I can’t believe how good this movie is. Me being an Iraq war veteran this hit so close to the heart I never thought I would tear up watching a Godzilla movie. It’s a masterpiece.
I think one genius move the movie did was make it a pretty small scale struggle. There were no govts or superpowers involved, it was a ragtag bunch of normal people trying to fight impossible odds.
As a war vet with survivors guilt, this movie hit me hard at various points. I never in my life thought about experiencing the world from the view of a failed kamikaze pilot. And the way they tore down Western movie tropes 🤌🏾 masterful. A direct shot at Disney marvel on my opinion.
The movie was 2 hours 3 days ago. Ive watched probably 10 hours now of reviews and praise for the film and cannot get it out of my head. Such an amazing film.
I feel like I’m in another dimension, because I would have never thought people would be having a Godzilla movie as movie of the year; and that makes me happy.
I saw this in theaters per your recommendation, and wow. What a film. I brought my girl who isn’t the biggest fan of superhero/monster movies and she loved it. That spoke volumes to me. I want to go back just to see those heat breath scenes again, and tear up from the “family” moments. I have a 7 month old daughter and I can’t stop seeing children in movies now without thinking of my own and I lose it.
Honestly, I don't even have any kids but when Akiko started crying for Noriko, it wrecked me. And again when Koichi tells her he won't leave her and then leaves when she falls asleep 😭
So true. The first G film I saw as a kid was 85. My whole life I hoped a real cinematic scary Godzilla movie would be made. I thought Shin was the most artistic film we would get. The movie Gods have graced us with this masterpiece
I cried, I cheered, I fist pumped, I watched with intrigue...absolute masterpiece. Best movie of 2023, and best in a long damn time. Puts most other movies/film makers to shame
If you have ever lived with regret, suffered from depression, doubted your worth as a person this movie will speak to you. Even better it will inspire you to be better.
I think that’s exactly why this movie in particularly hit me. Been suffering from depression for so long and struggling to find my footing. Finally these past 2 years I finally feel like Ive found a rhythm to life. And this movie, I think made me realize, I need to keep on moving.
This movie is good because, even if you removed Godzilla completely and replaced him with a tornado or tsunami or some other catastrophic event, the characters and the story itself would not be diminished. They would stand perfectly on their own. This is why so many people are enjoying this movie, it transcends being just a monster movie.
One could say that if you considered Godzilla as a nuclear war allegory, this movie is a perfect sequel to Oppenheimer. “Now I have become death, the destroyer of the world.” - Godzilla
Just got out of the movie. The most devastating emotional godxilla movie ever. Makes me cry thinking how proud inhisro Honda would be about this film. This is an amazing tribute to what the character actually meant.
This movie stays with you LONG after you leave the theater. In an era of cash grab films that are pretty much written on auto pilot with no heart or soul along comes Godzilla Minus One to remind us that great movies can exist if the production team truly cares. That even a film about a giant lizard can be a masterpiece if you focus on what truly counts: a great story filled with heart and flawed characters you can root for as you watch them endure and grow. I’m writing this a few hours after watching the movie and I truly feel like I witnessed something special.
I started my new job today and was literally telling everyone to check the movie out in theaters lol . I couldn't stress to them enough how SCARY Godzilla is in this one.
Incredible this movie with just a 15 million dollar budget looks as good as movies with 200 million dollar budgets! But unlike most of them, this movie is well written! And unlike most giant monster movies, this one makes you actually care about the human characters!
I will not lie, when the MC broke down and told his lover about his failures, I was brought to near tears, my eyes watered... The acting in this movie was fantastic.
Im 42 yrs old and went to the theater with my 7 yr old son to watch this movie. I was tearing up up and trying to hide it by the end of this movie. A Godzilla movie. A Godzilla movie had me crying at the end of it. A Godzilla movie
It's so much more deserving of winning a best picture Oscar than any Hollywood film from the past decade. They won't allow that to happen but this movie is a master class in film making from top to bottom.
Saw this movie tonight with my dad. It was my second viewing. He's usually a really tough grader on movies....he gave this a NINE out of ten. I have never heard him give this kind of rating to any other movie, ever.
Watched it yesterday. Absolutely, this is an instant classic. Was blown away. The cast was perfect. The story threads tied in beautifully. Godzilla was a bonus. Just pure cinematic joy
The story just draws you in, it's epic. I haven't felt the need to really care about characters as much as I did in this film. The graphics, visual effects, musical score, and audio effects are just amazing.
This review is so touching! I’m Japanese but I haven’t watched movie because I’m in the UK now, It releasing at 15th here. I booked the tickets and forced my husband to come with me. (He is not Godzilla fan at all 😅) I hope he likes it! Thank you for your such powerful and wonderful review!
This definitely wasnt on my 2023 bingo card either and neither was crying while a RUclips movie reviewer talked about this Godzilla movie! Lol😭 One more thing, if people view it streaming, please even if you've never watched subtitle movie, please DO watch it with subtitles! I think a lot of the emotions could be lost in a probably inevitable dubbed version.
