My wife before dragging her to this film: "I don't care about your giant lizard monster movie" My wife after dragging her to this film: "That's the best movie I've seen all year, I absolutely loved it!!!"
@Dahblack russian Boring LOL 😂😂😂 OK! Disney And DCEU Movies Are Way More Boring! Neither Disney Or DCEU Has Made A Good Movie This Year! Godzilla Minus One Are Better Than Boring Disney And Boring DCEU Movies Haha 😂😂😂 Disney And DCEU Movies Are Flopping At The Box Office! Edit If I Saw Shazam Fury Of The Gods I'm Going To Fall Asleep 30 Minutes In, Shazam 2 Are A Joke 🤣🤣😂😂 Compare To Godzilla Minus ➖ One 🕐
@@hannavang1594 save your breath. They're either a troll or they are the ones who came into the theater late/ distracted by using their phone during the movie/ didn't even try to read the subtitles. Good roast though, this movie beats current Disney, MCU, and DCEU films
@@DISstockmagic Ok You Are Right I Should Not Listen To A Troll, Godzilla Minus One Is Like The Original Godzilla Movie (1954) I’m Surprised That Godzilla Minus One Are Beating Some Of Disney, MCU And DCEU Movies!
Saw it yesterday and I was blown away. Went with a big group of non-fans and they all loved it. Can we talk about this movie having a $15M budget?! Completely unreal what they were able to accomplish for so little.
Really?! That $15M budget sounds like BS to me. The movie did seem low budget in a lot of ways, but the FX alone seem like they would have cost at least 3 times that much.
Crazy after 70 years and over 30 films of this monster we still see something totally fresh and new that completely leaves us in awe. The entire boat sequence including the amazing music when he takes on the big boat and the city destruction sequence with that whole finale were amazing. I went to a pretty full imax screening and whenever the sound cut it was dead silent in the theater, no one was even munching on popcorn or drinking soda, we were all just silent. such a good movie. easily my favorite godzilla film
Minus One feels so incredible because it’s a reimagining of the first Godzilla. Really digging back into the roots of our favourite movie monster, the film really conveys the trauma, grief and horror of WW2. But at the same time, the movie is massively emotionally cathartic; it feels like with 80 years of progress and peace from the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the film represents healing and closure. I was in tears at multiple points during the last twenty minutes.
Agreed! an emotional rollercoaster...younger generations won't understand the impact of the characters, it was like watching two movies at the same time, the pilot's story could stand on it's own as a good WW2 movie, must say though, I didn't care for the "happy ending" it killed both adult character's sacrifice
@a-train3503 the point is they don't need to be sacrificed, it even made a point that the Japanese government used lives too cheaply, akkiko needed her father and mother
This Godzilla movie had so much heart, and actually had me tear up at two separate scenes. I can’t believe this was done on a $15 million budget, it was beautiful!
Seeing Shikishima break down after losing Noriko was extremely tragic. When children cry in movies, it's usually annoying, but it was absolutely heart wrenching when little Akiko cried at the loss of her adoptive mother. I could feel the theater grow angry at how the big lizard took away the poor child's mother.
I went last night to an Imax showing at 530 pm. After it ended I called some friends to come to the theater and I went again at 830 pm. This movie is incredible. It's easily my favorite movie of the last 4-5 years.
Gotta admit a few parts of this movie had me in some feels. After losing friends and family to the pandemic and just valuing life more, seeing these peoples’ lives turned upside down was tough. Great acting and story. Support this film. Hollywood is due for a wake up call and this could be the one. If we make it so.
Saw this yesterday in IMAX and still can't get over the experience. Just was not prepared to be so completely swept off my feet and blown away by so many aspects from the filmmaking and cinematography to the acting and characters to the heart wrenching themes of PTSD, grief, the horrors of war, love, loss, and the family we choose. Was fully in tears by the end I was so moved. Some shots throughout the movie I will never forget. Every Godzilla heat ray scene was absolutely breathtaking but the last one at sea is one of the coolest still shots I think I've ever seen in cinema. Just jaw dropping moments all around. Sitting here right now feeling as though I should see it again before it leaves.
I saw the movie on IMAX yesterday and it was amazing. It was like a combination of the original Godzilla and Shin Godzilla, but with their own creativity and story.
Shin was trash so hopefully this has better pacing, CGI, acting and doesn't drag on too long. I swear Shin felt like it was 3 hrs long and that's never good when it's not even 2 hrs.
I was pleasantly surprised to see the theater was about 75% full during my showing. The Godzilla fandom isn’t the most vocal bunch compared to other franchise fandoms but there’s a lot of us out there and I think that’s great.
I was raised on the Big G, loved the films since I was little. And this will be my first ever time getting to see a proper Toho Godzilla flick in theatres. I cannot wait.
The chemistry in the cast was amazing. The redemption arc of the main character was uniquely touching. The way of building up the platonic yet somehow romantic relationship between the main character his partner was done really well. The allegory of post war Japan seeking to recover from tragedy that atomic war brought to their society was thought provoking. Godzilla the monster was utterly terrifying with a sense of mass , heaviness, presence and feralness that I haven’t seen in a movie….
This was the first "real" godzilla movie I'd seen, and I was absolutely floored. I had only seen the western godzilla films, most recently godzilla vs Kong, and they never really struck a chord with me. This singular film has gotten me to want to get into the Fandom and franchise in its entirety.
See the original, Ishiro Honda's Godzilla, 1954 (not the version with Raymond Burr). That was really the one that the tone and themes of Godzilla Minus One are returning to. Pretty quickly, even the original series of Toho movies get sillier, and there's fun to be had there, but it's not quite the same thing.
Just got back from the theatre. Godzilla Minus One is an absolutely BEAUTIFUL film. Heart wrenching and stunning from start to finish. Not just one of the best Godzilla films, but one of the best films this year
One of the best films ever! (Imo) and I know people are gonna say “you need to watch more movies” idc lol the music, the acting, cinematography, the sub plot, it was actually realistic, Godzilla was actually scary and wasn’t in a bunch of dark scenes. Best monster movie ever fs
respect from Romania. I noted with regret how praised this film is. It is ridiculous. It is only saved by the special effects. The separate shots of people-monsters are too frequent, the script is a catastrophe and the interpretation too expressive of these Japanese men who look like some pampered little girls when it should have been a masculine attitude made me waste my time unnecessarily. how stupid can you be to appreciate such a film, I ask.
I enjoyed it. It hits the nostalgia boxes in a number of ways. Like when the OG music comes in strong during finale fight. The miniature trains and buildings used for certain scenes to give it that OG feel. The camera shots of G as if done by the master decades ago. And compelling story line for characters. You have to be patient with it. But really enjoyed it.
I was sobbing and streaking with tears by the end. I don't cry when I watch movies. But when a movie does manage to make me cry? Especially as hard as I did from this one? To call this a masterpiece is a disservice. I don't think a word exists in the dictionary that can describe how good this film was.
I had the same thing, watched it this afternoon. Didn't know what to expect, and it hit me so hard, I was crying during the movie and by the end. The acting was done beautifully, the score was amazing. And you can see and feel the passion that went into making this film. I could even hear the guy behind me crying 😂. Loved it.
@gabearredondo7088 Yep. War is a mind-breaking cruelty that tears the people down that gets dragged into it. The young lad who never got the chance to join in the war - the one who is oblivious to the horrors his older colleagues had to endure - had a blessing in being to young to be conscripted.
Honestly bro, it feels like a "pinch me" moment. i just couldn't believe the movie was that good, I'm watching reviews just to verify I'm not the only one who was blown away by this movie.
This. Movie. Was. Amazing. Forget the Godzilla franchise, I want this to be the bar for ALL movies. And it was in Japanese with English subtitles for gods sake.
@@vincentfalcone9218 I can't help but feel with the Legendary films releasing Toho has had a "hold my beer" moment with Shin and Minus One being miles better.
Shin was not really that good of a movie, imo. All of the characters were flat and boring. The only upside to it was the new interpretation of Godzilla.
Agree on Godzillas eyes. I like how you never see him blink or even look around. He just has this straight forward dead eye look. He was truly terrifying. Instantly became one of may favorite films ever and is definitely the best Godzilla film ever put on film.
