The King Will Rise

Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Bryan Cranston, Ken Watanabe, C. J. Adams, Carson Bolde, Sally Hawkins, Juliette Binoche, David Strathairn, Richard T. Jones

DML Rating: ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆ - above average

"Gojira may be the answer. I believe he's here to restore balance. He can defeat them." – Dr. Ichiro Serizawa

Why watch this? This recent American version of the big guy is wonderfully bad-ass!

Plot Summary: An investigation into mysterious seismic activity reveals the awakening of massive, parasitic creatures called MUTOs. These creatures feed on radiation and pose a significant threat to humanity as they seek to reproduce. Humanity's only hope may lie with the ancient alpha predator, Godzilla, who awakens to restore the balance of nature by battling the MUTOs.

Dad's Preview: This film by Gareth Edwards more than erased our bitter memories of Ronald Emmerich's 1998 mess, Godzilla. When earth comes under attack by two creatures, called MUTO's, Godzilla rises from the sea and kicks some serious creature butt. There is nothing cute about this rendition of our favorite fire-breathing, 400-foot-tall dragon. The CGI effects are outstanding. The plot is reasonably watchable. Bring on the appetite for destruction - Monster-style!

Legendary Pictures; Warner Bros. Pictures