I saw it with some friends on its 3rd day of release. It is such a damn good movie. The characters and presentation gave it so much weight. Im planning to see it again in IMAX but that first experience will stick with for years to come. I can see this movie becoming one of the greatest period pieces of our lifetime. It wont be the absolute best but so many people will look back and recognize the underlying message this movie conveys. You can feel the passion that went into this movie. Truly a breath of fresh air.
We saw this yesterday and WOW. Even today it's still mind blowing. A movie with a good script, story, visual effects and music score. Best movie of the year.
This!!^^^ Ive seen it three times also, twice at a local cinemark, and once in Imax and it was so damn incredible each time. The first time and wanting to relive that is definitely the reason ive brought someone every time ive went, and i would love to keep going and taking people to see it! This is also my first Kaiju film unless you count that one Dragon war movie from like 2007. I dont know if that counts as kaiju
That’s just it man, everyone thinks “Godzillas a silly giant monster” but no one bothers to look into wether that’s true or not. This movie encapsulates it and shows it so beautifully everyone can see it. But he’s never just been a “silly monster” he’s a nuclear allegory and continues to find new ways to adapt that and attach onto current events and disasters.
This was the first Godzilla movie I watched for the time ever in Theaters. This movie reminds us of the trauma that people when we come home from war. This Godzilla film brought so much emotion on the chaos and destruction an atomic bomb can bring in a War which can have catastrophic consequences.
I saw this movie with a group of friends. We were all blown away by this movie. It was great definitely worth the trip to movies. First movie I've seen in theaters in months...maybe years. And I've already seen this 2x. I can't recommend this movie enough to people.
Yeah I saw Godzilla Minus One this past Saturday with friends. Godzilla Minus One had such emotional storytelling and had the themes of the tragedy of war, survivior's guilt and the effects of PTSD. There were so many moments that almost made me tear up such Shikishima and Akiko finding Noriko in the hospital in the end of the film.
Saw this movie yesterday. Godzilla Minus One is one of the best movies I've ever seen and definitely the best movie of 2023. It has heart, emotion, terror. You really feel a connection to the characters and want the best for them and truly feel terrible for them as the movie goes on. Godzilla is truly terrifying. Definitely buying this on Blu-ray/DVD
Super glad you had me watch this film. This film really touches the heart in more ways I can fathom. I feel like many other films have tried to express a characters motivation to continue to living and fighting, but they don't convey it and tug onto those emotional strings as hard as Godzilla does. What a masterpiece of a movie.
I saw it on 12/5, it's easily the best movie I have seen in a long time. I was very glad to hear that it's getting a longer theatrical run due to the hugely positive audience reactions and continually growing interest. I usually don't care at all about the humans in a Godzilla movie, they are nothing but an annoyance. This time I was invested in them and their survival. Didn't expect that!
You've struck so many points that mirror my sentiments also. I've seen it twice, and the second viewing only made it richer. Yeah, I fell in love with them. The camaraderie and friendship of those men floating in that little wooden boat really moved me... them facing a God of nature and war. The vibe of this movie is just different, consider how many of American viewers are vested emotionally in these characters, perhaps a bit of a silly assessment, but lets be honest, we care about them, We want them to Live. There's so much I want to say, so I'll throw this out : When Koichi walked in and Noriko stood up, I confess my crush meter went off scale..Lol. How could you not love her, she was so beautiful in that moment.
To put things into perspective, -1.0 Godzilla behaved like the bloodthirsty monsters he had fought against for decades. Only no good benign monster is coming to save Japan from his wrath. It's up to the indomitable human will to survive and rise up to fight as one.
Just finished the movie when this video dropped and maaaaaaaan!!! Amazing!!! Made me feel like a kid watching my first Godzilla movie. Hearing the classic song gave me chills and excitement. And yooooo! That silent scene!!! Muah French kiss
I was in seventh grade when Star Wars came out. It was ALL we talked about for months and months. One thing that set it apart was its themes of heroism and optimism. The country had just gone through a decade of decline and failure, and we needed a reminder that doing great things was still possible. Star Wars provided that reminder, right at the time we needed it most. Maybe Godzilla Minus One is a reminder that great films can still be made, even in this era of Hollywood flops and CGI overload.
This movie was fantastic. I can’t explain how I was actually drawn into the movie numerous times because of the great acting. The way they treat Godzilla was truly a show of respect for the character. There was times I could see the weakness in some of the special effects but I actually didn’t care. I was so drawn into the movie I didn’t give a dang. I’ve watched all of the Godzilla movies and I truly believe this is the best one. None of the previous movies has the effects on me this one had…thank you for this movie…
Alright, you convinced me to watch the movie. I mean, I was already going to see it sometime but the way you talked about this movie and even throwing it in your Dragon Ball channel just means I'm going to see it in a couple of hours from now.
I saw this pop up on my phone notifications as I am sitting in the parking lot of my local movie theater getting ready to go see this movie! So pumped and I'll watch your video after I get out of the movie!
I love how you bared your emotions over this film. That was the biggest surprise with my 2 (soon 3) viewings of this film. In the second viewing I paid more attention to Godzilla’s look because on first viewing I was watching the crowds of humans during the trampling scenes because I CARED about them! Because they were made real through the amazing writing of the preceding human scenes. Clearly the best film this year. Emotions in a Godzilla film!
