Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Godzilla's Compelling Return

One of these years they should have a category for "Best Trailer" at the Oscars. It's an important segment in the movie process. Sometimes, pivotal to a movie's success. The latest trailer that's been generating a lot of buzz is this captivating, gorgeous, masterful 2 1/2 minute piece for Godzilla.


When I first saw this trailer I was in awe. My wide eyes, emphatic grin and goose pimpled flesh was proof of that. Now I can't stop hitting the replay button. It's just fantastically chilling. Opening with a terrifyingly-brilliant vibrato score, a high ranking soldier informs a small militant squad about a perilous mission which they will enter via halo jump. The paratroopers leap out of the plane, plummeting through thick clouds with their red smoke trailing behind them. The viewer is drawn in even more when the scene takes on a falling squad member's point of view. As the clouds break away we discover the soldiers are descending upon a war zone: a burning San Francisco. Then out of the smoking plume we see those unmistakable spikes of our favorite monster of mass destruction.

Hauntingly beautiful artistry
The first half to this trailer is simply stunning. The rest reveals a montage of exciting clips from the movie including more chaos, destruction, heavy military action, and what looks like some powerful performances (ahem, Bryan Cranston anyone?) 
I honestly can't stop talking about this movie amongst anyone who has a pair of ears. This is how a trailer is done. When a trailer ends you shouldn't feel stuffed like after a 3 course meal. You give the viewer just a taste, thus making them yearn for more. I believe this movie will be an epic win, high grossing, and certified fresh. 

For more Godzirra! action, check out Trailer 2 

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