My wife before dragging her to this film: "I don't care about your giant lizard monster movie" My wife after dragging her to this film: "That's the best movie I've seen all year, I absolutely loved it!!!"
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@@hannavang1594 save your breath. They're either a troll or they are the ones who came into the theater late/ distracted by using their phone during the movie/ didn't even try to read the subtitles. Good roast though, this movie beats current Disney, MCU, and DCEU films
@@DISstockmagic Ok You Are Right I Should Not Listen To A Troll, Godzilla Minus One Is Like The Original Godzilla Movie (1954) I’m Surprised That Godzilla Minus One Are Beating Some Of Disney, MCU And DCEU Movies!
Saw it yesterday and I was blown away. Went with a big group of non-fans and they all loved it. Can we talk about this movie having a $15M budget?! Completely unreal what they were able to accomplish for so little.
Really?! That $15M budget sounds like BS to me. The movie did seem low budget in a lot of ways, but the FX alone seem like they would have cost at least 3 times that much.
This Godzilla movie had so much heart, and actually had me tear up at two separate scenes. I can’t believe this was done on a $15 million budget, it was beautiful!
Seeing Shikishima break down after losing Noriko was extremely tragic. When children cry in movies, it's usually annoying, but it was absolutely heart wrenching when little Akiko cried at the loss of her adoptive mother. I could feel the theater grow angry at how the big lizard took away the poor child's mother.
Crazy after 70 years and over 30 films of this monster we still see something totally fresh and new that completely leaves us in awe. The entire boat sequence including the amazing music when he takes on the big boat and the city destruction sequence with that whole finale were amazing. I went to a pretty full imax screening and whenever the sound cut it was dead silent in the theater, no one was even munching on popcorn or drinking soda, we were all just silent. such a good movie. easily my favorite godzilla film
The chemistry in the cast was amazing. The redemption arc of the main character was uniquely touching. The way of building up the platonic yet somehow romantic relationship between the main character his partner was done really well. The allegory of post war Japan seeking to recover from tragedy that atomic war brought to their society was thought provoking. Godzilla the monster was utterly terrifying with a sense of mass , heaviness, presence and feralness that I haven’t seen in a movie….
I saw the movie on IMAX yesterday and it was amazing. It was like a combination of the original Godzilla and Shin Godzilla, but with their own creativity and story.
Shin was trash so hopefully this has better pacing, CGI, acting and doesn't drag on too long. I swear Shin felt like it was 3 hrs long and that's never good when it's not even 2 hrs.
I went last night to an Imax showing at 530 pm. After it ended I called some friends to come to the theater and I went again at 830 pm. This movie is incredible. It's easily my favorite movie of the last 4-5 years.
I was pleasantly surprised to see the theater was about 75% full during my showing. The Godzilla fandom isn’t the most vocal bunch compared to other franchise fandoms but there’s a lot of us out there and I think that’s great.
I was raised on the Big G, loved the films since I was little. And this will be my first ever time getting to see a proper Toho Godzilla flick in theatres. I cannot wait.
This was the first "real" godzilla movie I'd seen, and I was absolutely floored. I had only seen the western godzilla films, most recently godzilla vs Kong, and they never really struck a chord with me. This singular film has gotten me to want to get into the Fandom and franchise in its entirety.
See the original, Ishiro Honda's Godzilla, 1954 (not the version with Raymond Burr). That was really the one that the tone and themes of Godzilla Minus One are returning to. Pretty quickly, even the original series of Toho movies get sillier, and there's fun to be had there, but it's not quite the same thing.
Just got back from the theatre. Godzilla Minus One is an absolutely BEAUTIFUL film. Heart wrenching and stunning from start to finish. Not just one of the best Godzilla films, but one of the best films this year
One of the best films ever! (Imo) and I know people are gonna say “you need to watch more movies” idc lol the music, the acting, cinematography, the sub plot, it was actually realistic, Godzilla was actually scary and wasn’t in a bunch of dark scenes. Best monster movie ever fs
respect from Romania. I noted with regret how praised this film is. It is ridiculous. It is only saved by the special effects. The separate shots of people-monsters are too frequent, the script is a catastrophe and the interpretation too expressive of these Japanese men who look like some pampered little girls when it should have been a masculine attitude made me waste my time unnecessarily. how stupid can you be to appreciate such a film, I ask.
