I watched it on the big screen on release with a friend and a empty cinema 😂 The other night tho i watched Oppenhiemer online and then streamed Minus one right after it and damn the movie hits even harder 😢 they should do a double screening they fit so well as a double
@dwhite-mann5399 literally just watched it with a friend in an empty cinema lol. Really good movie with great human characters. Wish they showed godzilla longer especially in the city mayhem scene which i felt was really short but when i heard about the budget i understand it.
I’ve had the experience more than once of seeing a movie all by myself or with only a handful of others. But I saw “Minus One” on Dec. 26 at a matinee showing before a large audience. I did see a lot of getting up and leaving during the film-whether these folks were leaving or just taking a bathroom break, I cannot say. I confess that I found the second act to be a bit draggy, but the film overall was deeply moving and seemed to hold the audience.
After viewing it five times the scene in which Koichi’s face turns from rage against Godzilla into pure despair still hits me in the heart every time. You never feel like you’re watching an actor, it feels real and you could easily imagine the anguish of someone that lived through the atomic bombings. I also loved the relationships the characters have with one another. There are so many little details going on throughout the film it needs multiple viewings to really catch them all. I’m not exaggerating when I say this was the Godzilla film of my dreams. I’ve been a fan of Godzilla since childhood and for over twenty years I have hoped they would do a remake of the original, going back to the post war time period and Godzilla’s roots as a tragic film. This movie came through in spades and surpassed even what I had hoped for.
That scene really does hit the mark. A turning point for the character. Man, this film really is THE Godzilla film of all Godzilla films. I can't even be bothered with the new Hollywood one coming out next year after this masterpiece 😅
@@mig1017 yeah, the legendary one is not looking good. Not even addressing the story I can already see from the trailer they have lost that sense of weight and size the other films had. Similar to Pacific Rim 2 where there was no sense of immensity to anything because of how it was animated. It felt like power rangers. Without the weight and humans for scale what's the point of having Kaiju. The first Pacific Rim is still the best example of getting that weighty look right I think, 2014 Godzilla did okay too. I'm still going to see it sometime but I don't know if it will be in theaters
@@jonservo man, I was just commenting on a Pacific Rim 3 video that the 2nd was pale in comparison to the 1st. You hit the nail on the head, there was absolutely zero sense of scale in the sequel. Tried watching it a few times but gave up. Wanted to like it but it just isn't their 😂
@@mig1017 wait, there’s a third one coming out? Oh dear. In my opinion Pacific Rim was a perfect example of the “fun” kaiju movie. Semi serious but big focus on the action. I still watch it every so often. The sequel, was just awful. Godzilla x Kong looks like it’s modeling some of its plot after Godzilla vs Megalon which is one of the worst G films. Even as a fan I can admit it’s bad, so I think it’s a mistake to move in that direction.
Western viewers not accustomed to it may find the Japanese acting style to be melodramatic, but it's refreshing to see performers giving it their all like that. The emotions radiate from the screen.
@@MellowMutant Same here. And I'm hearing that a lot. It's a testament to how engaging this movie is. I haven't bought any recent films on physical media, but I'm going to buy this one!
He shows up, terrifies us, ruins everyone’s day. Brought my Mom with me to see it in 4D, it was amazing. Koichi’s actor really broke my heart, his ptsd felt so real and him not believing he deserved the life he worked so hard for really hurt. Gosh, big lizard was a beautiful package.
For what it cost to make, the movie is just astonishing. Saw it three times in theatres and cannot wait for a blu ray release. I hope the blu ray includes the new black and white remaster that is being released theatrically in Japan.
Sorry for the delay from yesterday. I actually cut 10 minutes from the video because I wanted to avoid major spoilers (saving for another video). Between that and my busy schedule outside of RUclips, I almost thought I would never get this video uploaded. Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoy.
I knew it would be good, I thought it may be emotional....it was amazing. It tore me up the first viewing. 3X now and I may get one more before it leaves the theater. The soundtrack, the story, everything is so well executed its almost unbelievable. I have been spreading the message about it and insisting my co-workers all go see it. So far three have seen it and they all came back and said it was just like I said. Fantastic. 57yo Godzilla fan and student of WWII, and they really nailed everything. The fire bombing of Tokyo, the unarmed/de-gunned japanese ships, the Shinden at the end. Top notch writing.
That's awesome. I saw all three LOTR in theaters, but I was younger and didn't fully grasp how incredible they were at the time. The Two Towers is my favorite in the trilogy films.
I haven't done repeat viewing since Lords of the Rings. This film is packed with great moments from the action to the human interactions. Then add the soundtrack, cinematography, pacing, plot threads, characters arcs, on screen chemistry between the actors. It has it all. Magic in a bottle. A masterpiece
You will enjoy more if you know Japanese secrets of Godzilla. Let me ask you following questions. Q1. Why did Godzilla come to Ginza and mysteriously disappeared from the movie? This is same as the movie Sin-Godzilla and original 1954 Godzilla. In case of Sin-Godzilla, it was Tokyo station, and original 1954 Godzilla, he came to the Japanese parliament building but gone. Why? And why the locations are so important? Q2. After Godzilla died, why the people on the ships saluted him? In the 1954 Godzilla movie, people sang the beautiful music like a funnel and in Sin-Godzilla, end of Godzilla’s tail shows human like figures. All these are related. So why? Q3. Why does Japanese Godzilla walk like a Noh-theater actors? Is it because he is some kind of divine god? To answer these questions, you need to know followings. First of all, there are still many dead Japanese soldier’s bodies not recovered from deep Pacific oceans. We could not even give them proper funnels. We know all of them wanted to come back, but they couldn’t. Godzilla is Tatari-gami(kami:god) of Odoh Island. Tatari-gami is a god of curse and give judgement. In Shinto religion, one of the most important jobs for a priest is to calm Tatari-gami down. Emperor of Japan is a living deity and highest priest of Shinto. Please take a look at map of Tokyo. You see Ginza, Tokyo station and the Japanese parliament building are all in front of imperial palace. Japanese soldiers are emperor’s soldiers and they should be back to Yasukuni-shrine to rest. By the way, Yasukuni-Shrine is locating next to imperial palace. Godzilla is Tatari-gami and spirits of dead soldiers are in Godzilla. However, Godzilla is also cursed by the atomic radiation. So, he finally came back to Japan to rest, but he is a monster now and not welcomed. Godzilla was looking for his resting place (Yasukuni-Sherine), but he cannot find it. Godzilla screamed in Ginza with sad madness. By the way, the screaming was so important, director Yamazaki rented entire baseball field to record the scream sound. It was most costed part of the 15 million dollars movie. All Japanese movie directors want to portrait Godzilla like a divine figure. That is the reason Japanese Godzilla walks like a Noh-theater actor. Entire movie is a ritual and a process to calm down the Tatari-gami (Godzilla), and give him proper funnel. Only problem is Godzilla is curse by US atomic-bomb and the radiation, so he cannot die and continue to be Tatari-gami. Noriko has affected by G-cell. As Koichi’s war ends, but Noriko’s war has just started. This reminds us the suffering of many survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki from radiation. Many of them have to live rest of their long life in pain and agony. Question is, did our war truly ended? By knowing these secrets, you will enjoy Godzilla movie more.
@yabaikenji Thank You Sir for those insights🙏🙂 Really appreciate and respect as someone who admires Japanese Culture; Particularly Japan's Bujutsu In general🥋: Samurai, Ninja, warrior monks etc. Cuisine (Sushi with sake🍣🍙🍶😋👌). and of course growing up playing video games (Tekken and Metal Gear Solid series for example🕹️🎮). Thank You Sir🙂
Japanese secrets?I am a Japanese woman. I saw Godzila movie from the first one. But I've never heard of the idea that Godzila was trying to find the shrine to rest. Where did you get the idea? The director of this movie, Takashi Yamazaki, said on tv the other day that he decided that the time this Godzila appears would be the best time just after the war ended, resembled zero. When people lost everything and then an even more disastrous creature appeared. It keeps destroying famous buildings so easily. Oh, my goodness, that famous building in Ginza, too! It is just a heart pounding entertainment movie.