I just got home a little while ago from seeing this movie and all I have to say is OMG ,best movie I seen this yr. INCREDIBLE, nothing short of a masterpiece.
I watched it last night with my girl it was definitely the best Godzilla movie I’ve seen she was literally crying i teared up a lil bit not gonna lie i cant believe im even saying that with a Godzilla movie
I'm 46. Terminator 2 Judgment day made me cry back in the day. It was about the father-son aspect between a fatherless child and a machine that would never leave him. And the AI element that was soon to come. "Now I know why you cry, but it's something I can never do" That's deep! I was raised without a dad too. That's deep for a kid like me who's dad never cared about him.
I just watched this movie today and I think it deserves some awards. The music, the CGI, the ACTING. Wow, what a human story. While I can nitpick on a couple things in the movie. It simply was incredible. I am SO GLAD that it was released in the US and I went to see it in the theater. This is by far my FAVORITE Godzilla movie ever! I'm still excited about it!
😂😂😂 when you talked about getting your friends to see this movie in an authoritative way I was dying. That is EXACTLY how I have been with this film and I feel EXACTLY like you do about it as a masterpiece. I have seen this movie 4 times now. Talked about it endlessly to friends, strangers, etc. I even got my boss to go see it with me and my wife's parents. 😂 I could honestly watch this movie once a week and never tire of it. I think it should run in theaters as a public service to mankind. You see this film and it changes you somehow. Thanks for sharing your passion about this movie.
I cannot express in a few sentences how good this film is. With all of the weaving of post war Japan and Godzilla the story is solid and man those Godzilla scenes are so good (the music is what drives it home to the next level).
Really been trying to get everyone I know to go out and watch this damn movie. Not just people who like anime or Godzilla fans (which I think those categories overlap) but just everybody it was very powerful not to mention the quaint 15 million dollar budget
I went to IMBD, and had no idea Takashi Yamazaki had also directed my previously all-time favorite Japanese live action film the 2010 "Space Battleship Yamato". All you have to do is watch that film, and you can see where the amazing storytelling in Godzilla Minus One originates from.
Godzilla shooting his ATOMIC "BLAST" and going off like a nuke and seeing the destruction it did made me think of the Terminator 2: Judgement Day scene when Sarah Connor was having a nightmare of everything getting obliterated. That's how scary that nuclear power can devastate you.
I just watched it a second time. There are so many subtle things I missed the first time just because I wasn't prepared for everything that was about to come at me.
I understand how you feel when I went to go see the movie for the first time I was just shocked and I was nonresponsive . Every bit of me started shaking the night I got home after watching that movie I couldn’t fall to sleep until five in the morning, the movie traumatized me so much I literally Hid everything Godzilla related away that was in my room,I can still hear its roar…..
same here - I couldn't find the words when I got home. I was trying to explain it to my roommate. I want to see it again, but trapped by an incoming snow storm this weekend. I could walk to the theater, but not really wanting to in the snow.
I agree this movie transcends being more than a big monster smashing buildings. The story, cinematography, acting, visual effects, all fantastic. It's easily the best movie of 2023 and one of my favorite theater experiences.
I have seen it twice already. Once in a Malco MXT-Atmos, which is kind of Malco's answer to IMAX, and once in a standard Atmos theater. I recommend IMAX or something like MXT. The sound is crazy in those. Godzilla's roar was deafening and almost scary. The standard Atmos just didn't have the same punch. My wife and I both cried through most of the film. She is only a casual fan of Godzilla, and she said it was the best film of the year. For me, it's the best Godzilla film made since the original, and may have even surpassed it. Easily in my top films period. **MILD SPOILER AHEAD, THOUGH IT WAS IN THE TRAILER** When Shikishima collapsed to his knees and screamed at Godzilla in frustration, despair and hopelessness as ashes rained down on him, oh man that gave me chills.
This movie got me in tears I can't remember the last movie that made me cry. I'm a Godzilla fan, but this Godzilla was terrifying, especially watching this on IMAX.
This movie had everything. It made me feel things I didn't expect because like you said, its a Godzilla movie. Finally got to see a month later, and I am so glad it was still available in one of the theaters near me. This is also one of those movies that are best experienced in the cinema. Godzilla in this movie was terrifying, and that fear is only made bigger with the big screen.
What I loved most was that it got me to the point where I was thinking yeah, Godzilla must die. It mattered. It wasn't just some stupid Roland Emerich nonsense with catch-phrases filling in for dialogue, and dumb FX filling in for drama. I like that it wasn't just a monster fight, but a fight that meant something. Life matters in this movie, so a threat to that life also matters, so the fight becomes relevant and not just a spectacle to munch popcorn to.
You can't say it but I will. I am a combat Vet that lost a woman I loved 15 yrs ago to cancer and I've lost a child. This movie had me shed tears and the little actress that played Akiko broke me the two times she cried. But it also shows a theme that people must have in life. Yes, life at times is Godzilla in this film, and you think you are being punished for actions in your life, but life finds a way and life is a gift, so don't waste it
You nailed it when nane dropped "The Crow " 1994, and the other movie for me was " Alitta battle Angel".. went multiple times . This godzilla movie is movie of year .. haven't seen anything like it before .. and yes i cried at end .. amazing movie, agree just go see it people ..
