Godzilla Movie Fact That Will Amaze You

Godzilla is one of the most iconic and popular movie monsters of all time, but how much did he actually appear in his own film? The answer may surprise you.

According to one estimate, Godzilla was shown for only 11 minutes in the 2014 movie Godzilla, which had a total runtime of 123 minutes. That means the giant reptile had less than 10% of the screen time in his own film. However, some other sources claim that the screen time of the monster was closer to 8 minutes, which would reduce his presence to less than 7%.

Why did the director Gareth Edwards choose to show Godzilla so sparingly in his own film? According to him, it was a deliberate choice to build suspense and anticipation for the audience³. He wanted to create a sense of awe and wonder when Godzilla finally appeared on the screen, and he was inspired by films like Jaws and Alien, which also used the technique of hiding the creature for most of the film.

However, not everyone was happy with this approach. Some fans and critics praised Edwards for creating a realistic and grounded film that focused on the human characters and their reactions to the disaster. They also appreciated the visual effects and the sound design that made Godzilla look and sound impressive. On the other hand, some fans and critics criticized Edwards for being disappointing and frustrating. They felt that they were cheated out of seeing more of Godzilla, and they wanted more action and spectacle from the film.

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