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The movie shines brightest when letting the titans take center stage.
《哥吉拉大戰金剛:新帝國》無疑呈現了一場視覺饗宴。目睹兩位巨獸與全新的巨大威脅展開激戰,確令人興奮的不已。但就像金剛本身一樣,這部電影在某些方面也略顯不足,最終呈現出的怪獸大戰雖然娛樂性十足,卻未能給人留下深刻的印象。
The movie shines brightest when letting the titans take center stage.
Director Adam Wingard crafts awe-inspiring fight sequences.
Godzilla's atomic breath cuts a swathe through neon-lit Hong Kong, while Kong utilizes his environment with surprising agility, swinging from skyscrapers and using debris as improvised weapons.
The new villain, a monstrous creature unearthed from the depths of the Earth, provides a formidable foe, its design both grotesque and strangely beautiful.
The battles themselves are a sensory overload in the best way possible.
The earth trembles, buildings crumble, and the raw power on display is truly breathtaking.
While the titan spectacle is undeniably impressive, the human plot struggles to keep pace
The characters, while somewhat more developed than in previous MonsterVerse entries, still feel like afterthoughts.
Their motivations are often predictable, and their interactions with the titans lack the weight they deserve.
The focus on human drama takes away from the primal, awe-inspiring nature of the titan encounters.
Perhaps a more grounded approach to humanity's role in the conflict would have been more impactful.
The visuals in The New Empire are undeniable.
The detailed cityscapes and the meticulously rendered titans create a world that feels both fantastical and believable.
However, Wingard's camerawork can be frenetic at times, making it difficult to follow the action in the most intense moments
Purists may also find the liberal use of CGI to be a turnoff, creating a sense of detachment from the raw power of the titans.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is a film best enjoyed by kaiju enthusiasts who crave epic monster brawls.
The action sequences are undeniably thrilling, and the visuals are a treat for the eyes.
However, the human plot and the overreliance on machinery hold the film back from achieving true greatness.
If you go in expecting a popcorn flick with a healthy dose of monster mayhem, you won't be disappointed
But for those seeking a more thoughtful exploration of the MonsterVerse lore, The New Empire might leave you wanting more.