History Awesome / Godzilla2014

*** There were known to be instances where people in attendance for the film seeing it for the first time broke out into cheers and applause when Godzilla opened fire, as the lack of the classic weapon was an often-cited complaint regarding the 1998 film. The fact that the scene is awesome in and of itself probably helped coax that reaction out of these audience members, but the reaction merits mention simply because how often does an audience react like that for a few seconds of footage in a movie?

* Given how iconic Godzilla's [[spoiler: [[BreathWeapon Atomic Breath]]]] is, [[spoiler: naturally it is given proper gravitas in its first use.]] It seems like Femuto is about to kill Ford, only for a [[BigDamnHeroes light to shine from beside the Muto]]. [[spoiler: The light trails up, as though the streetlights are coming back on, though the color's a bit off... The light travels upwards as though traveling a mountain with jagged edges. The jagged edges begin to glow--it turns out to be Godzilla, who's back on his feet. Then his mouth glows, he takes a deep breath, and breathes a blast of blue thermonuclear fire right into Femuto's face. [[GoodIsNotNice Anti-hero or not]], LightIsGood indeed.]]
** One great moment is [[spoiler:the very brief pause between the energy building up and the actual firing, when Godzilla stares at the Muto and almost seems to ''smirk'', as if to say, "Yeah, ''this'' is about to happen." Alternatively, Godzilla finally hitting Femuto with the Atomic Breath, after the latter keeps making loud sounds, can be taken as Big G telling her to just [[BigShutUp "Shut, UP!"]]]]
** It qualifies as an In-Universe Crowning Moment of Awesome as well. [[spoiler: When Godzilla first fires his Atomic Breath,]] the soldiers [[spoiler: who are carrying away the nuke]] [[spoiler: actually all turn around and gawk for a few moments at the sight of a giant dinosaur blast radioactive energy out of its mouth. It's as if a fire-breathing dragon has walked out of the pages of a fantasy novel.]]

'''Soldier #2:''' Holy ''shit!'' Did you ''see'' that?!
** It's a nice touch that never happened with all the Japanese suit Godzillas due to technical limitations: Godzilla ''visibly breathes in.'' Before, he just opened his mouth and did the awesome. [[spoiler: For once, Godzilla really ''does'' breathe thermonuclear firepower.]]
*** There were known to be instances where people in attendance for the film seeing it for the first time broke out into cheers and applause when Godzilla opened fire for the first time, as the lack of the classic weapon was an often-cited complaint regarding the 1998 film. The fact that the scene is awesome in and of itself probably helped coax that reaction out of these audience members, but the reaction itself merits mention simply because how often does an audience react like that for a few seconds of footage in a movie?

** Hell, going even further... Godzilla's presence itself is an awe-inspiring thing to behold. It's done so masterfully that, whenever he appears on screen, ''everyone'' in-universe and meta-wise just falls silent and watches the King of the Monsters dominate the whole moment despite the panic and intensity that ensues when the Mutos are tearing up everything in sight. The whole gist of him appearing alone speaks volumes about the Big G without him so much as lifting a finger and start a fight, almost like [[MeaningfulName an act of God]] appearing before the masses and leaving everyone simply in awe. The roar only further capitalizes on this spectacle.

* [[spoiler:The final minute of the film will make you cry TearsOfJoy, with Godzilla getting up, walking to the ocean, letting out one final roar, then swimming off to live out the rest of its life. Just awesome doesn't even begin to describe it.]]

** Even better, its not just a sequel, but there will be a [[http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3295391/godzilla-first-planned-trilogy/ third movie]] planned as well. And it was later confirmed that Godzilla will have a rematch with ''King Kong'' in it.

* All of the moments from trailers mentioned on this page are tweaked versions of the actual film- and each is even more awesome in their true depiction.
* The MUTO's resemble the Cloverfield monster, which may make the movie take on a new meaning. Godzilla is symbolically going up against one of the biggest Kaiju in modern cinema and essentially saying "Yeah, you may be terrifying, and destructive, and all of that, but ''I'm the King''!" It can also be seen as a sign of respect to a film that, while not particularly memorable, did its part to keep the Kaiju genre alive.
* Also, the fact that the special effects managed to look convincing on a ''160 million dollar budget''. That might seem like a lot of money, but it's pretty low budget compared to a lot of blockbusters nowadays. You'd think the film cost more due to how convincing the damage and monsters look.
** This also counts as one for Edwards, proving ''Monsters'' pulling off a similar feat on it's limited budget wasn't a fluke. The guy ''really'' knows how to handle a special effects budget.