I enjoyed it. It hits the nostalgia boxes in a number of ways. Like when the OG music comes in strong during finale fight. The miniature trains and buildings used for certain scenes to give it that OG feel. The camera shots of G as if done by the master decades ago. And compelling story line for characters. You have to be patient with it. But really enjoyed it.
Honestly bro, it feels like a "pinch me" moment. i just couldn't believe the movie was that good, I'm watching reviews just to verify I'm not the only one who was blown away by this movie.
This. Movie. Was. Amazing. Forget the Godzilla franchise, I want this to be the bar for ALL movies. And it was in Japanese with English subtitles for gods sake.
The way the Odo Island scene in the beginning was shot was just...like I can't get over how well it was shot. Like POV-style as if you were one of those guys standing on the ground panicking, looking up at Godzilla then down again and seeing just MAYHEM around you. And the way his scales popped out when he charged his breath. HE NUKED A CITY and the black rain fell over the survivors who were already riddled with PTSD from the war like...sorry I just can't get over how good the movie was. I actually rooted for the ppl for the first time in a Godzilla film. 15 million was all it took. THAT'S how you get things done. Good job, Toho!
What surprises me about this review is how good the human characters are. Integrating! Never saw it, but from what Chris and his opinions are, Takashi Yamazaki is teaching Americans how to create a Godzilla film right. I love the Monsterverse, and I'm excited to watch Godzilla Minus One.
I saw this movie today, I've been a Godzilla fan for about 50 years, and this is the best Godzilla movie I've ever seen. The human stories are so good, so many of the characters have emotionally transformative story arcs. It's Kaiju meets Ozu, I cried in a monster movie and I'm telling the world, well, at least you all.
I watched it last night. There were people in the audience sniffling, and it had me in tears at one point. After the movie the audience I was with stood up and we applauded for like 5 seconds. It’s the first time I’ve enjoyed an international film with a US crowd that had this kind of reception. It’s deff worth the price of the ticket.
I like the build-up for the atomic breath using Godzilla's dorsal spine rising up, one by one. Apparently, it's an allusion to a nuclear reactor control rods. The soundtrack is also amazing. Couldn't stop listening.
They did something like that in Shin Godzilla, that scene with the purple beams coming out of his back and mouth. The music they used was super ominous. I hope I get to see this one soon.
@@derek96720 No they didn't. Pay attention, boy. Legendary Godzilla's spines light up starting with the tail. However, the commenter was referring to how in Minus One, Godzilla's spines not only light up, but actually extend out of his body.
The way the spines pop up faster and faster as it goes seemed like a reference to the cascading chain reaction of atoms smashing atoms causing more atoms to smash more atoms. It reminded me of the description of atomic fission in Oppenheimer.
I went to this movie because it was the most interesting movie in theaters and I didn’t expect the movie to be that good initially. I didn’t hear about any hype for the movie but I was blown away once I seen it. Every character was so lovable and so easy to cheer for, and the Godzilla scenes themselves were all amazing
I went to see this with my mom, whose never seen a Kaiju film. I expected to walk out of the theater floored, but didn’t expect to see my mom in tears. This movie had SO much heart, and I’m hoping that it brings a new generation of fans to Godzilla!
Agree on Godzillas eyes. I like how you never see him blink or even look around. He just has this straight forward dead eye look. He was truly terrifying. Instantly became one of may favorite films ever and is definitely the best Godzilla film ever put on film.
