Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color: This is the only version I'll watch now

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So, almost two months after it hit theaters, Toho’s Godzilla Minus One” has just hit a rare milestone. It now surpassed the Best Picture Oscar winner “Parasite” to become one of the top 3
highest grossing non-English films
in U.S. box office history.
The record is thanks in part to the special black-and-white recut of the film titled “Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color,” it hit theaters this past Friday for a one-week limited showing. The new version added $2.6 million to the film’s American sum - its highest weekend total since New Year’s weekend, - to bring it now to $55 million, passing the $53.3 million total that “Parasite” totalled in 2020 before inflation adjustment.
With another $2.2 million, “Godzilla Minus One” will pass the $57.2 million total of Roberto Benigni’s 1997 film “Life Is Beautiful” take the No. 2 spot, sitting only behind the $128 million of “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”.
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@chestshavenbelgium 5 месяцев назад

Seriously. If they added film grain and audio pops to the film like in Godzilla '54, it would of brought this film to another level of epicness. Minus color really is the definitive version to watch this film.

@r_bear 5 месяцев назад

I was curious how they would convey the menace of the bright blue of the heat ray here, and the way they did it was by having it totally blow out the film grain! Worked really well imo

@PurpleStormProductions 5 месяцев назад

There was a little extra grain added. The pops would do nothing but distract, that’s not necessary. This version of the movie is also my favorite, I love it the way it is.

@misaeljoelvera6631 5 месяцев назад

And Raymond Burr 😂

@TOSStarTrek 5 месяцев назад

was hoping they would have added on or two lines from the 56 Raymond Burr version.

@pizzach666 5 месяцев назад

They did, it’s awesome

@Napski_ 4 месяца назад

I’m just upset that this film wasn’t nominated for more than just special effects. The acting and story alone are award worthy! Plus on budget of only $15 million, says a LOT without spending a LOT.

@jcscomicsnmore448 4 месяца назад

It's Such a crime that it wasn't nominated for Best Foreign film.

@nickrosio 4 месяца назад

The Academy Awards are such a "show" now I don't care. I care more about reviews, specifically Viewer reviews, not Reviewers. -1.0 was my top film of the 2020s so far to date.... and it leaves MASSIVE boots to fill if you want to dethrone it.

@charminbaer2323 4 месяца назад

The Academy is just a group of elite Hollywood types that jerk each other off. The people know Minus One was hands down the best movie of 2023

@IAEMThatIAEM 4 месяца назад

nobody cares. the Nominations dont matter

@StayFractalesque 4 месяца назад

Should have won best picture, period.. just how they made the film so economically and it looks so good.. the director was direct report for every VFX artist.. ..I dunno.. maybe not.. Oppenheimer kinda exists.. but I honestly think Nolans aversion to VFX is holding back the potential of his vision at this point.. ..i.e.. the flash from the blast isn't centered on the top of the tower.. ..or the over and/or underuse of blast cannons for 'practical effects'.. ..the victory speech scene could have been much more effective, blending screams with cheers, instead of just a few obviously make-up based effects with a single charcoal torso he steps through.. the chapel or whatever they were in could have immediately started burning because the thermal pulse, then the Mach stem blows away the structure and the ashen people with it.. ..but noooo, can't do that practically, so we'll just not do it.. ..inception was the peak of his marrying visuals with story.. some of his most iconic shots have some cg element.. I just think he needs to get over it.. also, couldn't he film large format digitally and silently, letting his actors act without an imax imaxxing a foot away from his face.. like, get over romanticizing film and making movies way more expensive, time consuming and complex to produce.. I mean, how much were the prints alone? And I'm sure Nolan took 10m+ salary.. ..in this economy.. ..I mean come on.. hes lucky Barbie carried his numbers.. he needed a meme to get the numbers he did, i actually believe that..

@shannonchurchill4556 5 месяцев назад

Saw it 5 times in color and saw Minus One once. I knew it would be good, but didn't think for a second that it would be even more epic in B&W. Love this movie

@richeyvalentine 4 месяца назад

I wanted to see it again and its not in any of my local theaters

@URangryX 4 месяца назад

Saw it 3 times in color and once in the B&W....holy shite....the audiences kept getting bigger and bigger!

@bb_binx 4 месяца назад

I saw it once when it first came to the theaters, I'd give it 9/10. It's worth seeing for sure for those who have not yet.

