A thrilling showdown between Asa Asada and the kaiju is undercut by frequent shifts to supporting character scenes that -- while well done -- seem increasingly full of unnecessary noodling around. And two subplots with teenage girls involve an attempted gang rape and sexual exploitation by disgusting old men that have them choosing her clothing and tossing out the crusty old The Glasses Gotta Go trope, so, y'know, ewwww. ( )