Your summary here hit on all the spots. My favorite line “ It’s your war finally over now?” What a great line and message at the end!!!!! I didn’t expect this film to be a serious film and an emotional film. I cried a few times watching this. My 9-year-old son is the biggest Godzilla fan ever and he has watched all of the Japanese Godzilla classic films so I had to take him and my dad to see it yesterday and they love this film. This film is deep and emotional so it might be hard for a young child to grasp but he was just crazy about Godzilla himself and he loves the family story. I'm not a Godzilla fan so when my son said Toho made this film I was like huh? What?? No idea? 😂😂😂 I swear my baby knows his stuff man!!!
You mention all the great movies without touching on Kung Fu Hustle. I know it is not what you think of as far as great writing but watch it again and note the villian introduction. Its terrifying and the acting for about three minutes by the extras is world class.
When I left the theater this last Tuesday the film has stuck with me ever since! No other film this year has done that! I felt like I had just eaten the most refreshing meal like the steak analogy you used. It deserves some Oscars! I loved it with all my heart.
I was around when Star Wars first came out and stood in line that when’t around the block. I saw it multiple times because it blew me away. This movie Godzilla Minus 1.0 is the first time since then that got me so excited and sad and scared, the music,the story telling, the effects is so utterly epic. This is the best movie I’ve seen in a long time. There have been others that where a lot of fun but this one….WOW!! 🎉😮
I can’t believe how good this movie is. Me being an Iraq war veteran this hit so close to the heart I never thought I would tear up watching a Godzilla movie. It’s a masterpiece.
I think one genius move the movie did was make it a pretty small scale struggle. There were no govts or superpowers involved, it was a ragtag bunch of normal people trying to fight impossible odds.
godzilla meets fast and furious, lol. all jokes aside, i loved the film
As a war vet with survivors guilt, this movie hit me hard at various points. I never in my life thought about experiencing the world from the view of a failed kamikaze pilot. And the way they tore down Western movie tropes 🤌🏾 masterful. A direct shot at Disney marvel on my opinion.
I agree.
respect man! I love you for this and for still being here after all these years.
Agree with you but I don’t get why you target Disney and marvel in particular. It is a Hollywood problem, not specific to Disney and marvel
Thank you for your service, I hope you can deal with the memories and make it through, cheers 🍻
If someone doesn't feel something, that person needs help.
The movie was 2 hours 3 days ago. Ive watched probably 10 hours now of reviews and praise for the film and cannot get it out of my head. Such an amazing film.
I feel like I’m in another dimension, because I would have never thought people would be having a Godzilla movie as movie of the year; and that makes me happy.
SAME!
So true
Its a drama focused on grief, survivor guilt and trauma that has z monster in it.
This movie was fucking incredible
It caught men off guard and blew my expectations out water
@@johnbarraco5561 absolutely.
@@KenSamaGomenasai I’m seeing it this Saturday in 12 hours! So excited
@@chungus7355 have fun!
Think it's partly cause mostly everything Outta hollyweird has been shi recently
I saw this in theaters per your recommendation, and wow. What a film. I brought my girl who isn’t the biggest fan of superhero/monster movies and she loved it. That spoke volumes to me. I want to go back just to see those heat breath scenes again, and tear up from the “family” moments. I have a 7 month old daughter and I can’t stop seeing children in movies now without thinking of my own and I lose it.
Yah. Now, when you go back and watch movies from your past, you will notice the children more and find more meaning to some stories.
AGREED
Honestly, I don't even have any kids but when Akiko started crying for Noriko, it wrecked me. And again when Koichi tells her he won't leave her and then leaves when she falls asleep 😭
Man that'll do it to you. I noticed that too. I have a 4 and a 7 year old. I'd do anything to protect my kids. Your kids. All these kids.
I am 59 years old. Saw this twice in 2 days and cried both times. Magnificent Film! Great job on your video here.
Wow ok I’m going to check it out
I'm 60..love godzilla 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
This is the Dream Godzilla movie I've been waiting for and imagined for years and it's finally brought into reality and it was a ground breaking hit.
So true. The first G film I saw as a kid was 85. My whole life I hoped a real cinematic scary Godzilla movie would be made. I thought Shin was the most artistic film we would get. The movie Gods have graced us with this masterpiece
And my dream Godzilla Horror Movie came true.
Sadly it isn’t for me. It gave me only HALF of what I wanted for a Godzilla film.
My thoughts exactly. I always loved the concept and finally it's been delivered.
@@markrobert205 Absolutely.😎👍
I cried, I cheered, I fist pumped, I watched with intrigue...absolute masterpiece. Best movie of 2023, and best in a long damn time. Puts most other movies/film makers to shame
Couldn’t have said it better myself! I COMPLETELY agree!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
it does.
If you have ever lived with regret, suffered from depression, doubted your worth as a person this movie will speak to you. Even better it will inspire you to be better.