Have to disagree about Godzilla's eyes -- which I've only seen on my laptop or my phone because this movie never came to theaters near me, and you better believe that really ticks me off. Anyway, those eyes ... IMHO they aren't dead. They're CRAZY. This Godzilla is only here to smash, and boy, is he enjoying it!
It’s hard to top the original Godzilla but man this one is on par or even better. Each time Godzilla was on screen I had a knot in my stomach because he was so unpredictable, this isn’t the Godzilla I grew up with, this Godzilla is a terrifying force to be reckoned with. I saw the movie in imax last night and each time Godzilla roared it was so intense that I felt like I was really there and almost had to cover my ears.
The title "Minus One" may be due to the meaning that it is based on the first original from 1954. The best masterpiece is the 1954 original, and you can feel the respect shown by the production team, including director Takashi Yamazaki.
@@tedkurokawa4161the Minus One has to do with the fact that Japan has already experienced a drop in Atomic Bomb. When Godzilla reached the city it was a Minus One.
@@tedkurokawa4161 No, the makers were interviewed and said what Bruce just said. The meaning was that Japan was at its lowest possible point, 0.... and then Godzilla showed up.
Saw this in IMAX last night and can't stop thinking about it. Possibly my favorite Godzilla movie and that's saying a lot considering I've seen all of them. It's such an amazing movie in every way, it has the perfect blend of character drama & intense action. Direction, cinematography, writing, performances, music, editing...just all incredible. Will definitely be seeing it again this weekend!
Saw this yesterday in IMAX and still can't get over the experience. Just was not prepared to be so completely swept off my feet and blown away by so many aspects from the filmmaking and cinematography to the acting and characters to the heart wrenching themes of PTSD, grief, the horrors of war, love, loss, and the family we choose. Was fully in tears by the end I was so moved. Some shots throughout the movie I will never forget. Every Godzilla heat ray scene was absolutely breathtaking but the last one at sea is one of the coolest still shots I think I've ever seen in cinema. Just jaw dropping moments all around. Sitting here right now feeling as though I should see it again before it leaves.
The new movie was such a joy to experience in theaters, serving as a heartfelt love-letter to the original film that started it all. You could tell how much love was poured into the project by everyone who worked on it. 💙 But it was also just a great piece of cinema in its own right, showcasing the perseverance of the people of Japan after WWII, the scars left behind on an entire generation, and the strength it takes to choose to live even in the face of grief. I legit forgot at multiple points that this was a godzilla film, the character-driven drama was so captivating. I cried three separate times. I was shaking in my seat when the iconic soundtrack started. 10/10, they knocked it out of the park. This is why people still go to the movies 📽✨
The complete silence in the final scene in the water had me SPEECHLESS. The tension was so unreal from pure visuals. I was on the edge of my seat. If you haven’t seen this movie, EVEN if you’re not into “giant monster movies”, you have to watch this because I promise you it’s not. 10/10
I’m not a fan, and I saw this on Netflix and wow. I was blown away by how well the storytelling was and the grounded characters. Also Godzilla was terrifying. His presence gave me terror. In every scene.
I loved this movie so much. I really appreciated them sticking with Godzilla being a menacing figure like he was in Shin Godzilla. The best movies usually utilize him this way.
I am in awe of this movie. It pulled me into tears by the end. And the atomic breath sequences were haunting… not unlike like the Death Star sequences from Rogue One. Wow. What a movie.
Dude I'm so glad that they took a gamble and just dropped the film subbed in IMAX. That's how I watched it last night and immedetialy afterwards everyone was just stunned. Easily one of the best godzilla films so far. I'm still surprised they even pulled out the deep lore of Godzillasourus and played it straight. Loved it.
I got to see it last night on my birthday and honestly as someone who's been a Goji fan since a toddler i loved it. Best birthday present ever lol this version of Godzilla is a great blend of terrifying and badass
Just saw it with one of my best friends. We were both blown away. I’m not even a huge Godzilla fan, but this movie made me one. I hope we get a sequel so badly!
