GODZILLA (1998) MOVIE REACTION - WHAT...IS THIS? - First Time Watching - Review

Welcome to our first-time watching Godzilla (1998). This movie was definitely not what we expected. Directed by Roland Emmerich this film had plenty of destruction but the writing felt a little flat. Starring Matthew Broderick as Dr. Niko "Nick" Tatopoulos, Jean Reno as Philippe Roaché, Maria Pitillo as Audrey Timmonds and Hank Azaria as Victor "Animal" Palotti this film has some pretty good acting talent but even they can't manage to save this script no more than the military can save New York City in this movie.
"Godzilla" (1998) reimagines the classic kaiju in a modern setting, as the gigantic lizard terrorizes the city, leaving destruction in its wake.
There are some good elements in this film however. The first act and how they build up the mystery as to what Godzilla is and where it's going is pretty entertaining. The sound design of the creatures gave them personality and felt terrifying, the set design and how they blended the sets with on location shots and some of the action sequences (the ones that make a bit more sense) are actually engaging for the most part.
We hope you enjoy our reactions, commentary and discussions as we attempt to immerse ourselves in the storytelling that this film has to offer.
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[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Phew...well...that was interesting. Stick around after the reaction so you can hear our thoughts. What did you guys think about this film? Thank you for watching, if you enjoyed make sure to leave a like and subscribe ❤ If you'd like to support the channel and gain access to the full length reaction become a member of our patreon bit.ly/3ICVrJ6 Watch our reactions early: kzbin.info/door/iCUz1bHid4H9mu6g2IOjXgjoin

[@Necroven]

Actually a nice monster movie, but a shit Godzilla movie. More a remake of Beast of 20.000 Fathoms and crossover with Jurassic Park.

[@BlankSpace83]

War ein okayer Monsterfilm aber als Kind der 80er bin ich mit den klassischen Godzillafilmen aufgewachsen. Ist halt typisches Emmerich Bombastkino aber ohne große Liebe zum Original. Fangt an ab „Godzilla- Duell der Megasaurier“ die Klassiker zu schauen, die sind von der Effektqualität schon die besseren 😏 Werde die Review natürlich trotzdem schauen 🤘🏻👍🏻👌🏻

[@carlosrvra]

Closest thing to a found footage Godzilla film is CLOVERFIELD.

[@KeysundKreisPlaylists_Colt]

Not a good Godzilla movie but a good Monster movie. Like how it looks in this film

[@williambryan3346]

My only major complaint about this movie was the baby Godzilla sequence. If The Lost World: Jurassic Park hadn’t come out the year before, I wouldn’t have thought that this movie was ripping JP’s velociraptor sequence off.

[@Treysor101]

This movie holds a special place in my "monsterverse" heart. As a 90's kid who had no access to the original Godzilla(Gojira) in any way, this was my first memorable taste. Completely understand people's criticisms of it, but for me, I happily go back to it every now and again just for the nostalgia.

[@ZUKO-FROMTHEFIRENATION]

I can fully back u up on this. It was a gift for me as a kid along with a dvd portable player. I used to love falling asleep watching it or taking it with me on the go. Talk about a comfort movie.

[@nickstockbridge3334]

there was even a 2000's Godzilla cartoon

[@Pochitaman30]

Same. Till this day its still my favorite Godzilla movie. Even with the new and improve CGI nowadays, this film still have a certain charm to it

[@bradkirchhoff5703]

Nah, I watched all of them before this and I still love this movie to this day…Godzilla fans like this movie they just dont put it up on a pedestal or say its the defining version.

[@BlackwolfllArt-zc9vq]

@@Pochitaman30 I'm sorry, "new and improved"??... Godzilla 1998 and the old Jurrasic Park movies look WAAAAY better than anything that has been produced in the last decade, with only very few exceptions... Imo CGI has gotten worse and worse looking with time... But that's just my opinion...

[@moviebuffer93]

I actually don’t think it’s as bad as people say. It’s not the best Godzilla film but as just a standalone kaiju/giant monster film it’s pretty damn entertain in my book.

[@brandonvortex995]

You can thanks to legendary Godzilla, that's what got fans eased up on Zilla

[@masakistudios4879]

I loved it! It didn't bring "Godzilla" back from the old movies. BUT! It was a solid appetizer that held us over until 2014 ! It was the "American" take of an old Japanese Kaiju and tbh did a damn good job all things considered!

[@ntshade8806]

agreed

[@eccentricgamer4111]

Exactly. As long as you think of it as a generic monster movie instead of a Godzilla movie, it's pretty fun.

[@wasselnuman3079]

I liked this movie..

[@babalonkie]

"I want a found footage Godzilla" Cloverfield.

[@wroot_lt]

Also, Statue of Liberty ;D

[@76063co2]

@officialMediaKnights PLEASE react to Cloverfield.

[@MichaelGMunz]

This.

