Shin Godzilla

"A largely satisfying reboot (...) a surprisingly clever monster mash best described as the “Batman Begins” of Zilla Thrillers." 

"The movie cannily plays on things we know from the character's long history (...) The bureaucratic satire can get a little too repetitive" 

"It’s an origin story of course. But it’s also a delicate spoof of disaster films like it, and has some genuinely funny moments (...) here’s an intangible quality to this Godzilla that Edwards never quite captured, and which is always welcome." 

"A wry, very Japanese sense of humor (...) As far as Godzilla movies go, this one is (...) a smashing return to form." 

"This is a film guided by perception and insight, presenting a purposeful, gritty, and well-written entry into the canon, but its emphasis on politics sometimes sees the film losing its human touch." 

"Anno and co-director Shinji Higuchi's (...) idiosyncratic emphasis on the endless discussions and politicking that precedes the Japanese military is genuinely exciting (…) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)" 

"'Shin Godzilla' makes great points about how unprepared governments are to deal with mass evacuations and enormous disasters (...) The destruction here is chillingly realistic"