Dear Miko, I am so glad that you have responded to my comment. The theory that Godzilla is "Eirei" (Souls of dead Japanese soldiers), has been very faoums among Godzilla Otaku for many years. Many believe original Godzilla (1954) was made with this idea and GMK, Sin-Godzilla, Godzilla - 1.0 have been influenced by it. So that's why, I said "a Japanese secret". At least this theory makes Godzilla movie more fun to watch.
My favorite and most recent movie theater experience was seeing Godzilla 2014 with my Dad. We were both long-time Godzilla fans, and were very disappointed with the 1998 version. That all changed when Godzilla slowly charged up his blue atomic breath and blew the female Muto completely away, And then later performed the kiss of death on her too. The entire theater burst out into cheer and applause, I never experienced anything like that before it was like a long time dream come true seeing Godzilla finally get respect on the big screen in an American movie theater.
Glad to hear you had a great movie theater experience watching Godzilla 2014 with your dad. That kiss of death Godzilla gives to the Muto was awesome. Thank you for watching my review, I appreciate it.
Godzilla Minus One was the greatest theater experience, it was scary and tragic. What I want to make with my analog horror, I loved Godzilla since I was little but living to see this movie is a miracle. (Also I like your videos!)
I just came back from seeing it. It was soo good. Everything Godzilla was meant to be. So Japanesey. So olde timey. Good characters. Not bored for one minute. Hollywood! Don’t even try to reproduce this, you can’t.
Both of my grandfathers served in WWII and I married a Korean woman whose mother was born and raised in Japanese occupied Korea. I am also a history teacher who had a few Pearl Harbor survivors as friends so this film hit all the right personal spots for me. It was very engaging and extraordinarily well made. No need to comment on anything else since you said it already. Everything from the acting, directing, visuals and sound direction was as near pitch perfect as anything I have seen. It wasn't even on my radar until I heard trusted voices raving about it. I am glad I took their advice. That being said, I think my favorite cinema experience so far is a toss up between Avengers (2012) and Dr. Who's 50th (2013). I was at the Avengers film with a few friends and the movie hadn't even started yet when the entire front section erupted in a loud cheer. Apparently someone coming in tripped and launched their popcorn everywhere. I knew then that it was going to be a good time. As for the 50th--Tom Baker. Nuff said.
Thanks for sharing some of your life experience and your thoughts on the film. History was my favorite subject in school. I hope those survivors went on to live happy and peaceful lives. I saw The Avengers for the first time a few months before it was released in theaters. I was out at sea on deployment and someone got a bootleg copy from a family member 😅.
@@MellowMutant They were some of the finest gentlemen I ever met. One of them, Richard Fiske, who's been in almost every documentary about Pearl Harbor, passed away in 2004 from cancer. The other, Bob Kinzler, passed away in 2013. When my wife and I were on our honeymoon in Hawaii we were fortunate enough to have dinner with him one evening. I cherish those memories.
Saw it in theatres, twice, and i keep binge watching review of the movie to relive the experience. A rrue masterpiece. An instant buy of the 4K bluray once available. Very rewatchable.
No one talks about Godzillas own awe, when he lets of his atomic breath, his raw destruction..he stands there.. amazed, in still reflection ..its eery and relatable.. crazy detail..💖
@@makeda6530 Godzilla gave no f@#ks at all in Ginza! He was terrifying. Poor dude was screaming his lungs out with rage and pain, and Godzilla couldn't care less. Cold, just cold.
I can’t say that it frightened me. But I definitely had 2 or 3 “I’m dicing onions” moments. One message I came away with was that we have a responsibility to live and that all lives have a purpose. There are no direct references to any references to any religion in the film (at least none that I remember), but I found that to be a very spiritual message.
This was brilliant of you: meaning the hook of your video title. Congrats on successfully tapping the RUclips algorithm and giving your upstart channel momentum! Wishing you much continued success. 🥂
That is basically how i was trying to describe this movie to friends, trying to get them to believe that this movie belongs on a shelf with Jurassic Park and Jaws.
@br0ken_107 They might be known for it, but I do feel that bias has been dying as of late. Especially considering how that one movie Parasite won best picture a few years ago. So no, I don’t think it’s as “highly unlikely” as you think it is.
I doubt it. Oscar nominations require politicking, sending films to the academy members, lobbying, etc. I doubt Toho cares at all to do all that. And I really doubt they will want to spend money wooing academy members. For what? They made a very profitable movie and the movie is recognized as a masterpiece by its fans. That said, it would be awesome and very deserving if they got a nomination, but I wouldn't expect it
Gojira manifests the angst the Japanese people felt after finding out the government and the military had lied to them about progress of the war for years.
Here in Switzerland Godzilla Minus One went quickly down from the main screens in the cinemas to the smaller screens. Now when everyone celebrating this master piece, I want to see it on the big screen.
I absolutely loved this video I thought it was really well edited and the pacing of it all made no part of the video drag on or boring, underrated RUclipsr hope you reach 200 subs soon!
The movie was fantastic. After the first city attack, I asked myself, is no one going to acknowledge that a creature of unknown origins created an atomic bomb with a greater yield than any atomic bomb seen before? Another thought that crossed my mind during this scene was, "Wow, forget the metaphor. Godzilla is literally the atomic bomb." I had so much fun with this movie; if I could, I would be more than willing to watch it again. I also saw that a black-and-white version of the film is coming out, which might be the only film I am eager to buy to support the movie.
That's a really point about Godzilla being "literally the atomic bomb". I haven't bought any physical media in a while but I'm definitely picking this up when it's released on 4K/Blu-Ray. If the black-and-white version comes to my little theater then I'm gonna watch it like that.
I am one of the biggest Godzilla fans in the universe and Minus One is the Greatest Godzilla movie I have ever seen . saw it in IMax twice already ! Thanks for the review spot on !
the score was incredible, some of the score i guess could be described as intentional sounds, but they really added to the movie. I agree, this is the best movie of 2023.
This Godzilla is pretty great! But definitely check out 2016’s Shin Godillza. Because thise movie builds off how Japan can always makes a Godzilla better than ANY Hollywood endeavor. Loved this take so much!
A lot of talking and meetings but one of the coolest Zilla ever 👍 I love the science of Godzilla so Shin was easy one of my best versions but all Godzilla movies have hidden science in them that goes so many levels deep if u really want to look.
My best movie theater experience was back in 1977 in NYC, watching "Star Wars" for the second time. When the titles came up 80% of the audience, fired up a joint. But it was the summer so people didn't mind standing in line for 2 hours +.
You should absolutely go and watch Shin Godzilla when you can: I actually think it's still a smidge better then Minus One, and is similarly grounded and likewise portrays Godzilla as an actual horror and threat rather then just something you cheer on for spectacle, and if you can believe it, it's Atomic Breath scene absolutely matches Minus One's as well. Shin also I think has even better directing and shot composition (it was directed by Anno, of Evangelion fame). I will say though I think Minus One has it beat in terms of characters and pacing: Shin still has a worthwhile narrative and themes, but it's less about the emotional journey of specific characters and more about the collective response towards Godzilla: Minus One played a bit with those themes with the Japanese Government's inaction and irresponsibility and the community coming together in response, but for Shin that's the main theme rather then personal guilt/trauma. Both Shin and Minus One though are easily in the top 5 best Godzilla movies ever made, if not top 3. (My personal top 3 would be Shin, Final Wars, and Minus One, though Final Wars is very much the complete opposite of both Shin/-1: Final Wars is balls to the walls nonstop over the top rule of cool insanity!)
Thanks for watching. Yeah I'll definitely watch Shin Godzilla when time permits. I haven't seen Final Wars in like 20 years but I remember it being a lot of fun.
My most memorable movie was the original ALIEN (1979). The chest busting scene is immortalized in my cinematic memory. Oh yes, this Godzilla movie is great.
That's awesome, Alien is one of my favorites. I heard that none of the cast knew what was gonna happen (besides John Hurt) so the look of shock and terror on their faces was that much more real. Glad you liked this movie and thanks for watching my review.
