Rodans entrance, the human POVs of the Mutos (seriously it looked like a horror film, i loved that about godzilla 2014), and Godzillas entrance at the final battle in kotm 👌
G14, atomic breath scene KSI, final fight ( fist Modern kaiju battle I saw in daylight ) GKOTM, godzillas antarctic entrance ( made me cry to hear the modern Godzilla theme remix while he flexes his might on his most extravagantly epic apponent ) GVK, Hong Kong 2nd fight
One of my moments in the Monsterverse is whenever Godzilla does his roar. They did such a good job updating it, so it sounds both powerful and aggressive. I think the best one was in San Francisco before he and the female Muto fought.
my favorite roar of Godzilla is when he wakes up at the end of the 2014 film after his battle with the MUTOs. That roar he makes before going back to the ocean is awesome. You can see his vocal chords vibrating in his neck. Such great detail in that scene, along with the awe of the people watching. Most notably....Serizawa.
I didn't realize just how important the Rodan scene was until I showed KotM to a few friends the other month in preparation for GvK. They knew nothing about Godzilla (not even that he had a breath attack!), but by the Rodan scene, the snide jokes stopped and they were sold. Rodan eating the pilot has to be one of the most hilariously universal "yikes" moments I've ever seen. I went "oof" the first time I saw it, my dad did, all my friends did. It's so great XD
Rodan scene was my favorite in the Movie as well. The human devastation is the most swift I've seen. I never even imagined a giant monster just leveling a whole town simply by flying over it. And the ensuing jet battle is outstanding. The music is also my favorite.
I'm glad we can all agree that these films have some great moments. And their existence at all is something to be celebrated. And let's hope that they can follow up to it when they #BringBackRodan
@@scaper8 I’m on a huge Mothra kick now so I’m really hoping for a solo Monsterverse film with Battra lately. In reality, she’s got a much better chance for a meaningful return than Rodan, who would probably be considered too high a financial risk to get a solo film.
5. Ghidorahs awakening in Antarctica. 4. Kong discovering the Hollow Earth. 3. Godzilla 2014, atomic breath scene. 2. 2014 kiss of death scene, counting his victory roar. 1. Godzilla 2014s, HALO jump. I'm just lost for words to describe this scene. Its stellar!!
Rodans awakening, MUTO awakening, Rodan taking out the jets, every scene with Mothra, Kong vs Helicopters and skull crawlers, GvK aircraft carrier battle
My ranking ( 1 is my favourite) 3.burning godzilla ( 2019 ) 2.kiss of death and tail swipe of death (2014) 1. Godzilla blows a hole through the planet (2021)
I think it's also tied with Ghidorah's Fenway entrance. The buildup with the wind and the hurricane is fantastic, the music sounds dark and evil, the panning shot over this body when he lands, and the little nod to the Jurassic Park T Rex paddock scene when you see the close up of his eye peeking through the window before blowing an attack was nicely done.
AmaIng top 10! It’s a crime that the Mothra waterfall scene isn’t in here though, it definitely takes the 11 spot. Also I love the opening sequence to GvK with Shrek Kong waking up, saying hi to Jia, and roaring in anger at the fake sky of his home that is lost forever.
Or the Mothra scene where she shatters the stormy sky with her god-rays to lead the Monarch crew to where Godzilla is. Mothra has never been more godlike than she was in that scene.
18:25. What I also absolutely adore about that scene is the fact that this Serizawa’s first name is Ishiro Serizawa which is a direct reference to Godzilla’s creator Ishiro Honda. So in a way this scene is like the creator restoring his most beloved creation for a new generation of fans.
Michael Dougherty confirmed that they will release an extended cut for Godzilla: King of the Monsters that could fix issues like brighten some scenes up or slow down the cutaways. All hail the future cult classic! Edit: I hope it’s true.
also i wish they kinda extend on the human stuff too, i didn't hate it but i thought it could be better. but after all this years, it's probably impossible.
@@diamond_dude1063 I want so see them develop Alan Jonah. Maybe say that his wife died. Not only this can make him sympathetic but it can a good way to introduce Biollante.
My top 1 is either the one with Ghidorah on the arctic or the one when Ghidorah bites the power grid and "explodes" in lightning. Very * ahem * breathtaking when I saw it on the theatre.
Not just like. Shin Godzilla did just like by using the exact drum strike Ifukube recorded for his steps. 2014 does it better than Shin in this respect, though, by making it a subtle callback that carries as much weight and impact as it looks like it should. It's one of the very few times that you feel how colossal Godzilla is.
I gotta give props to the two big Mothra reveals in King of the Monsters. Firstly, her hatching beneath the waterfall just feels all kinds of epic. And at that point in the film, a bioluminescent beacon of hope and benevolence was perfectly placed. Cut to her appearing directly above Godzilla's place of recovery later, and she's shining so bright, yet powerful enough to dispel an entire storm with a single flap of her wings. I hope the future installments resurrect Mothra, as I hope that egg is a teaser for later.
Honestly, for me the best moment is Serizawa's sacrifice. The original 1954 film is my favorite film of all time, and seeing them lovingly reference it while poetically switching Serizawas goals is absolutely beautiful. Bear McCreary's score throughout is also the most beautiful of the original music in the Monsterverse imo. Capping it off with Godzillas triumphant rise out of the water to his classic theme
Hands down my favorite Monsterverse moment was when Godzilla first used his atomic breath in Godzilla 2014. It completely floored me in theaters, I wish I could experience it for the first time again.
I think my favorite moment so far is the first time we see Godzilla in full in the Hawaii scene, it's just so epic I can't get enough of it. The HALO jump scene is also great
The Ending Credits to King of the Monsters is definitely up there for me! Getting to see a glimpse into the new world that KotM paved for human/kaiju co-existence and the tiny, simply things like tourists on a whale watch boat spotting Godzilla or the environmental impact of Kaiju, were such fun and interesting bits of world-building that I sorely missed in GvK.
Don't worry about Toho monsters going lol, the last bit of the GvK Art book seems to suggest that Godzilla's side of the Monsterverse now will be focusing on a story involving space.
After looking at that cave painting of the kongs teaming with the gojiras fighting spacegodzilla, I definitely think he's the ultimate last villain of the MV.
