And what a delightfully strange film it is! It's as if someone had a Godzilla nightmare and decided to make a movie out of it. Kudos to Toho Studios for giving Anno the reins and the money to take the world's best known kaiju franchise, and rebooting it in such a grandiose weird way.
Is it the best Godzilla film ever though? Most people will say "Not", and that is of course entirely dependant on personal preferences. Should a Godzilla film be fun? Scary? Silly? Poignant? Serious? Bat-shit crazy? You decide!
So let's make that our debate question of the week: what is your favorite Godzilla film, and why? Chime in, in the comments below, and HAVE YOUR SAY!