Bottom Line: This monster film makes even the remake of “Godzilla” look good.
Sep 17, 2007)
“Unlike his countryman Joon-ho Bong’s , which revived the monster movie genre with wit and style, South Korean helmer Hyung-rae Shim applies a strictly grade-Z sensibility to . Belatedly receiving a U.S. release after it became a huge hit in its native country (under the title “D-War”), the film boasts superior CGI special effects for a movie of its type. But it’s unlikely to erase anyone’s fond memories of the original “Godzilla” and its ilk.”
… “While the CGI effects are undeniably impressive, the laughable story line, risible dialogue and cheap humor (most of it involving a hapless zoo security guard) seriously detract from the fun. Neither Behr (who starred on the WB Network’s “Roswell”) nor Brooks adds much interest to the proceedings, and Forster delivers what might be the first bad performance of his career. Even such normally reliable supporting players as Chris Mulkey and Elizabeth Pena don’t come off well.”