@@mandalorianhunter1 there have been multiple videos discussing the photo on here as well as in the art book itself. I recommend checking out high flyers tag team and Kaiju network to see as they both have videos that specifically cover the photo
@@mandalorianhunter1 salty much? Just search up Kaiju Network and High Flyers Tag Team. And if you want more information beyond speculation, get the art book
He's also real good about maintaining a reverence for Godzilla while giving every film credit where it's due, even the ones most controversial and widely disliked. I was so swallowed up in my negative impressions and ideals about the anime trilogy that hearing his reviews of them in his big compilation video felt odd, since he so effectively described what it did well along with the bad, helped me open my eyes a bit.
My personal greatest moment is the moment when Godzilla arrived in Antarctica to fight Ghidorah. That moment captures their rivalry so well. Ghidorah sounds a bit intimidated, Godzilla's look of disgust at Ghidorah. Of course, with AWESOME McCrery's score. Oh yes, Godzilla's arrival in Boston is AMAZING as well. It's just so great seeing our favorite franchise full of so many memorable moment. Wonderful indeed.
Number 3 is a really good one. Bear McCreary using a piece of the "Requiem" track from Destroyah in the scene where Godzilla's studying the little group of humans hit me right in the feels. Brilliant stuff.
I definitely do think Battle at Boston deserves to be on here but I do think this is an almost perfect list. Godzilla coming to the rescue, his iconic theme playing, his arrival with the military/Monarch on his side which is something we've never seen and the intense, emotional long fight and a brand new Burning freaking Godzilla, a version both new and old fans have never seen.
Some of my favorites is When mothra came out of the waterfall....that scene is pure magic , when godzilla first put his foot down in the airport give me goosebumps all over and the last was when godzilla and Kong square using their dominance stands it's showing that shits about to go down P.S almost forgot about when godzilla and Kong roaring at each other.......just want to frame it on my wall
Ah I'm so glad the flairs shot at Goji in Hawaii technically made it in! Excellent video, I was giddy the whole time watching it. Truly a culmination of all the best moments from all of our favorite series.
The Airport Sequence in Godzilla 2014 is definitely in my Top 3. Great picks. The Monsterverse is the best Cinematic Universe ever made to date, and this video proves it.
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The 2014 movie had a lot of good moments I thought at the time made up for the Godzilla 1998 film. Kong would make a excellent guest fighter Mortal Kombat.
When I saw the 2014 atomic breath for the first time I freaked out. Because after the 98 Godzilla film I didn't expect an American Godzilla film to get it right
I just realised that all these film have a vibe to em like: Godzilla (2014): Dark and Night Vibes Skull island: *Samuel L Jackson* King of the Monsters: Legendary, Gigantic and Nostalgic Vibes Godzilla vs Kong: High futuristic Tek Vibes
Fun fact: the director for KSI actually admitted that he put many anime elements and references in the movie, whether it was the fights or some of the creature designs like the sker buffalo which was inspired by a bull creature from The Princess of Monokoke.
This a great video and great job at highlighting some of the best moments in each of the MonsterVerse films. Regardless if you like the MV or not, let's be thankful that a cinematic universe pitting Godzilla and Kong actually happened and it's very possible it never will happen again. Long live the kings of cinema
The Monsterverse is so full of absolutely breathtaking, incredible moments! My all time favorite scene is undeniably the moment Serizawa sacrifices himself. You can really feel te respect for the characters of both Serizawa and Godzilla, and the music is simply beautiful! I really hope they'll continue the Monsterverse because I feel like a lot can still be done with it! things like, #BringBackRodan
My Top 5 list: 5. Boston Battle (Godzilla King of The Monsters 2019). 4. Battle in San Fransisco (Godzilla 2014). 3. Kiss of Death (Godzilla 2014). 2. Godzilla and Kong vs MechaGodzilla (Godzilla vs Kong). 1. Godzilla vs Kong in Hong Kong (Godzilla vs Kong)
@@diamond_dude1063 thanks bud! But it's cool and I appreciate the generosity, it's nice to see that godzilla fans can relate with one another and help eachother out, so again thank you for the generocity
The Rodan sequence in KOTM is tops for me but I also love the defeated Kong's defiant roar in GvK's final battle between its two titanic stars. Kong is down and dying, but he roars right in Godzilla's face. I could hear Chris Evans' Captain America saying "I can do this all day" in my head.
3.Godzilla being revived by a nuke and showing his anger at the humans. 2.Godzilla roaring at the MUTOS really loud. 1.Godzilla facing off against Ghidorah in KOTM for the first time.
1. Godzilla vs. Kong in Hong Kong 2. Crowning of the King 3. Atomic Breath Godzilla 2014 4. First time we fully see Godzilla in 2014 5. Rebirth of Godzilla 6. MechaGodzilla fight 7. Mothra protecting Godzilla 8. Kong vs dady skullcrawler 9. Burning Godzilla 10. Kiss of death from Godzilla 2014
It's (KoTM) box office was lackluster but to call it 'abysmal' is a bit of rank hyperbole, that I frankly found beneath your usual keen insight and exegete analysis.
I would say kotm at least had a plot and characters that could've potentially been interesting. Gvk doesn't have as much of a plot or interesting characters.
I like GvK more then Kotm but you know what I respect it. For me I like Gvk for the monsters and the plot (yes I like the plot). But it has the most frustrating humans ever (The little girl is fine tho) Like the “Kong bows to no one” and the Team Godzilla side of the story is so cringe. Kotm has at least good characters that *HAVE EMOTIONS.* Except for that guy who cracks jokes in every serious scene f*** him.
@@SaurianStudios1207 I heavily disagree. The humans in KOTM are so cookie cutter and cringey, I really don't see any potential in them other than Mark and the mothra twins(maybe the villian, idk.) Meanwhile GvK had some pretty good and interesting characters. For example, Jia. Jia is an amazing example of how you can make a good human character make way for Monsters and monster action. Not to mention she actually has character traits that make her special, other than being a smol child and deaf. Another good character is Bernie. He honestly had some pretty good bangers of jokes, much better that fat white dude in Kotm. Plus, he seems to have a good coralation between Apex and Godzilla. Ren and Walter were also pretty good and Walter seemed like a good charismatic villain while Ren is his smarter henchman. And while Ilene is a little bland, I still see potential with her and kong, especially since she's known as the "Kong Whisperer."
