Assorted thoughts on "Godzilla: King of the Monsters"

What the heck - it's Saturday, I don't have other plans, so how about one more?

I found this one to be better-balanced than the 2014 film - it's still a disaster movie, through and through, but it seems to be a little lighter and self-aware than the first one (though not nearly as much as Skull Island).

I admire their restraint in minimizing the amount of "destruction porn" throughout - even as the world was devastated by monsters, you didn't really get to see much of it aside from a few establishing shots of DC. Sadly, a lot of it was set at night or in the dark once again.

I know the laws of screenwriting say Emma has to pay for her crimes, but I wish they'd kept her around rather than have her sacrifice herself. A reformed villain can be a fun toy to keep on the shelf.

The eco-terrorism angle is interesting - it actually reminds me a lot of what the later "Jurassic World" films were attempting to do.

Unfortunately, Alan Jonah didn't really register for me at all as a character. The post-credits scene suggests he'll be a going concern, which...sure, okay.

All in all, a fun watch. It's always good to see Kyle Chandler in things. And the mass destruction seen in the film makes for interesting table-setting for future instalments.

But I think I'm monstered out for one day - I'll continue my journey in the near future.