Mega Shark vs. Kolossus (2015)

Such a frustrating disappointment

Just perfect...

I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Another "Mega Shark" movie, and with the entire series being questionable and cheesy, then there is still something alluring about creature features that involve sharks. So naturally I did sit down to watch "Mega Shark vs. Kolossus" as I had the chance to do so.As for the cast that starred in the movie, well I can't really claim to be familiar with anyone who was in the movie, aside from Illeana Douglas . Now, that is definitely not a bad thing for me, because I do enjoy watching new faces and talents in movies. And people were actually doing good jobs with their given roles and characters, given the cheesy and campy concept of the movie.The story in "Mega Shark vs. Kolossus" was as to be expected, and you know what you are getting yourself into here if you have seen any of the other movies in the series. If you are new to the series of "Mega Shark" movies, then do not take the movie too seriously, because it is definitely rather outrageous in concept and idea.It should be said that the effects in this particular movie were actually quite good, and might very well range among the better of CGI and special effects seen in the "Mega Shark" movie series so far. However, I just can't grasp the concept of having sharks growl. Sure, because a silent killer is not as menacing as one making sound. But come on, a growling shark just makes it seem ridiculous.Now, the concept idea of a massive kolossus doomsday machine was just a bit too far out there. But it did fit in well enough with the rest of the campy concept of the movie in a way.While "Mega Shark vs. Kolossus" is not a movie experience of Shakespearian proportions, then it is still entertaining enough for what it turned out to be. If you enjoy these cheesy and campy shark creature features, then "Mega Shark vs. Kolossus" should prove entertaining for you.

Following the appearance of another Mega Shark, a CIA Agent and a technology mogul team up to take it down only for the sudden reawakening of a Cold-War era robot to throw a further complication into the battle to stop the deadly creature.While this one doesn't quite manage to make it to the top of the franchise this is still a wholly worthwhile entry. As was the case with the previous efforts, a lot of this one is due to the massive cheese here which is based on the efforts of the shark here getting the most amount of screen-time possible here. The majority of this one is spent with the military's attacks trying to cut it down, from the opening battle in the mini-subs to the full-scale assault on the open seas and finally the creature attacking the fleet with it's trademark high- altitude jumps of it leaping out of the water and taking out the destroyers in marvelous action scenes that keep up the spectacle and excitement from the rest of the series. As well, the addition of the giant robot here manages a great deal of fun by also managing to incorporate more land-scenes here with the race to understand it's motives as it rampages through the countryside leaving a great sense of destruction behind it, and also giving this one some spectacular early fights between the two in all sorts of cheesy spectacle. There's a lot of great fun to be had in the final half as well with the naval battle taking place in the inlet that distracts the shark enough to wrestle control of the robot during the encounter, the big battle with the Air Force in a fine aerial battle that comes off really nicely and the big battle at the end that manages to leave both creatures with plenty of high-spots since they put together a nicely detailed battle that's far more engaging than expected. These here are enough to hold this off from the few small flaws here, with the biggest one again coming from the rather weak CGI found throughout this one keeping it from really being taken seriously despite the spectacle of the story here. The robot's initial reactivation scene, the big battle with the destroyers at sea and the final battle are all way too obvious about their qualities despite the fact that there's a rather exciting series of action scenes overplaying during that time, and the fact that there's other times throughout this that aren't as obvious about the nature of the effects really causes those to stand out considerably. As well, the film also suffers with the needless subplot about the deranged scientist secretly working to gain control over the robot that comes out of nowhere, is accomplished with ten minutes to go in the film and really feels like an after-thought to get the film up to a respectable running time rather than doing anything of any coherent value and logic really makes it odd and really distracting. Otherwise, this one had a lot more going for it to make it enjoyable enough.Rated Unrated/R: Language and Violence.

The Mega Shark series is fantastic! The films throw logic as high in the air as the Mega Shark leaps (and this film's shark leaps the highest of all!), but who cares, as therein lies the guilty pleasure of these crazy movies, and Mega Shark vs. Kolossus is no exception as it pushes the crazy level to the max. As ever, the Mega Shark makes its entrance with the quickest of introductions before rapidly getting down to its national monument smashing and ship-devouring ways. However, this time the mad megalodon must face an adversary who is a cross between a giant Ultra Man and Iron Maiden's lovable mascot, Eddie-the Head (and what is not to love in that pairing?). OK, so maybe the two titans pretty much act like they are in two separate films for most of the action, but it is still a cheese-laden marvel when they do come together in WWE-style combat. Add a David Beckham look-alike tech-philanthropist, a mighty CIA agent, a ship's bridge that could be the interior of a bus, a very game and knowingly irreverent Illeana Douglas, plus battleships being swatted hither and thither by the titular Mega Shark, and you have another perfect Saturday night schlock fest that is that is everything you could hope for from a Mega Shark that apparently has the ability to destroy all of humanity (I'm still not fully sure how sharks can do that, even megasharks, but these films assure us that they can so that is good enough for me).

If you're not down with SyFy Channel creature features, just save us both some grief and skip this review. If, however, you love the bargain basement Godzilla-style spectacle of The Asylum's Mega Shark series the way I do, rest assured that Mega Shark Vs. Kolossus will leave you giddy. It's a fun and fast-paced affair involving an even bigger, smarter, meaner prehistoric shark and an out-of-control Cold War robot on a collision course with one another. The cast all has a blast playing one ludicrous scene after another with deadly earnestness, the monsters are both well-rendered and imbued with more personality than they have any right to have on this budget, and the whole thing feels like a loving throwback to the Japanese monster movies I used to watch on Saturday afternoons as a child. Sure, the fights are too brief and the science is laughable. But what the film lacks in credibility and budget, it more than makes up for in energy and enthusiasm. Plus, the curvy cuties of Team Unicorn are on-hand to amp up the eye candy quotient. In all, a highly satisfying piece of direct-to-video schlock.