I think that’s exactly why this movie in particularly hit me. Been suffering from depression for so long and struggling to find my footing. Finally these past 2 years I finally feel like Ive found a rhythm to life. And this movie, I think made me realize, I need to keep on moving.
WOW. Yes. YES! THIS! THIS IS THE MESSAGE!
Amen
@@nier_gojiraTTVit’s a change from the usual “the force is female” “you don’t matter because you’re white & white ppl have had their time” garbage.
@@nier_gojiraTTVwell said 💯🎯
This movie is good because, even if you removed Godzilla completely and replaced him with a tornado or tsunami or some other catastrophic event, the characters and the story itself would not be diminished. They would stand perfectly on their own. This is why so many people are enjoying this movie, it transcends being just a monster movie.
Yes but the action scenes were some of the best I’ve ever seen as well
One could say that if you considered Godzilla as a nuclear war allegory, this movie is a perfect sequel to Oppenheimer.
“Now I have become death, the destroyer of the world.” - Godzilla
So true
We have seen different movies obviously. The rest of the movie was rather whiny and boring.
@@stefans.6858 it’s called emotion and character development, go watch Captain Marvel again 😂
Just got out of the movie. The most devastating emotional godxilla movie ever. Makes me cry thinking how proud inhisro Honda would be about this film. This is an amazing tribute to what the character actually meant.
ABSOLUTELY!
The thing I found incredibly frightening about Godzilla‘s eyes were that they were intelligent and thinking, but bent on destroying you.
This movie stays with you LONG after you leave the theater. In an era of cash grab films that are pretty much written on auto pilot with no heart or soul along comes Godzilla Minus One to remind us that great movies can exist if the production team truly cares. That even a film about a giant lizard can be a masterpiece if you focus on what truly counts: a great story filled with heart and flawed characters you can root for as you watch them endure and grow. I’m writing this a few hours after watching the movie and I truly feel like I witnessed something special.
I started my new job today and was literally telling everyone to check the movie out in theaters lol . I couldn't stress to them enough how SCARY Godzilla is in this one.
Incredible this movie with just a 15 million dollar budget looks as good as movies with 200 million dollar budgets!
But unlike most of them, this movie is well written! And unlike most giant monster movies, this one makes you actually care about the human characters!
Actually, according to Yamazaki, he "wished he made it for that much"
Which could mean it was made for even _less_
I will not lie, when the MC broke down and told his lover about his failures, I was brought to near tears, my eyes watered... The acting in this movie was fantastic.
its a beautiful scene
Kamiki Ryunosuke has become a great actor. The last time I saw him in a movie, it was Yokai War, when he was 12.
@@Blackferret66 I thought he was pretty good as a psycho villain in rurouni kenshin also
@@luceafarul579 Oh that's right. He played Seta Sojiro in the live-action series.
That was absolutely devastating
Im 42 yrs old and went to the theater with my 7 yr old son to watch this movie. I was tearing up up and trying to hide it by the end of this movie. A Godzilla movie. A Godzilla movie had me crying at the end of it. A Godzilla movie
It's so much more deserving of winning a best picture Oscar than any Hollywood film from the past decade. They won't allow that to happen but this movie is a master class in film making from top to bottom.
This wasn’t a hollywood movie
thats his point
@@ricardocisnero3931 🤯🤯
If Shape of Water can be nominated and win the Oscar for Best Picture then Godzilla Minus One should at least get strong consideration.
I’d like to see Godzilla win the Oscar for best picture. I’m still trying to picture Godzilla stepping on stage to receive the Iscar
Saw this movie tonight with my dad. It was my second viewing. He's usually a really tough grader on movies....he gave this a NINE out of ten. I have never heard him give this kind of rating to any other movie, ever.
I agree with your father, same rating I gave and I’m a harsh critic.
Watched it yesterday. Absolutely, this is an instant classic. Was blown away. The cast was perfect. The story threads tied in beautifully. Godzilla was a bonus. Just pure cinematic joy
The story just draws you in, it's epic. I haven't felt the need to really care about characters as much as I did in this film. The graphics, visual effects, musical score, and audio effects are just amazing.
It's been 2 weeks and I can't stop thinking about this movie
This movie was a instant classic
My wife cried and I was just jaw dropped how good and how much they put into these characters
This review is so touching! I’m Japanese but I haven’t watched movie because I’m in the UK now, It releasing at 15th here. I booked the tickets and forced my husband to come with me. (He is not Godzilla fan at all 😅) I hope he likes it! Thank you for your such powerful and wonderful review!
HE WILL LOVE IT!!!
This definitely wasnt on my 2023 bingo card either and neither was crying while a RUclips movie reviewer talked about this Godzilla movie! Lol😭
One more thing, if people view it streaming, please even if you've never watched subtitle movie, please DO watch it with subtitles! I think a lot of the emotions could be lost in a probably inevitable dubbed version.
THANK YOU!
I saw it with some friends on its 3rd day of release. It is such a damn good movie. The characters and presentation gave it so much weight. Im planning to see it again in IMAX but that first experience will stick with for years to come. I can see this movie becoming one of the greatest period pieces of our lifetime. It wont be the absolute best but so many people will look back and recognize the underlying message this movie conveys. You can feel the passion that went into this movie. Truly a breath of fresh air.