@asefaqtab3293 4 месяца назад

bro how do i watch it? not available in any theatres yet!

@shannonchurchill4556 4 месяца назад

@@asefaqtab3293 It was out in the US from November 29th to February 7th.

@FrizzleFried.2.7.90 5 месяцев назад

I saw Minus Color a few days ago in its theatre run. It was my first time watching Minus One, and I feel incredibly lucky that I waited to experience it for the first time as the black and white version. Incredible...

@bushidoblues9302 5 месяцев назад

I wish that was my first experience with it!

@yusefendure 5 месяцев назад

Both versions are beautiful, but the B&W version is far more dramatic, terrifying, and horrific. The breakdown scene between Shikishima and Noriko hit harder in this version, just as the boat chase scene with Godzilla swimming after them! I can't get this film out of my head. Even listening to the soundtrack breaks me. What a masterpiece.

@forgetyourlife 3 месяца назад

Welcome in. Akira Ifukube’s 1954 score has haunted me for decades. So glad it’s back.

@michaelcusano5599 5 месяцев назад

One final comment I would be remiss if I didn't mention the score which is INCREDIBLE!! It moves through you and pulls you in to the moment that you are watching.... this film excels on so many different levels.... cinematography, acting, music, message....it's definitely a MUST SEE........................

@marksimon2650 4 месяца назад

"Goodzlla Minus One"... ...Best Godzilla movie ever made, period

@bushidoblues9302 4 месяца назад

Easily!

@barrymccaulkiner7092 5 месяцев назад

I've only ever seen 5 foreign films in the theatre. The first one was Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. The next one was Minus One 3 times and Minus Color once. I'm still considering seeing Minus Color again.

@bushidoblues9302 5 месяцев назад

As long as it's playing, I'm going!

@noneofyourbusiness1114 5 месяцев назад

Do it, has a different vibe!

@grayden4138 5 месяцев назад

I've seen Minus One four times, and Minus Color once. For me, it does NOT get old.

@bullpup33 5 месяцев назад

I seriously saw this by accident. Didn't know it was a special edition. I am sooo glad I saw it.

@Mangolite 5 месяцев назад

I have watched the color version of the movie four times already. However, when I watched the black-and-white version, I did not miss the colors at all. Takashi Yamazaki and his team did an excellent job. For instance, when Godzilla charged up during the Ginza attack, the emitting blue glow was white instead of grey, which shows the care put into it. I hope that the movie's release will include both versions.

@sullivandmitry1416 5 месяцев назад

I wasn’t expecting the monochrome version to be better, but it was by far. The black and white version was beyond better.

@RW-7949 5 месяцев назад

I mean, its another excuse to watch this masterpiece again.

@bushidoblues9302 5 месяцев назад

Exactly!

@JB0523 5 месяцев назад

Watching Godzilla minusone in black-and-white really took the film to a whole other level to me. It feels timeless When you watch it in black-and-white so that will be how I will watch it going forward

@vexsin7002 5 месяцев назад

Just seen Godzilla Minus One Minus Color... thank you Bushido Blues. Took me long enough but finally made it and watched it on the big screen as it was meant to be watched... and it is absolutely everything you said it was and more. This film has definitely taken me on a Nostalgia and Emotional ride I haven't been this emotional with a film in a long time. I even got teary-eyed for a few scenes, especially once the Authentic Godzilla theme song and Godzilla roar ripped through the theater sound system... I felt that Godzilla in this film was a terror or a reflection of the sins of war... and Noriko and Shikishima are what true humanity is during times of struggle and hardship... Godzilla Minus One Minus Color were absolutely perfect in my opinion and the Minus Color was the Icing on the cake...🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼👍🏽

@MarvynSyn999 5 месяцев назад

I think we all got "Teary Eyed"...and it's great

@RA-gy1ft 4 месяца назад

Agreed

@user-ce2vs6gr9d 4 месяца назад

そ@@RA-gy1ft

@evilamo 5 месяцев назад

I didn't know there was a color version and I watched it last week. I am so glad I watched the B&W version, it took me back to when I first watched Godzilla on a 13 inch tv in the 1980s as a kid. My 7 year old nephew got into the movie, hooked.

@sammyadventureTV 4 месяца назад

Watched it 2 times in color, once in B&W. LOVED IT. I grew up w/ Godzilla & this movie is what I knew all along what a Godzilla movie could be.

