Fabulous movie. Probably the best way to describe it is halfway between Little Miss Sunshine and Shaun of the Dead.
Seriously.
It's as much about a group of endearingly crap, relentlessly normal people struggling to cope with the fact that a colossal monster has kidnapped their niece and is menacing the city. Very funny, very poignant, a fantastic monster and the best random hobo in movie history. This one gets the Al seal of approval. Admittedly so did ARMAGEDDON but trust me this time, it really is good:)