* Consider Japan's reaction to this film vs. the 1998 one. Toho despised that film and readily demoted its monster into "Zilla" once the copyright ran out and the rights reverted back, not to mention their retaliation in the form of ''Film/Godzilla2000''. Meanwhile, the 2014 version is not only being upheld as a proper Godzilla movie, but it's already getting an SH MonsterArts release, meaning that Bandai of Japan is putting its merchandising weight behind it. In essence, the Legendary Godzilla is widely accepted by both Toho and Japan proper as an official incarnation alongside the classic Toho versions.

* [[https://youtu.be/poh0yfC7FTk?t=241 This interview]] where the interviewer asks Creator/ElizabethOlsen the [[RealWomenDontWearDresses contrast between playing a nurse and a superhero]] (in ''Film/AvengersAgeOfUltron''), and Aaron Taylor-Johnson responds with "She plays a hero here, yeah". Taylor-Johnson then proceeds to subtly give the interviewer a middle finger for his sexist attitude.

* Another meta example: how quickly Creator/GarethEdwards has made an impact on Hollywood. He went from directing an indie film with a half-million-dollar budget to directing a ContinuityReboot of one of the most famous monsters of all time is nothing short of impressive by itself, but then there's the fact that Creator/{{Disney}} was so impressed with the movie that they [[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-spinoff-hires-godzilla-706636 hired Gareth Edwards to direct]] a ''Franchise/StarWars'' spin-off film right after the movie came out!

* The MUTO's resemble the Cloverfield monster, which may make the movie take on a new meaning. Godzilla is symbolically going up against one of the biggest Kaiju in modern cinema and essentially saying "Yeah, you may be terrifying, and destructive, and all of that, but ''I'm the King''!"

* The opening Thursday is in itself very awesome. it did up 9.3 million dollars on Thursday night alone. This is even better then the ''Film/TheAmazingSpiderMan2'' and just under ''Film/CaptainAmericaTheWinterSoldier''. Even more impressive is that, along with this and outpacing last years ''Film/WorldWarZ'', ''Film/PacificRim'', AND ''Film/ThorTheDarkWorld'' on all Ticket sales websites.
** Opening day gave it 38.5 million domestically and 43 million internationally.
** Opening weekend tally: $93.2 million (second only to ''Cap'' at that point in 2014) and over $100m in worldwide markets.
** Bonus kudos to WB learning from their mistakes from marketing ''Pacific Rim'', which did not have mass appeal in the States and underperformed; instead of putting the monster(s) front and center, they centered it around Bryan Cranston's worried character and the wake of destruction, giving it a more appealing "disaster movie" feel and keeping Godzilla (and the plot, right down to the Mutos) mostly under wraps. Evidently, the tease -- and the impressive trailers and good reviews -- was enough to pique ''a lot'' of interest.

* You have to give credit to the M.U.T.O's, they truly were a credible threat to Godzilla. They are up there with some of the big Kaiju now in the Godzilla mythos.

* The tsunami scene: The song that plays when Serizawa sees Godzilla's dorsal spines protruding from the ocean and heading straight towards him, and when the soldiers shoot at Godzilla as he walks by--it's actually an update of Godzilla's extremely goofy theme song from Godzilla Vs. Hedorah and Godzilla Vs. Megalon. Of all songs, THAT was what they chose...and it was freaking awesome. Listen to the songs and see for yourself. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCQr0L4OKbA&list=PLg1hvssN_l3-Z3ea15W1-DXnBWZEiTW8Z&index=30 Go ahead,]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW6GpbuELPc&list=PLg1hvssN_l38zBiFjcwuEOlPdAKhcFQbb&index=8 be amazed.]]

--> '''Dr. Vivienne Graham:''' No...a god.