@jts8053 5 месяцев назад

I loved Minus Color, but I think the color version still has merit too. Remember, the director and the crew (wardrobe, set design, etc.) all work to put the scenes together with color in mind. Some of the thematic tones are muted or lost in B&W. I want both on my Blu-Ray and to have the choice of which to watch.

@williedynamyte 5 месяцев назад

It really fits the film. I didn't miss the color at all. Godzilla was even more terrifying than in color. I fully understand Shikishima's fear.

@michaelcusano5599 5 месяцев назад

This is the BEST FILM I have seen.... not sure about the black and white because I have seen it 5 times in color so when I did see the black and white version it took me awhile to make that transition. I must say that Godzilla is more terrifying and menacing in black and white, the characters more intense and yes, every time I see this film, I get emotional, and it really moves me. I can relate to Koichi, the struggles, trying to redeem himself and how all the characters create a bond which is heartwarming. You don't see that in monster movies. They use Godzilla to face their fears, to move beyond the struggles, and gut-wrenching feelings of hopelessness and despair. Tomorrow, I will see it for the 7th time in 4DX which I have never experienced. LOVED IT

@LloydWoodall 5 месяцев назад

Love it in color, enjoyed it in black & white, hoping the dvd/bluray release is a double disc to include both versions!

@user-df4xm2vf9d 5 месяцев назад

Man I’ve watched all your videos about this film, and I can’t agree with you more! Godzilla will always hold a special place in my heart, it was something that my father and I watched together when I was a kid. Now I’m 43 and he’s 73, and this movie brought us right back to that same feeling. This is a once in a generation film and will likely never have something this special again. What a privilege and thanks for posting

@bushidoblues9302 4 месяца назад

Thank you! And that's so great you got to experience this movie with your father!

@thermyo 4 месяца назад

Very jealous of all Bushido Blues American friends for being able to see this version in cinemas. It looks absolutely amazing! Thanks for showing it off!

@jprules2578 5 месяцев назад

I just saw it monday(yesterday), which is now my fourth total viewing and its STILL such a striking story/movie. Will be buying whatever they decide to put out for this movie. The soundtrack seemed boosted in this version, and the whole look worked really well in B & W. Two big thumbs up..still.

@Catfishguy 5 месяцев назад

I actually saw the movie for the first time last Sunday, which means the first time I saw it was minus color. And I LOVED IT!!

@1986Phoenix29 5 месяцев назад

MASTERPIECE!!!

@Berzerklight 5 месяцев назад

I'll always be glad I got to see both versions in the theater. I'm 58 and have pined for a redo of the original; a 1940's based Godzilla where is a monster and a metaphor. I loved the kids stuff as a kid, but the original is more of a grown up movie; with a message on about using weapons of war. And Godzilla -1, well it is a stand out movie that is grown up, and yet not kid unfriendly. And again Godzilla is not just a monster, but a metaphor, and the messages about forgiveness, survival, and respect for life are just well done.

@kamenriderkfp6684 5 месяцев назад

Unfortunately only been able to see Minus One twice due to my work schedule but man am I glad that 2nd time was in black and white. You could now vividly see the damage Godzilla was taking in the film. And it really does just have a much darker tone in line with the original and it feeling like a horror movie now is very fitting The original Godzilla is essentially a Japanese ghost story in tone and through it's allegory. You encounter the supernatural early on and get away. But it will come for you again and again In Godzilla you may survive the monster's initial attack. But will you survive when it comes back You might survive the atomic bomb. But can you survive the radiation the "monster" that will come for you in the end To experience and survive the horror is to suffer. Will you be able to persevere. To live Also side note. Noticed that the musical score that played during the scenes with the fighter jet sounded extremely similar to music from Nausica of the Valley of the Wind. Perhaps an homage to Miyazaki who is known for his love of planes and his films that have helped Japanese movies remain relevant in foreign markets

@hunterbob8439 5 месяцев назад

I noticed it at the end too I thought “why do I feel whimsical right now in this terrifying moment? Oh wait it’s ghibli music haha”

@davyapis2285 4 месяца назад

WOW! This brings back memories of watching the old Godzilla movies on a Sunday afternoon when I was a kid. This is awesome as hell! I wanna watch this now.

@nedrini1055 5 месяцев назад

Wow 21 times? I can see that. I’ve seen it 12 times, once in black-and-white and I would definitely see it again if I have the chance.