@@notknalp6121 I agree but I feel like Bernie and Ilene are a little better than you make it seem. Yeah not all the jokes he delivered were funny or amazing but some unintentional sequences with him were kinda funny. And while the "kong bows to no one" line is a little wonky, with how its delivered, I still think she makes for a good balance between Jia and Kong, kinda like a wholesome but interesting mother figure.
Great list. Each film, for their individual flaws and inconsistency between them, all had great moments that were incredible for both casual moviegoers and kaiju fans. The Hawaii scene was just perfect, and certainly within the top spots of the entire Godzilla franchise as a whole. Everything, from the score to the cinematography to the editing, was flawless. I'd even argue the abrupt cutaway from fight was great. That whole sequence was about Godzilla's reveal, not just in the world of movie but also hailing his first official on-screen appearance in 10 years. It all culminates in the absolutely awe-inspiring roar. If it went on, I think it would've robbed the entire scene of that impact. The movie floors you with the climax of that epic roar. If it went on it would've been cheapened by a fight. As said, that entire scene was about the reveal of Godzilla; if the scene continued with Godzilla vs. MUTO, then people would've most likely clung onto the monster brawl rather than the reverence towards the King of the Monsters. It's a great time to be a kaiju fan now. Love this channel. Always look forward to your next videos.
You discribed it perfectly, as much as it would have been great to see the monsters more, Godzilla's reveal is the pay-off of this scene it didn't need a fight. It's probably godzilla's greatest entrance and one of the best moment in the franchise.
in king of the monsters, mothra vs rodan and the conclusion of that gave me so many emotions. or at the beginning when the larva mothra was able to calm down and just. it made me so so giddy mothra's my favorite monster she's so cool
My top ten [opinion] 1 The golden gate Bridge [g14] 2 the airport scene [g14] 3 rodan awakens [gkotm] 4 kiss of death [g14] 5 ocean battle [gvk] 6 Hong Kong battle [gvk] 7 ghidorah awakening [gkotm] 8 godzilla stares at Kong 9 godzilla vs the mutos [g14] 10 male muto hatched [g14]
My favorite scenes from each movie are: 1. The entirety of the Honolulu sequence ending with his reveal 2. Kong on fire during the Napalm Attack. Sure, my memory might be tainted by the poster images from that scene but I love Sam staring death in the eye. 3. (My personal favorite film) The Battle in Boston, just everything about it is amazing (the fighting/music, I mean). Rodan's chase ties with Mothra's Awakening. 4. Was either the GvK beat down #2 or the descent into the Hollow Earth. I can go into detail on my favorite individual SHOTS from each one but this is already getting very rambly
I loved when Godzilla arrives in Boston it made me happy and still does but the battle between MechaGodzilla and Godzilla is also a scene I loved but between the two the Boston scene wins in my opinion
My own top 5 would be: 5: Ghidorah's awakening 4: Godzilla's rebirth 3: Kong fighting the big one 2: Ghidorah dropping Godzilla from the sky 1: Mecha Godzilla's introduction
The Hawaii scene is number 1. As it should be. My god, the scale of the whole set piece. The airport is still my favorite bit in the entire series for not only the first full reveal of Legendary's Godzilla, but probably the best lol moment in the movie too. Helicopter: *explodes * People: "AAAHHHH!!!" Plane: *explodes * People: "AAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!" Other plane: * also explodes * People: "AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!" Foot: *THUMP * People: *stunned silence * Gets me every time xD
"Despite being set at night." Getting a little tired of hearing the dark being constantly criticized in these movies. The monsters are natural disasters. They are huge. They throw up dirt and dust, one carries a hurricane on its back. The monsters are scarier in the dark. They feel more nebulous and add to their godlike qualities. Their very existence is capable of darkening the brightest sky. The visuals of the creatures standing in the distance shrouded in an apocalyptic darkness is terrifying, and I am so tired of people saying it's a bad thing. What is bad about shooting bioluminescent creatures in the dark? What's wrong with presenting creatures being used as an allegory for the destruction nature brings in the darkness, which is so frequently brought with nature's fury? I don't give a damn if I can't see every scale on Godzilla's body. Scare me. Intimidate me. Show me the fear these creatures evoke as avatars of destruction.
Few months late but I just recently rewatched KOTM and by god. The night time makes Ghidorah so FUCKING TERRIFYING. Like damn when he is chasing Emma with the Orca and does that Low Fly by over the remaining buildings and slithers his heads through the streets all with glowing eyes in the dark, burning and electrified city. Absolutely brilliant and much preferred to have near anything with Ghidorah be in the dark when he is PISSED. That rewatch made me love the dark scenes in all the movies actually
The entire Rodan sequence in Kotm is, in my opinion, a masterpiece in kaiju films. It is virtually perfect, and the only thing that I don't like about it is that it only makes me want a solo Rodan film even more. Godzillas's rebirth is a close second, though.
While I agree with the atomic breath being a great moment in the first movie, the music really undercuts it. Its a heroic brass theme that makes it feel more like a superhero moment rather than a two forces of nature colliding (like the music in KOTM). It would be like if the first reveal of Godzilla in this movie with his roar had a soundtrack blaring behind it. Sometimes music isn't necessary to sell a scene.
My favorite moments from each movie: Godzilla 2014: Hawaii reveal and roar Skull Island: Daddy Skullcrawler fatality King of the Monsters: Mothra becomes imago Godzilla vs Kong: Mechagodzilla team up
Nice vid man! I remember the 2014 Godzilla in IMAX on Day 1. The crowd was as silent as the people onscreen in the airport, then that roar, and people were cheering!
The Hawaii sequence is a masterclass of buildup that gets immediately ruined by that cut. I can't understand how anyone thought that was a good idea (along with killing off Cranston so early). G14 is frustrating because it does so much right but those boneheaded attempts at restraint completely undermine it.
Hello up from the depths. Hope you are well. Been a long time since you have uploaded. Miss seeing new content. Still so many old monster movies and new kaiju stuff coming out. Hope you return soon. Kinda unfortunate you been gone for so long. Thanks for all the amazing content. I still listen to all your videos while i am at work to help me get through the day.
