Review of Godzilla (1998) by Sadie L — 31 Jul 2014

T-Rex or Godzilla? Jurassic Park or Godzilla? Hmmm.

This review of Godzilla (1998) was written by Sadie L on 31 Jul 2014.

Godzilla has generally received mixed reviews.

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