This movie blew me away with how much heart it had. I'm seeing it again tonight, and it's a no questions asked Blu Ray purchase when it comes out on disc, I need to be able to watch this movie again and again.
thank you for your great reviews. As myself as Japanese, Godzilla is not just a monster movie. Godzilla has always been symbol of terror and sadness of what Japan faced in the past. So in Japan, Godzilla are not considered as villain but at the same time not a hero. Godzilla destroys everything without any objective or self interest. And people cannot do anything to stop. Same as Japan faced in the past, nuclear bomb, earthquake and tsunami.
Saw it last night on IMAX. Seeing it on a big screen with the thunderous music and sound blew me thru the back of the theatre. An incredible experience!
It could be just me, but thanks for reviewing this movie and giving it a great score we need more people to not only see these Godzilla movies but love them so we can get more !
Yessss I’ve been waiting for Minus One to drop in the US! My fiancé and I visited Japan when the movie came out and saw it twice in theaters without subtitles! The acting was so freaking good that it didn’t matter whether I knew what they were saying or not, I was enthralled the entire time! Amazing movie and I can’t wait to see it tomorrow with subtitles so I can actually know what they’re saying!
I saw it IMAX last night and I can't stop thinking about it. It was such an amazing film that was a blast from start to finish. Dare I say its the best Godzilla film since the 1954 original. I'm with Chris on this one - definitely worth the price of a ticket. I really can't wait to watch it again!
I saw it this morning and I can honestly say...this is the best Godzilla movie ever made. I loved Shin Godzilla, but Minus One? Holy crap. Normally I dislike the human element when it comes to these movies because I just want to see a big giant atomic blast breathing lizard run amok. But in this? It...actually works. And it works well! I actually gave a crap about the characters and they managed to showcase personality so each was unique. But the best part is how scary they made Godzilla. This wasn't one of those ones like the newer movies where you feel some sympathy or an almost human element. Nope. It's 100% rage monster who takes pleasure in killing and destruction. If you like 'Shin Godzilla' then this is right up your alley. This is one of the best movies of the entire year. Talk about a surprise hit. I only knew of this coming out for the last month or 2, but I did NOT expect it to surpass Shin Godzilla. AMAZING.
Have you watched the original 1954 film? This is a true timeless masterpiece of disaster cinema. And it still looks great, and the black and white image gives it depth and covers all the imperfections of the special effects of that time. Godzilla Minus One is an outstanding contemporary film, but it is still only a remake of Ishiro Honda's original groundbreaking idea. And there have already been several of these remakes in the Godzilla universe.
I haven't seen a Godzilla movie since I was like 7 lol and my friend really wanted to see this one and I thought it sounded cool (especially considering it's a Japanese made one as the American movies looked really bland). ABSOLUTELY loved the approach they took in this movie with the setting, the characters (who are so animated it's amazing how much expression was given in the performances), and the Kaiju himself being just so dastardly and borderline evil I just loved it! Definitely want to see it again and hope there's a sequel! Just the fact this movie only cost $15m to make and looked at fantastic as it did and the great writing and performances proves how easy these movies should be to get done right.
Crazy good movie. Non-stop action from beginning to end. It's so hard to believe this was done on a 15-million-dollar movie. The story was so well done. Bravo to Toho. I hope they do more movies. I love the Godzilla movies that are based in the States, but this was by far the best Godzilla movie I've ever seen. It took me back to the early 70s watching Godzilla movies on a Saturday afternoon. 5 stars!
@@jasontiver3302 I really enjoyed the film but to say it was non stop action is wrong, there was lots of character development and talking, there was only 4 action sequences which each probably lasted 10 mins in a 2 hour 10 minute film
@@jasontiver3302 but bro, what I just said was a literal fact, honestly I loved the film, but it is not a non stop action film. A non stop action film would be something like John wick
Awesome review! One of the best reviews that I’ve seen for this movie so far. I felt exactly the way you did while watching this movie. I too cared about the characters in this movie, and the acting was absolutely phenomenal. I never thought that could literally act as professionally as they did in this movie. Pretty amazing stuff considering this movie only costed 15 million to make.
