Godzilla (2014)

[Farid]

Godzilla Blu-ray



Godzilla 3D Blu-ray

Target pre-order:



Godzilla Blu-ray Metalpak

Walmart pre-orders:

2D: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Godzilla-2...creen/36930716
3D: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Godzilla-2...creen/36930715

[sukraj]

I pre ordered the regular edition from Amazon UK.

[k_dog77803]

Can't wait to see what kind of store exclusive this one will get!!!

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by k_dog77803

Can't wait to see what kind of store exclusive this one will get!!!

+1!
AmazonDE already some great sets avaialble for preorder. I hope they make their way over to these shores.

[tylergfoster]

Really liked this, but I wonder if I'll be in the minority. If you've seen Monsters, you know what kind of slow burn to expect.

[Harlock415]

Getting excited for this movie. I'll be seeing the early screening in a few hours.

[Sky_Captain]

Originally Posted by Farid

I hope it's better than Monsters

Do not attempt to operate heavy machinery, after viewing...

[BluProofie]

Really excited to see this in a few hours. I'm a HUGE fan of the Japanese Godzilla and own all 28 movies.

[Count Orlok]

Just got back from a 7pm showing not too long ago. Loved every second of it!

[Show spoiler]Godzilla shooting his atomic breath down the MUTOs' throat then pulling off its head was BADASS!

The site is listing a big box set for this one. Hopefully, it's a figure package or Godzilla's head holding the discs. Either way, I'm sure as hell getting it day one!

[Harlock415]

Originally Posted by Count Orlok

Just got back from a 7pm showing not too long ago. Loved every second of it!

[Show spoiler]Godzilla shooting his atomic breath down the MUTOs' throat then pulling off its head was BADASS!

The site is listing a big box set for this one. Hopefully, it's a figure package or Godzilla's head holding the discs. Either way, I'm sure as hell getting it day one!

That was an awesome scene. My negatives were because as a native San Franciscan I knew things that were not authentic to the city like the cop cars, BART signs and the buses. But awesome movie for me.

[The Great Owl]

This Blu-ray will be a day one purchase.

Here's my review from the dedicated thread in the Movies forum.

[Show spoiler]

I was obsessed with Godzilla during my childhood. I loved those late-1970s Hanna-Barbera Godzilla cartoons that aired on Saturday mornings, I owned a huge Mattel Godzilla action figure, and I watched the old movies every time I stumbled across one on TBS Superstation or on one of the cable channels. I eventually outgrew this obsession, but I still think that Godzilla is pretty awesome, and I still get a head rush out of watching this creature destroy cities. Several years ago, I attended a theatrical screening of the original black-and-white subtitled 1954 Japanese version of Godzilla, and was impressed at how this initial story was so much more mature and darker than any of the subsequent movies. When I heard that the new 2014 reboot was an attempt to recapture the intensity of that original masterpiece, I eagerly put the release date on my calendar and made a trip to Midtown Art Cinema yesterday evening. The bad news is that this new movie does not hold a candle to that original 1954 film. The good news is that it is easily the best Godzilla movie that has been released since that first film, and that it sets the bar high for the rest of the big summer movies this year.

The most notable success of this new film is that it wonderfully conveys the size and immensity of Godzilla and the other giant creatures by showing them from a human perspective with the camera eye looking up from ground level. Director Gareth Edwards employs some filmmaking choices that may frustrate viewers accustomed to epic rampages of earlier Godzilla films that were shown from a distant vantage point, because he mostly depicts the monsters with fleeting glimpses, in the same way that we might witness the monsters in real life if we were on the ground beneath them and trying to escape from the destruction. Imagine, for instance, how a game of football on your front lawn might appear from the perspective of ants and insects that are looking up from between the blades of grass and scrambling to avoid being crushed from above by the massive humans who are constantly running around and tackling one another. The daunting aspect of this updated Godzilla is not that these huge monsters are purposely trying to destroy us, but rather that they simply do not realize that we are there beneath their feet while they are walking through our cities and focusing on killing each other. More than anything, this movie is a reminder that we humans are tiny and insignificant in the grand scheme of nature, and that we might just be temporary guests here while larger things are happening beyond our limited scope. Godzilla will make you feel small.

The cast consists of several talented actors, namely Bryan Cranston, Ken Watanabe, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette Binoche, David Strathairn, and Sally Hawkins. None of these actors will win any awards for their roles in this movie, though, and their impact is limited by a script of predictable clichés and contrivances. I probably speak for most when I say that I was rolling my eyes at the fact that the soldier played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson just happens to be located right in the middle of every big monster attack. I believe, however, that people in a Godzilla film deserve admiration and credit simply for acting out their roles with straight faces, and I am impressed that all of the actors treat the subject matter seriously without resorting to campiness. This movie thankfully omits any forced attempts at lame humor, and all of the actors here are playing it straight.

