Ep 72. Honest Trailers - Godzilla (2014)

Honest Trailers is a popular YouTube series that has taken the world by storm with its hilarious and satirical commentary on some of the biggest movies and TV shows out there. In this episode, Honest Trailers tackles the 2014 monster movie, Godzilla.

The episode starts by taking a jab at the movie's teaser, which tried to create hype by showing little to no footage of the titular monster. The narrator then goes on to describe the movie's plot, which centers around the awakening of two ancient creatures - Godzilla and the MUTO - and their subsequent battle in the bustling cities of San Francisco and Tokyo.

Throughout the episode, Honest Trailers pokes fun at the movie's characters, including the lackluster performance of the human leads, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Elizabeth Olsen. The narrator describes them as "bland enough to be mistaken for placeholders" and notes that the only notable performance comes from Bryan Cranston, who unfortunately bites the dust early on in the movie.

The episode also highlights some of the movie's other flaws, including its inconsistent pacing and plot holes. For example, the narrator points out that the military's plan to kill the monsters involves luring them to San Francisco - a plan that makes little sense given the potential loss of life and damage to the city.

Despite these criticisms, the episode still finds some positives to highlight. This includes the stunning visual effects used to bring Godzilla and the MUTOs to life, as well as the movie's epic and memorable soundtrack.

As always, Honest Trailers doesn't hold back in their commentary, and fans of the series are sure to appreciate the humorous take on this blockbuster movie.