I saw TMNT in Theaters when I was 5. It is also my favorite movie. I can't remember much from back then, but what I do remember is my dad took me to see it, but didn't tell me what we were seeing and wouldn't answer me when I asked. And then when the music started, and The Logo Freezes on the screen. I remember I gave a shout of excitement, and again when Leonardo Jumps out and all the Turtles are revealed. The only time that feeling was ever truly recaptured was when Godzilla rises out of the Ice in the new King of the Monsters to Face Ghidorah and the classic theme starts to play. Saying that, this is still the Best Godzilla movie in my opinion, and just a damn good movie overall.
That's amazing and that scene in King of the Monsters is pretty dope in my opinion too. This movie is incredible. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Great video my man! Absolutely loved this film, beautifully shot, score was epic especially when that zilla theme hits, Zilla is amazing in this, he gives no effs, and when you hear that roar man just great film all around. Characters you actually felt for them, and the cast did an awesome job of emoting. As for film experiences, last few that felt epic or hit me, aside from this one, were Rogue One, esp. with that Vader scene, Blade Runner 2049, and Dune. Once again my dude great video! 🤓👍
Heck yeah dude, the movie does so much right. Good choices for memorable theater experiences. Funny enough, I didn't watch any of those until they hit streaming. Thanks for watching another video!
@@MellowMutant no problem good sir, this is the only one I held off due to wanting to see it first so took me a while to watch 🤓👍 but all the points you touched on were spot on!
@@kingorbit yes I did,the second time was a different cinema with better sound and I could concentrate more without the distraction of popcorn man infront the first time
Most Goji fans hate Roland E God"Zilla", but a majority loved that he was hated enough to become his own monster. I know some love the slimmer and iguana-like design, and although I'm not a fan, I still enjoyed the film nonetheless.
there's an old interview with Bruce Lee in which he talks about how asian cinema (namely hong kong) unfortunately wasn't up to the 'gold standard' in terms of acting, but he hoped that one day they'd achieve equal quality with Hollywood needless to say, it's wildly impressive how far the general region's cinematic offerings, from actors to production, have come in such a relatively short time anyway, one thing i really loved about both Shin Godzilla and Minus One is how much respect they showed Godzilla, not just as a monster but as the icon he is; i feel like the salute at the end of Minus One might go largely unnoticed but it's such a nice touch
This was my first godzilla movie. I always try to watch movies in theaters blind, and I'm really happy I did that for godzilla minus one (and evil dead rise too, which was also my first evil dead movie LOL). I remember some people in theaters not understanding the movie was japanese with eng subs, so they were a little frustrated, but by the end they went "hey, that was a pretty good movie." I really liked the protag and appreciated the makeshift family that came together in this story. I liked your review, and it was funny too. Got yourself a new sub! Also, +1 for evil dead and jurassic park. Great memorable movies!
Nicee, this was a dope first Godzilla movie for you to watch. I had fun watching Evil Dead Rise but I thought it would be better. I definitely agree with you about the protagonist and the unexpected family that forms. Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!
I’m still so freaking proud that halfway through the movie I somehow predicted the 2 biggest plot twists AKA plane man go boiang out plane and wife survive without any spoilers or indication
Seeing Minus One sparked a renewed interests in the world of Godzilla. A couple quick and effortless searches on the subject and now the RUclips algorithms have taken hold (sad emoji). As expected, I am getting littered with every Tom, Dick, and Harry's analysis on this latest release. I thought this would be just another one of those bandwagon clickbait videos from the masses of content publishers who do nothing but capitalize on the latest news for the sake of revenue or subscribers. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised from this review from Mellow Mutant. It is always a big win if you DO NOT start off the video by saying "Hello RUclipsrs". Another big win when you don't ask for a thumbs-up or subscribe button. Now my review of your review...Great Job and I look forward to seeing more from you.
DUDE! I am a HUGE GODZILLA FAN! BUT? "If I am honest, many of us diehard fans watch our favorite movie genres because we love them but also we love to see what our genre will be like 20 or so years from now. Will this story or characters still stand up or even be relevant in changing times or will fade away. So in that spirit and so much more, if I am honest THIS MOVIE Checks All Of the Boxes for me. This is the Godzilla I have waited 40-odd years for. I am also delighted to have sat in the theatres with my fellow Americans who usually grind and gnash teeth when it comes to foreign films and subtitles, AND THEY LOVED AND EVEN CRIED OVER IT... I hope it get nominated for an Oscar or Two, even better I hope it WINS, it deserves too... I loved your break down I look forward to seeing more from you... Merry Christmas... ;)
My opinion of the film is that Godzilla is the manifestation of Koichi's demons, his Oni as they are called in Japan. If another main character in a G Film has had this level of a connection to the big guy let me know cause off hand I can't think of one. Godzilla represents Koichi's feeling of survivor's guilt, PTSD, and cowardice. Notice that each time Godzilla appears in the film until the final act, he destroys something tied to Koichi. He is a punishment on Koichi, which is why it is Koichi himself who has to destroy Godzilla. He must face his demons in order to overcome them. It's this personal angle that I believe has played a huge part in audiences worldwide connecting with the movie.
Excellent points about how Godzilla is tied to Koichi and how he has to face his Oni. By the way, off topic but now I wanna play Onimusha 😅, one of my favorite games series growing up.
@@MellowMutant thank you. This idea that he is Koichi's bane came to me one someone asked to explain Godzilla's motivations in this film. That was when I thought about how each time Godzilla attacks it is near Koichi, and yet the Big Guy never seems to try and kill him. Godzilla heaps punishment on Koichi till he finally decides to face him head on. I think the last time they tried to directly connect the main character of a Godzilla movie to the Big Guy was in the anime trilogy with the character of Haruo Sakaki. However his hatred and desire to kill Godzilla made him seem arrogant and antagonistic instead of sympathetic. It didn't work, he came off as the real villain of the piece. We sympathize with Koichi cause we understand the absurdity of the kamikaze planes with the hindsight of history. We want to see him overcome his demons in a way we didn't with Sakaki. We want to see Koichi get on with his life, we want to see Sakaki get squashed like the insignificant ant that he is.
He was also a representation of Tojo and the militarism which led to WWII. I suspect that's why his scales and osteoderms resemble samurai armor. This film took subtle , and not-so subtle shots at the authoritarianism of the Japanese government and their disregard for human life.
Bro they had the theater cranked up to if ur not deaf you will be when you leave and godzillas roar fucking THUNDERED in that room i wouldnt be suprised if they heard that shit outside, scared the shit out of me cos i was NOT expecting it to be that loud lmao
Regarding subtitles: They are my preferred way to watch a foreign language film. To me, listening to the language even without understanding it, allows me to focus on the nuances and emotions of the performance. Godzilla -1 is, IMHO, the 2nd best Godzilla film ever produced. It is 2nd only to the 1954 original.
Yeah I've tried watching foreign films dubbed but it takes away from the performances. Honestly it can be a little jarring at moments too because usually the voices don't match the emotion. That's why I also prefer to watch them with subtitles. Good choice for your favorite Godzilla movie. Thank you for watching and commenting.
Some people have compared the acting style to anime, as if someone was imitating that style in live action. I can see that, but would argue it’s just a different style acting than some more awarded performances in the west. There are a plethora of styles and I feel they are all good as long as they serve the store well and keep you engaged. I would argue this film does that very well…but I would say the two times Koichi and Noriko embrace do feel awkward and weird, like they had to practice what it’s like to touch another human before shooting those scenes.
W movie, easy movie of the year. Loved how it was a giant unintentional middle finger to the sludge fest of most western cinema, throwing away the agenda driven stories. also I loved the niche vehicles that were used and its attention to detail, the historical accuracy and the little pay offs.
The ONLY thing that I didn’t care for in this movie was the little girl, when she starts to cry. It felt forced. I know I know, she’s probably 3 or 4, but that’s it. I love the boat crew, their chemistry was awesome!
Slight correction; the budget was 10 million dollars or close to it, as the director joked when talking about the budget and responding to it being 15 million, as in he wished he had 15 million. Otherwise good review, watched it myself, best movie in a long while.
