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Shin Godzilla (2016) More at IMDbPro »Shin Gojira (original title)
2016 | 2015
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‘Miss Hokusai’ Review: This Lush Feminist Anime Is A Clumsy But Compelling Reminder Of What Animation Can Do
1 hour ago | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
One of the biggest reasons why 2D animation is still alive and well in other parts of the world is that some countries never got the memo that all animated films needed to be about talking animals or singing princesses. Only in America do we seem to believe that animation should exclusively be used to capture things that cannot be placed in front of a camera — this, even at a time when the dominant live-action films are basically cartoons with celebrity stand-ins. Hollywood has completely resigned itself to the idea that seeing is inherently better than imagining, each newly announced “live-action” remake a reaffirmation of the idea that every drawing wants to be a photograph.
That isn’t (and has never been) the case in Japan, however, where animated movies are so often about people — not the secret lives of their pets, or their action figures, or their sex-crazed foodstuffs, »
- David Ehrlich
‘Desierto’ Review: Donald Trump’s Campaign Makes This Violent Thriller More Engaging Than It Looks
13 October 2016 2:05 PM, PDT | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
Give “Desierto” credit for this: There has never been a more appropriate time for a tense thriller about Mexican immigrants avoiding the murderous advances of a gun-wielding American lunatic. Released a little over a year after Donald Trump labeled the majority of undocumented Mexicans living in the U.S. as drug-dealing rapists in the same breath as announcing his presidency, the first feature from director Jonas Cuarón (the son of “Gravity” director Alfonso, with whom the younger Cuarón wrote the screenplay) doesn’t deliver much in the way of ingenuity. But it’s baked in a topical kind of dread.
“Desierto” takes the form of a minimalist B-movie, spending only a modicum of time setting up the premise before settling into the prolonged cat-and-mouth dynamic that dominates the story. After a handful of Mexicans assemble on the outskirts of the U.S. border, surrounded by barren desert, their transit hits »
- Eric Kohn
‘Kevin Hart: What Now?’ Critical Roundup: Reviews Say the Comedian Brings the Laughs in His New Concert Movie
13 October 2016 12:01 PM, PDT | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
“What Now?” asks Kevin Hart’s new concert movie. According to most reviews, a lot of laughs: In his three-star (out of a possible four) review for the Chicago Sun-Times, Richard Roeper puts the movie’s appeal in straightforward terms: “If you think Kevin Hart is funny — as I do — you’ll laugh frequently, as I did. If you don’t, you’re not going to this movie in the first place, are you?”
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Alonso Duralde likewise sings the comedian/actor’s praises in The Wrap:
“Whether he’s expounding upon his fear of wild animals or recounting how he sweated his way through his first experience trying to order something at Starbucks, Hart is a natural raconteur, alternately arrogant and self-deprecating, worldly and juvenile.”
Variety’s Owen Gleiberman is less enthusiastic:
“[Hart] shouts and »
- Michael Nordine
‘Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise’ Review: Comprehensive Documentary Lacks the Spark of Its Subject
13 October 2016 9:25 AM, PDT | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
It’s unfair to cram any life — least of all the truly extraordinary ones — into a neat, two-hour package meant for handy cinematic consumption, a point that is driven home repeatedly throughout Bob Hercules and Rita Coburn Whack’s admirably comprehensive documentary “Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise.” Though the film endeavors to cover all of Angelou’s incredible life, complete with significant and compelling interviews featuring the subject herself, a series of essential talking heads and plenty of archival footage, it can hardly match the spark and originality of the woman it attempts to honor. Angelou’s life and work was rich, significant, influential and hugely varied, and yet “And Still I Rise” is hobbled by unimaginative delivery and direction.
In short, it’s limited, and Angelou’s own history proves that limitations must be fought against at every turn.
Still, Hercules and Whack’s attempts to distill »
- Kate Erbland
Movie Review: Political satire and monster mayhem collide in Shin Godzilla
12 October 2016 10:00 PM, PDT | avclub.com | See recent The AV Club news »
People who complained about the lack of Godzilla in Gareth Edwards’ 2014 American take on the King Of The Monsters failed to understand one thing: There’s never all that much Godzilla in a Godzilla movie. He’ll show up at the beginning, sure, and at the end, and once in the middle to reveal his new power or adversary or whatever the creative team has dreamed up to differentiate this from previous Godzilla movies. The remainder frequently consists of one of these two types of scenes: either a precocious youngster in a bucket hat and shorts toddling around, oblivious to the fact that he’s smack dab in the middle of kaiju country, or scientists and bureaucrats sitting in meetings, trying to figure out how to stop the seemingly unstoppable menace.
