Movie Breakdown: Godzilla: King Of The Monsters

Pre-Screening Stance:

Godzilla (2014) and Kong: Skull Island are both OK movies.  Godzilla: King Of The Monsters looks like it could actually be great, but I won’t be surprised if it semi-fizzles like the other entries in Legendary’s MonsterVerse.

Post-Screening Ramble:

Of all the blockbusters being put out this summer, the one that you’ll least need your brain for is Godzilla: King Of The Monsters.  It is a truly dumb, completely bonkers affair with a forgettable plot (something about returning balance to the Earth via Titans) and characters who constantly do and say things that are cringe-worthy and/or illogical, but since this is all just filler between giant monster slug-fests, you won’t give a single shit.  Seriously, I rolled my eyes a lot whenever Godzilla or another Titan wasn’t on the screen, but then they’d pop up, the humans would be reduced to yelling or running and I’d find myself right back in my happy place.

For those of you who just want something loud, flashy and fun, Godzilla: King Of The Monsters will definitely hit the spot.  However, it’s not a film with a lot of substance.  By the time you get from the theater to your car, you won’t recall anyone’s name or specific story elements – it’s just the visuals that standout here.  If you feel as though that’s enough value for your hard-earned cash, then run off to the theater this weekend.

One Last Thought:

Godzilla VS Kong is being released next year, so I figured there would be at least one or two subtle/clever references to the Eighth Wonder of the World in King Of The Monsters.  Boy was I was wrong.  There’s actually what feels like a million blunt mentions of Kong and Skull Island all throughout the film (even in the credits).  Might have been more efficient to just flash a picture of Kong in a MonsterVerse shirt on the screen every 15 minutes or so.