Everyone should look into the history of the Yukikaze destroyer (ship our heroes are on). Its fascinating, it had a bad luck reputation. It was never damaged on its its escort missions (it did take one bomb hit) while ships around it were always destroyed. Its final reputation builder was its escort of the Yamato when it was destroyed. Great movie!
Movie was phenomenal from the music to the story as well. Probably the only Godzilla movie I’ve ever seen where I was actually invested in the character’s too
A lot of people may forgot that Godzilla is about a social commentary in the most depressing era of Japan, the monster Godzilla itself is the metaphor of how getting it even more difficult for Japanese after the war. The original 1954 Godzilla was an intention to tell a story of how Japanese dealing with the PTSD of post war and the effect of the atomic bomb that raised new threat of the lizard monster itself that when at that time Japan was not in fully good shape to be strong as they used to but forced themselve to fight back for their future life. Minus One is a definite homage to the original with the even more cutting edge effects and cinematic style for suitable modern touch but as it also even more "direct hit" to its social commentary with the country Japan tend to treat life so cheaply (like what is still happens now). The human story dealing with how war against the monster is kinda equally of how WW2 hit them in a more social commentary way, how they deal with it and how it changes them morally after the battle. Regardless to its stunning VFX, I think its story and its heavy subject matter that tells more the films rather than just the monster, in a good and "aware" way.
I’m not a fan of monster movies at all and haven’t cared for any of the past Godzilla films, but this was different. I adored this movie mainly because of how much I cared about the characters. Just shows how much characterization matters.
Chris posted this right as my nephew was texting to see what time we were going to see this. LOL. Even my mother, who hates movie theaters, says she has to see this one. I can't wait to see Minus One. Even without seeing it, it easily reminded me of the old Godzilla movies I watched as a kid. I'm talking about men in suits, strings and molds, bad dubbing, annoying talking kaiju children old. I'm so excited!
If this movie doesn’t Win an Oscar, I quit cinema. Period. This is not just a monster movie, this is a War Film. Pure perfection from start to finish, I just can’t believe how good this film was. I got tears by the end of the film. Absolutely outstanding.
Unfortunately, there are politics and campaigning that come with being nominated even. But, I'd be happy with just a nomination for Best Foreign Film for this.
What Oscar should it get nominated for except for foreign film? It probably isn’t even going to get that, cause it is way more likely that Japan will enter either Perfect Days or The Boy and the Heron.
@@jelcoleys8087 Best Picture, Best Screenplay, Best Directore, Best Score... You name it. There are no films better than this. Oppenheimer only gets Best Actor and best Director AT BEST.
@@powerhouse884 you are high as a kite. This has no chance to even get a nomination for best picture or best director. Maybe score, but I highly doubt that. Most top 10 slots are pretty much filled in for those two categories and Godzilla is nowhere near it. Oppenheimer, Killers of the Flower Moon, Barbie, Past Lives and Poor Things are pretty much a lock for best picture. May December and The Holdovers will get in as well. Anatomy of a Fall is going to get in. Maestro most likely as well. That leaves one slot. There are way better movies that can slot into the one spot.
@@powerhouse884 there are better movies that this. It is not even the best movie I watched yesterday. Monster was miles better. I don’t understand how you can even say it is the best movie of the year when they butchered the ending entirely.
In a time where American sequels, prequels, re-tellings and re-imaginings bomb on a nearly constant basis, Japanese filmmakers are bona fide geniuses in keeping Godzilla fresh, exciting, and terrifying in numerous incarnations and multiple series for the last 69 years.