Thanks for your feedback. I record audio in a busy household but I don't have any sound barrier yet. When I have the money, I wanna buy a pop filter and some sound curtains or foam walls.
@@MellowMutant - we used to use egg cartons for soundproofing cuz we had no money. Now the cartons are styrofoam but if you can find the pulp (paperboard) cartons they will work. The pop filters are not expensive.
A movie i saw under similar circumstances and love as much as godzilla minus one was Overlord. Another war based movie, but leaning into zombie themes.
I saw a few clips here and there for Overlord a few years ago but I haven't gotten around to watching it yet. Thanks for bringing it up, I'm definitely gonna check it out.
Awesome movie. As for my best cinema experiences.... Star Wars Jaws Empire strikes back John carpenter's The Thing Aliens Rogue One Evil Dead 2 Raiders of the lost Ark, Back to the Future Return of the Jedi Revenge of the Sith Edge of Tomorrow Alita Battle Angel T2 Dances with Wolves (There are many more but I won't go on lol)
Minus One is the reimaging of the Japanese release of Godzilla 1954 and is just as good as the original given the time difference. Let me just say if you haven't seen the original Japanese 1954 release but only the American release you haven't seen the true 1954 movie.
Godzilla finally has even footing with his colleague Kong whose 1933 film(35 cent ticket, took time with no TV & Internet) put him INSIDE our soul. Minus one is the Godzilla more than a monster movie soul saving turn we need today as King Kong was needed back then ❤. Think about what happen after WWII, we rebuilt it instead of enslave it as the United States could have. Minus one is to prevent WWIII esp. internationally(quicker with TV and Internet) because with Nukes there will be nothing to rebuild 🎉 ? Oiygrr
Godzilla (Gojira) in Godzilla Minus One represents the devil, Satan, who was cast down from heaven and who has come to earth filled with great WRATH. -- And in this movie Godzilla has a personal vendetta against Koichi, much like the devil had with Job in the Holy Bible. At the beginning of Minus One, Godzilla attacks the island Koichi is on. -- (We don’t see God Almighty’s conversation with Godzilla where they talk about Koichi, before the film began, where God asks Godzilla if Godzilla has ever seen a man as great and wise and brave as Koichi, someone who would be bold enough to refuse being a kamikaze idiot in Japanese culture. THAT is bravery, because the Japanese culture, in large part, wrongfully so, would look down on anyone who refused to commit suicide for their country, as we see by Koichi’s neighbor Sumiko attacking Koichi for coming back to his neighborhood alive, as if death is better than life, which is another theme in the film, one that “Doc” address towards the end when he gives his speech about Japanese culture not loving life, but being careless with precious life, which the Japanese have clearly grown out of, as evidenced by Studio Ghibli and this latest Godzilla film. -- Anyway, off screen before the film starts, if you can use your imagination, spiritually speaking, Godzilla then makes a deal with God and says that Godzilla can break Koichi, and so we have the movie.). -- How do I know this? Because Godzilla singles out Noriko when he attacked the train. Why would Godzilla do that unless he knew where Noriko was and who she was to Koichi? -- the key to understanding this secretive and spiritual theme that was weaved into this movie is understanding how the climax of the film played out. -- Koichi risked his life and sacrificed himself to save everyone, and we the audience are made to think that Koichi is dead briefly, for a few moments, which represents Christ being buried for about three days after He was crucified. -- Then we see that Koichi ejected from the plane at the last moment and he is still alive, just as Jesus was resurrected on the third day. (Ejected rhymes with resurrected🙂) Koichi represents Jesus. Godzilla represents Satan. -- In the Holy Bible, there is a verse that talks about why Jesus came down to the earth: “He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.” (1 John 3:8 New King James Version) -- in this version of Gojira, Godzilla is pissed off from the very beginning until the end and will kill anybody. The monster isn’t even hungry like in the American version of Godzilla; he just likes to murder. There’s only one being on this present earth who is that upset - the devil. - Godzilla Minus One is my new favorite film -
Saw the movie last night and it is amazing. Great video too….would be even better without the forced chuckles/fake laughter. Edit/cut that shit In future videos and I might consider subscribing.
A Godzilla movie brought tears to my eyes. Even 3 weeks later it still feels insane to say that, but that's what happened. I LOVE this movie.
Right, I shed some tears at least twice watching this. It exceeded my expectations and I can't wait to see it again.
Also I recently watched Shin Godzilla...I highly recommend it. While it's not as good as Minus One, it's still very entertaining. @@MellowMutant
I watched it on the big screen on release with a friend and a empty cinema 😂
The other night tho i watched Oppenhiemer online and then streamed Minus one right after it and damn the movie hits even harder 😢 they should do a double screening they fit so well as a double
@dwhite-mann5399 literally just watched it with a friend in an empty cinema lol. Really good movie with great human characters. Wish they showed godzilla longer especially in the city mayhem scene which i felt was really short but when i heard about the budget i understand it.
I’ve had the experience more than once of seeing a movie all by myself or with only a handful of others. But I saw “Minus One” on Dec. 26 at a matinee showing before a large audience. I did see a lot of getting up and leaving during the film-whether these folks were leaving or just taking a bathroom break, I cannot say. I confess that I found the second act to be a bit draggy, but the film overall was deeply moving and seemed to hold the audience.
After viewing it five times the scene in which Koichi’s face turns from rage against Godzilla into pure despair still hits me in the heart every time. You never feel like you’re watching an actor, it feels real and you could easily imagine the anguish of someone that lived through the atomic bombings. I also loved the relationships the characters have with one another. There are so many little details going on throughout the film it needs multiple viewings to really catch them all.
I’m not exaggerating when I say this was the Godzilla film of my dreams. I’ve been a fan of Godzilla since childhood and for over twenty years I have hoped they would do a remake of the original, going back to the post war time period and Godzilla’s roots as a tragic film. This movie came through in spades and surpassed even what I had hoped for.
So well said and I couldn't agree more
That scene really does hit the mark. A turning point for the character. Man, this film really is THE Godzilla film of all Godzilla films. I can't even be bothered with the new Hollywood one coming out next year after this masterpiece 😅
@@mig1017 yeah, the legendary one is not looking good. Not even addressing the story I can already see from the trailer they have lost that sense of weight and size the other films had. Similar to Pacific Rim 2 where there was no sense of immensity to anything because of how it was animated. It felt like power rangers. Without the weight and humans for scale what's the point of having Kaiju.
The first Pacific Rim is still the best example of getting that weighty look right I think, 2014 Godzilla did okay too. I'm still going to see it sometime but I don't know if it will be in theaters
@@jonservo man, I was just commenting on a Pacific Rim 3 video that the 2nd was pale in comparison to the 1st. You hit the nail on the head, there was absolutely zero sense of scale in the sequel. Tried watching it a few times but gave up. Wanted to like it but it just isn't their 😂
@@mig1017 wait, there’s a third one coming out? Oh dear. In my opinion Pacific Rim was a perfect example of the “fun” kaiju movie. Semi serious but big focus on the action. I still watch it every so often. The sequel, was just awful. Godzilla x Kong looks like it’s modeling some of its plot after Godzilla vs Megalon which is one of the worst G films. Even as a fan I can admit it’s bad, so I think it’s a mistake to move in that direction.
Western viewers not accustomed to it may find the Japanese acting style to be melodramatic, but it's refreshing to see performers giving it their all like that. The emotions radiate from the screen.
So true. I rarely cry watching a movie but I can't deny I shed some tears.
@@MellowMutant Same here. And I'm hearing that a lot. It's a testament to how engaging this movie is. I haven't bought any recent films on physical media, but I'm going to buy this one!
To me the dramatic acting seemed to be reminiscent of a Kurosawa film at times. I almost wondered if it was intentional.
@@richardb6609 Yeah I haven't bought any physical media lately either but this is a must buy for sure when they release a 4K/Blu-Ray.
@@jonservo good point
He shows up, terrifies us, ruins everyone’s day. Brought my Mom with me to see it in 4D, it was amazing. Koichi’s actor really broke my heart, his ptsd felt so real and him not believing he deserved the life he worked so hard for really hurt. Gosh, big lizard was a beautiful package.