@bushidoblues9302 5 месяцев назад

It's one of those rare films that has a very high replay value, but also it feels good to support it.

@clmk28 5 месяцев назад

This film is an instant classic in color or black and white! I will definitely buy both copies of this movie.

@TWDub 5 месяцев назад

I'm going to see Minus Color after work today, and I'm HYPED!! I always held 1954 as the best in the franchise and Minus One dethroned it. And I have no doubt this Minus Color version, due in part to nostalgia, will be even better. Cheers!

@deadman123x 5 месяцев назад

I just watched Minus One Minus Color and I agree with everything you said. All emotions I had watching the colored version were amplified this time around.

@hob976 5 месяцев назад

Love this. You're bringin a lot of heart to this little "Toho-centric" corner of RU-vid. This channel's becoming a real gem.

@bushidoblues9302 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! Just sharing what I love!

@hob976 5 месяцев назад

It comes through. I'm buying Hulu this month just for the FX Shogun series. I'm stoked out of my mind. And afterward, I'm gonna come looking for the BushidoBlues take on it, like a cherry on top.@@bushidoblues9302

@utube9000 4 месяца назад

Man, I agree with your commentary 100%! I saw the color version first - but the B&W version was WAY better for all the reasons you mentioned. And I felt that HEARING the film in Japanese and having to read the English subtitles made me pay attention to the dialog even more! All in all, the B&W version feels like a more SERIOUS film- and if they HAD originally released it in B&W (with English subtitles) it may have been nominated for even MORE academy awards (Best Foreign Film?) simply because it had more gravitas.

@charlie-obrien 5 месяцев назад

When I was 11 years old I got a new guitar that I was expecting for Christmas. My dream come true. That's what Godzilla Minus One is like as a great gift. Unbeknownst to me, my parents also got me a very nice reel to reel tape recorder to go with it. Godzilla - 1 / - Color is that unexpected treat that I will cherish now as part of the whole experience this masterpiece brings.

@cuauhtemocroldan8514 5 месяцев назад

Loved this movie, and have already seen it 3 times. I was wondering if it would be worth another screening for the b&w version; you just convinced me to see it again!

@highonangeldust 5 месяцев назад

Going tomorrow. Can’t wait. Loved this movie

@bushidoblues9302 5 месяцев назад

I hope you like it!

@willxrlz7445 5 месяцев назад

I’m fortunate enough to have had the chance to see both versions of the film! Both were amazing! I liked the black and white because it reminds me of the original but my wife likes the color better! Great review, would love to see more Godzilla content!

@bushidoblues9302 5 месяцев назад

At least there's a version for everyone! Thank you!

@willxrlz7445 5 месяцев назад

Yeah exactly, and I’m happy watching either of the two versions! I feel like this is the best modern day movie that I’ve see in the past 5-10 years.

@bushidoblues9302 5 месяцев назад

@@willxrlz7445 oh easily!

@fw1421 4 месяца назад

I wasn’t aware that they were releasing the new Godzilla in black and white. I’m 70 and in the town I grew up in,Clearwater,Fla,we had 3 theatres in town. The Capitol,the Carib,and the Ritz. The Capitol and Ritz were about a block away from each other with the Ritz being the older,smaller one. It was more ornate and that was the theatre that always had double and triple features on the weekends. I saw all the Japanese SciFi films there. The original Godzilla and my favorites,the Mysterians and Battle In Outer Space. Even today I love Black and white films like Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon. I’m going to see if the black and white Godzilla is playing in Fort Worth and go see it. Thanks for the video.

@RetroCrisis 4 месяца назад

This is how it should have been released originally. Perfection

@junegeraci5130 5 месяцев назад

Saw it twice in color and Minus Color yesterday. I do prefer it without, but I want them to put it out with both so I can enjoy both, depending on the mood and who is with me. Instant classic, masterpiece.

@Dr.McDrunk 4 месяца назад

My local movie theater didn't have Godzilla minus one until January 25th and didn't know that the version they received was in black and white and was confused when I watched it but by the end I was amazed how immersed I was in the film even in black and white and with subtitles something that recent western movies couldn't do. And the atmosphere of the theater changed too. At the emotional part where the main character going through emotions and questioning his existence the entire theater was silent as everyone just took in the scene and there were about 30 to 40 people there. And my brother who didn't even want to see the film in the first place was taken back at the films ability to keep tension and the representation of PTSD and survivors guilt. Overall good video and I can't wait to get my hands on the blue ray.

