Watch: Extensive 45-Minute Look At The Sound Design Of Gareth Edwards' 'Godzilla'
Gareth Edwards’ “Godzilla” received some well-deserved criticism regarding its weakly structured screenplay and lack of interesting characters. Chief among these is the bizarre decision to dispose of the only person with a relatable motivation before we even get to the second act, leaving the audience with a bland hero portrayed by an even blander actor.
What it does get right, however, is the titular character’s look and sound. Far from the bad “Jurassic Park” cosplay version of Roland Emmerich’s 1998 misstep, the big bad lizard stayed loyal to his Japanese ancestor while bringing something new to the table via the impeccably designed MUTOs, two of Gojira’s most formidable adversaries.
Now you can get an intimate look (and listen) at Godzilla’s challenging sound design process via Soundworks Collection’s 45-minute documentary, "The Sounds of Godzilla." The doc works almost as an audio commentary, playing off of a montage of clips from the film and...