Well said and glad you enjoyed the movie and its nuances as much as I did.
For what it cost to make, the movie is just astonishing. Saw it three times in theatres and cannot wait for a blu ray release. I hope the blu ray includes the new black and white remaster that is being released theatrically in Japan.
so true
Sorry for the delay from yesterday. I actually cut 10 minutes from the video because I wanted to avoid major spoilers (saving for another video). Between that and my busy schedule outside of RUclips, I almost thought I would never get this video uploaded. Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoy.
It’s okay, have a Merry Christmas!
@@Truecrimepanda thank you, same to you
I knew it would be good, I thought it may be emotional....it was amazing. It tore me up the first viewing. 3X now and I may get one more before it leaves the theater. The soundtrack, the story, everything is so well executed its almost unbelievable. I have been spreading the message about it and insisting my co-workers all go see it. So far three have seen it and they all came back and said it was just like I said. Fantastic. 57yo Godzilla fan and student of WWII, and they really nailed everything. The fire bombing of Tokyo, the unarmed/de-gunned japanese ships, the Shinden at the end. Top notch writing.
The (extremely detailed) Shinden replica they built for the film lives in a small aviation museum in Japan now. :)
That's interesting
Well said and that's awesome
Let's just say this is the first movie since LOTR The Two Towers that I went to see it in theaters 3 or more times.
That's awesome. I saw all three LOTR in theaters, but I was younger and didn't fully grasp how incredible they were at the time. The Two Towers is my favorite in the trilogy films.
Same here. Like a unstoppable magnetic force, I had to go back for another viewing 😂
I haven't done repeat viewing since Lords of the Rings. This film is packed with great moments from the action to the human interactions. Then add the soundtrack, cinematography, pacing, plot threads, characters arcs, on screen chemistry between the actors. It has it all. Magic in a bottle. A masterpiece
So well said, I definitely agree
I saw The Two Towers twice in theaters
I thought I'd never have a movie to repeat watching other than LOTR. Then I decided to watch GM1. One of the best decisions I ever made.
You will enjoy more if you know Japanese secrets of Godzilla. Let me ask you following questions. Q1. Why did Godzilla come to Ginza and mysteriously disappeared from the movie? This is same as the movie Sin-Godzilla and original 1954 Godzilla. In case of Sin-Godzilla, it was Tokyo station, and original 1954 Godzilla, he came to the Japanese parliament building but gone. Why? And why the locations are so important? Q2. After Godzilla died, why the people on the ships saluted him? In the 1954 Godzilla movie, people sang the beautiful music like a funnel and in Sin-Godzilla, end of Godzilla’s tail shows human like figures. All these are related. So why? Q3. Why does Japanese Godzilla walk like a Noh-theater actors? Is it because he is some kind of divine god? To answer these questions, you need to know followings. First of all, there are still many dead Japanese soldier’s bodies not recovered from deep Pacific oceans. We could not even give them proper funnels. We know all of them wanted to come back, but they couldn’t. Godzilla is Tatari-gami(kami:god) of Odoh Island. Tatari-gami is a god of curse and give judgement. In Shinto religion, one of the most important jobs for a priest is to calm Tatari-gami down. Emperor of Japan is a living deity and highest priest of Shinto. Please take a look at map of Tokyo. You see Ginza, Tokyo station and the Japanese parliament building are all in front of imperial palace. Japanese soldiers are emperor’s soldiers and they should be back to Yasukuni-shrine to rest. By the way, Yasukuni-Shrine is locating next to imperial palace. Godzilla is Tatari-gami and spirits of dead soldiers are in Godzilla. However, Godzilla is also cursed by the atomic radiation. So, he finally came back to Japan to rest, but he is a monster now and not welcomed. Godzilla was looking for his resting place (Yasukuni-Sherine), but he cannot find it. Godzilla screamed in Ginza with sad madness. By the way, the screaming was so important, director Yamazaki rented entire baseball field to record the scream sound. It was most costed part of the 15 million dollars movie. All Japanese movie directors want to portrait Godzilla like a divine figure. That is the reason Japanese Godzilla walks like a Noh-theater actor. Entire movie is a ritual and a process to calm down the Tatari-gami (Godzilla), and give him proper funnel. Only problem is Godzilla is curse by US atomic-bomb and the radiation, so he cannot die and continue to be Tatari-gami. Noriko has affected by G-cell. As Koichi’s war ends, but Noriko’s war has just started. This reminds us the suffering of many survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki from radiation. Many of them have to live rest of their long life in pain and agony. Question is, did our war truly ended? By knowing these secrets, you will enjoy Godzilla movie more.
Thank you so much for the well said information that helps add nuance and perspective. I understand more now.
@yabaikenji Thank You Sir for those insights🙏🙂 Really appreciate and respect as someone who admires Japanese Culture; Particularly Japan's Bujutsu In general🥋: Samurai, Ninja, warrior monks etc. Cuisine (Sushi with sake🍣🍙🍶😋👌). and of course growing up playing video games (Tekken and Metal Gear Solid series for example🕹️🎮). Thank You Sir🙂
Japanese secrets?I am a Japanese woman. I saw Godzila movie from the first one. But I've never heard of the idea that Godzila was trying to find the shrine to rest. Where did you get the idea? The director of this movie, Takashi Yamazaki, said on tv the other day that he decided that the time this Godzila appears would be the best time just after the war ended, resembled zero. When people lost everything and then an even more disastrous creature appeared. It keeps destroying famous buildings so easily. Oh, my goodness, that famous building in Ginza, too!
It is just a heart pounding entertainment movie.
Dear Miko, I am so glad that you have responded to my comment. The theory that Godzilla is "Eirei" (Souls of dead Japanese soldiers), has been very faoums among Godzilla Otaku for many years. Many believe original Godzilla (1954) was made with this idea and GMK, Sin-Godzilla, Godzilla - 1.0 have been influenced by it. So that's why, I said "a Japanese secret". At least this theory makes Godzilla movie more fun to watch.
大戦の英霊が荒御魂になって靖国を目指してるって
日本人にはちょっとピンとこないな
My favorite and most recent movie theater experience was seeing Godzilla 2014 with my Dad. We were both long-time Godzilla fans, and were very disappointed with the 1998 version. That all changed when Godzilla slowly charged up his blue atomic breath and blew the female Muto completely away, And then later performed the kiss of death on her too. The entire theater burst out into cheer and applause, I never experienced anything like that before it was like a long time dream come true seeing Godzilla finally get respect on the big screen in an American movie theater.
Glad to hear you had a great movie theater experience watching Godzilla 2014 with your dad. That kiss of death Godzilla gives to the Muto was awesome. Thank you for watching my review, I appreciate it.
Godzilla Minus One was the greatest theater experience, it was scary and tragic. What I want to make with my analog horror, I loved Godzilla since I was little but living to see this movie is a miracle. (Also I like your videos!)
Glad to hear you enjoyed the movie and thank you.
I just came back from seeing it. It was soo good. Everything Godzilla was meant to be. So Japanesey. So olde timey. Good characters. Not bored for one minute. Hollywood! Don’t even try to reproduce this, you can’t.
I have been a Godzilla fan for 52 years, and this by far is the best one EVER!!! One of the best movies ever made, in fact.
Glad to hear you enjoyed it! It's my favorite Godzilla movie and I agree it's a phenomenal film.
Both of my grandfathers served in WWII and I married a Korean woman whose mother was born and raised in Japanese occupied Korea. I am also a history teacher who had a few Pearl Harbor survivors as friends so this film hit all the right personal spots for me. It was very engaging and extraordinarily well made. No need to comment on anything else since you said it already. Everything from the acting, directing, visuals and sound direction was as near pitch perfect as anything I have seen. It wasn't even on my radar until I heard trusted voices raving about it. I am glad I took their advice.
That being said, I think my favorite cinema experience so far is a toss up between Avengers (2012) and Dr. Who's 50th (2013). I was at the Avengers film with a few friends and the movie hadn't even started yet when the entire front section erupted in a loud cheer. Apparently someone coming in tripped and launched their popcorn everywhere. I knew then that it was going to be a good time. As for the 50th--Tom Baker. Nuff said.