Have to disagree about Godzilla's eyes -- which I've only seen on my laptop or my phone because this movie never came to theaters near me, and you better believe that really ticks me off. Anyway, those eyes ... IMHO they aren't dead. They're CRAZY. This Godzilla is only here to smash, and boy, is he enjoying it!
This was hands down the best Godzilla film. Loved it brought my girlfriend who doesn’t like these type of movies we both left saying that the movie was amazing and it blew away our expectations. The theater cheered at the ending. Felt like a little kid again at the movies. Definitely go see in the theater
Lol millenials and subsequent shitsucking generation with their lame way of saying they like something. “Its the best/greatest of all time”. Its almost silly how many things you hear that about from people in that age group. None of you picks up on how empty and cliche it is by now? Weird.
What surprises me about this review is how good the human characters are. Integrating! Never saw it, but from what Chris and his opinions are, Takashi Yamazaki is teaching Americans how to create a Godzilla film right. I love the Monsterverse, and I'm excited to watch Godzilla Minus One.
The way the Odo Island scene in the beginning was shot was just...like I can't get over how well it was shot. Like POV-style as if you were one of those guys standing on the ground panicking, looking up at Godzilla then down again and seeing just MAYHEM around you. And the way his scales popped out when he charged his breath. HE NUKED A CITY and the black rain fell over the survivors who were already riddled with PTSD from the war like...sorry I just can't get over how good the movie was. I actually rooted for the ppl for the first time in a Godzilla film. 15 million was all it took. THAT'S how you get things done. Good job, Toho!
I watched it last night. There were people in the audience sniffling, and it had me in tears at one point. After the movie the audience I was with stood up and we applauded for like 5 seconds. It’s the first time I’ve enjoyed an international film with a US crowd that had this kind of reception. It’s deff worth the price of the ticket.
I'm not a Godzilla fan, I dont dislike monster movies its just not my go to genre, I've only seen the American ones (appart from Shin which was... eh...) but I'm honestly blown away with how amazing this film is, this is how to make a monster movie good without it being a dumb popcorn flick. Its a drama where you really care about the main character & you're engaged with it from start to finish. One of the best foreign films I've ever watched.
I like the build-up for the atomic breath using Godzilla's dorsal spine rising up, one by one. Apparently, it's an allusion to a nuclear reactor control rods. The soundtrack is also amazing. Couldn't stop listening.
They did something like that in Shin Godzilla, that scene with the purple beams coming out of his back and mouth. The music they used was super ominous. I hope I get to see this one soon.
@@derek96720 No they didn't. Pay attention, boy. Legendary Godzilla's spines light up starting with the tail. However, the commenter was referring to how in Minus One, Godzilla's spines not only light up, but actually extend out of his body.
The way the spines pop up faster and faster as it goes seemed like a reference to the cascading chain reaction of atoms smashing atoms causing more atoms to smash more atoms. It reminded me of the description of atomic fission in Oppenheimer.
I was blown away.. everything I wanted in an emotional cinematic master piece for a deep movie, nonetheless a monster-flick, was delivered and more. It had a great story that’s worthy of the highest awards. That’s a high level achievement imo. Honestly, I went in with high expectations. I wanted a great story arc, character with realistic emotions and reactions, great cinematography, and above all good dialogue. I was flabbergasted at its execution. This is the most masterful cinematic masterpiece I ever seen this year. I especially adored the protagonist and all the supporting characters. They display such great depths in emotions and reactions to the dilemma that they face.. it was spectacular and well received.
I saw it with my bro the second day it was out, as it was only to select theatres. I was in awe of this movie, and I usually didn't care much for Godzilla, that was more my brother's thing. The humans I connected with and related to, the score was incredible, the action felt so real, and I fell in love with the movie! And I even got so invested, during the flick, I found connections between the main lead Koichi and Godzilla, almost seeming like reflections of one another. How they were both heavily scarred by the war, gaining injuries around the same time around the same place, how they seem intertwined with one another. And it all started when Koichi and Godzilla first met, with Koichi in the jet about to fire at Godzilla, Godzilla turned to the plane and Koichi, staring it down, almost like he's...looking at Koichi. And Koichi stares back, almost like there's some sense of understanding between them on that beach. This is reflected later when Koichi shoots a bomb that was in Godzilla's mouth, knocking him(Koichi) back and causing his head to bleed. As he stares at Godzilla rising out of the water, he watches the gaping hole that was just blown into his face begin to regenerate and reform...as Godzilla returns the look to glare at Koichi, calling to mind what happened on the beach. Incredible storytelling, and I love these sorts of details, like omg I don't really classify as a major Goji fan, but I *highly* recommend this movie. It's so fucking good...
I was in Hiroshima from November 1st to November 3rd and when I was in the memorial building, which contains a massive mural of destroyed Hiroshima and then a giant wall showing photos and info of everyone who died in the decimation, I found myself sobbing. That place is powerful and I expected to feel sad but not on that level, where I was pretty much crying out loud.
@@solodolo4098as tragic as war is and always was, Hiroshima and Nagasaki might have saved more lives than it took. Might sound cynical but we will never know what would have happened without.
I went to this movie because it was the most interesting movie in theaters and I didn’t expect the movie to be that good initially. I didn’t hear about any hype for the movie but I was blown away once I seen it. Every character was so lovable and so easy to cheer for, and the Godzilla scenes themselves were all amazing
I saw this movie today, I've been a Godzilla fan for about 50 years, and this is the best Godzilla movie I've ever seen. The human stories are so good, so many of the characters have emotionally transformative story arcs. It's Kaiju meets Ozu, I cried in a monster movie and I'm telling the world, well, at least you all.
It’s hard to top the original Godzilla but man this one is on par or even better. Each time Godzilla was on screen I had a knot in my stomach because he was so unpredictable, this isn’t the Godzilla I grew up with, this Godzilla is a terrifying force to be reckoned with. I saw the movie in imax last night and each time Godzilla roared it was so intense that I felt like I was really there and almost had to cover my ears.
The title "Minus One" may be due to the meaning that it is based on the first original from 1954. The best masterpiece is the 1954 original, and you can feel the respect shown by the production team, including director Takashi Yamazaki.
@@tedkurokawa4161the Minus One has to do with the fact that Japan has already experienced a drop in Atomic Bomb. When Godzilla reached the city it was a Minus One.
@@tedkurokawa4161 No, the makers were interviewed and said what Bruce just said. The meaning was that Japan was at its lowest possible point, 0.... and then Godzilla showed up.
I went in for a Godzilla movie, I got a heartfelt story about a family brought together by war and the consequences of it, that so happens to have Godzilla in it. One of the best Godzilla movies I’ve ever seen
I went to see this with my mom, whose never seen a Kaiju film. I expected to walk out of the theater floored, but didn’t expect to see my mom in tears. This movie had SO much heart, and I’m hoping that it brings a new generation of fans to Godzilla!
This movie is absolutely thrilling, devastating, and touching. Best human characters an any Godzilla films. The most horrifying Godzilla ever. Go see this on the biggest screen with the best sound system.
Saw this film yesterday and gotta say...BEST Godzilla ever in my two sense opinion! Everything in this film was well crafted, from the people to Godzilla itself. It was a work of art.💯
The complete silence in the final scene in the water had me SPEECHLESS. The tension was so unreal from pure visuals. I was on the edge of my seat. If you haven’t seen this movie, EVEN if you’re not into “giant monster movies”, you have to watch this because I promise you it’s not. 10/10
I am in awe of this movie. It pulled me into tears by the end. And the atomic breath sequences were haunting… not unlike like the Death Star sequences from Rogue One. Wow. What a movie.
Saw this in IMAX last night and can't stop thinking about it. Possibly my favorite Godzilla movie and that's saying a lot considering I've seen all of them. It's such an amazing movie in every way, it has the perfect blend of character drama & intense action. Direction, cinematography, writing, performances, music, editing...just all incredible. Will definitely be seeing it again this weekend!