My favorite moment has got to be the reveal of Mothra's imago form from under the waterfall. Not only is it another beautiful demonstration of why I love KOTM more than pretty much any kaiju film since 1964 with its embrace of the religiosity given to the monsters making them feel more than just monsters, but the updated cover of Mothra's theme that has followed her from the 60's and through the Rebirth trilogy (which I still have a big soft spot for) is just too beautiful.
5:Kiss of death: Puts reverse kiss os death to SHAMMMMEEE...... 4:Kong becomes the king of hollow earth:Great CGI and ending 3:Titans bowing to Godzilla:Great scene, great visuals and great music 2:Ghidorah's alpha call/mass awakening: The roar is so chilling and awesome visuals 1:Mothra waterfall scene: I like this scene because instead of making the monster cool or creepy. It makes Mothra beautiful and the score is just top notch (my only complaint is the mothra design) so I'm surprised that this scene didn't make into the top 10
16:39 *_"…and against arguably Godzilla's most powerful foe…"_* I'd say second most powerful, right after Ghidorah. What better way to introduce Godzilla's second greatest archrival than having being controlled by his first one? Doesn't get better than that.
@Doctor Alan Could've, would've, should've. Still doesn't negate that Ghidorah was well without a doubt Godzilla's first most powerful archrival, even more so than ever in the MonsterVerse with the ability to create storms and bend the stratosphere wherever he goes, an alpha call so powerful he awakens all Titans at once, and incredible raw strength that outmaches Godzilla's and nearly killed him. Besides, Godzilla having human assistance to gain the upper hand isn't anything new and you know it.
Absolutely amazing list dude! The MonsterVerse has definitely become my favorite cinematic universe. I hope that it continues but if not it was an amazing run while it lasted!
My personal favorite moment is when Ghidorah and Godzilla first meet in Antarctica and we get the wide shot of them standing off and then them charging and roaring at eachother that’s the best moment IMO.
Great list! Saw KOTM in glorious IMAX, so the ending of him claiming his title is probably tops for me. Also, quick question: Have you ever thought about maybe reviewing the Jurassic Park/World movies at some point? I think you can make enough of a stretch to argue that they count as giant monster movies, right? Anyways, really loving this channel. Keep up the great work!
What are some of your favorite MonsterVerse moments?
Rodans entrance, the human POVs of the Mutos (seriously it looked like a horror film, i loved that about godzilla 2014), and Godzillas entrance at the final battle in kotm 👌
your retrospectives on them.
2014: kiss of death scene
Skull island: kong vs helicopters
Kotm: godzilla atomic roar
Gvk: hong Kong battle
G14, atomic breath scene
KSI, final fight ( fist Modern kaiju battle I saw in daylight )
GKOTM, godzillas antarctic entrance ( made me cry to hear the modern Godzilla theme remix while he flexes his might on his most extravagantly epic apponent )
GVK, Hong Kong 2nd fight
1.Kiss of death 2.aircraft Carrier fight Scene 3.kong vs big skull crawler
One of my moments in the Monsterverse is whenever Godzilla does his roar. They did such a good job updating it, so it sounds both powerful and aggressive. I think the best one was in San Francisco before he and the female Muto fought.
where his breath makes the paper lanterns blow away?
@@rubberwoody Yeah, that’s the one.
my favorite roar of Godzilla is when he wakes up at the end of the 2014 film after his battle with the MUTOs. That roar he makes before going back to the ocean is awesome. You can see his vocal chords vibrating in his neck. Such great detail in that scene, along with the awe of the people watching. Most notably....Serizawa.
@@kingbash6466 same
That scene remains legendary (No pun intended). His presence may be limited, but every scene he is in remains iconic.
I didn't realize just how important the Rodan scene was until I showed KotM to a few friends the other month in preparation for GvK. They knew nothing about Godzilla (not even that he had a breath attack!), but by the Rodan scene, the snide jokes stopped and they were sold. Rodan eating the pilot has to be one of the most hilariously universal "yikes" moments I've ever seen. I went "oof" the first time I saw it, my dad did, all my friends did. It's so great XD
Rodan scene was my favorite in the Movie as well. The human devastation is the most swift I've seen. I never even imagined a giant monster just leveling a whole town simply by flying over it. And the ensuing jet battle is outstanding. The music is also my favorite.
@@Tpoleful agreed, the music, the color, the consequences of his awakening and the chase are beautiful.
By far my favorite monster scene in the movie as well. #BRINGBACKRODAN. lol
@@SuperSirianRigel I really wish we saw more of his fight with Mothra, it would have been interesting.
Also they killed Mothra off to soon
@@mandalorianhunter1 Yeah. Mothra might have an offspring out there though. So who knows. lol
I'm glad we can all agree that these films have some great moments. And their existence at all is something to be celebrated. And let's hope that they can follow up to it when they #BringBackRodan
Heck yeah.
This is the new #rodanconfirmed
Rodan's good and all, and I certainly want him back, but rather I'd have
#BringBackMothra
#SoloMothraMonsterverseFilm
myself.
@@robstefani9853 God, I remember #RodanConfirmed / #MothraConfirmed LOL
Funny to me that, in the end, we did get them both.
@@scaper8
I’m on a huge Mothra kick now so I’m really hoping for a solo Monsterverse film with Battra lately.
In reality, she’s got a much better chance for a meaningful return than Rodan, who would probably be considered too high a financial risk to get a solo film.
5. Ghidorahs awakening in Antarctica.
4. Kong discovering the Hollow Earth.
3. Godzilla 2014, atomic breath scene.
2. 2014 kiss of death scene, counting his victory roar.
1. Godzilla 2014s, HALO jump. I'm just lost for words to describe this scene. Its stellar!!
Rodans awakening, MUTO awakening, Rodan taking out the jets, every scene with Mothra, Kong vs Helicopters and skull crawlers, GvK aircraft carrier battle
For reals! Those scenes in Godzilla 2014, along with his first introduction in Honolulu, are outstanding
my top 3 ranking:
1. godzilla (2014)- kiss of death.
