Film Review: Godzilla (2014)

Godzilla (2014) was one of my most highly anticipated films for 2014. I've actually never seen a Godzilla film prior to this new one (shocking), so I really didn't have any expectations other than the pure anticipation of the giant monster fight scenes in the San Francisco Bay! I also knew that this new Godzilla in particular, was to the be the largest-depicted Godzilla in film to date.

This movie did not disappoint. It had movement, the characters had their story-arcs, and the beasts came alive. I appreciated that you could really feel how massive Godzilla was and that, on multiple occasions, were given the opportunity to view Godzilla from a child's perspective--curious and oblivious to danger or fear. The sound editing in this film was fantastic as well. I can still hear and feel the vibrations of Godzilla's scream. Roar? Rawr?

Aaron Taylor-Johnson was not the same curly-haired kid from Kick-Ass (2010). In this movie, he was a soldier, father, and husband. His character was believable and he carried out his role well. I would have wished to have seen Bryan Cranston and Elizabeth Olsen--I LOVE her; favorite Olsen hands down--more, but the movie's called Godzilla, right. If I were to get nit-picky, then I'd also add that the score was a little more symphony-driven than I would have imagined it to be. Perhaps I'm desensitized to more modern soundtracks full of electronic bass drops or whatever. lol

Needless, in an effort to not spoil anything, I will end this stating that this is probably the most action-packed movie of the summer thus far and that you MUST go see it. X-Men comes out tonight though, so a review on that soon!

TL;DR Giant monster fight scenes, Kick-Ass all grown up and manly, the better Olsen, SF Bay Area--go watch this flick!

KB

(Photo retrieved from Godzilla-Movies website: http://www.godzilla-movies.com/media/godzilla2014_poster2.jpg)

Blog Name

My old blog was called, "Evolving Beyond Planes," which was really fitting at the time as I was still in college trying to find who I was, what I liked, etc. I wrote a lot about my day-to-day, but also about living in London. Planes, eh-eh?

In restarting this blog, "Evolving Beyond Planes" still seemed to fit, in fact it probably will always fit as I tread slowly through this milky way of life, but I think that the KB from the old blog is much different than the KB I am now. 

When it comes down to it, the hobby that remains with me through it all, is watching movies. I love action thrillers with guns and heists and spies and fight scenes. "Good morning, Moneypenny" is how James Bond greets Eve Moneypenny, who is M's (James Bond's boss) assistant. If you know the story of James Bond and his relationship with Ms. Moneypenny, then you may see how they are like me and Zane. lol right. Let's talk more about this irl.

TL;DR The name of my blog is from James Bond bc I'm a movie geek and wish my life was an action flick.

KB

(Photo retrieved from Avec Amber blog: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRPn88O_5UuCiO_GbaVTwcGHn0ki05LZQEPLd1cP81qMLg4ZNHSjHqxnn0dabCrp8zNxUXQ3Kkm0ml_rQsJAZJ4FYOUt8Ak3vqKcYAxDmhMwtEYpBy8hqP-qT78deLMZf1Dhl-9LVIncI/s640/skyfall_eve04.jpg)

About Me

Hey!

I figure I would do a brief about me as I've never done one and this blog has changed a bit since I started.

So,
I'm a 20-something grad school student with a regular office job. When I'm not procrastinating on schoolwork and stressed over my criminal clients, oh yeah, I work in criminal defense; I'm a wannabe fitness enthusiast/environmentally-friendly life-stylist/helpless-romantic movie-goer/avid food traveler-adventurer. Aren't we all though? 100% sure I got all of those hyphens wrong too, btw. I've also, more recently, delved into the world of beauty and (not really, but kinda) fashion. A girl's got to spend her hard earned money on something, right?

This blog began as place to jot down my random life events and travels. I wrote about my favorite movies; what I had done that day/week; funny things Zane (at the time, Alex) had done/said; and at the end of it before I stopped around four years ago, I detailed my experience studying in London. I realize that all of the photos from my old posts don't work, sorry. I probably will not fix them. Tear.

I've decided to resurrect this in hopes to do all of that again, really. I'm confident that through this blog, you'll be able to learn about my small likes and dislikes, from breakfast tacos (yum) to seahorses (YUCK). But mostly, because Zane and I do such exciting things, I know I'll want to go back and read through all of it again someday in the future.

Zane--first name Alexander, middle name, Zane--is my boyfriend! Odd to think that we've been trekking for about 7 years now (usual teenage/college breakups scattered between). He challenges me and brings out the best me. Pretty sure I read the same description of Nick by Amy in Gone Girl, but it's true. He's not the mac to my cheese or the ranch to my pizza slice or whatever people say, he's just, rad and I'm surprised everyday he's still around. Gross, right.

TL;DR I'm starting my blog again about me, my life, and my adventures with my bf, Zane. All posts before this are from my old blog--none of the photos work. Thanks for reading!

KB

(TL;DR = Too long; Don't read. I reddit.)

This is us circa 2008. lol

(Photo by Sarah Grunder)

Hi!

Been awhile, right? Years even. I've decided to resurrect this and start posting again--Exciting things to come!

KB