Its a landmark event.
We saw this yesterday and WOW. Even today it's still mind blowing. A movie with a good script, story, visual effects and music score. Best movie of the year.
I just saw Godzilla Minus One today and boy, you are 100% correct!
Loving all the attention you're giving the movie! It truly deserves it! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Just got back from seeing the movie and I can’t remember the last time I walked out a movie theater amazed by what I just saw.
I've just got back from my third showing, and I still feel like I still need to get more people to go seeit while still in theaters.
This!!^^^ Ive seen it three times also, twice at a local cinemark, and once in Imax and it was so damn incredible each time. The first time and wanting to relive that is definitely the reason ive brought someone every time ive went, and i would love to keep going and taking people to see it! This is also my first Kaiju film unless you count that one Dragon war movie from like 2007. I dont know if that counts as kaiju
That’s just it man, everyone thinks “Godzillas a silly giant monster” but no one bothers to look into wether that’s true or not. This movie encapsulates it and shows it so beautifully everyone can see it. But he’s never just been a “silly monster” he’s a nuclear allegory and continues to find new ways to adapt that and attach onto current events and disasters.
@chuckbuskee very well put.
This was the first Godzilla movie I watched for the time ever in Theaters. This movie reminds us of the trauma that people when we come home from war.
This Godzilla film brought so much emotion on the chaos and destruction an atomic bomb can bring in a War which can have catastrophic consequences.
I saw this movie with a group of friends. We were all blown away by this movie. It was great definitely worth the trip to movies. First movie I've seen in theaters in months...maybe years. And I've already seen this 2x. I can't recommend this movie enough to people.
Good taste
Yeah I saw Godzilla Minus One this past Saturday with friends. Godzilla Minus One had such emotional storytelling and had the themes of the tragedy of war, survivior's guilt and the effects of PTSD. There were so many moments that almost made me tear up such Shikishima and Akiko finding Noriko in the hospital in the end of the film.
he deserved her to be alive after what he went through
I suggest you put a spoiler alert at the beginning of your comment...
Saw this movie yesterday. Godzilla Minus One is one of the best movies I've ever seen and definitely the best movie of 2023. It has heart, emotion, terror. You really feel a connection to the characters and want the best for them and truly feel terrible for them as the movie goes on. Godzilla is truly terrifying. Definitely buying this on Blu-ray/DVD
I saw "Minus One" twice in the 4DX Theater. Had a blast. It's been a while since I was this thrilled to see a movie in a theater.
This movie is so damn good it deserves a reward. 🏆
And an award.
Super glad you had me watch this film. This film really touches the heart in more ways I can fathom. I feel like many other films have tried to express a characters motivation to continue to living and fighting, but they don't convey it and tug onto those emotional strings as hard as Godzilla does. What a masterpiece of a movie.
I saw it on 12/5, it's easily the best movie I have seen in a long time. I was very glad to hear that it's getting a longer theatrical run due to the hugely positive audience reactions and continually growing interest. I usually don't care at all about the humans in a Godzilla movie, they are nothing but an annoyance. This time I was invested in them and their survival. Didn't expect that!
This movie was so good. I was so surprised how well it as written for a Godzilla movie. My favorite Godzilla of all time. I highly recommend.
You've struck so many points that mirror my sentiments also. I've seen it twice, and the second viewing only made it richer. Yeah, I fell in love with them. The camaraderie and friendship of those men floating in that little wooden boat really moved me... them facing a God of nature and war.
The vibe of this movie is just different, consider how many of American viewers are vested emotionally in these characters, perhaps a bit of a silly assessment, but lets be honest, we care about them, We want them to Live.
There's so much I want to say, so I'll throw this out :
When Koichi walked in and Noriko stood up, I confess my crush meter went off scale..Lol. How could you not love her, she was so beautiful in that moment.
To put things into perspective, -1.0 Godzilla behaved like the bloodthirsty monsters he had fought against for decades. Only no good benign monster is coming to save Japan from his wrath. It's up to the indomitable human will to survive and rise up to fight as one.
Hell yeah
I LOVE YOU FOR THIS COMMENT OMG!
Just got out of the theater and wow. What a powerful film, I struggle to find the words.
Never thought a Godzilla film would bring tears to my eyes. This movie is a masterpiece.
The chills I felt when the classic theme began to play was undescribable.
Just finished the movie when this video dropped and maaaaaaaan!!! Amazing!!! Made me feel like a kid watching my first Godzilla movie. Hearing the classic song gave me chills and excitement. And yooooo! That silent scene!!! Muah French kiss
I was in seventh grade when Star Wars came out. It was ALL we talked about for months and months.
One thing that set it apart was its themes of heroism and optimism. The country had just gone through a decade of decline and failure, and we needed a reminder that doing great things was still possible.
Star Wars provided that reminder, right at the time we needed it most. Maybe Godzilla Minus One is a reminder that great films can still be made, even in this era of Hollywood flops and CGI overload.
This movie is just incredible. It’s in my top movies of all time.