Shin Godzilla, the 29th Godzilla film produced by Japan’s Toho Studios and the 32nd worldwide, barely has ...
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- Katie Rife
‘The Accountant’ Critical Roundup: The Numbers Don’t Lie, but Ben Affleck’s Character Might
12 October 2016 4:55 PM, PDT | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
The numbers don’t lie, and they spell disaster for Ben Affleck at Metacritic. Well, not quite: “The Accountant” is receiving middling reviews so far, with Indiewire’s David Ehrlich calling the thriller “a dull movie that’s too full of distractions to pay out any dividends” and giving it a C-.
Read More: ‘The Accountant’ Review: Ben Affleck Slums Through A Strange New Action Movie That Doesn’t Add Up
Soren Andersen is much more positive in The Seattle Times, rating the film 3.5 stars out of 4:
“[Bill] Dubuque’s script is the real star here. He meshes multiple plot elements with smooth expertise. He carefully plants clues throughout the movie that are in essence fuses to revelations that explode in later scenes. Everything in the picture is there for a purpose, and there’s more going on in every scene than initially meets the eye. There are no loose ends here. »
- Michael Nordine
‘Shin Godzilla’ Critical Roundup: The King of Monsters Reclaims His Throne, But Only Just
12 October 2016 4:00 PM, PDT | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
After making beaucoup bucks in its native Japan, where it’s the highest-grossing film of 2016, “Shin Godzilla” (Aka “Godzilla Resurgence”) has made its way across the Pacific and is now making landfall in America. The reviews so far are mostly favorable: Joe Leydon, writing for Variety, says that the king of monsters “gets a largely satisfying reboot in ‘Shin Godzilla,’ a surprisingly clever monster mash best described as the ‘Batman Begins’ of Zilla Thrillers.”
Read More: ‘Godzilla: Resurgence’ Trailer: The Beloved Monster Returns In Toho’s First Godzilla Movie In A Decade
Over at The Wrap, Alonso Duralde is similarly favorable in his review:
“‘Shin Godzilla’ feels very much like a post-9/11 movie that ventures into nearly ‘Veep’-ian levels of political satire…And when Godzilla does his thing, it’s always terrifying — the destruction here is chillingly realistic and far removed from the crumbling cardboard skyscrapers of yore. »
- Michael Nordine
‘Shin Godzilla’ Is An Unexpectedly Winning Monster Movie [Review]
12 October 2016 1:31 PM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
Ironically, the best Godzilla movies focus more on the humans than the giant, radioactive nuclear sea monster destroying Japan (or, occasionally, various cities in the U.S.). The original 1954 classic, as it is well known, is a social commentary on the state of the island country (and, in some cases, the world) post-Hiroshima. It was a literal monster to make sense of daily monstrosities. Gareth Edwards’ recent 2014 film didn’t quite have the same political backbone, but it succeeded in retaining the humanitarian approach that was slowly fading when Godzilla’s frenemies like Mothra, King Kong, and King Ghidorah shared the posters and titles.
Continue reading ‘Shin Godzilla’ Is An Unexpectedly Winning Monster Movie [Review] at The Playlist. »
- Will Ashton
‘Shin Godzilla’ Review: The King Of The Monsters Roars Back To Life In His Weirdest Movie Ever
12 October 2016 1:13 PM, PDT | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
Godzilla, as both a film franchise and a prehistoric fire-breathing sea monster, has always been defined by its ability to evolve. Originally conceived for the 1954 Ishirō Honda classic that bore his name and first introduced him to the world, Godzilla is the king of the kaiju and the most durable of all movie monsters because — by feeding on nuclear energy — it essentially feeds on human folly, itself. If there’s a more renewable resource, scientists have yet to discover it.