*** We have to illustrate this moment better. The populace of Hawaii, tourist and native alike, are getting their first taste of monster terror. This ''thing''--this [[BigCreepyCrawlies wicked, colossal insect]]--has arrived, and is tearing up the place. It reaches the airport, and people are screaming in terror, realizing this thing is not only likely to kill them, it's completely devastating their chances of escape. Hokmuto bats aside a helicopter like a child's toy, smashing it to pieces and setting a plane's fuel tank on fire. The plane's burning chassis careens into another, and then another, and the scene is alive with the roar of the exploding fuel and the peoples' screams...when all of a sudden--'''''[[GiantFootOfStomping BOOM]]'''''. Instant quiet... Then Hokmuto turns to see the new challenger, and spreads its wings to make itself look bigger. Then we pan up the arrival's physical form... '''''SKREEEEEOOONGK!''''' ''[[BigDamnHeroes The King has arrived.]]''

*** Add in that you can see and hear the people in the city '''''CHEERING''''' when Godzilla wakes up and makes his way out of the city, and it not only cements this as a moment of awesome in addition to solidifying his hero status, it also doubles as a CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming, as humanity has firmly stood up collectively and said "We know who he is. He's Godzilla. And he's on our side."

** One great moment is [[spoiler:the very brief pause between the energy building up and the actual firing, when Godzilla stares at the Muto and almost seems to ''smirk'', as if to say, "Yeah, ''this'' is about to happen." Alternatively, Godzilla finally hitting Femuto with the Atomic Breath, after the latter keeps making loud sounds, can be taken as Big G [[{{Understatement}} telling her]] to just [[BigShutUp "Shut, UP!"]]]]
** It arguably qualifies as an In-Universe Crowning Moment of Awesome as well. [[spoiler: When Godzilla first fires his Atomic Breath,]] the soldiers [[spoiler: who are carrying away the nuke]] [[spoiler: actually all turn around and gawk for a few moments at the sight of a giant dinosaur blast radioactive energy out of its mouth. It's as if a fire-breathing dragon has walked out of the pages of a fantasy novel.]]

** On the level of VisualEffectsOfAwesome, the wide shot of the soldiers falling through the air, trailing red smoke, amid clouds lightning, is impressive.

* Consider Japan's reaction to this film vs. the 1998 one. Toho despised that film and readily demoted its monster into "Zilla" once the copyright ran out and the rights reverted back, not to mention their retaliation in the form of ''Film/Godzilla2000''. Meanwhile, the 2014 version is not only being upheld as a proper Godzilla movie, but it's already getting an SH MonsterArts release, meaning that Bandai of Japan is putting its merchandising weight behind it.

* Godzilla grabbing the male MUTO by the shoulder with his teeth and swinging him away like a toy.
* You have to give credit to the M.U.T.O's, they truly were a credible threat to Godzilla. They are up there with some of the big Kaiju now in the Godzilla mythos.

** While [[RelocatingTheExplosion Ford sails himself and the bomb away from the city]], MamaBear [[{{Deteminator}} Femuto]] tracks him down. Cue Ford ''[[DefiantToTheEnd pulling his M9 sidearm on Femuto as she prepares to kill him]]''.

** While [[RelocatingTheExplosion Ford sails himself and the bomb away from the city]], MamaBear [[YouKilledMyFather Femuto]] Deteminator tracks him him down. Cue Ford ''[[DefiantToTheEnd pulling his M9 sidearm on Femuto as she prepares to kill him]]''.

* From [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYwF78KnfZ0 the]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8QJ-hJl3Nw numerous]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOlRpOGjBCY reaction]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrgBBuUdBDQ videos]], the recent [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1pX97_0rxU Asia trailer]] is basically 90 seconds of just [[MadeOfWin pure win!]]

** As if to sweeten the deal, later in the year, Toho announced it would resume making its own Godzilla films starting in 2016 with ''Film/GodzillaResurgence''. The Great Godzilla Revival has begun.

* [[https://youtu.be/poh0yfC7FTk?t=241 This interview]] where the interviewer asks Creator/ElizabethOlsen the contrast between playing a nurse and a superhero (in ''Film/AvengersAgeOfUltron''), and Aaron Taylor-Johnson responds with "She plays a hero here, yeah". Taylor-Johnson then proceeds to subtly give the interviewer a middle finger for his sexist attitude.

