A much belated first watch for me, ready for Pacific Rim and the new Godzilla remake next year. It was more sombre than I expected, but it stands up. Even with the man-in-suit effects the destruction of Tokyo is pretty brutal. So much fire! It's maybe slow by today's standards but its anti-nuclear message and bleak outlook give it the edge over most modern monster movies. Let's hope Del Torro can deliver the goods with Pacific Rim, then we've got the new Godzilla next year. Bring on the carnage!

My review - blueprintreview.co.uk/2013/05/cannes-2013-review-roundup-3/

My review - blueprintreview.co.uk/2013/05/cannes-2013-review-round-up-1/

I loved it. The story is slight and the writing flawed but it's meticulously well crafted in terms of mis-en-scene. The visuals, soundtrack and performances (specifically Mia Wasikowska) are excellent and the film sucks you in with its seductively disturbing and sexy atmosphere. This is a stylish coming of age story of the highest calibre.