Godzilla: King
of the Monsters is the third movie in the MonsterVerse, and it’s not bad.
That said, I far preferred the 2014 first
movie. In fact, the first film is a must-see for anyone interested in
the Godzilla monster franchise, which is being developed in the U.S.. I loved
the thrilling drama of the first film, which focused more on human stories
and less on monster-on-monster action.
Be careful what you wish for. I remember thinking, while watching the first Godzilla film, that more monster-on-monster action wouldn’t hurt. But what I didn’t realize was that the engaging power of the first movie came from its human interactions and the events that unfolded around it. Strong writing and directing made Godzilla (2014) a standout film. In King of the Monsters, there’s more monster-on-monster action, but the drama feels like a lost cause—driven by a suicidal group of eco-terrorists and the betrayal of a paleobiologist. The plot revolves around these two forces joining hands: one aiming to save the Earth from humans, and the other seeking to cleanse the human race. Which I always wondered when movies create characters like this, why not just take yourself out instead of trying to take others with you (same question I have for terrorist)?
The drama takes
a backseat to what feels like an inevitable outcome. Everything was fine on
Earth, with humans debating whether to kill the monsters or leave them alone.
Then, those two misguided forces—the eco-terrorists and the
paleobiologist—decide to shake things up. They awaken a monster called Monster
Zero, which forces Godzilla out of hiding.
As the movie
progresses, we learn that Godzilla is an alpha, and his presence keeps the
balance and maintains peace. Monster Zero, on the other hand, is an alien.
Godzilla’s influence and past victories have kept it dormant and frozen. Now
that it’s awake, Godzilla confronts it, but human interference causes Godzilla
to be feared dead. Monster Zero survives and continues its rampage,
resurrecting other monsters and causing chaos. With no other choice, humans
must find a way to stop Monster Zero and repair the damage they caused by
interfering with the balance Godzilla maintained.
This movie sets
the stage for Godzilla
vs. Kong (2021), the next installment in Legendary Entertainment
and Warner Bros.’ MonsterVerse. The film is already completed and in
post-production, set for a 2020 release. Personally, I enjoyed both Godzilla (2014) and Kong:
Skull Island (2017) more than this one.
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