@erutherford 5 месяцев назад

While Minus One did get an Oscar Nomination I think it got snubbed by at least not being nominated for best foreign film.

@neilfalls4095 5 месяцев назад

It's better then anything Boringwood has made in years.

@darklink2000 5 месяцев назад

It didn’t get snubbed, Japan didn’t submit it for this category.

@erinm9445 5 месяцев назад

@@darklink2000 Did Japan submit it for best picture? Because it really should have been nominated!

@darklink2000 5 месяцев назад

@@erinm9445 They only submitted it for the VFX which it did get a nomination for.

@erinm9445 5 месяцев назад

Oh, well that's nice to know. I knew about the VFX nom, didn't know they hadn't submitted for anything else. I wonder why? @@darklink2000

@OrsunVZ 5 месяцев назад

I saw this for the first time as Minus Color, and I cannot imagine watching it a different way. I really hope I get a chance to watch it again. The last film I left the theatre feeling so enthralled, was "Children of Men". Godzilla Minus One is cinema perfection.

@charlie-obrien 5 месяцев назад

I have been trying to think of films that give the same feeling as Godzilla Minus One and I thought of Guns of Navarone, Jaws and even Rogue One and Dunkirk. But you are right, Children of Men does absolutely share the same vibe of fighting against a monstrous enemy with nearly no hope. The only way towards victory is through unity and heart wrenching sacrifice.

@whalehands4779 5 месяцев назад

In the movie theres a part showing godzillas destruction in military style film. It is a map of Godzilla's last sighting. You can clearly see the patrol ships vector Godzilla towards Japan.

@slick_3617 5 месяцев назад

I was really grateful to see this in B&W, I've been out of the loop & assumed I missed the whole theatrical release, so -C felt like destiny. I think it works to make it a better film in general, but there some scenes that I am dying to see in color & would have loved to have seen in proper Imax. Basically everything in the water.

@cm4660 5 месяцев назад

Saw this for the 3rd time yesterday. It’s the first movie I have ever seen more than twice in a theater. It is now in my TOP 5 all time films! A masterpiece!

@JerichoLeon 4 месяца назад

Man this was a sweet viewing experience you had -- being in an old theater, spending time with the owner, sharing the love of this great film. Thanks for the video! Reminds me of the good old days in my time.

@bushidoblues9302 4 месяца назад

Thank you! I crave the old movie experience!

@JaketheJust 5 месяцев назад

I made the mistake of buying Shin Godzilla with English dub audio. Never listen to English audio in foreign films

@bushidoblues9302 5 месяцев назад

Yeah I picture that sounding horrible!

@JaketheJust 5 месяцев назад

@@bushidoblues9302The voice actors just sound out of place, even cringe.

@charlie-obrien 5 месяцев назад

As a fan of Ghibli animation and Ozu films... always watch the Japanese language version. Same is true for French and Spanish films.

@stevenelson2641 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for bringing so much attention to this film. I appreciate it so much! I am an old fan of Godzilla and Gojira was always my favorite. I don't make it out to the movies very often any more, so will be getting both color and minus color! Can't wait!

@doublestarships646 5 месяцев назад

I would love it if they added film grain to it. I hope we get an awesome Blu-Ray release with extra goodies or even a director's cut.

@bushidoblues9302 5 месяцев назад

Any kind of added goodies I'm down for!

@webherring 5 месяцев назад

I felt like the early island scenes seemed grainier, and I thought maybe they were reflecting the film quality of the 40s. And then the picture became crisper during the 50s.

@shaolin95 4 месяца назад

film grain :D :D sure lets throw in all kinds of shitty artifacts from the past, mono audio that maybe skips from time to time too....some people

@doublestarships646 4 месяца назад

@@shaolin95 Aw poor man child. Grain hurt your feelings?

@bigdreams5554 5 месяцев назад

I saw Minus Color in theatres last night. Saw in color twice before. This movie hit much harder in B&W. Even though i knew all the plot elements and were anticipating each one, the acting and emotion came thru even stronger. No color to distract me, instead i took in all the facial expressions, body language etc. godzilla "charging up" looked amazing as well in B&W. AMAZING. This movie should have been nominated for Best Picture. Seriously, its that good

@robertdavies2871 5 месяцев назад

Watched this with my 10 yr old son, and even he said this was the best movie he's seen in the last 2 years. I was awestruck. It's a masterpiece of film. Forget it being a Godzilla movie, it's a great movie period.