I just saw it tonight, and I completely agree with your take. I thought the human element was so well done as well acted by everyone. Godzilla truly felt terrifying, and like a real threat, which was amplified because you really cared about these characters. They really did a great job of making him appear like he was this unstoppable force of nature. Had a completely different vibe to any other movie like it, which was absolutely refreshing.
The new movie was such a joy to experience in theaters, serving as a heartfelt love-letter to the original film that started it all. You could tell how much love was poured into the project by everyone who worked on it. 💙 But it was also just a great piece of cinema in its own right, showcasing the perseverance of the people of Japan after WWII, the scars left behind on an entire generation, and the strength it takes to choose to live even in the face of grief. I legit forgot at multiple points that this was a godzilla film, the character-driven drama was so captivating. I cried three separate times. I was shaking in my seat when the iconic soundtrack started. 10/10, they knocked it out of the park. This is why people still go to the movies 📽✨
I saw this in IMAX last night and it was incredible.....the best new movie I've seen this year. This is hands down one of the best Godzilla movies ever, and I've seen nearly all of them. It's right up there with the original and GMK. The characters were wonderful, the acting was great, the message was good, and Godzilla was awesome
This movie blew me away with how much heart it had. I'm seeing it again tonight, and it's a no questions asked Blu Ray purchase when it comes out on disc, I need to be able to watch this movie again and again.
Had a moving experience watching this last night. Could have never expected to ever say that, about a Godzilla movie. The human drama parts were so good, I immediately started feeling bad about how many Godzilla movies I have watched where I rooted for him to destroy stuff. Suddenly, what he was destroying and who was getting hurt REALLY MATTERED, and the plan to take him down was what I rooted for. And it reminded me that I guess I should have always felt that way, even though I never had.
This movie had me with eyes wide open the whole time. Not a second was boring. I felt I'd witnessed a fan film. That's the level of care and devotion that was put into this movie. Top 3 G films easy (and contender for #1).
Thank you for your review Chris! Just finished watching the movie. I was mindblown and captivated by every minute. I even got tear eyed at the end because the human characters were so well written and performed. I'm glad I watched it in its full cinema experience. Highly recommend!!
I saw this a couple weeks back since I recently moved to Japan. And I have been so excited to see the reactions from my friends and people back home for this film. I thought it was a masterpiece and everything I could want from a Godzilla film
That atomic breath scene in Ginza is, in my opinion, the best Godzilla moment ever put to film. Just everything I love about the character in one fell swoop. Absolutely breathtaking.
This film is undoubtedly one of the finest cinematic experiences I have had since the release of Avengers: Endgame. It is a testament to the power of storytelling that I found myself moved to tears by the film's conclusion.
thank you for your great reviews. As myself as Japanese, Godzilla is not just a monster movie. Godzilla has always been symbol of terror and sadness of what Japan faced in the past. So in Japan, Godzilla are not considered as villain but at the same time not a hero. Godzilla destroys everything without any objective or self interest. And people cannot do anything to stop. Same as Japan faced in the past, nuclear bomb, earthquake and tsunami.
I watched it today and it is one of, if not the, best Godzilla movies. It's also one of the best movies I've seen in awhile. And kudos to the actors, even with a language barrier I find myself caring and rooting for the human characters. My theatre clapped at the end as well. I plan on going back to see it again.
Dude I'm so glad that they took a gamble and just dropped the film subbed in IMAX. That's how I watched it last night and immedetialy afterwards everyone was just stunned. Easily one of the best godzilla films so far. I'm still surprised they even pulled out the deep lore of Godzillasourus and played it straight. Loved it.
I’m a longtime Godzilla fan, and this movie stunned me. A beautiful, emotional film about trauma, PTSD and human resilience. This movie was a stunning triumph. I absolutely loved it.
I loved this movie so much. I really appreciated them sticking with Godzilla being a menacing figure like he was in Shin Godzilla. The best movies usually utilize him this way.
I haven't seen a Godzilla movie since I was like 7 lol and my friend really wanted to see this one and I thought it sounded cool (especially considering it's a Japanese made one as the American movies looked really bland). ABSOLUTELY loved the approach they took in this movie with the setting, the characters (who are so animated it's amazing how much expression was given in the performances), and the Kaiju himself being just so dastardly and borderline evil I just loved it! Definitely want to see it again and hope there's a sequel! Just the fact this movie only cost $15m to make and looked at fantastic as it did and the great writing and performances proves how easy these movies should be to get done right.
chris, you hit this almost to the exact way i explained it to my wife. reading other comments and i felt the same way i did. one of the best godzilla movies i have ever watched. the emotion i felt was like no other but the biggest moment for me is when it went completely silent. just incredible. great story (who would have thought)
Just saw it with one of my best friends. We were both blown away. I’m not even a huge Godzilla fan, but this movie made me one. I hope we get a sequel so badly!
I was completely blown away by both the storyline and the music score. And I loved the tone of the movie everything was taken very seriously and not like the American style. Plus all the characters even Godzilla was very balances can't wait to add this movie to my collection...
Saw it last night on IMAX. Seeing it on a big screen with the thunderous music and sound blew me thru the back of the theatre. An incredible experience!
I saw it this morning and I can honestly say...this is the best Godzilla movie ever made. I loved Shin Godzilla, but Minus One? Holy crap. Normally I dislike the human element when it comes to these movies because I just want to see a big giant atomic blast breathing lizard run amok. But in this? It...actually works. And it works well! I actually gave a crap about the characters and they managed to showcase personality so each was unique. But the best part is how scary they made Godzilla. This wasn't one of those ones like the newer movies where you feel some sympathy or an almost human element. Nope. It's 100% rage monster who takes pleasure in killing and destruction. If you like 'Shin Godzilla' then this is right up your alley. This is one of the best movies of the entire year. Talk about a surprise hit. I only knew of this coming out for the last month or 2, but I did NOT expect it to surpass Shin Godzilla. AMAZING.
Have you watched the original 1954 film? This is a true timeless masterpiece of disaster cinema. And it still looks great, and the black and white image gives it depth and covers all the imperfections of the special effects of that time. Godzilla Minus One is an outstanding contemporary film, but it is still only a remake of Ishiro Honda's original groundbreaking idea. And there have already been several of these remakes in the Godzilla universe.
One of the best modern Godzilla movies I’ve seen. I don’t think I’ve been this emotional since Godzilla v Destroyah or even Gojira 1954. I was trying so hard not to cry the entire time and the whole theater enthusiastically applauded afterwards. Awesome experience! Also, I’m so proud to see critics and audiences alike finally praising the film as a serious piece of cinema. After the long Showa period where Toho worked with US studios (who gave us the likes of a jumping Godzilla, his son, wrestling moves, flying Godzilla, etc.), I feel like wider audiences especially non-fans are finally taking it seriously. I feel so emotional. 😅
Just watched it in Tokyo at an MX4D theatre. Absolutely blown away. I'm not a super-fan but do love a good action movie, and couldn't agree more about the characters and story progression. But holy SH*T does this movie hit home on MX4D!! The action sequences are like a theme park ride. Rocking and shaking to Godzilla's strikes and roars. I felt like a little kid on a roller coaster!
I took my 12 year old boy to watch this fan opening night. We really enjoyed it. He told me there were moments where he was actually scared. We watched it at an amc Dolby Theatre room and his roar was just deafening and shook my chair lol. One to watch for sure on the big screen
I saw this movie at Dolby Cinema in Japan. Godzilla's roar was so deafening that it felt like Godzilla was really roaring at me. I felt a tightness in my stomach and a feeling of fear. As a Japanese, I felt really “Minus” about the destruction of Tokyo's Ginza district and A mushroom cloud of a nuclear explosion rose, and my heart sympathized with the desperate cries of actor Ryunosuke Kamiki. His natural sobs brought tears to my eyes. Still, I was moved by the drama of people rising from “Minus” circumstances. I was very happy to see this movie.
Godzilla's face and look, when chasing the boat, was similar to Cooper (our cat) as he is getting ready to kill something. It is a look in the eyes that an animal has when it is going to do something terrible. This movie has a very different look than the normal 60s and 70s look. This is closer to the look of the original movie.