The title character is not seen in full for most of the film, and Gareth Edwards takes cues from Steven Spielberg’s Jaws by keeping us in suspense and not putting his cards on the table too soon with regard to showcasing the special effects. When Godzilla finally appears in all of his immense glory, however, the visuals are worth the wait. The massive physical presence of this creature is the one thing that the movie really gets right, and these scenes alone are good enough for me to give this movie a solid four-star review. This updated Godzilla is a triumph of digital effects and sound, pure and simple. When Godzilla roars, the sound explodes out of the speakers and almost seems to shake the theater. This movie may take its time acquainting us with the creatures, but the final payoff is spectacular. When Godzilla unleashes a fierce beatdown on two other monsters in the middle of San Francisco and uses his atomic breath, it is impossible to watch without cheering.

Highly recommended!

[SirMontyPython]

This movie is definitely a must-own movie!!

[koover]

Our family saw this last night and I must say, it's been a long time since I've heard the entire crowd explode into loud applause every time Godzilla made an appearance. It was like a freakin football game. Lol. It was really cool seeing and hearing "senior citizens" and the like, hooting and hollering every time G showed up on screen. You could easily tell there were SO SO many G fans in the audience. It was an older crowd too and the theater was packed. We also saw it in IMAX 3D. I'm sure people are wondering if the 3D (if interested) was any good and rest assured, it was. We were a bit concerned seeing it's a dark film with most scenes taking place at night. It wasn't an issue. This is one of those films where 3D helped. But then again, IMAX is king.

This movie is a lot of fun (kind of a slow burn though) and a must see if you're any type of Godzilla fan.

I cannot wait to see this again at home on our big screen in picture perfect Blu!!
Day one purchase for us!

Read the Owls mini review (props to you sir) as he nailed it.

Go go Godzilla!

[BluProofie]

Saw it last night and I'm going again today. Excellent film that celebrates and honors the original Japanese films. Thank you Legendary Pictures and Gareth Edwards!

[Corner Camping Noob]

Originally Posted by Harlock415

That was an awesome scene. My negatives were

[Show spoiler]because as a native San Franciscan I knew things that were not authentic to the city like the cop cars, BART signs and the buses. But awesome movie for me.

Same with me for

[Show spoiler]the tsunami scenes in Hawaii haha. Although they actually filmed a few scenes on location.

[Cortiz]

I haven't watched this yet, but let me get this straight: It's a Godzilla movie but there is almost no Godzilla sighting until the end?

[Count Orlok]

Originally Posted by Cortiz

I haven't watched this yet, but let me get this straight: It's a Godzilla movie but there is almost no Godzilla sighting until the end?

[Show spoiler]You see him AFTER the Muto escapes from the nuclear power plant. A lot of the good money shots happen at the end. You see him pretty well throughout the movie.

[Corner Camping Noob]

Originally Posted by Cortiz

I haven't watched this yet, but let me get this straight: It's a Godzilla movie but there is almost no Godzilla sighting until the end?

Like Orlok said.

[Show spoiler]It is way more action than in MONSTERS. You definitely see a lot of Godzilla about 1/3 the way in I would say.

[MattPerdue]

Loved the film and I'm hoping for a Target Digibook to come out with it. But I was the only one who

[Show spoiler]thought it was kinda funny that Godzilla basically kills the last MUTO by barfing into its mouth?

[BouCoupDinkyDau]

SO BORING.

[Show spoiler]Ugh. Two hours of FEMA triage camps and the usual assortment of ridiculous Hollywood military lingo and procedure, for maybe 10 minuets worth of mediocre monster fighting. To make matters worse, 3/4 of the film is about an army guy (who just happens to know how to work with nukes despite having a specialty in disarming IEDs) that I don't care about at all trying to get back to his wife and kid (who I also do not give two shites about). I didn't drop 16 bucks to see a brain-numblingly dull family drama, I dropped it to see monsters fighting. And what's with the unimaginative design? Why steal the Cloverfield monster? Sheesh.

This movie tried to juggle a serious family drama with a popcorn flick, and as a result managed to accomplish neither. Glad my daughter and I went to a matinee. Very disappointed. Save your money.

*shakes self off and sighs*

Glad to get that off of my chest.