2. godzilla vs kong- godzilla and kong vs mechagodzilla.
3. godzilla kotm- burning godzilla.
Kiss of death sounds so gay 😂
@@seearyari no, it sounds really really cool! and godzilla (a male) did it on femuto (a female), so not gay at all!
My ranking ( 1 is my favourite)
3.burning godzilla ( 2019 )
2.kiss of death and tail swipe of death (2014)
1. Godzilla blows a hole through the planet (2021)
@@Bumbaclaat360 wow, i forgot about that.
@@diamond_dude1063 exactly
For me, King Ghidorah awakening in Antarctica is tied Godzilla's introduction in Honolulu for greatest moment.
Same. I dont rewatch many movies, but those two are scenes that I can't get enough of
I think it's also tied with Ghidorah's Fenway entrance. The buildup with the wind and the hurricane is fantastic, the music sounds dark and evil, the panning shot over this body when he lands, and the little nod to the Jurassic Park T Rex paddock scene when you see the close up of his eye peeking through the window before blowing an attack was nicely done.
Same here. We first see Ghidorah's tail and his head combine that with the background music. It was a awesome moment.
AmaIng top 10! It’s a crime that the Mothra waterfall scene isn’t in here though, it definitely takes the 11 spot. Also I love the opening sequence to GvK with Shrek Kong waking up, saying hi to Jia, and roaring in anger at the fake sky of his home that is lost forever.
Or the Mothra scene where she shatters the stormy sky with her god-rays to lead the Monarch crew to where Godzilla is. Mothra has never been more godlike than she was in that scene.
18:25. What I also absolutely adore about that scene is the fact that this Serizawa’s first name is Ishiro Serizawa which is a direct reference to Godzilla’s creator Ishiro Honda. So in a way this scene is like the creator restoring his most beloved creation for a new generation of fans.
That thought is very poetic
Michael Dougherty confirmed that they will release an extended cut for Godzilla: King of the Monsters that could fix issues like brighten some scenes up or slow down the cutaways. All hail the future cult classic!
Edit: I hope it’s true.
really? if so, then hell yeah!
also i wish they kinda extend on the human stuff too, i didn't hate it but i thought it could be better. but after all this years, it's probably impossible.
@@diamond_dude1063 I want so see them develop Alan Jonah. Maybe say that his wife died. Not only this can make him sympathetic but it can a good way to introduce Biollante.
So #ReleasetheDoughertyCut is real?
Wait what? Source
My favorite part was when Godzilla got a cameo in the 2014 movie.
He actually had more screen time then his original movie.
that was a violation
@@Protronica He actually had more screen time then most of his other appearances.
@@rickyrackey7930 if we include his back yes
My top 1 is either the one with Ghidorah on the arctic or the one when Ghidorah bites the power grid and "explodes" in lightning. Very * ahem * breathtaking when I saw it on the theatre.
That chain lightning thing was amazing
The part where Godzilla glides under the aircraft carrier is awe-inspiring, it gives such a wonderful sense of scale.
I really like how the Honolulu reveal makes Godzilla's footsteps sound JUST like the footsteps from the 1954 original's opening
Not just like. Shin Godzilla did just like by using the exact drum strike Ifukube recorded for his steps. 2014 does it better than Shin in this respect, though, by making it a subtle callback that carries as much weight and impact as it looks like it should. It's one of the very few times that you feel how colossal Godzilla is.
Personally, my favorite Monsterverse moment was Ghidorah's alpha cry.
I try to listen to it every now and then.
His call to action is beautiful
That shot of him on top of the erupting volcano right after growing back his friggin head?
Yea, thats some epic stuff right there.
Still gives me chills. Sound design in KOTM was 👌🔥
And the fact there was a cross in the foreground adds to the Devil With Three Heads title.
Greatest heavy metal album cover ever.
I gotta give props to the two big Mothra reveals in King of the Monsters. Firstly, her hatching beneath the waterfall just feels all kinds of epic. And at that point in the film, a bioluminescent beacon of hope and benevolence was perfectly placed.
Cut to her appearing directly above Godzilla's place of recovery later, and she's shining so bright, yet powerful enough to dispel an entire storm with a single flap of her wings. I hope the future installments resurrect Mothra, as I hope that egg is a teaser for later.
Someone wake this guy up! :(
My favorite part of the first round in GvK was when Kong yeeted a fighter jet at Godzilla
Honestly, for me the best moment is Serizawa's sacrifice. The original 1954 film is my favorite film of all time, and seeing them lovingly reference it while poetically switching Serizawas goals is absolutely beautiful. Bear McCreary's score throughout is also the most beautiful of the original music in the Monsterverse imo. Capping it off with Godzillas triumphant rise out of the water to his classic theme
Hands down my favorite Monsterverse moment was when Godzilla first used his atomic breath in Godzilla 2014. It completely floored me in theaters, I wish I could experience it for the first time again.
One of the best theatre moments I have ever had. Honestly, that moment will live with me for the rest of my life.
I think my favorite moment so far is the first time we see Godzilla in full in the Hawaii scene, it's just so epic I can't get enough of it. The HALO jump scene is also great
The Ending Credits to King of the Monsters is definitely up there for me!
Getting to see a glimpse into the new world that KotM paved for human/kaiju co-existence and the tiny, simply things like tourists on a whale watch boat spotting Godzilla or the environmental impact of Kaiju, were such fun and interesting bits of world-building that I sorely missed in GvK.
4:40 They lure Rodan away from the village by flying directly over the village, killing thousands of people. Brilliant!
to be fair, who would've known just by him flying could create destructions.
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Monarch.
@@bro-be3bd this is literally their first time seeing it up close
Two years. We miss you! I’m watching Gamera Guardian of the Universe right now!
My favorite MonsterVerse moment is basically every scene with Kong and Jia. 😊
Don't worry about Toho monsters going lol, the last bit of the GvK Art book seems to suggest that Godzilla's side of the Monsterverse now will be focusing on a story involving space.
After looking at that cave painting of the kongs teaming with the gojiras fighting spacegodzilla, I definitely think he's the ultimate last villain of the MV.
@@mr.milkman3893 where did yall find it at?