Great review Chris. I was in Japan last month and my friend asked what I wanted to see or visit on my first day, I said the Godzilla Minus One movie. I didn't care if there were no English subtitles, I just wanted to see the movie in Japan. It was an amazing experience and movie. The Japanese audience does not watch movies like Americans. hahaha Very quiet, everyone stayed until the credits ended and the lights turned on, picked up their trash, and returned their food trays to the waste station in the lobby.
I got to see it last night on my birthday and honestly as someone who's been a Goji fan since a toddler i loved it. Best birthday present ever lol this version of Godzilla is a great blend of terrifying and badass
Yessss I’ve been waiting for Minus One to drop in the US! My fiancé and I visited Japan when the movie came out and saw it twice in theaters without subtitles! The acting was so freaking good that it didn’t matter whether I knew what they were saying or not, I was enthralled the entire time! Amazing movie and I can’t wait to see it tomorrow with subtitles so I can actually know what they’re saying!
Awesome review! One of the best reviews that I’ve seen for this movie so far. I felt exactly the way you did while watching this movie. I too cared about the characters in this movie, and the acting was absolutely phenomenal. I never thought that could literally act as professionally as they did in this movie. Pretty amazing stuff considering this movie only costed 15 million to make.
Just saw it yesterday. Possibly the best Godzilla movie. At least, its the most emotionally satisfying with complete, coherent character development and story.
It could be just me, but thanks for reviewing this movie and giving it a great score we need more people to not only see these Godzilla movies but love them so we can get more !
Everyone should look into the history of the Yukikaze destroyer (ship our heroes are on). Its fascinating, it had a bad luck reputation. It was never damaged on its its escort missions (it did take one bomb hit) while ships around it were always destroyed. Its final reputation builder was its escort of the Yamato when it was destroyed. Great movie!
Crazy good movie. Non-stop action from beginning to end. It's so hard to believe this was done on a 15-million-dollar movie. The story was so well done. Bravo to Toho. I hope they do more movies. I love the Godzilla movies that are based in the States, but this was by far the best Godzilla movie I've ever seen. It took me back to the early 70s watching Godzilla movies on a Saturday afternoon. 5 stars!
@@jasontiver3302 I really enjoyed the film but to say it was non stop action is wrong, there was lots of character development and talking, there was only 4 action sequences which each probably lasted 10 mins in a 2 hour 10 minute film
@@jasontiver3302 but bro, what I just said was a literal fact, honestly I loved the film, but it is not a non stop action film. A non stop action film would be something like John wick
I was blown away watching this in IMAX. America, Hollywood, Marvel and DC should be embarrassed. This is epic filmmaking and epic storytelling without telling you that you are a misogynist, a racist or socially problematic. Great story with a soul and great actors(not Hollywood activists).Best movie I have seen in almost 8-9 years. 10 out of 10 for me. Yes, its that great.
I saw it IMAX last night and I can't stop thinking about it. It was such an amazing film that was a blast from start to finish. Dare I say its the best Godzilla film since the 1954 original. I'm with Chris on this one - definitely worth the price of a ticket. I really can't wait to watch it again!
Impulsively went and saw it yesterday. Didn't see the trailer for it or really hear anything other than it being mentioned in another video I saw. Was genuinely moved to tears by the end of the movie. Just an overall good movie which I was not expecting at all.
The setting of it taking place right after the war was so brilliant. We see our characters return to their homes destroyed, their families gone, and their friends looking out only for themselves. People hitting rock bottom in their lives. But they come together, worked hard, and bit by bit you see their lives begin to come back together. We see the heartbreak and struggle our characters endure and we root for them when they are finally getting back on their feet. This makes the threat of Godzilla to them all the more terrifying and you actual feel the weight of what is at stake for them. You didn’t see characters just fight for their survival, they fight for their new homes, for their families, for their neighbors, for their exhausted and ragged remnants of their country that just suffered defeat in one of the deadliest and most destructive wars in human history. I never thought we would actually get human characters in a recent Godzilla movie that we would care very much about and completely feel for them.
It so reminds me of the first movie. The characters are surprisingly fleshed out and it’s more than just about Godzilla. But when Godzilla is on the screen it had me go 😳😱 My theater clapped at the end (including myself). 10/10 👏
My wife before dragging her to this film: "I don't care about your giant lizard monster movie"
My wife after dragging her to this film: "That's the best movie I've seen all year, I absolutely loved it!!!"
Me too! My hubby didn’t drag me but I was surprised just how much I loved it. 🥰
Was boring af
@Dahblack
russian Boring LOL 😂😂😂 OK! Disney And DCEU Movies Are Way More Boring! Neither Disney Or DCEU Has Made A Good Movie This Year! Godzilla Minus One Are Better Than Boring Disney And Boring DCEU Movies Haha 😂😂😂 Disney And DCEU Movies Are Flopping At The Box Office!
Edit If I Saw Shazam Fury Of The Gods I'm Going To Fall Asleep 30 Minutes In, Shazam 2 Are A Joke 🤣🤣😂😂 Compare To Godzilla Minus ➖ One 🕐
@@hannavang1594 save your breath. They're either a troll or they are the ones who came into the theater late/ distracted by using their phone during the movie/ didn't even try to read the subtitles. Good roast though, this movie beats current Disney, MCU, and DCEU films
@@DISstockmagic Ok You Are Right I Should Not Listen To A Troll, Godzilla Minus One Is Like The Original Godzilla Movie (1954) I’m Surprised That Godzilla Minus One Are Beating Some Of Disney, MCU And DCEU Movies!
Saw it yesterday and I was blown away. Went with a big group of non-fans and they all loved it. Can we talk about this movie having a $15M budget?! Completely unreal what they were able to accomplish for so little.
The movie is gonna make a SERIOUS profit... And will probably fund the next 20 years of Godzilla products... I'm all for it...
@@Beavernator God I would love to get a sequel to this movie
誰か‥Mr.Ｓ・スピルバーグに「日本の優秀なＶＦＸ監督が、最高のゴジラ映画を作りましたよ！」と報告して下さい☆ from🇯🇵
Wow!!, really Only $15M?
Really?! That $15M budget sounds like BS to me. The movie did seem low budget in a lot of ways, but the FX alone seem like they would have cost at least 3 times that much.
Crazy after 70 years and over 30 films of this monster we still see something totally fresh and new that completely leaves us in awe. The entire boat sequence including the amazing music when he takes on the big boat and the city destruction sequence with that whole finale were amazing. I went to a pretty full imax screening and whenever the sound cut it was dead silent in the theater, no one was even munching on popcorn or drinking soda, we were all just silent. such a good movie. easily my favorite godzilla film
This is exactly how my theatre was 2 days ago. ‘That scene’ dead silence the whole time
Shin, bro?
Fr the silence in the theater was LOUD like were so shocked
Yes this movie was fing awesome
Can we watch it online anywhere?
Minus One feels so incredible because it’s a reimagining of the first Godzilla. Really digging back into the roots of our favourite movie monster, the film really conveys the trauma, grief and horror of WW2. But at the same time, the movie is massively emotionally cathartic; it feels like with 80 years of progress and peace from the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the film represents healing and closure. I was in tears at multiple points during the last twenty minutes.
Agreed! an emotional rollercoaster...younger generations won't understand the impact of the characters, it was like watching two movies at the same time, the pilot's story could stand on it's own as a good WW2 movie, must say though, I didn't care for the "happy ending" it killed both adult character's sacrifice
@a-train3503 the point is they don't need to be sacrificed, it even made a point that the Japanese government used lives too cheaply, akkiko needed her father and mother
@@lylatfox4 It wasn't about need, it was about choice, for redemption, they weren't her parents anyway
@@a-train3503 they redeemed themselves without losing their lives
@@lylatfox4 He didn't, maybe she did, his mission was a kamakazi pilot, he has no full redemption
This Godzilla movie had so much heart, and actually had me tear up at two separate scenes. I can’t believe this was done on a $15 million budget, it was beautiful!
Seeing Shikishima break down after losing Noriko was extremely tragic. When children cry in movies, it's usually annoying, but it was absolutely heart wrenching when little Akiko cried at the loss of her adoptive mother. I could feel the theater grow angry at how the big lizard took away the poor child's mother.