This movie was fantastic. I can’t explain how I was actually drawn into the movie numerous times because of the great acting. The way they treat Godzilla was truly a show of respect for the character. There was times I could see the weakness in some of the special effects but I actually didn’t care. I was so drawn into the movie I didn’t give a dang. I’ve watched all of the Godzilla movies and I truly believe this is the best one. None of the previous movies has the effects on me this one had…thank you for this movie…
Alright, you convinced me to watch the movie. I mean, I was already going to see it sometime but the way you talked about this movie and even throwing it in your Dragon Ball channel just means I'm going to see it in a couple of hours from now.
i had to and thank you! let me know how it goes!
I saw this pop up on my phone notifications as I am sitting in the parking lot of my local movie theater getting ready to go see this movie! So pumped and I'll watch your video after I get out of the movie!
I love how much love everyones been showing this movie.
I love how you bared your emotions over this film. That was the biggest surprise with my 2 (soon 3) viewings of this film. In the second viewing I paid more attention to Godzilla’s look because on first viewing I was watching the crowds of humans during the trampling scenes because I CARED about them! Because they were made real through the amazing writing of the preceding human scenes. Clearly the best film this year. Emotions in a Godzilla film!
It's a great time for fans of Godzilla, feels like another golden era.
I just got home a little while ago from seeing this movie and all I have to say is OMG ,best movie I seen this yr. INCREDIBLE, nothing short of a masterpiece.
Godzilla Minus One should be at least get nominated on Best International Film or Best Picture at the Oscars.
I don't think it meets diversity quota that's why openheimer is also not applicable
LMAO!
I watched it last night with my girl it was definitely the best Godzilla movie I’ve seen she was literally crying i teared up a lil bit not gonna lie i cant believe im even saying that with a Godzilla movie
1st watch I cried near the end. 2nd watch, I was crying through most of the movie. Unreal.
I'm 46. Terminator 2 Judgment day made me cry back in the day. It was about the father-son aspect between a fatherless child and a machine that would never leave him. And the AI element that was soon to come.
"Now I know why you cry, but it's something I can never do" That's deep!
I was raised without a dad too. That's deep for a kid like me who's dad never cared about him.
We need more films like this.
We definitely do
I just watched this movie today and I think it deserves some awards. The music, the CGI, the ACTING. Wow, what a human story. While I can nitpick on a couple things in the movie. It simply was incredible. I am SO GLAD that it was released in the US and I went to see it in the theater. This is by far my FAVORITE Godzilla movie ever! I'm still excited about it!
This is probably the best review/analysis of the film I've watched here, on YT.
Very well done!!!
Yeah this was a great breakdown
😂😂😂 when you talked about getting your friends to see this movie in an authoritative way I was dying. That is EXACTLY how I have been with this film and I feel EXACTLY like you do about it as a masterpiece. I have seen this movie 4 times now. Talked about it endlessly to friends, strangers, etc. I even got my boss to go see it with me and my wife's parents. 😂 I could honestly watch this movie once a week and never tire of it. I think it should run in theaters as a public service to mankind. You see this film and it changes you somehow. Thanks for sharing your passion about this movie.
I cannot express in a few sentences how good this film is.
With all of the weaving of post war Japan and Godzilla the story is solid and man those Godzilla scenes are so good (the music is what drives it home to the next level).
Godzilla minus 1 = 100% badass 🔥
Watch it now while you can on the big screen. I watched it twice already 😍
Ok ok I’m going to check it out
Really been trying to get everyone I know to go out and watch this damn movie. Not just people who like anime or Godzilla fans (which I think those categories overlap) but just everybody it was very powerful not to mention the quaint 15 million dollar budget
Agreed, Godzilla Minus One is greatness.
Never thought that I'd be okay not seeing godzilla in his own movie
I went to IMBD, and had no idea Takashi Yamazaki had also directed my previously all-time favorite Japanese live action film the 2010 "Space Battleship Yamato". All you have to do is watch that film, and you can see where the amazing storytelling in Godzilla Minus One originates from.
he's so talented man!
Godzilla shooting his ATOMIC "BLAST" and going off like a nuke and seeing the destruction it did made me think of the Terminator 2: Judgement Day scene when Sarah Connor was having a nightmare of everything getting obliterated. That's how scary that nuclear power can devastate you.
THAT IS A GOOD CONNECTION! THANK YOU!
@@Geekdom101 No problem. 😎 👍
Talking about Godzilla topics and nuclear power is good for your content.
I just watched it a second time. There are so many subtle things I missed the first time just because I wasn't prepared for everything that was about to come at me.
I watched it last night. What a powerful movie
I understand how you feel when I went to go see the movie for the first time I was just shocked and I was nonresponsive . Every bit of me started shaking the night I got home after watching that movie I couldn’t fall to sleep until five in the morning, the movie traumatized me so much I literally Hid everything Godzilla related away that was in my room,I can still hear its roar…..
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same here - I couldn't find the words when I got home. I was trying to explain it to my roommate. I want to see it again, but trapped by an incoming snow storm this weekend. I could walk to the theater, but not really wanting to in the snow.
so good!