Thanks for sharing some of your life experience and your thoughts on the film. History was my favorite subject in school. I hope those survivors went on to live happy and peaceful lives. I saw The Avengers for the first time a few months before it was released in theaters. I was out at sea on deployment and someone got a bootleg copy from a family member 😅.
@@MellowMutant They were some of the finest gentlemen I ever met. One of them, Richard Fiske, who's been in almost every documentary about Pearl Harbor, passed away in 2004 from cancer. The other, Bob Kinzler, passed away in 2013. When my wife and I were on our honeymoon in Hawaii we were fortunate enough to have dinner with him one evening. I cherish those memories.
Saw it in theatres, twice, and i keep binge watching review of the movie to relive the experience. A rrue masterpiece. An instant buy of the 4K bluray once available. Very rewatchable.
So true
No one talks about Godzillas own awe, when he lets of his atomic breath, his raw destruction..he stands there.. amazed, in still reflection ..its eery and relatable.. crazy detail..💖
So true, good point
Dude was actually proud of himself while Koichi was screeching into the void. Pure cinema. 😌
@@makeda6530 Godzilla gave no f@#ks at all in Ginza! He was terrifying. Poor dude was screaming his lungs out with rage and pain, and Godzilla couldn't care less. Cold, just cold.
I can’t say that it frightened me. But I definitely had 2 or 3 “I’m dicing onions” moments. One message I came away with was that we have a responsibility to live and that all lives have a purpose. There are no direct references to any references to any religion in the film (at least none that I remember), but I found that to be a very spiritual message.
This was brilliant of you: meaning the hook of your video title. Congrats on successfully tapping the RUclips algorithm and giving your upstart channel momentum! Wishing you much continued success. 🥂
Thank you 😊
Great Review! I saw it twice in the theater and loved it more, the second time! Thanks for posting! Subbed!
It's awesome. Thanks for watching and for subscribing 😁.
Godzilla Minus One, Jurassic Park, Fury Road, Independence Day, Batman (1989) in theaters were all absolutely amazing experiences.
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That is basically how i was trying to describe this movie to friends, trying to get them to believe that this movie belongs on a shelf with Jurassic Park and Jaws.
I’ll be very surprised honestly if this movie isn’t at the very least nominated for best picture.
I agree
@br0ken_107 They might be known for it, but I do feel that bias has been dying as of late. Especially considering how that one movie Parasite won best picture a few years ago. So no, I don’t think it’s as “highly unlikely” as you think it is.
I doubt it. Oscar nominations require politicking, sending films to the academy members, lobbying, etc. I doubt Toho cares at all to do all that. And I really doubt they will want to spend money wooing academy members. For what? They made a very profitable movie and the movie is recognized as a masterpiece by its fans. That said, it would be awesome and very deserving if they got a nomination, but I wouldn't expect it
Gojira manifests the angst the Japanese people felt after finding out the government and the military had lied to them about progress of the war for years.
Here in Switzerland Godzilla Minus One went quickly down from the main screens in the cinemas to the smaller screens. Now when everyone celebrating this master piece, I want to see it on the big screen.
I absolutely loved this video I thought it was really well edited and the pacing of it all made no part of the video drag on or boring, underrated RUclipsr hope you reach 200 subs soon!
Thank you so much!!
It was Amazing! I saluted in the theater at that one scene. Beautiful
It was so amazing
This movie was so good. I enjoyed this review too!
Right and thanks!
I saw it twice it's fantastic I highly recommend it to all movie lovers
Anyone feel like their second viewing hit harder as you fully understand the movie?
Saw it 3 times at theaters. If I didn't see it in all the different options I know I would have kicked myself
I wanna go back and watch it again.
@@MellowMutant I want to try to see it in black and white too when thats out on the 12th of January
@@diobrando5896 nicee
Godzilla is objectively the greatest franchise ever, you cannot beat spicy iguanas.
The movie was fantastic. After the first city attack, I asked myself, is no one going to acknowledge that a creature of unknown origins created an atomic bomb with a greater yield than any atomic bomb seen before? Another thought that crossed my mind during this scene was, "Wow, forget the metaphor. Godzilla is literally the atomic bomb." I had so much fun with this movie; if I could, I would be more than willing to watch it again. I also saw that a black-and-white version of the film is coming out, which might be the only film I am eager to buy to support the movie.
That's a really point about Godzilla being "literally the atomic bomb". I haven't bought any physical media in a while but I'm definitely picking this up when it's released on 4K/Blu-Ray. If the black-and-white version comes to my little theater then I'm gonna watch it like that.
The movie is excellent and always rooting for Godzilla. My nephews 5 and 8 loves it
That's awesome
I am one of the biggest Godzilla fans in the universe and Minus One is the Greatest Godzilla movie I have ever seen . saw it in IMax twice already ! Thanks for the review spot on !
I wish I would've seen this in IMax, that's awesome. Glad to hear you liked it too. Thank you for your kind words.
Thank you for the review, it was great to get your take on this one.
Thank you
the score was incredible, some of the score i guess could be described as intentional sounds, but they really added to the movie. I agree, this is the best movie of 2023.
Yeah some of those sounds definitely added to the movie. Thanks for watching.
I personally like the imported Godzilla movies it’s an amazing how many praises of how good it is.
This Godzilla is pretty great! But definitely check out 2016’s Shin Godillza. Because thise movie builds off how Japan can always makes a Godzilla better than ANY Hollywood endeavor. Loved this take so much!
I'll definitely watch Shin Godzilla
A lot of talking and meetings but one of the coolest Zilla ever 👍
I love the science of Godzilla so Shin was easy one of my best versions but all Godzilla movies have hidden science in them that goes so many levels deep if u really want to look.
@@dwhite-mann5399what was up with that ending though, did they set up a sequel that never happened ?
@@shalindelta7 I think so lol the ending to both movies have a lot of consequences if we was to get a sequel from either.
My best movie theater experience was back in 1977 in NYC, watching "Star Wars" for the second time. When the titles came up 80% of the audience, fired up a joint. But it was the summer so people didn't mind standing in line for 2 hours +.
That's awesome
You should absolutely go and watch Shin Godzilla when you can: I actually think it's still a smidge better then Minus One, and is similarly grounded and likewise portrays Godzilla as an actual horror and threat rather then just something you cheer on for spectacle, and if you can believe it, it's Atomic Breath scene absolutely matches Minus One's as well. Shin also I think has even better directing and shot composition (it was directed by Anno, of Evangelion fame). I will say though I think Minus One has it beat in terms of characters and pacing: Shin still has a worthwhile narrative and themes, but it's less about the emotional journey of specific characters and more about the collective response towards Godzilla: Minus One played a bit with those themes with the Japanese Government's inaction and irresponsibility and the community coming together in response, but for Shin that's the main theme rather then personal guilt/trauma.
Both Shin and Minus One though are easily in the top 5 best Godzilla movies ever made, if not top 3. (My personal top 3 would be Shin, Final Wars, and Minus One, though Final Wars is very much the complete opposite of both Shin/-1: Final Wars is balls to the walls nonstop over the top rule of cool insanity!)
Yeah I'm definitely gonna check out Shin Godzilla when I get some time
Thanks for watching. Yeah I'll definitely watch Shin Godzilla when time permits. I haven't seen Final Wars in like 20 years but I remember it being a lot of fun.
My most memorable movie was the original ALIEN (1979). The chest busting scene is immortalized in my cinematic memory. Oh yes, this Godzilla movie is great.
That's awesome, Alien is one of my favorites. I heard that none of the cast knew what was gonna happen (besides John Hurt) so the look of shock and terror on their faces was that much more real. Glad you liked this movie and thanks for watching my review.
@@MellowMutant You are welcome. Subscribed.
I saw TMNT in Theaters when I was 5. It is also my favorite movie. I can't remember much from back then, but what I do remember is my dad took me to see it, but didn't tell me what we were seeing and wouldn't answer me when I asked. And then when the music started, and The Logo Freezes on the screen. I remember I gave a shout of excitement, and again when Leonardo Jumps out and all the Turtles are revealed.
