This film won an OSCAR in 2024 for visual effects. These effects are unique and complex. At times, they are great---other times they are very cheesy and clearly a bunch of models and CGI. But, this Japanese throwback to Godzilla creates a very scary set of images and sci-fi dimensions. I had lots of trouble with subtitles--I wish they had an English version. It's well written and again--worth a unique watch. I like this film, but the silly over-acting cost it a star. The very slow (albeit more human) side of the story at about 30 min to 1 hour in--was just too slow for me. The director spent a massive amount of time and effort on Godzilla himself, but then 5 seconds later the soldiers on the boat make this look like a 1950s action film. Maybe (unfortunately), some of this overacting and soap opera like storyline is intentionally cheesy, but it's cheesy nonetheless. It's a 7 out of 10. Unique style, but still just a 7. Godzilla will haunt your dreams, so watch it for that.