@@MarioTheLiopleurodonbecause it is a metaphor of the destruction of an atomic bomb on japan at the end of ww2.
@@88nguyenquangbach91 pretty sure every Godzilla fan knows that
Cmon in tears really? I mean it's a great film but tears you got to be kidding. God I hope your kidding.
@@Indy_Bendy I didn’t exactly cry, but I definitely had watery eyes, and I’m not the only one
I went last night to an Imax showing at 530 pm. After it ended I called some friends to come to the theater and I went again at 830 pm. This movie is incredible. It's easily my favorite movie of the last 4-5 years.
Over Maverick?
WOW. It's THAT good ??? I was going to see Napoleon this coming Monday,may change to go see Godzilla.
@@ebase131way better than maverick, this movie is heartbreaking and the score is absolutely incredible.
You won't be dissapointed making that choice! Godzila minus one was a true surprise and gift for Godzilla fans. @@user-be7tc2bd6e
Just as a guide/reference point... what are some of the other favorites?
Gotta admit a few parts of this movie had me in some feels. After losing friends and family to the pandemic and just valuing life more, seeing these peoples’ lives turned upside down was tough. Great acting and story. Support this film. Hollywood is due for a wake up call and this could be the one. If we make it so.
Yeah, I love that this movie deconstructs the whole glory in death concept for Japan. That speech about valuing life by the doc really struck me.
“To the pandemic”
Saw this yesterday in IMAX and still can't get over the experience. Just was not prepared to be so completely swept off my feet and blown away by so many aspects from the filmmaking and cinematography to the acting and characters to the heart wrenching themes of PTSD, grief, the horrors of war, love, loss, and the family we choose. Was fully in tears by the end I was so moved. Some shots throughout the movie I will never forget. Every Godzilla heat ray scene was absolutely breathtaking but the last one at sea is one of the coolest still shots I think I've ever seen in cinema. Just jaw dropping moments all around. Sitting here right now feeling as though I should see it again before it leaves.
I saw the movie on IMAX yesterday and it was amazing.
It was like a combination of the original Godzilla and Shin Godzilla, but with their own creativity and story.
You sold me to it, I loved Shin Godzilla
Well put. I thought the same last night watching it
Little bits of Jaws, too!
Shin was trash so hopefully this has better pacing, CGI, acting and doesn't drag on too long. I swear Shin felt like it was 3 hrs long and that's never good when it's not even 2 hrs.
@@LucasFontanillaManjarres Yeah! Shin was phenomenal, besides some of the longwinded bureaucrat scenes but Minus One is perfection
I was pleasantly surprised to see the theater was about 75% full during my showing. The Godzilla fandom isn’t the most vocal bunch compared to other franchise fandoms but there’s a lot of us out there and I think that’s great.
I was raised on the Big G, loved the films since I was little. And this will be my first ever time getting to see a proper Toho Godzilla flick in theatres. I cannot wait.
Been a Godzilla fan since i heard his damn roar back from childhood But yes we're out there
Was only five or 6 people in my theater. Smh. I and a friend was two of them though. Loved it!
My theater was packed as well and everyone loved it so much that they began clapping when it ended.
Mine was half packed but everyone cheered at the end.
The chemistry in the cast was amazing. The redemption arc of the main character was uniquely touching. The way of building up the platonic yet somehow romantic relationship between the main character his partner was done really well. The allegory of post war Japan seeking to recover from tragedy that atomic war brought to their society was thought provoking. Godzilla the monster was utterly terrifying with a sense of mass , heaviness, presence and feralness that I haven’t seen in a movie….
This was the first "real" godzilla movie I'd seen, and I was absolutely floored. I had only seen the western godzilla films, most recently godzilla vs Kong, and they never really struck a chord with me. This singular film has gotten me to want to get into the Fandom and franchise in its entirety.
If you like this movie, Id recommend Godzilla GMK, Shin Godzilla, Godzilla 1954, Godzilla 1984 as the most serious Godzilla movies
See the original, Ishiro Honda's Godzilla, 1954 (not the version with Raymond Burr). That was really the one that the tone and themes of Godzilla Minus One are returning to.
Pretty quickly, even the original series of Toho movies get sillier, and there's fun to be had there, but it's not quite the same thing.
In its entirety. Get ready for a majority of dog doo doo that will leave you frustrated and with a greater appreciation of American filmmaking.
Just got back from the theatre. Godzilla Minus One is an absolutely BEAUTIFUL film. Heart wrenching and stunning from start to finish. Not just one of the best Godzilla films, but one of the best films this year
Completely agree!!
Masterpiece!
One of the best films ever! (Imo) and I know people are gonna say “you need to watch more movies” idc lol the music, the acting, cinematography, the sub plot, it was actually realistic, Godzilla was actually scary and wasn’t in a bunch of dark scenes. Best monster movie ever fs
respect from Romania. I noted with regret how praised this film is. It is ridiculous. It is only saved by the special effects. The separate shots of people-monsters are too frequent, the script is a catastrophe and the interpretation too expressive of these Japanese men who look like some pampered little girls when it should have been a masculine attitude made me waste my time unnecessarily. how stupid can you be to appreciate such a film, I ask.
“I don’t think I’ve seen a better Godzilla movie in a theater.” That is awesome. I’m psyched to see this!
Please report back! I just got out of it, and definitely planning on seeing it again
I enjoyed it. It hits the nostalgia boxes in a number of ways. Like when the OG music comes in strong during finale fight. The miniature trains and buildings used for certain scenes to give it that OG feel. The camera shots of G as if done by the master decades ago. And compelling story line for characters. You have to be patient with it. But really enjoyed it.
I just saw it too. Surprisingly, the theater was barely packed. All I can say is your in for a treat!
I saw this tonight and I only saw it because my husband wanted to & I was crying at the end. It was so amazing and made me a Godzilla fan
Too bad this is as good as it gets and most others are crap
I was sobbing and streaking with tears by the end. I don't cry when I watch movies. But when a movie does manage to make me cry? Especially as hard as I did from this one? To call this a masterpiece is a disservice. I don't think a word exists in the dictionary that can describe how good this film was.
I had the same thing, watched it this afternoon. Didn't know what to expect, and it hit me so hard, I was crying during the movie and by the end. The acting was done beautifully, the score was amazing. And you can see and feel the passion that went into making this film. I could even hear the guy behind me crying 😂. Loved it.
The exact thing happened to me, I haven't cried over a movie in 5 years
Same here, couldn’t stop the tears from flowing, especially when we got the big reveal in the last scene. Great fucking movie!
Anyone else connect with the underlying theme of men’s mental health struggle?
@gabearredondo7088 Yep. War is a mind-breaking cruelty that tears the people down that gets dragged into it. The young lad who never got the chance to join in the war - the one who is oblivious to the horrors his older colleagues had to endure - had a blessing in being to young to be conscripted.
Honestly bro, it feels like a "pinch me" moment. i just couldn't believe the movie was that good, I'm watching reviews just to verify I'm not the only one who was blown away by this movie.
This. Movie. Was. Amazing. Forget the Godzilla franchise, I want this to be the bar for ALL movies. And it was in Japanese with English subtitles for gods sake.
Watched it yesterday and I can’t stop thinking about it
It was incredible. Crazy to me that Japan has made some of the best Godzilla movies ever with this and Shin in less than 10 years.
They finally realized it's best to take their time and release these movies sporadically instead of just churning them out
@@vincentfalcone9218 I can't help but feel with the Legendary films releasing Toho has had a "hold my beer" moment with Shin and Minus One being miles better.
Shin was not really that good of a movie, imo. All of the characters were flat and boring. The only upside to it was the new interpretation of Godzilla.
@venalleader2909 Shin is more of a horror satire of Japanese beurocracy. It doesn't really need a main central protagonist to root for.
@@BradyHargettOffical Godzilla 2014 is better than Shin
Agree on Godzillas eyes. I like how you never see him blink or even look around. He just has this straight forward dead eye look. He was truly terrifying. Instantly became one of may favorite films ever and is definitely the best Godzilla film ever put on film.