@@mandalorianhunter1 there have been multiple videos discussing the photo on here as well as in the art book itself. I recommend checking out high flyers tag team and Kaiju network to see as they both have videos that specifically cover the photo
@@OpenPhoenix you really just couldn't link me? Thanks
@@mandalorianhunter1 salty much? Just search up Kaiju Network and High Flyers Tag Team. And if you want more information beyond speculation, get the art book
Airplanes: Exist
Kong: *Vietnam Flashback*
man, the way you narrate stuff are really gorgeous and makes the scenes sound even better. that's one of the many reasons i'm subscribed to you.
Agreed
He's also real good about maintaining a reverence for Godzilla while giving every film credit where it's due, even the ones most controversial and widely disliked.
I was so swallowed up in my negative impressions and ideals about the anime trilogy that hearing his reviews of them in his big compilation video felt odd, since he so effectively described what it did well along with the bad, helped me open my eyes a bit.
@@majorhoolahan good for you!
yep
My personal greatest moment is the moment when Godzilla arrived in Antarctica to fight Ghidorah. That moment captures their rivalry so well. Ghidorah sounds a bit intimidated, Godzilla's look of disgust at Ghidorah. Of course, with AWESOME McCrery's score.
Oh yes, Godzilla's arrival in Boston is AMAZING as well.
It's just so great seeing our favorite franchise full of so many memorable moment. Wonderful indeed.
Number 3 is a really good one.
Bear McCreary using a piece of the "Requiem" track from Destroyah in the scene where Godzilla's studying the little group of humans hit me right in the feels.
Brilliant stuff.
I definitely do think Battle at Boston deserves to be on here but I do think this is an almost perfect list. Godzilla coming to the rescue, his iconic theme playing, his arrival with the military/Monarch on his side which is something we've never seen and the intense, emotional long fight and a brand new Burning freaking Godzilla, a version both new and old fans have never seen.
The rebirth of Mothra made me super happy, the Queen of the Monsters score was beautiful and made me remember why I love Mothra so much :)
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“Unfortunately though, he is a magnet for kaiju.”
Made my day 😹🧲
Some of my favorites is When mothra came out of the waterfall....that scene is pure magic , when godzilla first put his foot down in the airport give me goosebumps all over and the last was when godzilla and Kong square using their dominance stands it's showing that shits about to go down
P.S almost forgot about when godzilla and Kong roaring at each other.......just want to frame it on my wall
Ah I'm so glad the flairs shot at Goji in Hawaii technically made it in! Excellent video, I was giddy the whole time watching it. Truly a culmination of all the best moments from all of our favorite series.
The Airport Sequence in Godzilla 2014 is definitely in my Top 3. Great picks. The Monsterverse is the best Cinematic Universe ever made to date, and this video proves it.
August 2023: Missing the best Godzilla channel. Maybe you are somewhere but without any other social vices, I wouldn't know. Hope all is well. Still love the content here.
The 2014 movie had a lot of good moments I thought at the time made up for the Godzilla 1998 film.
Kong would make a excellent guest fighter Mortal Kombat.
When I saw the 2014 atomic breath for the first time I freaked out. Because after the 98 Godzilla film I didn't expect an American Godzilla film to get it right
I just realised that all these film have a vibe to em like:
Godzilla (2014): Dark and Night Vibes
Skull island: *Samuel L Jackson*
King of the Monsters: Legendary, Gigantic and Nostalgic Vibes
Godzilla vs Kong: High futuristic Tek Vibes
Exactly I love the variety each film has
I would've put apocalypse now meets Jurassic park or king kong for kong skull island
Fun fact: the director for KSI actually admitted that he put many anime elements and references in the movie, whether it was the fights or some of the creature designs like the sker buffalo which was inspired by a bull creature from The Princess of Monokoke.
@@mr.milkman3893 well Jordan vogt roberts is a big anime fan so I'm glad he out so many anime references in ksi even if many fans didn't notice them
This a great video and great job at highlighting some of the best moments in each of the MonsterVerse films. Regardless if you like the MV or not, let's be thankful that a cinematic universe pitting Godzilla and Kong actually happened and it's very possible it never will happen again. Long live the kings of cinema
The Monsterverse is so full of absolutely breathtaking, incredible moments! My all time favorite scene is undeniably the moment Serizawa sacrifices himself. You can really feel te respect for the characters of both Serizawa and Godzilla, and the music is simply beautiful! I really hope they'll continue the Monsterverse because I feel like a lot can still be done with it! things like, #BringBackRodan
My Top 5 list:
5. Boston Battle (Godzilla King of The Monsters 2019).
4. Battle in San Fransisco (Godzilla 2014).
3. Kiss of Death (Godzilla 2014).
2. Godzilla and Kong vs MechaGodzilla (Godzilla vs Kong).
1. Godzilla vs Kong in Hong Kong (Godzilla vs Kong)
When I saw the atomic breath for the first time I screamed oh my god 12 times as loud as I could in an imax theater
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@@gohan4130 don't gotta be a douchebag about it
@@gohan4130 your name is cringe......and the stuff you are doing to act cool here are also cringe and edgy. so please go home, kid. 😊
@@tristinterrell2995 nah bro, ignore that kid. he is trying to act cool here.
@@diamond_dude1063 thanks bud! But it's cool and I appreciate the generosity, it's nice to see that godzilla fans can relate with one another and help eachother out, so again thank you for the generocity
The Rodan sequence in KOTM is tops for me but I also love the defeated Kong's defiant roar in GvK's final battle between its two titanic stars. Kong is down and dying, but he roars right in Godzilla's face.
I could hear Chris Evans' Captain America saying "I can do this all day" in my head.
3.Godzilla being revived by a nuke and showing his anger at the humans.
2.Godzilla roaring at the MUTOS really loud.
1.Godzilla facing off against Ghidorah in KOTM for the first time.
1. Godzilla vs. Kong in Hong Kong
2. Crowning of the King
3. Atomic Breath Godzilla 2014
4. First time we fully see Godzilla in 2014
5. Rebirth of Godzilla
6. MechaGodzilla fight
7. Mothra protecting Godzilla
8. Kong vs dady skullcrawler
9. Burning Godzilla
10. Kiss of death from Godzilla 2014
One more fantastic video Up From The Depths. Long live the Monsterverse.
