Notzilla

Initially when I sat down to watch the 2019 movie "Notzilla" I was a little bit hesitant. But since I hadn't seen it, nor even heard about it, I ended up watching it. I do like watching new movies after all.

This is not a top of the line with the latest and greatest of special effects and CGI. By no means.

Turns out that "Notzilla" was a nice surprise of a movie. Now, this is a spoof on the classic Japanese "Godzilla" movies, no doubt about it. Writer and director Mitch Teemley had managed to put together a storyline that was equal parts spoof and equal parts tribute to the old styled Japanese classics. And that was definitely something that was enjoyable.

From the in-your-face-obvious toy cars and fake scenery to the monsters whom are just people in rubber suits - it was all there. And it was all so very enjoyable. I must admit that I was more than entertained by "Notzilla".

The storyline was actually enjoyable and good, and it was very reminiscent of the style seen in the old classic "Godzilla" movies. And that most certainly attributed to the overall enjoyment of the movie.

They also had put together a good ensemble of casted actors and actresses to portray the various roles in the movie. I wasn't familiar with the cast, so that was enjoyable for me.

The effects in "Notzilla" were not multi-million dollar effects as seen in Hollywood movies. No, they were very true to the effects you would see in the old classic Japanese "Godzilla" movies, and the special effects team really pulled that off very well and very nicely. And of course I must comment on the Notzilla creature itself; it was very loveable, and I just loved the zipper in the front that were made no effort to hide, it was just brilliant. And the fact that he guzzled beer like there was no tomorrow, another great concept for the movie.

I can warmly recommend "Notzilla", especially if you enjoy the often goofy and campy old classic Japanese "Godzilla" movies. Thumbs up to writer and director Mitch Teemley for this movie.

My rating of "Notzilla" is a six out of ten stars.

This was an extremely cheap and low budget spoof so I wasn't expect much, but man is the "humor" and acting in this just real cringeworthy. There was only one visual gag with a train that was interesting but most of the stuff was very obvious and too on the nose. And for a supposed monster movie, most of it deals with the scientist's story which is quite boring and uninteresting. Lord wonders when actual good spoof movies make a comeback.

It's a bit of a chuckle movie rather than a laugh fest. Props and acting are daggy, just as you would expect. Had the potential to be much better, but they settled for just made it. Definitely worth the watch.

As the name implies, Notzilla is a very silly homage to the classic Godzilla movies. Everything is stylistically on-point - the miniatures, the multiple levels of rear-projection, the rubber suit! Incredibly over-the-top - think Airplane! with a side of Space Balls, and just a hint of Duck Soup. Short and surprisingly sweet, Notzilla provides some much-needed giggles right now.

I know there will be people that will say I'm nuts for giving this 8 stars. Here's the thing, this is a fun ride!!!!! Its everything you can want from a Godzilla parody and it's a pretty self aware flick. It knows it's not a big budget block buster and it runs with it. (Although it should get an Oscar for best use of green army men in a motion picture.) Let's be honest, it's not going to be for everyone. But if you want to watch a fun flick that's actually funny and well written you can't go wrong here. Seriously check it out, grab a bowl of popcorn, have a beer, sit back and enjoy. It'll be worth it.