The only time that feeling was ever truly recaptured was when Godzilla rises out of the Ice in the new King of the Monsters to Face Ghidorah and the classic theme starts to play.
Saying that, this is still the Best Godzilla movie in my opinion, and just a damn good movie overall.
That's amazing and that scene in King of the Monsters is pretty dope in my opinion too. This movie is incredible. Thank you for watching and commenting.
"So, Koichi Shikishima, is your war finally over?"
Great video my man! Absolutely loved this film, beautifully shot, score was epic especially when that zilla theme hits, Zilla is amazing in this, he gives no effs, and when you hear that roar man just great film all around. Characters you actually felt for them, and the cast did an awesome job of emoting. As for film experiences, last few that felt epic or hit me, aside from this one, were Rogue One, esp. with that Vader scene, Blade Runner 2049, and Dune. Once again my dude great video! 🤓👍
Heck yeah dude, the movie does so much right. Good choices for memorable theater experiences. Funny enough, I didn't watch any of those until they hit streaming. Thanks for watching another video!
@@MellowMutant no problem good sir, this is the only one I held off due to wanting to see it first so took me a while to watch 🤓👍 but all the points you touched on were spot on!
Next movie should be Godzilla vs satanzilla who brings construction instead if destruction the complete opposite
Saw it for the second time today,amazing film
Nicee, it's awesome
i want to see it again while it is in theaters , did you notice new things ?
@@kingorbit yes I did,the second time was a different cinema with better sound and I could concentrate more without the distraction of popcorn man infront the first time
I have a top 10 favorite movie list and GM1 is the first movie to get into that list in years. This film was great.
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just announced Mcdonalds Japan Godzilla Burger available from January 5th 2024
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Most Goji fans hate Roland E God"Zilla", but a majority loved that he was hated enough to become his own monster. I know some love the slimmer and iguana-like design, and although I'm not a fan, I still enjoyed the film nonetheless.
there's an old interview with Bruce Lee in which he talks about how asian cinema (namely hong kong) unfortunately wasn't up to the 'gold standard' in terms of acting, but he hoped that one day they'd achieve equal quality with Hollywood
needless to say, it's wildly impressive how far the general region's cinematic offerings, from actors to production, have come in such a relatively short time
anyway, one thing i really loved about both Shin Godzilla and Minus One is how much respect they showed Godzilla, not just as a monster but as the icon he is; i feel like the salute at the end of Minus One might go largely unnoticed but it's such a nice touch
having Arnold at the beginning of the review is prophetic now that he announced it as the winner for VFX Oscar!
Oh wow, so true!
This was my first godzilla movie. I always try to watch movies in theaters blind, and I'm really happy I did that for godzilla minus one (and evil dead rise too, which was also my first evil dead movie LOL). I remember some people in theaters not understanding the movie was japanese with eng subs, so they were a little frustrated, but by the end they went "hey, that was a pretty good movie." I really liked the protag and appreciated the makeshift family that came together in this story.
I liked your review, and it was funny too. Got yourself a new sub! Also, +1 for evil dead and jurassic park. Great memorable movies!
Nicee, this was a dope first Godzilla movie for you to watch. I had fun watching Evil Dead Rise but I thought it would be better. I definitely agree with you about the protagonist and the unexpected family that forms. Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!
I really liked your video but I haven’t seen the movie yet. You make a good case for it, maybe I’ll watch it later.
Thank you. I hope you check it out and if you do, let me know what you think of it afterwards.
you should watch it
You should definitely watch it on the big screen
Finally a good thumbnail.
Thank you for making a great review too.
Thank you so much!
I’m still so freaking proud that halfway through the movie I somehow predicted the 2 biggest plot twists AKA plane man go boiang out plane and wife survive without any spoilers or indication
Excellence is, as excellence does.
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Godzilla the GOAT forever
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I'm an Alien and Predator guy but this movie was dope.
Seeing Minus One sparked a renewed interests in the world of Godzilla. A couple quick and effortless searches on the subject and now the RUclips algorithms have taken hold (sad emoji). As expected, I am getting littered with every Tom, Dick, and Harry's analysis on this latest release. I thought this would be just another one of those bandwagon clickbait videos from the masses of content publishers who do nothing but capitalize on the latest news for the sake of revenue or subscribers. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised from this review from Mellow Mutant. It is always a big win if you DO NOT start off the video by saying "Hello RUclipsrs". Another big win when you don't ask for a thumbs-up or subscribe button. Now my review of your review...Great Job and I look forward to seeing more from you.
Thank you for the kind words.
DUDE! I am a HUGE GODZILLA FAN! BUT? "If I am honest, many of us diehard fans watch our favorite movie genres because we love them but also we love to see what our genre will be like 20 or so years from now. Will this story or characters still stand up or even be relevant in changing times or will fade away. So in that spirit and so much more, if I am honest THIS MOVIE Checks All Of the Boxes for me. This is the Godzilla I have waited 40-odd years for. I am also delighted to have sat in the theatres with my fellow Americans who usually grind and gnash teeth when it comes to foreign films and subtitles, AND THEY LOVED AND EVEN CRIED OVER IT... I hope it get nominated for an Oscar or Two, even better I hope it WINS, it deserves too... I loved your break down I look forward to seeing more from you... Merry Christmas... ;)
Glad you enjoyed the movie, I hope it gets nominated too. Thanks for watching my review and Merry Christmas too!
My opinion of the film is that Godzilla is the manifestation of Koichi's demons, his Oni as they are called in Japan. If another main character in a G Film has had this level of a connection to the big guy let me know cause off hand I can't think of one. Godzilla represents Koichi's feeling of survivor's guilt, PTSD, and cowardice. Notice that each time Godzilla appears in the film until the final act, he destroys something tied to Koichi. He is a punishment on Koichi, which is why it is Koichi himself who has to destroy Godzilla. He must face his demons in order to overcome them. It's this personal angle that I believe has played a huge part in audiences worldwide connecting with the movie.
Excellent points about how Godzilla is tied to Koichi and how he has to face his Oni. By the way, off topic but now I wanna play Onimusha 😅, one of my favorite games series growing up.
@@MellowMutant thank you. This idea that he is Koichi's bane came to me one someone asked to explain Godzilla's motivations in this film. That was when I thought about how each time Godzilla attacks it is near Koichi, and yet the Big Guy never seems to try and kill him. Godzilla heaps punishment on Koichi till he finally decides to face him head on.
I think the last time they tried to directly connect the main character of a Godzilla movie to the Big Guy was in the anime trilogy with the character of Haruo Sakaki. However his hatred and desire to kill Godzilla made him seem arrogant and antagonistic instead of sympathetic. It didn't work, he came off as the real villain of the piece. We sympathize with Koichi cause we understand the absurdity of the kamikaze planes with the hindsight of history. We want to see him overcome his demons in a way we didn't with Sakaki. We want to see Koichi get on with his life, we want to see Sakaki get squashed like the insignificant ant that he is.
He was also a representation of Tojo and the militarism which led to WWII. I suspect that's why his scales and osteoderms resemble samurai armor. This film took subtle , and not-so subtle shots at the authoritarianism of the Japanese government and their disregard for human life.
Thank you for that insight.
Nice review, Man! Subbed! I talk on similar themes.
We needed a MONSTER to come and rescue entertainment....and I celebrate it! 👏👏👏👏
Lol. Godzilla's path of construction had me imagining godzilla in a hard hat, constructing buildings from a giant pile debris.
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Bro they had the theater cranked up to if ur not deaf you will be when you leave and godzillas roar fucking THUNDERED in that room i wouldnt be suprised if they heard that shit outside, scared the shit out of me cos i was NOT expecting it to be that loud lmao
His roar was so epic
機械翻訳で拝見したから不十分な理解かもしれないけどとても的確なレビュー
海外の方にもゴジラー1.0の魅力が伝わって嬉しい
Thank you
Minus One is the best Godzilla movie ever made, even folks that aren't Godzilla movie fans would/should recognize this is a good movie period.
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I literally paid to watch this movie twice.
It's so awesome
Domestic box office is North America, not just US. Also it’s highest grossing live action. There are animated films that are higher grossing.
Thanks for letting me know.