The setting of it taking place right after the war was so brilliant. We see our characters return to their homes destroyed, their families gone, and their friends looking out only for themselves. People hitting rock bottom in their lives. But they come together, worked hard, and bit by bit you see their lives begin to come back together. We see the heartbreak and struggle our characters endure and we root for them when they are finally getting back on their feet. This makes the threat of Godzilla to them all the more terrifying and you actual feel the weight of what is at stake for them. You didn’t see characters just fight for their survival, they fight for their new homes, for their families, for their neighbors, for their exhausted and ragged remnants of their country that just suffered defeat in one of the deadliest and most destructive wars in human history. I never thought we would actually get human characters in a recent Godzilla movie that we would care very much about and completely feel for them.
This movie was perfect. So invested in the drama involving the human characters like never before, and I'm an old-time fan. It was wonderful seeing this on the big screen. As destructive as his atomic beam was in Shin Godzilla, Godzilla Minus One's beam is practically world-ending. Wow! Toho needs to keep moving ahead with films of this quality. So fantastic!!
Saw it when first premiered in Japan at Tokyo International Film Fest, and even though I could only understand like half of the dialogue, I knew this would be at least top 3 Godzilla movies, it was so well made!
I can't believe this movie cost just 15 million dollars, while Robert Downey Jr.'s cameo as Tony Stark in Spider-Man: Homecoming cost the studio 10 million dollars. American actors are really money hungry.
I was blown away watching this in IMAX. America, Hollywood, Marvel and DC should be embarrassed. This is epic filmmaking and epic storytelling without telling you that you are a misogynist, a racist or socially problematic. Great story with a soul and great actors(not Hollywood activists).Best movie I have seen in almost 8-9 years. 10 out of 10 for me. Yes, its that great.
I got to see it tonight, and it was spectacular. I was so surprised by it. There are multiple characters that had interesting story arcs, I found myself rooting for their safety. The story progressed in a interesting way. Of course, I am trying to talk without spoiling anything. But, this movie had so many side characters that initially seemed unimportant, and by the end, no... most characters were important. It's weird to say that, because in most Godzilla movies, the people are just background fodder for the chaos, but here, I cared, and was remembering names, and understood their motivations. It was far better story telling then I have seen in awhile in theater. I really hope people go, because people should see this on a big screen.
Saw it on the earliest showing on the first day. No way I was going to miss this one. I knew it would be hard for them to top Shin Godzilla but this one did an incredible job. The CGI also looks amazing. Toho has really transitioned into the digital age beautifully.
So happy to see you reviewing this new Godzilla movie plus I love that cyberpunk sailor moon shirt you have on. 4:40 as a massive Godzilla fan you are completely reading my mind.
Without trying to spoil anything: This series has always had a disturbing kamikaze fetish. The first film is emblematic, but there are a lot of other examples throughout its 70-year run (Katsura in Terror of Mechagodzilla, Kobayashi in Godzilla Raids Again, Kazama in Final Wars, etc.). And the way this one turns that motif around-what it says about NOT offing oneself for The Cause-is nothing short of timeless writing. (Of course, I turn on my phone as the credits roll to see Henry Kissinger is finally getting devoured by maggots. So yes, death can still be a wonderful thing.) 9/10
This was my first Godzilla movie ever, and I was enthralled. Agreed about how engrossing the character arcs were. I think this is right in the conversation for best 2023 action movie. I enjoyed your review.
God this is so wonderful and beautiful to hear that this Godzilla is reaching the highest levels of greatness in quality both in horror and character development, I long to see this shall it be released here in the Philippines, I hope that the MMFF will NOT interfere with it releasing here
This movie’s whole premise basically sounds like Jaws but with Godzilla, and so you can color me 100% interested. Especially with how amazing Shin Godzilla is, and with both this, that Apple TV series and the Monsterverse movies being consistently enjoyable, it’s great to see us reach this new renaissance for Godzilla in both America and Japan.
I've probably seen Jaws 100 times and there were definitely many visual references to Jaws, and some shots they straight up copied. Whole thing was very Spielbergian in the best way.
Every filmmaker should watch this movie and especially, Americans. It is a reminder of why people love movies and it's characters, not the spectacle for its own sake.
