: Critics lauded the film's visual effects , cinematography , and serious tone, often comparing it favorably to the 1998 version.
: Some viewers were frustrated by Godzilla's limited screen time (about 10 minutes) and the focus on human characters over monster battles.
as Joe Brody, a physicist obsessed with the 1999 Janjira disaster.
: The film was a major hit, grossing $529.1 million worldwide against a production budget of $160 million.