@@MellowMutant Absolutely. Great video nonetheless. Apologies if my wording came off cold and mean. I could have definitely lightened the tone.
@@brandonroy7554 It's all good, I appreciate any feedback.
Loved the video. I saw Godzilla Minus One twice. I really enjoyed it. It gave me goosebumps! This movie is an event and memorable movie!
Thank you. Glad you liked the movie too.
@@MellowMutant liked and Subscribed.
@@jdub7775 thank you so much
I was lucky enough to see The Thing twice in the theater.
Dude that's awesome!
I dug this review
Thank you
same
Regarding subtitles: They are my preferred way to watch a foreign language film. To me, listening to the language even without understanding it, allows me to focus on the nuances and emotions of the performance.
Godzilla -1 is, IMHO, the 2nd best Godzilla film ever produced. It is 2nd only to the 1954 original.
Yeah I've tried watching foreign films dubbed but it takes away from the performances. Honestly it can be a little jarring at moments too because usually the voices don't match the emotion. That's why I also prefer to watch them with subtitles. Good choice for your favorite Godzilla movie. Thank you for watching and commenting.
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loved the movie, and agree with your summation
Thank you
your lil laughs get me
thanks lol
Some people have compared the acting style to anime, as if someone was imitating that style in live action. I can see that, but would argue it’s just a different style acting than some more awarded performances in the west. There are a plethora of styles and I feel they are all good as long as they serve the store well and keep you engaged. I would argue this film does that very well…but I would say the two times Koichi and Noriko embrace do feel awkward and weird, like they had to practice what it’s like to touch another human before shooting those scenes.
Good points. Yeah their interaction in that moment was a little weird but nothing that took me too much out of the experience.
@@MellowMutant agreed, i was still crying rivers of tears in that scene
Nice review.
Catch you later.
Thanks
Jaws was the oldest movie i liked but i recently watched gojira 1954 and i was pleasantly surprised.
Thanks for sharing.
W movie, easy movie of the year. Loved how it was a giant unintentional middle finger to the sludge fest of most western cinema, throwing away the agenda driven stories. also I loved the niche vehicles that were used and its attention to detail, the historical accuracy and the little pay offs.
It's funny how his face was so smooth in the 80s lol
Smooth 😂
The ONLY thing that I didn’t care for in this movie was the little girl, when she starts to cry. It felt forced. I know I know, she’s probably 3 or 4, but that’s it. I love the boat crew, their chemistry was awesome!
True, but it didn't take me out of the viewing experience. I agree the boat crew had excellent chemistry too.
Slight correction; the budget was 10 million dollars or close to it, as the director joked when talking about the budget and responding to it being 15 million, as in he wished he had 15 million. Otherwise good review, watched it myself, best movie in a long while.
Thank you for the information and for watching my review. I was pleasantly surprised how much I loved this movie.
I like this episode. There is a deep-bass thumping sound on your mic that feels like bombardment in a small room - maybe more foam?
Thanks for your feedback. I record audio in a busy household but I don't have any sound barrier yet. When I have the money, I wanna buy a pop filter and some sound curtains or foam walls.
@@MellowMutant - we used to use egg cartons for soundproofing cuz we had no money. Now the cartons are styrofoam but if you can find the pulp (paperboard) cartons they will work. The pop filters are not expensive.
A movie i saw under similar circumstances and love as much as godzilla minus one was Overlord.
Another war based movie, but leaning into zombie themes.
I saw a few clips here and there for Overlord a few years ago but I haven't gotten around to watching it yet. Thanks for bringing it up, I'm definitely gonna check it out.
Great review
Thanks dude
😊 Goji DID GREAT AGAIN 😊
Awesome movie. As for my best cinema experiences....
Star Wars
Jaws
Empire strikes back
John carpenter's The Thing
Aliens
Rogue One
Evil Dead 2
Raiders of the lost Ark,
Back to the Future
Return of the Jedi
Revenge of the Sith
Edge of Tomorrow
Alita Battle Angel
T2
Dances with Wolves
(There are many more but I won't go on lol)
Dope list of movies.
I've seen John Carpenter's The Thing 3× in cinema since 2011 on flashback cinema
Very cool
Minus One is the reimaging of the Japanese release of Godzilla 1954 and is just as good as the original given the time difference. Let me just say if you haven't seen the original Japanese 1954 release but only the American release you haven't seen the true 1954 movie.
Well said, thank you.
You need to watch Shin Gojira
I'm definitely gonna check it out in the next few weeks
Godzilla finally has even footing with his colleague Kong whose 1933 film(35 cent ticket, took time with no TV & Internet) put him INSIDE our soul. Minus one is the Godzilla more than a monster movie soul saving turn we need today as King Kong was needed back then ❤. Think about what happen after WWII, we rebuilt it instead of enslave it as the United States could have. Minus one is to prevent WWIII esp. internationally(quicker with TV and Internet) because with Nukes there will be nothing to rebuild 🎉 ? Oiygrr
Up there with jaws 1 when first released.
This blew my expectations out of the water, so incredible.
❤ Godzilla -1is one of best the movies in 23.
Facts
Godzilla (Gojira) in Godzilla Minus One represents the devil, Satan, who was cast down from heaven and who has come to earth filled with great WRATH. -- And in this movie Godzilla has a personal vendetta against Koichi, much like the devil had with Job in the Holy Bible. At the beginning of Minus One, Godzilla attacks the island Koichi is on. -- (We don’t see God Almighty’s conversation with Godzilla where they talk about Koichi, before the film began, where God asks Godzilla if Godzilla has ever seen a man as great and wise and brave as Koichi, someone who would be bold enough to refuse being a kamikaze idiot in Japanese culture. THAT is bravery, because the Japanese culture, in large part, wrongfully so, would look down on anyone who refused to commit suicide for their country, as we see by Koichi’s neighbor Sumiko attacking Koichi for coming back to his neighborhood alive, as if death is better than life, which is another theme in the film, one that “Doc” address towards the end when he gives his speech about Japanese culture not loving life, but being careless with precious life, which the Japanese have clearly grown out of, as evidenced by Studio Ghibli and this latest Godzilla film. -- Anyway, off screen before the film starts, if you can use your imagination, spiritually speaking, Godzilla then makes a deal with God and says that Godzilla can break Koichi, and so we have the movie.). -- How do I know this? Because Godzilla singles out Noriko when he attacked the train. Why would Godzilla do that unless he knew where Noriko was and who she was to Koichi? -- the key to understanding this secretive and spiritual theme that was weaved into this movie is understanding how the climax of the film played out. -- Koichi risked his life and sacrificed himself to save everyone, and we the audience are made to think that Koichi is dead briefly, for a few moments, which represents Christ being buried for about three days after He was crucified. -- Then we see that Koichi ejected from the plane at the last moment and he is still alive, just as Jesus was resurrected on the third day. (Ejected rhymes with resurrected🙂) Koichi represents Jesus. Godzilla represents Satan. -- In the Holy Bible, there is a verse that talks about why Jesus came down to the earth: “He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.” (1 John 3:8 New King James Version) -- in this version of Gojira, Godzilla is pissed off from the very beginning until the end and will kill anybody. The monster isn’t even hungry like in the American version of Godzilla; he just likes to murder. There’s only one being on this present earth who is that upset - the devil. - Godzilla Minus One is my new favorite film -
Interesting nuance, thank you for watching and commenting.
Stargate *at the time. LMAO perfection! #WeWantBradWrightStargate
Heck yeah
Why do I prefer rubber-suit (non-CGI) Godzillas? What's wrong with me? lol
It is pretty awesome lol
im ur 300th sub lol
That's awesome, thank you so much!
The studdering army clown was probably the worst part of 98 Godzilla for me
what does minus one mean
The director said when Japan lost the war they were at 0. But with Godzilla showing up to wreak havoc, they are less than that, hence -1.
@@MellowMutant Thank you so much for the explanation. I appreciate you. One love 👍🏾
Saw the movie last night and it is amazing.
Great video too….would be even better without the forced chuckles/fake laughter.
Edit/cut that shit In future videos and I might consider subscribing.
Thanks for watching and the feedback