Have to disagree about Godzilla's eyes -- which I've only seen on my laptop or my phone because this movie never came to theaters near me, and you better believe that really ticks me off. Anyway, those eyes ... IMHO they aren't dead. They're CRAZY. This Godzilla is only here to smash, and boy, is he enjoying it!
@@seanbigay1042 Its a fanstastic film. You will love it.
Cried like a baby watching this. Absolutely loved it. I’m so thankful that a movie like this can still be made.
I read some comment recently where someone said the movie "healed them, in a way."
I agree. Brought back some childhood wonder, or something
This was hands down the best Godzilla film. Loved it brought my girlfriend who doesn’t like these type of movies we both left saying that the movie was amazing and it blew away our expectations. The theater cheered at the ending. Felt like a little kid again at the movies. Definitely go see in the theater
Lol millenials and subsequent shitsucking generation with their lame way of saying they like something. “Its the best/greatest of all time”. Its almost silly how many things you hear that about from people in that age group. None of you picks up on how empty and cliche it is by now?
Weird.
I plan to see it at least 3 more times. Utterly amazing film.
What surprises me about this review is how good the human characters are. Integrating! Never saw it, but from what Chris and his opinions are, Takashi Yamazaki is teaching Americans how to create a Godzilla film right. I love the Monsterverse, and I'm excited to watch Godzilla Minus One.
Same I will possibly see it next week
It was very hard to find a cinema that showed this movie but it was worth it to drive 50 miles. Fantastic movie!
The way the Odo Island scene in the beginning was shot was just...like I can't get over how well it was shot. Like POV-style as if you were one of those guys standing on the ground panicking, looking up at Godzilla then down again and seeing just MAYHEM around you. And the way his scales popped out when he charged his breath. HE NUKED A CITY and the black rain fell over the survivors who were already riddled with PTSD from the war like...sorry I just can't get over how good the movie was. I actually rooted for the ppl for the first time in a Godzilla film. 15 million was all it took. THAT'S how you get things done. Good job, Toho!
All the best movies from Godzilla are made in Japan. Gojira for LIFE!
😊 Don't you mean "for Rife!"?
Source?
WB’s King Of The Monsters…?
@@TheModernPioneerthat movie is complete ass
@@TheModernPioneerit was really bad , still enjoy it but im not goint to lie to myself
I watched it last night. There were people in the audience sniffling, and it had me in tears at one point.
After the movie the audience I was with stood up and we applauded for like 5 seconds.
It’s the first time I’ve enjoyed an international film with a US crowd that had this kind of reception.
It’s deff worth the price of the ticket.
I'm not a Godzilla fan, I dont dislike monster movies its just not my go to genre, I've only seen the American ones (appart from Shin which was... eh...) but I'm honestly blown away with how amazing this film is, this is how to make a monster movie good without it being a dumb popcorn flick. Its a drama where you really care about the main character & you're engaged with it from start to finish. One of the best foreign films I've ever watched.
First Godzilla movie I've ever seen. I am such a late bloomer 😅 but I wanna say that ITS THE BEST MOVIE OF 2023!!!
This film absolutely blew me away and shot up to one of my favorites of the year and undoubtedly one of the best Godzilla films ever
I like the build-up for the atomic breath using Godzilla's dorsal spine rising up, one by one. Apparently, it's an allusion to a nuclear reactor control rods.
The soundtrack is also amazing. Couldn't stop listening.
They did something like that in Shin Godzilla, that scene with the purple beams coming out of his back and mouth. The music they used was super ominous. I hope I get to see this one soon.
They did that in Godzilla 2014 as well
@@derek96720 No they didn't. Pay attention, boy. Legendary Godzilla's spines light up starting with the tail. However, the commenter was referring to how in Minus One, Godzilla's spines not only light up, but actually extend out of his body.
I really love how the dorsal spines actually go up and then they go down firing the atomic breath like a gun!
The way the spines pop up faster and faster as it goes seemed like a reference to the cascading chain reaction of atoms smashing atoms causing more atoms to smash more atoms. It reminded me of the description of atomic fission in Oppenheimer.
I was blown away.. everything I wanted in an emotional cinematic master piece for a deep movie, nonetheless a monster-flick, was delivered and more. It had a great story that’s worthy of the highest awards. That’s a high level achievement imo.
Honestly, I went in with high expectations. I wanted a great story arc, character with realistic emotions and reactions, great cinematography, and above all good dialogue. I was flabbergasted at its execution.
This is the most masterful cinematic masterpiece I ever seen this year. I especially adored the protagonist and all the supporting characters. They display such great depths in emotions and reactions to the dilemma that they face.. it was spectacular and well received.
I saw it with my bro the second day it was out, as it was only to select theatres.
I was in awe of this movie, and I usually didn't care much for Godzilla, that was more my brother's thing.
The humans I connected with and related to, the score was incredible, the action felt so real, and I fell in love with the movie!
And I even got so invested, during the flick, I found connections between the main lead Koichi and Godzilla, almost seeming like reflections of one another. How they were both heavily scarred by the war, gaining injuries around the same time around the same place, how they seem intertwined with one another. And it all started when Koichi and Godzilla first met, with Koichi in the jet about to fire at Godzilla, Godzilla turned to the plane and Koichi, staring it down, almost like he's...looking at Koichi. And Koichi stares back, almost like there's some sense of understanding between them on that beach.
This is reflected later when Koichi shoots a bomb that was in Godzilla's mouth, knocking him(Koichi) back and causing his head to bleed. As he stares at Godzilla rising out of the water, he watches the gaping hole that was just blown into his face begin to regenerate and reform...as Godzilla returns the look to glare at Koichi, calling to mind what happened on the beach.
Incredible storytelling, and I love these sorts of details, like omg
I don't really classify as a major Goji fan, but I *highly* recommend this movie. It's so fucking good...
What a masterpiece of a film. Almost made me tear up and brought me back to my childhood. Bravo, Japan. Thank you.
I was in Hiroshima from November 1st to November 3rd and when I was in the memorial building, which contains a massive mural of destroyed Hiroshima and then a giant wall showing photos and info of everyone who died in the decimation, I found myself sobbing. That place is powerful and I expected to feel sad but not on that level, where I was pretty much crying out loud.
It would be appropriate to visit the Pearl Harbor memorial after that.
It would be appropriate to post it where its relevant, if it has to be posted at all.
FFS
@@softwarephil1709no it shouldn't be. It's our government at fault for Pearl Harbor. Hiroshima and Nagasaki did not deserve that.
@@solodolo4098as tragic as war is and always was, Hiroshima and Nagasaki might have saved more lives than it took. Might sound cynical but we will never know what would have happened without.
@@solodolo4098 no it's not stfu
I went to this movie because it was the most interesting movie in theaters and I didn’t expect the movie to be that good initially. I didn’t hear about any hype for the movie but I was blown away once I seen it.
Every character was so lovable and so easy to cheer for, and the Godzilla scenes themselves were all amazing
I saw this movie today, I've been a Godzilla fan for about 50 years, and this is the best Godzilla movie I've ever seen. The human stories are so good, so many of the characters have emotionally transformative story arcs. It's Kaiju meets Ozu, I cried in a monster movie and I'm telling the world, well, at least you all.
It’s hard to top the original Godzilla but man this one is on par or even better. Each time Godzilla was on screen I had a knot in my stomach because he was so unpredictable, this isn’t the Godzilla I grew up with, this Godzilla is a terrifying force to be reckoned with. I saw the movie in imax last night and each time Godzilla roared it was so intense that I felt like I was really there and almost had to cover my ears.
The title "Minus One" may be due to the meaning that it is based on the first original from 1954. The best masterpiece is the 1954 original, and you can feel the respect shown by the production team, including director Takashi Yamazaki.
@@tedkurokawa4161the Minus One has to do with the fact that Japan has already experienced a drop in Atomic Bomb. When Godzilla reached the city it was a Minus One.
@@brucebanana4486 Double, triple or more?
I think "minus one" has multiple meanings.
@@tedkurokawa4161 No, the makers were interviewed and said what Bruce just said.
The meaning was that Japan was at its lowest possible point, 0.... and then Godzilla showed up.