@allenvoice9803 5 месяцев назад

Enjoyed your description of seeing the film in an old theater and in B&W!

@ascensionindustries9631 5 месяцев назад

I got see the color versión of this in the theater, and am very fortunate for that, but clips of the Minus Color cut look equally impressive with the tone much darker. Cant wait to see this too.

@RapidFire740 5 месяцев назад

Ive seen the movie 4 times, but Black and White is the one where Godzilla actually gave me goosebumps. Epic and horrifying is probably the only way I can describe it. Especially the Takao fight and Odo scene. Do yourself a massive favor and once it releases check it out in B/W

@grayden4138 5 месяцев назад

This is the sleeper hit of the 2023 and I think this will be the definitive Kaiju film talked about for years to come. As close to a masterpiece as a Kaiju film can be since 1954. I enjoyed Minus Color, but I do prefer the color version more. I just hope the video release will come with both versions and I hope the streaming providers will offer both versions too.

@franktheo2055 5 месяцев назад

There's nothing better than getting that old time vibe inside an old time theater to set the tone for a black & white Gojira flick. 🐊 🔥

@nowherebound2908 5 месяцев назад

I finally got to see this, and I didn't realize it was the Minus Color version - looks amazing, for all the reasons you gave! I will have to catch the color version eventually, but I was so impressed with this!

@rob6912 5 месяцев назад

Saw minus one both versions in 4d and I gotta say it might be the greatest movie ever to hit 4d theaters. Can't express enough to anyone reading this. You need to see this movie in 4d!!! It's an experience like no other

@URangryX 4 месяца назад

I watched this Minus COlor version with my cousin just the other day...and we were both like "Wow!! This looks like old World War 2 footage!" With the cruisers and battleships...insane level of craft given to this film.

@umdesch4 5 месяцев назад

I wish I could have seen this. I saw the colour version of it in the theatre twice. Wanted to see the "minus colour" version, but the only place showing it I could have gone to was a 90 minute drive, so I reluctantly declined. But I've been on full-blast telling everyone I know to go see it. It's the best movie I've seen in at least a couple years...

@bradyschalig3239 5 месяцев назад

I just got to see this movie finally two nights ago for the very first time. In my area, the only version showing is the black and white version. So my first experience with this movie was in black and white and it was absolutely incredible to have that for myself. This film is near perfection and scratched a huge nostalgia itch for me as my first Godzilla movie I ever saw was the very first, which is obviously black and white. So it was like seeing Godzilla for the very first time as though I was a kid again. I almost don’t know if I want to even try watching it in color now that I have this connection between the two films for myself. I gotta say, this is easily my favorite Godzilla movie now, hands down, and one of my favorite movies in general. One of those that I can just watch over and over and never get bored of it.

@archiegoodwinjr 5 месяцев назад

I saw it two days ago. I missed the color version but got lucky and saw Minus One the last day it was shown in my theater. I was mesmerized by the the kind of story being told--from the viewpoint of ordinary soldiers who were running low on supplies and then ordinary citizens who lost everythiing and struggled to survive. This was not the standard monster movie but a hopeful story about human life: being able to live regardless of physical hardships and despite knowledge of ineluctable death. Instead of being the main actor Godzilla in this movie was used as a theme--a terrifying dread that loomed in the background of everyone's lives. As the movie focussed on everyday struggles, Godzilla was transmuted from sci-fi monster into an emblem of universal fear: the war was still palpable and continued to be waged in China and the Korean peninsula, friction between USSR and USA threatened nuclear armageddon, and what happened during war revealed that psychological death was just as deadly. Also, the story veered from previous monster films by empowering ordinary citizens to rise up when their government dissembled--resembling Seven Samurai and Rashomon more than Godzilla. Despite requiring three hankies, Minus One is now my favorite movie of the sci-fi genre.

@hellofrominside8524 5 месяцев назад

I missed the original run and was bummed about it but I’m glad now as this was my first Godzilla experience

@user-hz9wv5mt5i 5 месяцев назад

I wish they could have left the scene when his back spine start to glow and pop up in blue (a la Sin City) in color because that was the only scene I preferred in color. What an amazing film and the first film I saw twice in the theatre since Ed Wood. Great in color, amazing in B&W.