* Ford destroying the Muto nest before retreating after the other soldiers, and facing down Femuto's wrath. Beyond prevent more Mutos from being born, the destruction managed to catch the attention of the adult Mutos and allow Godzilla to recover. ''Ford pretty much '''saved''' Godzilla.'' [[spoiler:And judging by their shared glance, Godzilla likely knows who to thank for that.]]

* This movie shows how ''pointless'' nuking Godzilla is. [[spoiler: He was the target of ''Castle Bravo'', a ''15 megaton'' Hydrogen Bomb '' and the second most powerful nuclear weapon'' ever detonated. What did it do? ''NOTHING'' to him, except providing him with LOTS of radiation to eat afterwards.]]

*** We have to illustrate this moment better. The populace of Hawaii, tourist and native alike, are getting their first taste of monster terror. This ''thing''--this [[BigCreepyCrawlies wicked, colossal insect]]--has arrived, and is tearing up the place. It reaches the airport, and people are screaming in terror, realizing this thing is not only likely to kill them, it's completely devastating their chances of escape. Hokmuto bats aside a helicopter like a child's toy, smashing it to pieces and setting a plane's fuel tank on fire. The plane's burning chassis careens into another, and then another, and the scene is alive with the roar of the exploding fuel and the peoples' screams...when all of a sudden--'''''[[GiantFootOfStomping BOOM]]'''''. Instant quiet... Then Hokmuto turns to see the new challenger, and spreads its wings to make itself look bigger. Then we pan up the arrival's physical form... '''''ROOOOOOAAAAAAR!''''' ''[[BigDamnHeroes The King has arrived.]]''

*** When Hokmuto first attacks the Hawaiian airport, everyone inside the airport starts running and panicking. When Godzilla appears a moment later, the panic is over; everyone is standing in silent shock and awe.
** We have to illustrate this moment better. The populace of Hawaii, tourist and native alike, are getting their first taste of monster terror. This ''thing''--this [[BigCreepyCrawlies wicked, colossal insect]]--has arrived, and is tearing up the place. It reaches the airport, and people are screaming in terror, realizing this thing is not only likely to kill them, it's completely devastating their chances of escape. Hokmuto bats aside a helicopter like a child's toy, smashing it to pieces and setting a plane's fuel tank on fire. The plane's burning chassis careens into another, and then another, and the scene is alive with the roar of the exploding fuel and the peoples' screams...when all of a sudden--'''''[[GiantFootOfStomping BOOM]]'''''. Instant quiet... Then Hokmuto turns to see the new challenger, and spreads its wings to make itself look bigger. Then we pan up the arrival's physical form... '''''ROOOOOOAAAAAAR!''''' ''[[BigDamnHeroes The King has arrived.]]''
** How about this: after Godzilla roars, he seems to have a smile (thank his GlasgowGrin for that) on his face, as if he's telling the audience, "I'm back, bitches!"

** While [[RelocatingTheExplosion Ford sails himself and the bomb away from the city]], MamaBear [[YouKilledMyFather Femuto]] [[{{Deteminator}} tracks him him down]]. Cue Ford ''[[DefiantToTheEnd pulling his sidearm on Femuto when she prepares to kill him]]''.

** Even better is when you pay attention to the music: as [[spoiler:Godzilla walks to the shore]], the soundtrack plays [[GeniusBonus a major-key reworking of the four-note leitmotif known as "Godzilla's Fury"]] (Duuuun, dun dun DUUUUUUUN...), changing what was originally a song of dread at the prospect of a Godzilla rampage into [[spoiler: a triumphant celebration of Godzilla's victory]].

** We have to illustrate this moment better. The populace of Hawaii, tourist and native alikr, are getting their first taste of monster terror. This ''thing''--this [[BigCreepyCrawlies wicked, colossal insect]]--has arrived, and is tearing up the place. It reaches the airport, and people are screaming in terror, realizing this thing is not only likely to kill them, it's completely devastating their chances of escape. Hokmuto bats aside a helicopter like a child's toy, smashing it to pieces and setting a plane's fuel tank on fire. The plane's burning chassis careens into another, and then another, and the scene is alive with the roar of the exploding fuel and the peoples' screams...when all of a sudden--'''''[[GiantFootOfStomping BOOM]]'''''. Instant quiet... Then Hokmuto turns to see the new challenger, and spreads its wings to make itself look bigger. Then we pan up the arrival's physical form... '''''ROOOOOOAAAAAAR!''''' ''[[BigDamnHeroes The King has arrived.]]''

