Review of Godzilla (2014) by Charles Koplinski for Illinois Times — 14 May 2014

Clever Script, Dynamic Effects Resurrect "Godzilla.".

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This review of Godzilla (2014) was written by Charles Koplinski and published by Illinois Times on 14 May 2014.

Godzilla has generally received positive reviews.

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