I know it's not technically a monster scene, but does anyone else think the Halo jump from Godzilla 2014 should have made the list?
It sure made for a spine-tingling, white-knuckle experience watching the teaser back in late 2013.
Hope you're doing alright, love your videos and hope to see you play something
It's (KoTM) box office was lackluster but to call it 'abysmal' is a bit of rank hyperbole, that I frankly found beneath your usual keen insight and exegete analysis.
My favorite moment would be either The Atomic breath scene or Hawaii Scene in 2014
COME BACK !!! GODZILLA MINUS ONE !!! WE NEED YOU !!!
That tracking shot in the airport scene with the trail of explosions ending in Godzilla's heavy STOMP, is amazing.
I guess this channel is dead. What shame really enjoyed it. Rip
I liked Kotm more than GvK to be honest 😦
And let's see how many people dislike this opinion
I would say kotm at least had a plot and characters that could've potentially been interesting. Gvk doesn't have as much of a plot or interesting characters.
I like GvK more then Kotm but you know what I respect it. For me I like Gvk for the monsters and the plot (yes I like the plot). But it has the most frustrating humans ever (The little girl is fine tho) Like the “Kong bows to no one” and the Team Godzilla side of the story is so cringe. Kotm has at least good characters that *HAVE EMOTIONS.* Except for that guy who cracks jokes in every serious scene f*** him.
@@SaurianStudios1207 I heavily disagree. The humans in KOTM are so cookie cutter and cringey, I really don't see any potential in them other than Mark and the mothra twins(maybe the villian, idk.) Meanwhile GvK had some pretty good and interesting characters. For example, Jia. Jia is an amazing example of how you can make a good human character make way for Monsters and monster action. Not to mention she actually has character traits that make her special, other than being a smol child and deaf. Another good character is Bernie. He honestly had some pretty good bangers of jokes, much better that fat white dude in Kotm. Plus, he seems to have a good coralation between Apex and Godzilla. Ren and Walter were also pretty good and Walter seemed like a good charismatic villain while Ren is his smarter henchman. And while Ilene is a little bland, I still see potential with her and kong, especially since she's known as the "Kong Whisperer."
@@notknalp6121 I agree but I feel like Bernie and Ilene are a little better than you make it seem. Yeah not all the jokes he delivered were funny or amazing but some unintentional sequences with him were kinda funny. And while the "kong bows to no one" line is a little wonky, with how its delivered, I still think she makes for a good balance between Jia and Kong, kinda like a wholesome but interesting mother figure.
I hope that you and yours are okay.
Thanks for all of the great videos.
Great list. Each film, for their individual flaws and inconsistency between them, all had great moments that were incredible for both casual moviegoers and kaiju fans.
The Hawaii scene was just perfect, and certainly within the top spots of the entire Godzilla franchise as a whole. Everything, from the score to the cinematography to the editing, was flawless. I'd even argue the abrupt cutaway from fight was great. That whole sequence was about Godzilla's reveal, not just in the world of movie but also hailing his first official on-screen appearance in 10 years. It all culminates in the absolutely awe-inspiring roar.
If it went on, I think it would've robbed the entire scene of that impact. The movie floors you with the climax of that epic roar. If it went on it would've been cheapened by a fight. As said, that entire scene was about the reveal of Godzilla; if the scene continued with Godzilla vs. MUTO, then people would've most likely clung onto the monster brawl rather than the reverence towards the King of the Monsters.
It's a great time to be a kaiju fan now. Love this channel. Always look forward to your next videos.
You discribed it perfectly, as much as it would have been great to see the monsters more, Godzilla's reveal is the pay-off of this scene it didn't need a fight. It's probably godzilla's greatest entrance and one of the best moment in the franchise.
@@Megaspinosaurusrex I agree and I appreciate the scene more after watching it again back in march.
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in king of the monsters, mothra vs rodan and the conclusion of that gave me so many emotions. or at the beginning when the larva mothra was able to calm down and just. it made me so so giddy mothra's my favorite monster she's so cool
Huh oh, I just realized he hasn’t posted in a year, I hope the channel is not dead 😢
My top ten [opinion]
1 The golden gate Bridge [g14]
2 the airport scene [g14]
3 rodan awakens [gkotm]
4 kiss of death [g14]
5 ocean battle [gvk]
6 Hong Kong battle [gvk]
7 ghidorah awakening [gkotm]
8 godzilla stares at Kong
9 godzilla vs the mutos [g14]
10 male muto hatched [g14]
Definitely agree with the number 1 spot. The build up to Godzilla is well worth the wait and I think it’s executed beautifully.
My favorite scenes from each movie are:
1. The entirety of the Honolulu sequence ending with his reveal
2. Kong on fire during the Napalm Attack. Sure, my memory might be tainted by the poster images from that scene but I love Sam staring death in the eye.
3. (My personal favorite film) The Battle in Boston, just everything about it is amazing (the fighting/music, I mean). Rodan's chase ties with Mothra's Awakening.
4. Was either the GvK beat down #2 or the descent into the Hollow Earth.
I can go into detail on my favorite individual SHOTS from each one but this is already getting very rambly
Godzilla Minus One will be coming out soon and I need to hear some thoughts about this.
I loved when Godzilla arrives in Boston it made me happy and still does but the battle between MechaGodzilla and Godzilla is also a scene I loved but between the two the Boston scene wins in my opinion
I miss your videos, please do return!
And like that, he’s returned to the depths from whence he came.
My own top 5 would be:
5: Ghidorah's awakening
4: Godzilla's rebirth
3: Kong fighting the big one
2: Ghidorah dropping Godzilla from the sky
1: Mecha Godzilla's introduction
PLEASE MAKE MORE VIDEOS! Your channel was SO good. Loads of content ideas for you since you last posted a video. WE MISS YOU! 😞
Where are you 😢
The Hawaii scene is number 1. As it should be. My god, the scale of the whole set piece.
The airport is still my favorite bit in the entire series for not only the first full reveal of Legendary's Godzilla, but probably the best lol moment in the movie too.
Helicopter: *explodes *
People: "AAAHHHH!!!"
Plane: *explodes *
People: "AAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!"