It would be 300-foot-tall understatement to say that some of the Godzilla movies have failed to capitalize on their star’s unique allegorical power (or was Mechagodzilla a poignant metaphor for the perils of worshipping false idols?), but the roaring reptile has never lost its power as a symbol of divine retribution, ready to be reborn for whatever new crisis we’ve managed to engineer for ourselves. It’s been »
- David Ehrlich
‘Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders’ Critical Roundup: Reviewers Praise ‘Brilliant’ DC Animated Film
12 October 2016 11:44 AM, PDT | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
In “Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders” Batman and Robin have their hands full when Penguin, The Joker, Riddler and Catwoman raise hell in Gotham City. The animated DC film is directed by Rick Morales and features the original 1966 “Batman” series cast: Adam West voicing Batman, Burt Ward voicing Robin, and Julie Newmar voicing Catwoman.
The movie is now available in Digital HD, and so far critics are loving this new Batman adventure.
Scott Mendelson of Forbes called “Return of the Caped Crusader” the “best Batman movie of the year.”
“‘Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders’ is a celebration of one of the most critical interpretations of the original character, one that offers a full-throated defense of everything it was regardless of how it is viewed in hindsight…It could use some tightening, but it’s totally entertaining while celebrating the legacy of its televised predecessor. It understands that the »
- Liz Calvario
‘Shin Godzilla’ Review: New Reboot Mixes Giant Monsters and Political Satire
11 October 2016 9:06 AM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
For those keeping score at home, “Shin Godzilla” marks the third reboot (the title is Japanese for “Godzilla resurgence”) of Toho Studios’ legendary city-destroying monster, and that’s not even counting the regrettable U.S. versions. (In a nutshell: the original 1954-1975 movies fit in what’s known as the “Showa” period, followed by the “Heisei” era of 1984-1995 and the “Millennium” films of 1999-2004.) In clearing the decks again on this iconic character, writer-director Hideaki Anno (“Evangelion”) and co-director Shinji Higuchi have taken a more realistic, nuts-and-bolts approach to the eternal question: How do you solve a problem like Godzilla? »
- Alonso Duralde
Movie Review – Shin Godzilla (2016)
11 October 2016 6:00 AM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Shin Godzilla, 2016
Directed by Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi
Starring Hiroki Hasegawa, Yutaka Takenouchi, Satomi Ishihara, Ren Ohsugi, Akira Emoto, Kengo Kôra, Mikako Ichikawa, Jun Kunimura, Pierre Taki, Kyûsaku Shimada, Ken Mitsuishi
Synopsis:
Japan is plunged into chaos upon the appearance of a giant monster.
Having been dormant in his native Japan since 2004’s Godzilla: Final Wars, the King of the Monsters is back with a brand-new outing, a completely new look and a re-developed backstory and creation. Gareth Edward’s 2014 American reboot split some sections of the audience, but those craving an ‘authentic’ Japanese Godzilla movie can rejoice with the release of Shin Godzilla, which gets a short theatrical run in America today.
Co-directors Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi (best known for their work on Attack on Titan and Evangelion) make a bold statement coming into this movie by not playing with the rules set by previous instalments. »
- Luke Owen
Exclusive Shin Godzilla Images Get Up Close and Personal
6 October 2016 12:26 PM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
Funimation’s theatrical release of Toho’s Shin Godzilla (review) (aka Godzilla Resurgence) is right around the corner and to get you geared up for Big G stomping U.S. shores we have a trio of exclusive images for you! A special Shin… Continue Reading →
The post Exclusive Shin Godzilla Images Get Up Close and Personal appeared first on Dread Central. »
- Steve Barton
Godzilla, Batman, and Benedict Cumberbatch top the list of Cineplex Events in October
5 October 2016 9:01 AM, PDT | Cineplex | See recent Cineplex news »
Godzilla, Batman, and Benedict Cumberbatch top the list of Cineplex Events in OctoberGodzilla, Batman, and Benedict Cumberbatch top the list of Cineplex Events in OctoberJenny Bullough10/5/2016 11:01:00 Am
From Frankenstein’s monster to Godzilla and more, there’s a lot going on in Cineplex Events this month! Here are some highlights of what’s onscreen in October besides great new movies.
October 10 – Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders
Inspired by the comics of the 1960s, Batman and Robin spring into action when Gotham City is threatened by a quartet of Batman’s most fiendish foes – Penguin, The Joker, Riddler and Catwoman. Pop culture icons from the TV series Adam West, Burt Ward, and Julie Newmar return to voice Batman, Robin, and Catwoman! Stay until the end to see a special featurette!
