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.

Go in to this film not expecting it to ever take its self seriously and some times that's just want you want watch people being silly telly a very silly story

This does sort of feel like an Austin Powers-influenced spoof, taking on old-school monster movies rather than old James Bond movies. It's got a far lower budget, and it's also way less funny.

It's not a total disaster. There were a few mildly amusing moments, but seeing as more jokes fell flat than succeeded, I don't think it would be right to give it a passing grade or higher. It's kind of a failure, which is a shame, because I think the idea of a silly parody of Godzilla could be fun.

There's a fine art to making broad comedies funny, though, and Notzilla just doesn't strike the balance between not seeming like they're trying too hard and being disciplined and precise enough to have the jokes land. There are only so many words that can be said about a comedy that doesn't work more than it does; it just doesn't really work (a handful of slightly funny moments here and there aside).

There is every reason to be put off by this but don't be.

I hate American humour. Its obvious, strained and just not funny.

This is funny. Very funny. Has its bad moments but its a total leg pull that doesn't even try to hard to be good.

Watch it

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.