Other plane: * also explodes *
People: "AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Foot: *THUMP *
People: *stunned silence *
Gets me every time xD
When will Up From the Depths return to bless us with commentary on the newly announced Godzilla Minus One and GxK: The New Empire?
Someone resurrect this guy
I loved it when he used his atomic breath my dad said he could breath fire but throughout the movie he never did
"Despite being set at night." Getting a little tired of hearing the dark being constantly criticized in these movies. The monsters are natural disasters. They are huge. They throw up dirt and dust, one carries a hurricane on its back. The monsters are scarier in the dark. They feel more nebulous and add to their godlike qualities. Their very existence is capable of darkening the brightest sky. The visuals of the creatures standing in the distance shrouded in an apocalyptic darkness is terrifying, and I am so tired of people saying it's a bad thing. What is bad about shooting bioluminescent creatures in the dark? What's wrong with presenting creatures being used as an allegory for the destruction nature brings in the darkness, which is so frequently brought with nature's fury? I don't give a damn if I can't see every scale on Godzilla's body. Scare me. Intimidate me. Show me the fear these creatures evoke as avatars of destruction.
Few months late but I just recently rewatched KOTM and by god. The night time makes Ghidorah so FUCKING TERRIFYING. Like damn when he is chasing Emma with the Orca and does that Low Fly by over the remaining buildings and slithers his heads through the streets all with glowing eyes in the dark, burning and electrified city. Absolutely brilliant and much preferred to have near anything with Ghidorah be in the dark when he is PISSED. That rewatch made me love the dark scenes in all the movies actually
@@comradecody5872 Hell to the yes my man.
where did you go...
Still my favorite big G RUclipsr
I think Godzilla’s nuclear “Mothra” pulse while in his Burning form was easily the best best moment in the Monsterverse for me.
“Long live the king.”
The entire Rodan sequence in Kotm is, in my opinion, a masterpiece in kaiju films. It is virtually perfect, and the only thing that I don't like about it is that it only makes me want a solo Rodan film even more.
Godzillas's rebirth is a close second, though.
While I agree with the atomic breath being a great moment in the first movie, the music really undercuts it. Its a heroic brass theme that makes it feel more like a superhero moment rather than a two forces of nature colliding (like the music in KOTM). It would be like if the first reveal of Godzilla in this movie with his roar had a soundtrack blaring behind it. Sometimes music isn't necessary to sell a scene.
Hope you're doing alright man. Take your time, don't rush your video schedule(s).
what ever happened to the owner of this and his other channel? such great content, but went silent 2 years ago.
I love all of the monsterverse moments
My favorite moments from each movie:
Godzilla 2014: Hawaii reveal and roar
Skull Island: Daddy Skullcrawler fatality
King of the Monsters: Mothra becomes imago
Godzilla vs Kong: Mechagodzilla team up
Godzilla vs King Ghidorah was the best moment for me
UFTD just posted on Twitter in late October, he is likely just waiting for Minus One to come out in the US before returning.
I hope your alright bro… I loved your videos
Nice vid man! I remember the 2014 Godzilla in IMAX on Day 1. The crowd was as silent as the people onscreen in the airport, then that roar, and people were cheering!
The Hawaii sequence is a masterclass of buildup that gets immediately ruined by that cut. I can't understand how anyone thought that was a good idea (along with killing off Cranston so early). G14 is frustrating because it does so much right but those boneheaded attempts at restraint completely undermine it.
Hello up from the depths. Hope you are well. Been a long time since you have uploaded. Miss seeing new content. Still so many old monster movies and new kaiju stuff coming out. Hope you return soon. Kinda unfortunate you been gone for so long. Thanks for all the amazing content. I still listen to all your videos while i am at work to help me get through the day.
My favorite moment has got to be the reveal of Mothra's imago form from under the waterfall. Not only is it another beautiful demonstration of why I love KOTM more than pretty much any kaiju film since 1964 with its embrace of the religiosity given to the monsters making them feel more than just monsters, but the updated cover of Mothra's theme that has followed her from the 60's and through the Rebirth trilogy (which I still have a big soft spot for) is just too beautiful.
5:Kiss of death: Puts reverse kiss os death to SHAMMMMEEE......
4:Kong becomes the king of hollow earth:Great CGI and ending
3:Titans bowing to Godzilla:Great scene, great visuals and great music
2:Ghidorah's alpha call/mass awakening: The roar is so chilling and awesome visuals
1:Mothra waterfall scene: I like this scene because instead of making the monster cool or creepy. It makes Mothra beautiful and the score is just top notch (my only complaint is the mothra design) so I'm surprised that this scene didn't make into the top 10
16:39 *_"…and against arguably Godzilla's most powerful foe…"_* I'd say second most powerful, right after Ghidorah. What better way to introduce Godzilla's second greatest archrival than having being controlled by his first one? Doesn't get better than that.
@Doctor Alan Could've, would've, should've. Still doesn't negate that Ghidorah was well without a doubt Godzilla's first most powerful archrival, even more so than ever in the MonsterVerse with the ability to create storms and bend the stratosphere wherever he goes, an alpha call so powerful he awakens all Titans at once, and incredible raw strength that outmaches Godzilla's and nearly killed him.
Besides, Godzilla having human assistance to gain the upper hand isn't anything new and you know it.
@Agent Alan "Right environment" has nothing to do with it.
@The Legendary Alan Time has no meaning to me, so I can keep replying for as long as I want and end the convo when we both decide.
Miss your content man!
Glad I am not the only one who really digs Godzilla 2014
Mechagodzilla’s design is also so cool.
Absolutely amazing list dude! The MonsterVerse has definitely become my favorite cinematic universe.
I hope that it continues but if not it was an amazing run while it lasted!
My personal favorite moment is when Ghidorah and Godzilla first meet in Antarctica and we get the wide shot of them standing off and then them charging and roaring at eachother that’s the best moment IMO.
Great list! Saw KOTM in glorious IMAX, so the ending of him claiming his title is probably tops for me. Also, quick question: Have you ever thought about maybe reviewing the Jurassic Park/World movies at some point? I think you can make enough of a stretch to argue that they count as giant monster movies, right? Anyways, really loving this channel. Keep up the great work!