This movie had a lot of potential but I always had fears it would be an all action, no plot film and when I finally watched it, I was right.
Now this isn't necessarily a bad thing since there are lots of action fans out there. And this film does provide some fantastic action. Most of the time, you'll be wondering how the film was actually made. The action scenes are fantastically done, we see a lot more Godzilla than the first film, the special effects and CGI are beautifully constructed and the cinematography is spectacular.
Now it's time for the criticisms. Sometimes during the first and this film, I've wondered if it's worth having human characters because they either have nothing to do or overshadow the main plot. Vera Farmiga does a great job at playing another unlikable character who believes humans and monsters can co exist peacefully even if her motivations are questionable.
Kyle Chandler is also fantastic but Millie Bobby Brown is so underused, it's a real shame. She is fantastic in Stranger things but in this film, she has nothing to do but get in the way all the time.
The same goes to Charles Dance. He is a fantastic actor who plays the human villain well but he is also an unnecessary character. Take away all the human characters and I believe the film will have the same plot and ending.
Another problem the film has is that it's extremely overstuffed. Introducing all the titans feels like they should have saved it for another Godzilla film.
It just feels all too much to take in and introducing Atlantis as Godzillas home really doesn't help as that felt it was part of another film.
Ultimately this is an action packed visually stunning film let down by useless characters and no plot.
2/5 stars.
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