Godzilla vs. Megaguirus
The only person who hates bugs more than Michael Ironside is Godzilla. Since this is another reboot, we get a batch of new history. Godzilla has come back to Japan every time a nuclear power plant has been built from 1954 on, putting an end to that alternate energy source. Now in modern times, he has come back again, leading the military to look into new, crazy options to off him. They come up with a gun that fires black-hole generating energy. Why didn't I think of that?!? The first test goes surprisingly well, although a bug flies into the anomaly left in the wake. It comes back as numerous, larger bugs which mess up the city in the wake of a Godzilla-related flood. While the government prepares a second use of the weapon- called the Dimension Tide- against the lizard, the bugs form into one humongous beast: Megaguirus!
It simultaneously attacks Godzilla and messes up the military's weapons by means of its high-frequency output. The beast also proves that its greatest strength is the ability to steal energy from the King of all Monsters via its unique tail-like protrusion. The tide begins to turn against the big bug, however, and the military is once again prepped to attack. There is a human subplot involving a government computer whiz, a tough female officer and a corrupt politician. The effects are very good, save for in one key moment. Right in the middle of Megaguirus' introduction, his strings are very visible. They are also visible a moment later in mid-flight, even the ones making him fly forward. After that, they are a no-show, but the damage is done.
Godzilla, however, is still a badass, complete with red highlights on his back spikes. While this film is still lacking any of the famous foes, it is a solid film. If you want them, just watch the next movie for all your giant moth and three-headed dragon needs. Stay tuned...
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