In spite of everything being "gigantic" about the movie -- its magnificent visuals, the huge creature and the tremendous destruction portrayed -- the movie is no "huge" success with the City residents. Only a handful of people were attracted to the theatre on the first day of the second week here.

However, the movie is, undoubtedly, a big hit with children. Said Ruchi Arora, a student of the Sector 11 GCG: "The idea of the movie is actually too old. With 22 versions of this `king of monsters' already having done the rounds, the movie does not arouse curiosity. However, the photography of this latest version is certainly superb and can't be missed."

Agreed Suresh Malhotra, a young entrepreneur: "It's the photography which takes away the prize and draws a big `wow'. The monster does look artificial but the destruction of Manhattan is as good as real. The second half is far more gripping."

The cities of the US are the "target" of Godzilla, the monster which chooses this place for "nesting" and laying eggs. The creature stalks the streets of Manhattan, strikes terror and destroys buildings and everything that comes in its way. It falls upon the young and "dashing" scientist to stop the rampage.

Intricately woven in the plot is the ambition and love story of a young woman who wants to be reporter -- played by Maria Pitollo -- who ultimately ends up with a major scoop to her credit: the discovery of Godzilla's eggs. "It's old wine in a new bottle. The movie is nothing but a lot of noise, illogical destruction and a huge artificial creep called Godzilla," says Satish Verma, a government employee. Nevertheless, children appear to be thoroughly enjoying every moment of it. "It's so nice. The monster is so frightening and huge. The way the buildings collapse, the cars and helicopters crash and the bridges break -- it's stunning," says 13-year-old Rajat Sharma, adding that "ultimately, it's the size that matters".