Review of Godzilla (1998) by Jones K — 29 Dec 2012

WHY would you cast Matthew Broderick in this movie? Nothing says SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER less than Matthew Broderick.

This review of Godzilla (1998) was written by Jones K on 29 Dec 2012.

Godzilla has generally received mixed reviews.

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