** While [[RelocatingTheExplosion Ford sails himself and the bomb away from the city]], MamaBear [[YouKilledMyFather Femuto]] [[Deteminator tracks him him down]]. Cue Ford ''[[DefiantToTheEnd pulling his sidearm on Femuto when she prepares to kill him]]''.

* Given how iconic Godzilla's [[spoiler: [[BreathWeapon Atomic Breath]]]] is, [[spoiler: naturally it is given proper gravitas in its first use.]] It seems like Femuto is about to kill Ford, only for a [[BigDamnHeroes light to shine from beside the Muto]]. [[spoiler: The light trails up, as though the streetlights are coming back on, though the color's a bit off... The light travels upwards as though traveling a mountain with jagged edges. The jagged edges begin to glow--it turns out to be Godzilla, who's back on his feet. Then his mouth glows, he takes a deep breath, and breathes a blast of blue thermonuclear fire right into the Muto's face. LightIsGood indeed.]]
** One great moment is [[spoiler:the very brief pause between the energy building up and the actual firing, when Godzilla stares at the Muto and almost seems to ''smirk'' as if to say "Yeah, this is about to happen." Alternatively, Godzilla finally hitting Femuto with the Atomic Breath, after the latter keeps making loud sounds, can be taken as Big G [[{{Understatement}} telling her]] to just [[BigShutUp "Shut, UP!"]]]]
** It arguably qualifies as an In-Universe Crowning Moment of Awesome as well. [[spoiler: When Godzilla first fires his Atomic Breath,]] the soldiers [[spoiler: who are carrying away the nuke]] [[spoiler: actually all turn around and gawk for a few moments at the sight of a giant dinosaur blast radioactive energy out of its mouth; as if it was a fire-breathing dragon from a fantasy novel.]]
---> '''Soldier 1:''' The hell was that!\\
'''Soldier 2:''' Holy ''shit!'' Did you see that?!
** It's a nice touch that never happened with all the Japanese suit Godzillas due to technical limitations: Godzilla visibly breathes in. Before he just opened his mouth and did the awesome. [[spoiler: For once, Godzilla really ''does'' breathe thermonuclear firepower.]]

* [[spoiler:Godzilla killing the female MUTO with a ''Mortal Kombat''-ish finisher by ''forcefeeding'' his Atomic Breath straight down her throat, which kills her in seconds. But the Big G doesn't stop until his breath burns Femuto's head off.]] Cue the applause.
** [[spoiler:Best of all, once the MUTO's head comes off, the orchestra gives a triumphant fanfare, and Godzilla's victory roar might as well be translated to, "HAIL TO THE KING, BABY!"]]
* The tsunami scene: The song that plays when Serizawa sees Godzilla's dorsal spines protruding from the ocean and heading straight towards him, and when the soldiers shoot at Godzilla as he walks by is actually an update of Godzilla's extremely goofy theme song from Godzilla Vs. Hedorah and Godzilla Vs. Megalon. Of all songs, THAT was what they chose...and it was freaking awesome. Listen to the songs and see for yourself. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCQr0L4OKbA&list=PLg1hvssN_l3-Z3ea15W1-DXnBWZEiTW8Z&index=30 Go ahead,]] [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW6GpbuELPc&list=PLg1hvssN_l38zBiFjcwuEOlPdAKhcFQbb&index=8 be amazed.]]

