Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Godzilla)
Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla is a blast when the focus is on the titular giant monster, but the King of the Monsters gets scant screen time compared to the film’s bland human cast. If you were expecting Bryan Cranston to play Godzilla’s human lead instead of Aaron Taylor-Johnnie, you’re in for a rude awakening. In general, Taylor-Johnson is a likeable actor, but his apathetic demeanor makes him an unsuitable choice to carry the dramatic weight of a film like this, and his bland military guy character is about as forgettable as they come.
Aaron Taylor Johnson (Godzilla)
Tom Cruise (Valkyrie)
In comparison to Stauffenberg, Cruise is a good eight inches shorter and appears completely out of place in the role of a high-ranking German officer. However, the actor makes no attempt to put on a German accent, further emphasizing his miscasting. Mission: Impossible, Minority Report, and Top Gun are all examples of Cruise’s best work when he plays a different version of himself, rather than a historical figure who should have received more attention.
Tom Cruise (Valkyrie)
