About Godzilla (2014)

A science fiction monster film by director Gareth Edwards, Godzilla is a reboot of the famous Godzilla franchise and is the 30th film in the Godzilla series. The plot revolves around a giant prehistoric sea monster known as Godzilla, who appears in modern times causing chaos and destruction. The human drama unfolds alongside, culminating in an intense showdown between humans and monsters.

Making / Production

The production of Godzilla was a significant undertaking that began in 2010. Legendary Pictures acquired the rights from Toho to produce a brand-new Godzilla franchise and brought in Gareth Edwards to direct the movie. The film was shot using IMAX cameras, and the visual effects were handled by Moving Picture Company (MPC), who created a detailed CGI model of Godzilla for the film.

Actors

• Bryan Cranston as Joe Brody: Cranston plays a nuclear physicist whose drive for uncovering the truth adds a layer of emotional depth to the plot.
• Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Ford Brody: Taylor-Johnson portrays a Navy officer who steps up to protect humanity from the monster threat.
• Elizabeth Olsen as Elle Brody: Olsen plays a nurse and the wife of Ford Brody, showcasing the turmoil from a civilian viewpoint.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film opening mimics the original 1954 Godzilla's credit sequence.
• Godzilla's iconic roar was revamped for this film, but still maintained elements of the classic sound.

Awards

The movie won the award for Best Thriller Film at the 41st Saturn Awards and Alexandre Desplat, the film's music director, won the award for Best Original Score at the IFMCA Awards 2014.

Quotes

• "The arrogance of men is thinking nature is in their control and not the other way around. Let them fight." - Dr. Ishiro Serizawa

Music, Soundtrack

• The score for Godzilla was composed by Alexandre Desplat, who aimed to create a mix of standard orchestration with innovative sound designs.
• Themes from the original Godzilla film from 1954 were also incorporated in the score.