There is a lot to like in this summer film, which essentially fuses elements from films like Transformers, Godzilla and Independence Day and vastly improves on those. Michael Bay and Roland Emmerich should take note! There is some risible dialogue unfortunately and some of the character development is obvious and simplistic, but importantly it endears the characters to the audience and Del Toro ensures that we still care for them amidst all the mayhem. A greater focus on an international setting rather than American certainly helps. The action sequences are also incredibly well staged, in particular a sequence in Hong Kong, and Del Toro's visual flair and pacing ensure the sequences never become repetitive or dull.
Shout by Simon MasseyVIP 11BlockedParent2014-07-26T21:56:10Z
There is a lot to like in this summer film, which essentially fuses elements from films like Transformers, Godzilla and Independence Day and vastly improves on those. Michael Bay and Roland Emmerich should take note! There is some risible dialogue unfortunately and some of the character development is obvious and simplistic, but importantly it endears the characters to the audience and Del Toro ensures that we still care for them amidst all the mayhem. A greater focus on an international setting rather than American certainly helps. The action sequences are also incredibly well staged, in particular a sequence in Hong Kong, and Del Toro's visual flair and pacing ensure the sequences never become repetitive or dull.