty face.
- Magnificent, low-angle shots of the eponymous beast from our bug's-eye view.
- A protagonist who is a smart guy doing smart things throughout.
- Preserves the form like a good haiku without collapsing under the weight of tradition.
