Godzilla: A Monster Success!

I know that I haven't posted in a while (Trivial things like a job get in the way of fun stuff like movies).  But I have to say that there was no way that I was going to miss something like the new Godzilla movie!  I was concerned largely that they would try to do something that would mess up the image of Godzilla and make it laughable.  To be honest, despite the fact that I am a long-time fan of the old Godzilla movies, I rather liked (not loved) the Emmerich Godzilla of 1998 that was considered a travesty by most of the movie-going populous.  But they changed Godzilla considerably.  He was a different looking monster than the old films, which, I believe, is why I could accept that movie and storyline so much more.  But when Gareth Edwards announced that he was doing an homage to the old Godzilla, I could not help but be skeptical.  No one should mess with a legend.  

We excuse the corniness of the old Godzilla because of the fact that it was the best that graphics could be in the 1960s.  We do NOT excuse it today.  After reading the article that SiFi Now rank on the monster movie, I was pleased to hear that Edwards was taking things seriously and carefully - even respectfully, but that ups the ante.  Would this Godzilla decently combine the monster we love to fear? Would the storyline be something we can appreciate?

I'm here to say that indeed it was! I went to a Thursday night premiere of the film - the first premiere I've been able to attend in a year - and wanted to cheer when I finally saw him!  He was not only recognizable as our beloved monster, he was expressive without being corny, he was back to being a hero, and - most shockingly of all - the movie had a decent story!  There were several throwbacks to the old movies - including a reference to Mothra.  I was impressed with everything.  If you haven't seen it yet, go! It's brilliant!  I would love to see a sequel, but only if they can treat it in the same way they treated this one. If not, I am satisfied that someone finally made a decent incarnation of that lovably giant lizard.  Bravo Gareth Edwards!