@hunterbob8439 5 месяцев назад

I am really glad I went to see this movie without color. I can’t remember how long it has been since I watched a monster movie that truly inspired awe in everyone in the theater watching. I swear everyone in that theater (maybe 10-20 people) came out of the room with the biggest smile.

@normbittner3762 5 месяцев назад

Missed out on the color version but going tonight to see it with my son minus color- so excited!

@davidfitchet432 4 месяца назад

I have been a film fan for over 60 years. I like all kinds of film, including black and white movies. Always have. It makes me happy that young people who used to look down on B&W films as "old" are embracing the concept, and it pleases me even more that it is happening with this film, which I consider the greatest Godzilla (and Kaiju) film ever made.

@user-iu1wg3nl5o 5 месяцев назад

Saw Minus One five times, Minus Color three times. It's an amazingly great film (writing, direction, acting, cinematography, score, visual effects, sound all A+), and Minus Color is just stunning visually. And the emotion of the film is so powerful. I love the 1954 Gojira, but I feel Minus One may actually be a better overall film. I can't wait to add both versions to my home film library.

@Jtriggers 5 месяцев назад

I saw this with my grandma, because I can’t drive. We both loved it immensely and I didn’t even know there was a different version. I love that whenever Godzilla uses his atomic breath is the only time you see color. It’s a faint ethereal pink, that beautifully displays, his other worldly power in comparison to man. The black and white also captures the aesthetic of post World War II Japan, beautifully. I also love when the civilians are planning, how to combat Godzilla it’s explained with simplistic detail and physical props. This movie has definitely earned all the accolades it’s received. the other hand Universal’s Godzilla, X Kong, the new Empire looks bat shit insane, So insane that if it’s not taken seriously, it might be the most entertaining movie of the year. Hell in Godzilla versus Kong, Kong finds an ax and a charging station for it. You can’t tell me that’s not hilarious.😂 Shin Godzilla and Godzilla Minus One are amazing while Universal’s Godzilla is simply entertaining.

@MD-cn1nt 5 месяцев назад

My favorite "creepy" Godzilla moment in G-1-C was the look he gives the ship crews just before they cut to Shikishima's plane making its final descent. Godzilla's eyes are almost white against the black of his gnarled skin...really demonic looking. Loved it. Overall I thought they did a great job translating to BW....as a photographer, I know what's involved in adjusting values to accentuate areas of a frame, to make skin tones look right, etc. It's not easy. I do think the atomic breath scenes lost a bit of impact minus color, and some of the water stuff got (understandably) a little muddy. But I do hope they release both on DVD, because the mood (and experience of watching the film) is so completely different from one version to the other.

@aburninglandfillofbadmovie2930 5 месяцев назад

Godzilla shall live forever in cinema as the father an entirely new type of cinema. Is this the start of a new series of fantastic godzilla movies? One hopes so. In the immortal words of Raymond Burr, "The things he has taught us, remain."

@gilpolanco1514 5 месяцев назад

It was great. I felt like a kid again.

@bassplayersayer 4 месяца назад

I watch the original Godzilla probably once a year. It really is a great film and I have been waiting for a return to a black and white Godzilla. Good on them. Rock on Godzilla !!!!!!!!

@thecraigster8888 5 месяцев назад

I am so glad you showed a scene from The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms. That 1953 movie was some of the inspiration for the original 1954 Godzilla. In fact, the first appearance of Godzilla on Odo island paid tribute to the Beast film. The way the soldier used a spotlight to illuminate the monster and the way Godzilla picked up people and threw them was right out of the 1953 stop action movie.

@robertkorn 5 месяцев назад

I count myself as one of the lucky ones that have only seen this move in B&W. I've gone back and watched clips in color and glad this is the only version I know. Can't wait for this to come out on DVD!

@knightforlorn6731 5 месяцев назад

I'm in japan right at this very moment. I watched it in a 4k theater that sprays you with water and shakes the seats and sprays smoke. Literally the best movie experience I've ever had.

@ANARCHITECT708 5 месяцев назад

Just saw Minus Color last night and WHAT A FILM!!! I caught it on the last day and haven't seen the color version, and I don't know if I even want to see the color version now. The score is also one of the best I've ever heard, absolutely perfect.

@egoranonymous3223 2 месяца назад

I'm partially colorblind. I can now see the burns and scars on Godzilla that everyone was talking about!