@@freighttrain7143 Of course, I know about that interview.
One of the best movies of the year imho. They knocked it out of the park with the human story.
I went in for a Godzilla movie, I got a heartfelt story about a family brought together by war and the consequences of it, that so happens to have Godzilla in it. One of the best Godzilla movies I’ve ever seen
I went to see this with my mom, whose never seen a Kaiju film. I expected to walk out of the theater floored, but didn’t expect to see my mom in tears. This movie had SO much heart, and I’m hoping that it brings a new generation of fans to Godzilla!
I'm not from U.S just curious though - was the movie shown in the theater is English dub or was in Japanese with English subtitles?
This movie is absolutely thrilling, devastating, and touching. Best human characters an any Godzilla films. The most horrifying Godzilla ever. Go see this on the biggest screen with the best sound system.
Saw this film yesterday and gotta say...BEST Godzilla ever in my two sense opinion! Everything in this film was well crafted, from the people to Godzilla itself. It was a work of art.💯
The complete silence in the final scene in the water had me SPEECHLESS. The tension was so unreal from pure visuals. I was on the edge of my seat. If you haven’t seen this movie, EVEN if you’re not into “giant monster movies”, you have to watch this because I promise you it’s not. 10/10
I am in awe of this movie. It pulled me into tears by the end. And the atomic breath sequences were haunting… not unlike like the Death Star sequences from Rogue One. Wow. What a movie.
The true Godzilla movie I've been waiting for for a long time. This movie had everything I wanted from a Godzilla movie.
Saw this in IMAX last night and can't stop thinking about it. Possibly my favorite Godzilla movie and that's saying a lot considering I've seen all of them. It's such an amazing movie in every way, it has the perfect blend of character drama & intense action. Direction, cinematography, writing, performances, music, editing...just all incredible. Will definitely be seeing it again this weekend!
I just saw it tonight, and I completely agree with your take. I thought the human element was so well done as well acted by everyone. Godzilla truly felt terrifying, and like a real threat, which was amplified because you really cared about these characters. They really did a great job of making him appear like he was this unstoppable force of nature. Had a completely different vibe to any other movie like it, which was absolutely refreshing.
The new movie was such a joy to experience in theaters, serving as a heartfelt love-letter to the original film that started it all. You could tell how much love was poured into the project by everyone who worked on it. 💙
But it was also just a great piece of cinema in its own right, showcasing the perseverance of the people of Japan after WWII, the scars left behind on an entire generation, and the strength it takes to choose to live even in the face of grief. I legit forgot at multiple points that this was a godzilla film, the character-driven drama was so captivating. I cried three separate times. I was shaking in my seat when the iconic soundtrack started.
10/10, they knocked it out of the park. This is why people still go to the movies 📽✨
I saw this in IMAX last night and it was incredible.....the best new movie I've seen this year. This is hands down one of the best Godzilla movies ever, and I've seen nearly all of them. It's right up there with the original and GMK. The characters were wonderful, the acting was great, the message was good, and Godzilla was awesome
This, exactly. So amazing.
Is it in Japanese?
@@boblebeau1363yes!
@@boblebeau1363 yes
With subs
Not only was this worth the price of admission, it was worth the price of IMAX, and I would gladly see it again at that price.
This movie blew me away with how much heart it had. I'm seeing it again tonight, and it's a no questions asked Blu Ray purchase when it comes out on disc, I need to be able to watch this movie again and again.
Had a moving experience watching this last night.
Could have never expected to ever say that, about a Godzilla movie.
The human drama parts were so good, I immediately started feeling bad about how many Godzilla movies I have watched where I rooted for him to destroy stuff.
Suddenly, what he was destroying and who was getting hurt REALLY MATTERED, and the plan to take him down was what I rooted for.
And it reminded me that I guess I should have always felt that way, even though I never had.
This movie had me with eyes wide open the whole time. Not a second was boring. I felt I'd witnessed a fan film. That's the level of care and devotion that was put into this movie. Top 3 G films easy (and contender for #1).
Thank you for your review Chris! Just finished watching the movie. I was mindblown and captivated by every minute. I even got tear eyed at the end because the human characters were so well written and performed. I'm glad I watched it in its full cinema experience. Highly recommend!!
I couldnt beleive the movie in front of me. It made me tear up. Towards the end I was telling myself "A Godzilla movie is actually making me tear up."
I saw this a couple weeks back since I recently moved to Japan. And I have been so excited to see the reactions from my friends and people back home for this film. I thought it was a masterpiece and everything I could want from a Godzilla film
Enjoy the food there
That atomic breath scene in Ginza is, in my opinion, the best Godzilla moment ever put to film. Just everything I love about the character in one fell swoop. Absolutely breathtaking.
Yes they really took the "atomic" part to heart and it was awesome.
This film is undoubtedly one of the finest cinematic experiences I have had since the release of Avengers: Endgame. It is a testament to the power of storytelling that I found myself moved to tears by the film's conclusion.
thank you for your great reviews. As myself as Japanese, Godzilla is not just a monster movie. Godzilla has always been symbol of terror and sadness of what Japan faced in the past. So in Japan, Godzilla are not considered as villain but at the same time not a hero. Godzilla destroys everything without any objective or self interest. And people cannot do anything to stop. Same as Japan faced in the past, nuclear bomb, earthquake and tsunami.
Saw this with my daughters last night... Will probably be a family memory they'll never forget... It was THAT good...
I saw this in Dolby Cinema and it was a fantastic movie. One of the best Godzilla films I’ve ever seen.
I saw this movie 4 months ago and really enjoyed it! Grateful to have been the VERY FIRST to watch it ^_^
The fact that it took this long for people to remember that Godzilla is a metaphor for war.
I watched it today and it is one of, if not the, best Godzilla movies. It's also one of the best movies I've seen in awhile. And kudos to the actors, even with a language barrier I find myself caring and rooting for the human characters. My theatre clapped at the end as well. I plan on going back to see it again.
I went to see this movie last night. Best Godzilla movie ever. Will be going back to theater to watch again. Everyone in theater clapped when over
Dude I'm so glad that they took a gamble and just dropped the film subbed in IMAX. That's how I watched it last night and immedetialy afterwards everyone was just stunned. Easily one of the best godzilla films so far. I'm still surprised they even pulled out the deep lore of Godzillasourus and played it straight. Loved it.
I’m a longtime Godzilla fan, and this movie stunned me. A beautiful, emotional film about trauma, PTSD and human resilience. This movie was a stunning triumph. I absolutely loved it.
I saw this at the movie theater last Friday. All 15 of us applauded at the end.
Watched it in IMAX w/ some friends last night, and omg was it amazing! Never expected a Godzilla movie to be this good of a movie!
I loved this movie so much. I really appreciated them sticking with Godzilla being a menacing figure like he was in Shin Godzilla. The best movies usually utilize him this way.
I haven't seen a Godzilla movie since I was like 7 lol and my friend really wanted to see this one and I thought it sounded cool (especially considering it's a Japanese made one as the American movies looked really bland).
ABSOLUTELY loved the approach they took in this movie with the setting, the characters (who are so animated it's amazing how much expression was given in the performances), and the Kaiju himself being just so dastardly and borderline evil I just loved it! Definitely want to see it again and hope there's a sequel! Just the fact this movie only cost $15m to make and looked at fantastic as it did and the great writing and performances proves how easy these movies should be to get done right.
chris, you hit this almost to the exact way i explained it to my wife. reading other comments and i felt the same way i did. one of the best godzilla movies i have ever watched. the emotion i felt was like no other but the biggest moment for me is when it went completely silent. just incredible. great story (who would have thought)
I caught this special showing last night and it’s probably the best Godzilla made to date.
Just saw it with one of my best friends. We were both blown away. I’m not even a huge Godzilla fan, but this movie made me one. I hope we get a sequel so badly!
I was completely blown away by both the storyline and the music score. And I loved the tone of the movie everything was taken very seriously and not like the American style. Plus all the characters even Godzilla was very balances can't wait to add this movie to my collection...
The hospital scene at the end brought tears of joy for a lot of people in the theater including myself lol.