I agree this movie transcends being more than a big monster smashing buildings. The story, cinematography, acting, visual effects, all fantastic. It's easily the best movie of 2023 and one of my favorite theater experiences.
Glad you put this video out there! The movie brought me to tears multiple times, and i am so glad i took the chance to see it at theater.
I have seen it twice already. Once in a Malco MXT-Atmos, which is kind of Malco's answer to IMAX, and once in a standard Atmos theater. I recommend IMAX or something like MXT. The sound is crazy in those. Godzilla's roar was deafening and almost scary. The standard Atmos just didn't have the same punch.
My wife and I both cried through most of the film. She is only a casual fan of Godzilla, and she said it was the best film of the year. For me, it's the best Godzilla film made since the original, and may have even surpassed it. Easily in my top films period.
**MILD SPOILER AHEAD, THOUGH IT WAS IN THE TRAILER**
When Shikishima collapsed to his knees and screamed at Godzilla in frustration, despair and hopelessness as ashes rained down on him, oh man that gave me chills.
I’m going in 3 hours and I cannot wait! This got me even more excited.
On Instagram the director just thanked the North American audience and the feedback from fans on social media.
i saw! he even liked my tweet!
A black & white version of ‘GODZILLA MINUS ONE’ has been announced.
Will release in Japanese theaters on January 12.
This movie got me in tears I can't remember the last movie that made me cry. I'm a Godzilla fan, but this Godzilla was terrifying, especially watching this on IMAX.
This movie had everything. It made me feel things I didn't expect because like you said, its a Godzilla movie. Finally got to see a month later, and I am so glad it was still available in one of the theaters near me. This is also one of those movies that are best experienced in the cinema. Godzilla in this movie was terrifying, and that fear is only made bigger with the big screen.
Honestly when the little child started crying for her mum, that really had me holding back tears. 😅
I am glad i watched this in Theaters and not a pirated version online. this is one of those movies you have to see in IMAX. 10/10 is my score.
What I loved most was that it got me to the point where I was thinking yeah, Godzilla must die. It mattered. It wasn't just some stupid Roland Emerich nonsense with catch-phrases filling in for dialogue, and dumb FX filling in for drama. I like that it wasn't just a monster fight, but a fight that meant something. Life matters in this movie, so a threat to that life also matters, so the fight becomes relevant and not just a spectacle to munch popcorn to.
You can't say it but I will. I am a combat Vet that lost a woman I loved 15 yrs ago to cancer and I've lost a child. This movie had me shed tears and the little actress that played Akiko broke me the two times she cried. But it also shows a theme that people must have in life. Yes, life at times is Godzilla in this film, and you think you are being punished for actions in your life, but life finds a way and life is a gift, so don't waste it
Combat Vet here as well. Sorry for your loss brother. I pray life treats you well until the end of your days.
@@MrDionstarrr Thanks my man, you as well
Excellent review of an excellent movie! I know this content isn't easy to create, so thank you for taking the time.
ha i stayed up til 5 am working on it, no lie. Toho kept claiming it.
I totally agree 100 percent. I saw it yesterday, and Im ready to go back. Excellent review
I agree with you 💯 this film is a masterpiece, seeing it in theatre amplifies it
This movie was emotionally moving. I found myself tearing up.. It was quite good.
Everyone keep saying that
You nailed it when nane dropped "The Crow " 1994, and the other movie for me was " Alitta battle Angel".. went multiple times . This godzilla movie is movie of year .. haven't seen anything like it before .. and yes i cried at end .. amazing movie, agree just go see it people ..
I watched The Crow after a breakup a few years ago and cried my eyes out.
Your summary here hit on all the spots. My favorite line “ It’s your war finally over now?” What a great line and message at the end!!!!! I didn’t expect this film to be a serious film and an emotional film. I cried a few times watching this. My 9-year-old son is the biggest Godzilla fan ever and he has watched all of the Japanese Godzilla classic films so I had to take him and my dad to see it yesterday and they love this film. This film is deep and emotional so it might be hard for a young child to grasp but he was just crazy about Godzilla himself and he loves the family story. I'm not a Godzilla fan so when my son said Toho made this film I was like huh? What?? No idea? 😂😂😂 I swear my baby knows his stuff man!!!
You mention all the great movies without touching on Kung Fu Hustle.
I know it is not what you think of as far as great writing but watch it again and note the villian introduction. Its terrifying and the acting for about three minutes by the extras is world class.
This is one of the few films where you feel lucky to have been alive while it was new and in theaters.
When I left the theater this last Tuesday the film has stuck with me ever since! No other film this year has done that! I felt like I had just eaten the most refreshing meal like the steak analogy you used. It deserves some Oscars! I loved it with all my heart.
I was around when Star Wars first came out and stood in line that when’t around the block. I saw it multiple times because it blew me away. This movie Godzilla Minus 1.0 is the first time since then that got me so excited and sad and scared, the music,the story telling, the effects is so utterly epic. This is the best movie I’ve seen in a long time. There have been others that where a lot of fun but this one….WOW!! 🎉😮
I saw it last Saturday. Seeing it again tomorrow.
I may have to go back for my 6th viewing. It's simply that good. I found something new each time I saw it.