** Hell, going even further... Godzilla's presence itself is an awe-inspiring thing to behold. It's done so masterfully that whenever he appears on screen, ''everyone'' in-universe and meta-wise just falls silent and watches the King of Monsters dominate the whole moment despite the panic and intensity that ensues when the Mutos are tearing up everything in sight. The whole gist of him appearing alone speaks volumes about the Big G without him so much as lifting a finger and start a fight, almost like [[MeaningfulName an act of God]] appearing before the masses and leaving everyone simply in awe. The roar only further capitalizes on this spectacle.
*** When the Muto first attacks the Hawaiian airport, everyone inside the airport starts running and panicking. When Godzilla appears a moment later, the panic is over; everyone is standing in silent shock and awe.
** We have to illustrate this moment better. The populace of Hawaii, tourist and native alikr, are getting their first taste of monster terror. This ''thing''--this [[BigCreepyCrawlies wicked, colossal insect]]--has arrived, and is tearing up the place. It reaches the airport, and people are screaming in terror, realizing this thing is not only likely to kill them, it's completely devastating their chances of escape. Hokmuto bats aside a helicopter like a child's toy, smashing it to pieces and setting a plane's fuel tank on fire. The plane careens into another, and then another, and the scene is alive with the roar of the exploding fuel and the peoples' screams...when all of a sudden--[[GiantFootOfStomping BOOM]]. Instant quiet... Then Hokmuto turns to see the new challenger, and spreads its wings to make itself look bigger. Then we pan up the arrival's physical form... ''[[BigDamnHeroes The King has arrived.]]''

* Godzilla vs. Hokmuto ends with [[spoiler:a very sudden tail swipe that impales Hokmuto into a building.]]

* The bus driver on the bridge driving like hell to get the kids out of there when Godzilla appears. He manages to escape the chaos and get the kids out safely.
* Ford destroying the Muto nest before retreating after the other soldiers and facing down Femuto's wrath. Beyond prevent more MUTOs from being born, the destruction managed to catch the attention of the adult Mutos and allow Godzilla to recover. ''Ford pretty much '''saved''' Godzilla.'' [[spoiler:And judging by their shared glance, Godzilla likely knows who to thank for that.]]
** While guarding the bomb, the MamaBear Muto tracks him him down. Cue Ford [[DefiantToTheEnd pulling his sidearm on Femuto when she prepares to kill him]].
** The soldiers who opened fire on the female Muto had to be fully aware that they were throwing their lives away, but that didn't deter them in the slightest. They keep firing even as they're being taken down a dozen at a time, and don't even ''try'' to run. [[HeroicSacrifice Ultimately, their actions save the entire city from a nuclear holocaust, although none of them live to see it.]]

** Bonus kudos to WB learning from their mistakes from marketing ''Pacific Rim'', which did not have mass appeal in the States and underperformed; instead of putting the monster(s) front and center, they centered it around Bryan Cranston's worried character and the wake of destruction, giving it a more appealing "disaster movie" feel and keeping Godzilla (and the plot, right down to the [=MUTOs=]) mostly under wraps. Evidently, the tease -- and the impressive trailers and good reviews -- was enough to pique ''a lot'' of interest.
* In a way, the movie's portrayal of Godzilla's strength and level of vulnerability. Yes, he can be stalled and knocked about here and there, but most importantly, they made sure that military attacks ''do not work'' on it. Nuking it didn't work, and standard weaponry only gets it ''pissef''. This Godzilla keeps his ''God'' status and is only truly matched by the Muto pair; and even then, when given the opportunity to take them one-on-one, he practically curbstomps them.

** Toho's new 2016 Godzilla, ''Film/ShinGodzilla'' is confirmed to be LARGER.

* Given how iconic Godzilla's [[spoiler: [[BreathWeapon Atomic Breath]]]] is, [[spoiler: naturally it is given proper gravitas in its first use.]] It seems like the female Muto is about to kill Ford only for a [[BigDamnHeroes light to shine from beside the Muto]]. [[spoiler: The light trails up, as though the streetlights are coming back on, though the color's a bit off... The light travels upwards as though traveling a mountain with jagged edges. The jagged edges begin to glow--it turns out to be Godzilla who's back on his feet. Then his mouth glows, he takes a deep breath, and breathes a blast of blue thermonuclear fire right into the Muto's face. LightIsGood indeed.]]
** One great moment is [[spoiler: the very brief pause between the energy building up and the actual firing, when Godzilla stares at the Muto and almost seems to ''smirk'' as if to say "Yeah, this is about to happen." Alternatively, Godzilla finally hitting Femuto with the Atomic Breath, after the latter keeps making loud sounds, can be taken as Big G [[{{Understatement}} telling her]] to just [[BigShutUp "Shut, UP!"]]]]
** It arguably qualifies as an In-Universe Crowning Moment of Awesome as well. [[spoiler: When Godzilla first fires his atomic breath,]] the soldiers [[spoiler: who are carrying away the nuke]] [[spoiler: actually all turn around and gawk for a few moments at the sight of a giant dinosaur blast radioactive energy out of its mouth; as if it was a fire-breathing dragon from a fantasy novel.]]

