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Hah, I see that I'm not the only one that stumbled upon Shin Godzilla after watching Godzilla vs Kong. Definitely an interesting contrast between the two, and both enjoyable for different reasons.

For Godzilla vs Kong, it is pure spectacle and the whole movie revolves around setting the appropriate fight scenes, logic and sense be damned. Accept it on those terms, and there's a lot of fun to be had. I was kinda impressed how much emotion and communication could be gleaned from what was essentially two monsters yelling at each other.

Shin Godzilla is almost the polar opposite in tone. There's some solid visual work to be had, but the movie isn't about that so much as it is the political drama that unfolds when an unstoppable force washes up on your shore unexpectedly. It treats Godzilla with adequate respect and operates in a very grounded world, as opposed to the other movie where Apex can have magic science tunnels connecting Florida to Hong Kong because the plot demands it. It is a bit of a slow burn and the payoff isn't anything spectacular, but I can appreciate the more realistic take. It does what it sets out to do, and does it well, although it isn't gonna be to everyone's tastes. I was amused at all the english dialogue in the film..it wasn't even bad but it was just slightly off I struggled from giggling every time people spoke it. Also, I'd be remiss if I didn't point out the use of Evangelion's 'Decisive Battle' theme music...did not expect to hear such an iconic piece here, though it doesn't feel out of place.


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