- GODZILLA
One of the biggest surprises at Comic-Con earlier this month
was Legendary Pictures’ debut of its reboot of the Godzilla franchise, complete
with a jaw-dropping concept reel and the introduction of the film’s director,
Gareth Edwards.
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| GodZilla |
The British filmmaker, whose only previous feature directing
credit is the indie thriller Monsters, made very clear that his film would not
be rehashing 1998 big-budget remake of Godzilla.
That movie, from writer-producer Dean Devlin and
writer-director Roland Emmerich, was widely ridiculed for being too silly and
cheesy. “We’re going to take it seriously,” Edwards told the Comic-Con crowd of
his version of the Japanese monster movie staple. “It’s very grounded [and]
realistic.”
When EW caught up with Devlin at the Saturn Awards recently,
he was asked about his thoughts on the remake:
”I know I screwed up my Godzilla,” he said. “I’d be very
happy if they pull it off and do a great one.”
Devlin then went on to say, “I always wish I had another
shot at it. But, listen, Godzilla is something that I grew up loving. We worked
hard to go make one. We kind of blew it. I think everyone gets one.” He
laughed. “I wish them nothing but the best. I would love it if the whole
Godzilla franchise was revitalized for a new generation.”
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