Kurt Russell receives acclaim for his new Godzilla series

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Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters has earned praise from critics and fans alike.The actor stars alongside his son Wyatt Russell as older and younger versions of the same character, Lee Shaw, in the Apple TV+ series.

The show is part of the MonsterVerse franchise, which spans 2014’s Godzilla, Kong: Skull Island, and other projects.Created by Chris Black and Matt Fraction, Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters follows members of the Monarch organisation as they encounter Godzilla and other monsters over the course of 50 years.

The show also stars Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons and Ren Watabe.In a positive review on Variety, the Russell duo are described as delivering “charming performances” in a series which “deftly links drama with action and thrills”.“Even if you’re not necessarily a fan of Godzilla and his smash-fueled mania, the adventure-seeking and numerous twists and turns will likely satisfy the most novice MonsterVerse explorer,” the review reads.A three-star review on the Guardian gives particular praise to Kurt Russell, writing: “The actor has lost none of his old-school movie star charisma.

Once he arrives, the modern-day scenes get a sorely needed lift as he sells the bejesus out of every line.”Mashable was similarly effusive on the subject of the show’s monsters. “The richness of Monarch’s world — and its glorious, glorious monsters — keeps the show intriguing even when it gets bogged down in the MonsterVerse’s oft-maligned human affairs.