Watch the trailer then click here for more information including tickets and showtimes:
October 12 – Shin Godzilla (aka Godzilla Resurgence »
- Jenny Bullough
Japan does it's own reboot of 'Godzilla' and it looks really fun
12 September 2016 1:06 PM, PDT | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
Clip It: Each day, Jon Davis looks at the world of trailers, featurettes, and clips and puts it all in perspective. Godzilla is the longest running film franchise in history. That's according to Guinness. And it's been rebooted many, many times. This one looks fun. We had our own American reboot directed by Gareth Edwards (Rogue One) and how we have a new version from Toho Studios, the folks behind the original Japanese Godzilla. They've made bucket loads of Godzilla movies, so they know their Godzilla. It's an interesting choice for the trailer to focus mainly on bureaucrats, nuclear scientists and panicking crowds. I like monster movies where we tease the look of the monster before we see it. But in this case, we know what Godzilla looks like. And it's too bad, because Godzilla looks great here. It would have been better to see more of him or her »
- Jon Davis
New Us Trailer for Funinmation's Upcoming Release of 'Shin Godzilla'
10 September 2016 3:41 PM, PDT | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
"The Legend Returns..." Funimation has unveiled another new official Us trailer for the upcoming release of Shin Godzilla, originally known as Godzilla: Resurgence in Japan (or also Shin Gojira), Toho's new rebooted take on the giant lizard monster. "Make way for the ultimate homage to one of the most enduring legends of the big screen—Godzilla! The King of the Monsters is back in Tokyo for a city-crushing crusade that speaks to the very roots of the world-renowned franchise." We've already featured other international trailers for this, but you can watch another one with even more footage below. There's surprisingly almost no shots of the Godzilla monster in this, instead it's all people in rooms and running around and freaking out, which is a bit odd. If you're still excited for this, you can get tickets now for its October opening. Enjoy. Here's the full-length official Us trailer for Toho's Shin Godzilla, »
- Alex Billington
Watch the U.S. trailer for Shin Godzilla
9 September 2016 12:05 PM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
The King of the Monsters is set to invade the U.S. once again next month when Funimation unleashes Shin Godzilla (a.k.a. Godzilla Resurgence) for a limited theatrical run, and you can check out the brand new trailer right here…
“An unknown accident occurs in Tokyo Bay’s Aqua Line, which causes an emergency cabinet to assemble. All of the sudden, a giant creature immediately appears, destroying town after town with its landing reaching the capital. This mysterious giant monster is named “Godzilla”.”
Shin Godzilla will screen in U.S. theaters between October 11th and October 18th. As yet, there’s still no word on a UK release.
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- Gary Collinson
Shin Godzilla Gets a Us Theatrical Trailer; Full Theater Listings!
9 September 2016 11:57 AM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
We’re so very excited that Funimation is bringing Toho’s Shin Godzilla (aka Godzilla Resurgence) to Us theaters next month, and we’re equally excited to report today that tickets have officially gone on sale. In addition to screening locations being revealed,… Continue Reading →
The post Shin Godzilla Gets a Us Theatrical Trailer; Full Theater Listings! appeared first on Dread Central. »
- John Squires
Shin Godzilla Stampedes Into Us Theaters This October
2 September 2016 9:59 PM, PDT | Screen Anarchy | See recent Screen Anarchy news »
Toho Studios’ 29th big screen outing for their favourite atomic kaiju, Shin Godzilla (aka Godzilla Resurgence), makes its way to Us shores for a limited theatrical engagement this October, courtesy of the good people at Funimation. Shin Godzilla - which is a fun play on words that can be translated as either “Real” Godzilla or “New” Godzilla - will be playing on Us cinema screens Only from October 11 - 18, so those wanting the full sensory experience should start scouring local listings now for their nearest screening. Co-directed by anime veteran Hideaki Anno (Neon Genesis Evangelion) and Attack on Titan helmsman Shinji Higuchi, Shin Godzilla is both a loving homage to the classic 1954 film from Ishiro Honda, yet also a darkly...
[Read the whole post on screenanarchy.com...] »
Official – Shin Godzilla Stomping U.S. Theatres in October; New Stills!
2 September 2016 3:19 PM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
We let the cat out of the bag days ago regarding when you can see Shin Godzilla (Godzilla Resurgence) here in the U.S., and now we have all the details you need! From the Press Release: The iconic science-fiction monster… Continue Reading →
The post Official – Shin Godzilla Stomping U.S. Theatres in October; New Stills! appeared first on Dread Central. »
- Steve Barton
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