'''Soldier 2:''' Holy ''Shit!'' Did you see that!
** It's a nice touch that never happened with all the Japanese suit Godzillas due to technical limitations: Godzilla visibly breathes in. Before he just opened his mouth and did the awesome. [[spoiler: For once, Godzilla really ''does'' breathe fire/thermonuclear power.]]

* [[spoiler:Godzilla killing the female MUTO with a ''Mortal Kombat''-ish finisher by shooting his Atomic Breath straight down her throat, and then ripping her head off and throwing it aside.]] Cue the applause.
** [[spoiler:Even better, he doesn't really rip its head off - he basically keeps on blasting until the sheer amount of energy tears it apart]].
** [[spoiler:Best of all, once the MUTO's head comes off, the orchestra gives a triumphant fanfare, and Godzilla's victory roar might as well be translated, "HAIL TO THE KING, BABY!"]]

*** When the Muto first attacks the Hawaiian airport, everyone inside the airport starts running and panicking. When Godzilla appears a moment later, the panic is over; everyone is standing in silent awe.
** We have to illustrate this moment better. The populace of Hawaii, tourist and native, are getting their first taste of monster terror. This ''thing''--this [[BigCreepyCrawlies wicked, colossal insect]]--has arrived, and is tearing up the place. It reaches the airport, and people are screaming in terror, realizing this thing is not only likely to kill them, it's completely devastating their chances of escape. The MUTO bats aside a helicopter like a child's toy, smashing it to pieces and setting a plane's fuel tank on fire. The plane careens into another, and then another, and the scene is alive with the roar of the exploding fuel and the peoples' screams...when all of a sudden [[GiantFootOfStomping BOOM]]. Instant quiet... ''[[BigDamnHeroes The King has arrived.]]''

* Godzilla vs. the male Muto ends with [[spoiler:a very sudden tail swipe that impales it through a building.]]
** The look Godzilla gives the flying MUTO (as if he's thinking "What a ''dick!''") right before doing the deed ("Shut UP!" or "SILENCE!" or "''Oh,'' no, ya don't!")

* Ford destroying the MUTO nest before retreating after the other soldiers and facing down the wrath of the Female MUTO. Beyond prevent more MUTOs from being born, the destruction managed to catch the attention of the adult MUTOs and allow Godzilla to recover. ''Ford pretty much '''saved''' Godzilla.'' [[spoiler:And judging by their shared glance, Godzilla likely knows who to thank for that.]]
** While guarding the bomb, the MamaBear female MUTO tracks him him down. Cue Ford [[DefiantToTheEnd pulling his sidearm on the Female MUTO when she prepares to kill him]].

* The final battle in general. It almost feels like an update of the classic man-in-suit battles we loved growing up.

* In a way, the movie's portrayal of Godzilla's strength and level of vulnerability. Yes, he can be stalled and knocked about here and there, but most importantly, they made sure that military attacks ''do not work'' on it. Nuking it didn't work, and standard weaponry only gets it ''angry.'' This Godzilla keeps his ''God'' status and is only truly matched by the MUTO pair; and even then, when given the opportunity to take them one-on-one, he practically curbstomps them.

** Godzilla; [[spoiler:[[AssKickingEqualsAuthority King of Monsters]], [[DestructiveSavior Savior of our City?]]]]
** Even better is when you pay attention to the music: as [[spoiler: Godzilla walks to the shore]], the soundtrack plays [[GeniusBonus a major-key reworking of the four-note leitmotif known as "Godzilla's Fury"]] (Duuuun, dun dun DUUUUUUUN...), changing what was originally a song of dread at the prospect of a Godzilla rampage into [[spoiler: a triumphant celebration of Godzilla's victory]].

* Ken Watanabe's delivery of the following: "We call him....*dramatic turn*.....''Gojira''". Even more awesome considering that the original line was "Godzilla", but Watanabe convinced Edwards and the producers to let him deliver it with the Japanese name.