@TheRealKingS197 5 месяцев назад

The minus color was just so well done..almost made me feel like i was watching a old black and white documentary about something that had happen.

@1005corvuscorax 5 месяцев назад

I was lucky enough to see G-1-Color this last weekend. I hadn't seen the original version since it was here and gone in a blink. As the credits were rolling, I thought to myself "There's no way I think I can ever bring myself to see the original movie.....Minus Color is a MASTERPIECE!" Of course the story, characters, score, etc were all amazing, but the way they engineered that *LOOK* for Minus Color was just mind blowing! This is THE definitive Godzilla -1 for me. :)

@tonyvillota21 5 месяцев назад

I’m glad I saw this minus color on its last day especially when it was my first time seeing minus one and boy I agree with you. The minus color version is now what i consider the original cut. I’ll always want to watch it in black and white now. I really hope they make a blu-ray version of this. This is the real way to watch it.

@snart 5 месяцев назад

i never saw the color version. Saw this version last night - friggin' amazing.

@wmstewart1179 5 месяцев назад

I think I might go see Godzilla Minus One Minus Color again. What an amazing experience!!! ❤❤❤❤ This has to be one of my favorite films of all time!!!

@stevethomas760 4 месяца назад

Good call on the BW version. Years ago I was in very small town in Oregon (McCall?) and went to a local theater that was open only on weekends. Same vibe as you described, old posters on the wall, just very cool atmosphere. I remember that some music was playing before the movie and my wife and I got up and danced in the aisle. The owner came down and gave us popcorn along with some applause from the other patrons. Great memory.

@Titan52berg 5 месяцев назад

Color or classic black and white, this is one magnificent film in the saga of Godzilla (Gojira) and I sure hope that both versions become available in a BluRay/DVD/Digital set! And, I hope that we won't have to wait too long!

@mitchellfuller2456 4 месяца назад

I absolutely would have seen the movie countless times if I didn't live 4 hours away from the closest city that had any theatres showing it

@Paranoidandroid1202 5 месяцев назад

I saw this the last day in theaters not knowing it was going to be in B&W. Absolutely beautiful.. Great experience.

@HoopleHeadUSA 4 месяца назад

Saw it 3 times in color, including IMAX, once in b&w. Amazing film, in either version

@mightymurph3949 5 месяцев назад

I manage to catch the last showing on the last day. I was not expecting this movie to be this good 9/10! Def buying it when it drops

@Postman1955 5 месяцев назад

When I was five years old (1960), I begged my mom to let me see the original with Raymond Burr. Of course, she told me no. It wasn't until I was ten that I was able to see it on tv. One of my earliest nightmares, that I still remember to this day, is me under our house seeing it's huge foot stepping just outside. We've had a great relationship ever since. 😅

@DrGrabAss. 4 месяца назад

Glad you highlighted this, I didn't even know it was an option. I was already planning to see this movie when it comes out on video. Now that I know this version exists, I am planning to only see it for the first time in B&W.

@fredjones554 2 месяца назад

This is excellence in film making. Making entertaining and artistic treasures.

@gonzoret 4 месяца назад

Holding off to watch the Minus Color version, so excited!

@insanitypepper1740 5 месяцев назад

I saw the color version 6 times, and the b&w once. I also enjoyed the way the monster's dorsal plate lights looked much more in black and white.

@harrymckenzie3725 18 дней назад

Amazing, wasn't aware of this. Just watched the colour version, very impressed. But definitely going to watch the b&w version too

@CameronStewart-qx2zx 3 месяца назад

Absolutely it all came together so well

@enclavehere.7995 5 месяцев назад

100% agree about the Odo island scene! While the cgi looks fantastic for a $15 million budget movie, there were very few scenes where some of the cgi looked iffy (like the tanks or when Godzilla was walking through the countryside). Both me and my friend agreed that the way Godzilla looked in the Odo Island scene looked a bit meh, and somewhat took us out of the moment. However, when we went and watched it in black and white the scene looked 10 times better! Same goes for those other scenes, I think the black and white helps hide some of the digital feel cgi has.

@Tenshihan-Quinn 5 месяцев назад

@4:10 - I totally agree with you man, this was a HORROR film, it portrays Godzilla as a MONSTER - not even as a mere anti-hero, but rather as a true threat to the entire world, ...HE WAS TERRIFYING!