However, I enjoyed it as a good GODZILLA film.
This story couldn't be better.
What make Godzilla a monster? What should we do when it is time to be destroyed by the great power of nature, as a result of arrogantly destroys nature and develops civilization? Do you want to leave the hate for something to the next generation, even if it will eventually lead to destroy our peace? No matter how painful we were, spring will come after winter. Do everything you can for the happiness of the children of the future.
It's bit phylosophy, but very rich.
The expressions of the characters are smooth and emotional. There is still a sense of incongruity, but I think it's okay even for people who are not good at CG animation. Also, monsters CGI is beautiful. Ghidorah shines like a myth and has a great presence. However, it is a bit disappointing that some battle scenes were recycled.
BGM is pretty good. Takayuki Hattori, who was music composer of Godzilla 2000: Millennium, doing a very good job. Sound effects are enliven the story profoundly. And don't forget the ending theme "live and die". I wish to further success of XAI who sang this song.
The emotions and thoughts of the characters that were hint in the previous two works are revealed. The hero remembers something more important than defeating Godzilla. Hero's friend reveal the true purpose. And twin heroines show a clear difference of feelings for the hero. The drawback, although inevitable, is that everything is concentrated in the hero Haruo. I wanted to see more depictions of characters other than him.
The most problem of this movie is visual. The story is phylosophy and very interesting, but it reduces the visual enjoyment. There are monster fight scenes of course, but it is slowly and quiet. The monsters do not show a clear whole body, except Godzilla. If you want to watch a speedy monster fight, go to see King of the Monsters. If you want to immerse in the story, it is enough.
Again, this trilogy is different from traditional Godzilla films. It is a Godzilla movie that emphasizes the story, not the visual, and your evaluation will change depending on whether the story fits.
It is up to you what you feel and think from the decision of the hero. Some people should dislike it very much. And, I came to love this trilogy by his decision.