Saw it last night on IMAX. Seeing it on a big screen with the thunderous music and sound blew me thru the back of the theatre. An incredible experience!
I saw it this morning and I can honestly say...this is the best Godzilla movie ever made. I loved Shin Godzilla, but Minus One? Holy crap. Normally I dislike the human element when it comes to these movies because I just want to see a big giant atomic blast breathing lizard run amok. But in this? It...actually works. And it works well! I actually gave a crap about the characters and they managed to showcase personality so each was unique. But the best part is how scary they made Godzilla. This wasn't one of those ones like the newer movies where you feel some sympathy or an almost human element. Nope. It's 100% rage monster who takes pleasure in killing and destruction. If you like 'Shin Godzilla' then this is right up your alley. This is one of the best movies of the entire year. Talk about a surprise hit. I only knew of this coming out for the last month or 2, but I did NOT expect it to surpass Shin Godzilla. AMAZING.
If you like any Goji movie you'd love this one is more like it, shin isn't the only Godzilla movie that exists
Have you watched the original 1954 film?
This is a true timeless masterpiece of disaster cinema. And it still looks great, and the black and white image gives it depth and covers all the imperfections of the special effects of that time.
Godzilla Minus One is an outstanding contemporary film, but it is still only a remake of Ishiro Honda's original groundbreaking idea. And there have already been several of these remakes in the Godzilla universe.
One of the best modern Godzilla movies I’ve seen. I don’t think I’ve been this emotional since Godzilla v Destroyah or even Gojira 1954. I was trying so hard not to cry the entire time and the whole theater enthusiastically applauded afterwards. Awesome experience!
Also, I’m so proud to see critics and audiences alike finally praising the film as a serious piece of cinema. After the long Showa period where Toho worked with US studios (who gave us the likes of a jumping Godzilla, his son, wrestling moves, flying Godzilla, etc.), I feel like wider audiences especially non-fans are finally taking it seriously. I feel so emotional. 😅
Just watched it in Tokyo at an MX4D theatre. Absolutely blown away. I'm not a super-fan but do love a good action movie, and couldn't agree more about the characters and story progression. But holy SH*T does this movie hit home on MX4D!! The action sequences are like a theme park ride. Rocking and shaking to Godzilla's strikes and roars. I felt like a little kid on a roller coaster!
I took my 12 year old boy to watch this fan opening night. We really enjoyed it. He told me there were moments where he was actually scared. We watched it at an amc Dolby Theatre room and his roar was just deafening and shook my chair lol. One to watch for sure on the big screen
I saw this movie at Dolby Cinema in Japan. Godzilla's roar was so deafening that it felt like Godzilla was really roaring at me. I felt a tightness in my stomach and a feeling of fear. As a Japanese, I felt really “Minus” about the destruction of Tokyo's Ginza district and A mushroom cloud of a nuclear explosion rose, and my heart sympathized with the desperate cries of actor Ryunosuke Kamiki. His natural sobs brought tears to my eyes. Still, I was moved by the drama of people rising from “Minus” circumstances. I was very happy to see this movie.
Godzilla's face and look, when chasing the boat, was similar to Cooper (our cat) as he is getting ready to kill something. It is a look in the eyes that an animal has when it is going to do something terrible. This movie has a very different look than the normal 60s and 70s look. This is closer to the look of the original movie.
Great review Chris. I was in Japan last month and my friend asked what I wanted to see or visit on my first day, I said the Godzilla Minus One movie. I didn't care if there were no English subtitles, I just wanted to see the movie in Japan. It was an amazing experience and movie. The Japanese audience does not watch movies like Americans. hahaha Very quiet, everyone stayed until the credits ended and the lights turned on, picked up their trash, and returned their food trays to the waste station in the lobby.
I got to see it last night on my birthday and honestly as someone who's been a Goji fan since a toddler i loved it. Best birthday present ever lol this version of Godzilla is a great blend of terrifying and badass
Happy Birthday! What a fantastic way to celebrate.
Happy birthday
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Yessss I’ve been waiting for Minus One to drop in the US! My fiancé and I visited Japan when the movie came out and saw it twice in theaters without subtitles! The acting was so freaking good that it didn’t matter whether I knew what they were saying or not, I was enthralled the entire time! Amazing movie and I can’t wait to see it tomorrow with subtitles so I can actually know what they’re saying!
Didn't this play with English subtitles in Japan on November 20th?
This is the first Godzilla movie where I was rooting for the humans. Great writing.
Awesome review! One of the best reviews that I’ve seen for this movie so far. I felt exactly the way you did while watching this movie. I too cared about the characters in this movie, and the acting was absolutely phenomenal. I never thought that could literally act as professionally as they did in this movie. Pretty amazing stuff considering this movie only costed 15 million to make.
Just saw it yesterday. Possibly the best Godzilla movie. At least, its the most emotionally satisfying with complete, coherent character development and story.
It could be just me, but thanks for reviewing this movie and giving it a great score we need more people to not only see these Godzilla movies but love them so we can get more !
Everyone should look into the history of the Yukikaze destroyer (ship our heroes are on). Its fascinating, it had a bad luck reputation. It was never damaged on its its escort missions (it did take one bomb hit) while ships around it were always destroyed. Its final reputation builder was its escort of the Yamato when it was destroyed. Great movie!
Crazy good movie. Non-stop action from beginning to end. It's so hard to believe this was done on a 15-million-dollar movie. The story was so well done. Bravo to Toho. I hope they do more movies. I love the Godzilla movies that are based in the States, but this was by far the best Godzilla movie I've ever seen. It took me back to the early 70s watching Godzilla movies on a Saturday afternoon. 5 stars!
Wouldn’t say it’s non stop action tbh
@@RobertPaulll There's nothing wrong with agreeing to disagree.
@@jasontiver3302 I really enjoyed the film but to say it was non stop action is wrong, there was lots of character development and talking, there was only 4 action sequences which each probably lasted 10 mins in a 2 hour 10 minute film
@@RobertPaulll You are certainly entitled to have your own opinions as am I.
@@jasontiver3302 but bro, what I just said was a literal fact, honestly I loved the film, but it is not a non stop action film.
A non stop action film would be something like John wick
My most anticipated movie of the year. Cannot wait to watch this Gojira masterpiece film.
First Godzilla movie that got a jump scare out of me in that very first scene.
I was blown away watching this in IMAX. America, Hollywood, Marvel and DC should be embarrassed. This is epic filmmaking and epic storytelling without telling you that you are a misogynist, a racist or socially problematic. Great story with a soul and great actors(not Hollywood activists).Best movie I have seen in almost 8-9 years. 10 out of 10 for me. Yes, its that great.
Saw it and i will say this...i have never cried in a Godzilla film...ever...til i went and saw this one....poor Akiko...
I saw it IMAX last night and I can't stop thinking about it. It was such an amazing film that was a blast from start to finish. Dare I say its the best Godzilla film since the 1954 original. I'm with Chris on this one - definitely worth the price of a ticket. I really can't wait to watch it again!
The atomic breath scene is haunting. From start to finish. The best Godzilla move full stop
Impulsively went and saw it yesterday. Didn't see the trailer for it or really hear anything other than it being mentioned in another video I saw. Was genuinely moved to tears by the end of the movie. Just an overall good movie which I was not expecting at all.
The setting of it taking place right after the war was so brilliant. We see our characters return to their homes destroyed, their families gone, and their friends looking out only for themselves. People hitting rock bottom in their lives. But they come together, worked hard, and bit by bit you see their lives begin to come back together. We see the heartbreak and struggle our characters endure and we root for them when they are finally getting back on their feet. This makes the threat of Godzilla to them all the more terrifying and you actual feel the weight of what is at stake for them. You didn’t see characters just fight for their survival, they fight for their new homes, for their families, for their neighbors, for their exhausted and ragged remnants of their country that just suffered defeat in one of the deadliest and most destructive wars in human history.
I never thought we would actually get human characters in a recent Godzilla movie that we would care very much about and completely feel for them.
It so reminds me of the first movie. The characters are surprisingly fleshed out and it’s more than just about Godzilla. But when Godzilla is on the screen it had me go 😳😱 My theater clapped at the end (including myself). 10/10 👏