Gareth Edwards was the perfect fit for this franchise. I adore his film "Monsters" and his ability to make a believable story from a cheesy concept. This film rights all the wrongs that left a bad taste in my mouth by Roland Emmerich and his 1998 Godzilla film (by name only). The slow build-up in this movie before really showing Godzilla was much like the older original Japanese versions, saving the big city battle for the end. The adversary monsters were terrifying and their appearance early in the film not only caught me off guard but also kept me on the edge of my seat. I do hope Edwards takes the helm on any sequels, if they are to make them, which I'm guessing they will. I'll be first in line.

3.5 Stars (out of 5)