Godzilla, King Of The Monsters (2002 film)

Godzilla, King Of The Monsters is a 2002 American monster film directed by Rob Marshall in his directorial debut, serving as a reimagining of the Godzilla franchise by Toho Co., Ltd. It is the 27th film in the franchise and the second Godzilla film to be completely produced by a Hollywood Studio after the 1998 film Godzilla. The film stars Russell Crowe, Natalie Portman, James Cromwell, Morris Chestnut, Koji Yakusho, Sigourney Weaver, Kate Beckinsale, Taylor Momsen, R. Lee Ermey, John Goodman, Hiroyuki Sanada, Robert Patrick, Chris Rock and Nick Nolte. The film is dedicated to Ishiro Honda, director of the original 1954 Godzilla film, who died in February 1993. In the film, a Soldier and other authorities witness Godzilla and his many battles with other monsters.

The film was made as a alternative and redemption to the 1998 film which received a negative response from critics and fans. The script was written by David Franzoni and Jon Favreau in early 2000. Principal Photography began in December 2000 and wrapped in September 2001.

Godzilla, King Of The Monsters was theatrically released on June 16, 2002 to a much warmer reception from critics and fans who praised the direction, visual and special effects, music, cinematography, respect to the source material and Russell Crowe's performance. The film was a box office success, grossing $530 million worldwide at the box office.

Plot
A fishing vessel is trying to find it's way to shore in a storm, when an unknown figure attacks the ship.

Weeks later, cryptozoologists Aaron Vaught and Marty Kenoshita are given permission by the Japanese government to interview the survivors of attack. One man shows them pictures he drew of a dinosaur-like beast locked in battle with a monster with wings.

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Cast
· Russell Crowe

· Natalie Portman

· James Cromwell

· Morris Chestnut

· Koji Yakusho

· Sigourney Weaver

· Kate Beckinsale

· Taylor Momsen

· R. Lee Ermey

· John Goodman

· Hiroyuki Sanada

· Robert Patrick

· Chris Rock

· Nick Nolte

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Music
The score of the film was done by John Williams and performed by the London Symphony Orchestra with the London Voices. Williams opted to adapt Akira Ifukube's previous work in the Godzilla franchise. The song "After Me" by Saliva is featured, being used in the end credits.

The film also features "Rainbow in the dark" by Dio and "Godzilla" by Blue Öyster Cult.

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Critical Response
The film received positive reviews from critics and fans. The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes given the film an approval rating of 89% based on 75 reviews with an average rating of 8.9/10.

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