[@RemboBajingo]

Yes

[@ketchuploverful]

It's a lion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheCenia3003]

This was my introduction to Godzilla growing up. I remember all the promos around this movie, toys, and even the animated series. It holds a special place in my heart lol

[@billclay9489]

This was your introduction to Godzilla? Oh man, thats like saying my first introduction to liquor is Colt 45. LOL

[@LIGHTNING132YTG]

@@billclay9489It's called being a '90s kid, which, by definition, is someone who grew up in the '90s. The only way to have grown up on the older Godzilla films was if their family members already owned them and you just happened to watch those first.

[@billclay9489]

@@LIGHTNING132YTG so then it was possible to see them. LOL

[@sumeetkumarbordoloi4512]

Are you like 5 years old?​@@billclay9489

[@dragonmaster1138]

Taco Bell Chihuahua: "...I think I need a bigger box..."

[@gorrammudder1600]

16:33 The film you are looking for is called Cloverfield, it's a found footage kaiju movie. It's pretty cool, a bit nausea inducing tho.

[@nickstockbridge3334]

Came here to say that

[@thejamppa]

Same here

[@thedutchguy6732]

This :)

[@rodentnolastname6612]

Seconded!!

[@rdramos13]

New drinking game...take a drink everytime you hear someone say "oh my god" ...I bet you'll have a new appreciation, or deprecation of Cloverfield

[@irishgamerkerrielouise]

As a godzilla fan I don't hate this movie. Actually loved it as a kid.

[@RodrigoML]

Are u kidding, it's the best godzilla from the Franchise, i don't understand why people hate it so much

[@gibsonmunyi7225]

@@RodrigoML The best????? LMAO...C'mon now.

[@JeremiahJackson-qm6zp]

This is the very first Godzilla movie i was ever introduced to when I was younger

[@karturobinewski9069]

I had forgotten about Emmerich's pettiness with the mayor and his assistant being his riff's on Siskel and Ebert, since they panned his movies.

[@psychokitty71]

There was an animated series that was the sequel to this movie. That last egg that hatched ended up imprinting on a human and became sort of tamed. Also, this Godzilla is supposed to be a mutated Komodo dragon, I think. Other than the animated series, this is a stand-alone movie. I hope that you guys are going to start watching the Monsterverse series of movies next. The first one is the 2014 Godzilla.

[@Jamie_Pritchard]

I thought it was a mutated marine iguana 😯

[@nickyboy22071989]

​@Jamie_Pritchard yeah so did I. But if that was the case it'd be a herbivore.

[@Jamie_Pritchard]

@@nickyboy22071989 And lose the best line in cinematic history?? 'That's a lot of fish' 😱

[@LIGHTNING132YTG]

If I remember right, I think Nick is the one that has the symbol imprinted in his hand, but it's been so long I can't remember properly.

[@psychokitty71]

@@LIGHTNING132YTG You're right in that Nick Tatopoulos is the one that the baby Godzilla imprinted on, but there is no symbol. Imprinting just means that the baby saw and smelled him and locked on to him as its parent.

[@UnlicensedOkie]

The story actually continues in a cartoon The one that survived at the end imprinted on Nick and he gathers a team, along with the Godzilla to fight other monsters It’s a decent cartoon series

[@rogerlynch5279]

Back in the Fifties those stories and movies were quite common Just think at classics like FORMICUA or TARANTULLA

[@BButcher-hg4nr]

yep i used to watch the cartoon as well, it was well done

[@KeeganRusz]

The guy being in shock muttering gojira, the footprint, the city, I grew up with this one. Never seen it full tho, so lfggggggg

[@Lemon_Force]

The best thing about this movie was actually the cartoon show that came afterwards. Absolutely loved watching it as a kid.

[@joshuacampbell7493]

Now, watch Matthew Broderick again in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. It's a Classic comedy 🤣.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Haha yesss, we gotta check that out for sure!!

[@James-sc6vx]

Wargames as well was awesome for it's time and an incredibly poignant message

[@xXHavocGamerXx]

If you want a found footage Godzilla film I’d recommend watching cloverfield it’s definitely worth the watch I’d say and I love that you guys reacted to this I’ve never see anyone else do it but this is the film that started my love for the big lizard that has not gone away haha great reaction!

[@ttngarage]

The OG "Cloverfield" movie is a must! 😊

[@xXHavocGamerXx]

@@ttngarage exactly!! I loved that movie

[@geoffreyhawley503]

Yes. This.

[@akabuyx4636]

That's EXACTLY what was on my mind when he said he would love a found footage Godzilla movie, intantly i thought about Cloverfield, that film is MUST for them to watch

[@nickstockbridge3334]

THE OG???? There are others?@@ttngarage

[@kingslomo6538]

Growing up my dad always watched the old toho Godzilla films. But this movie was my first introduction to the king of the monsters. And even if it isn’t the greatest, this movie holds such a dear loving spot in my heart man.

[@PB-Trinity]

16:35 : The movie Cloverfield (2008) would fit that description perfectly. It has a kaiju like monster rampaging through N-Y all filmed in fan footage style...

[@beautifulbliss5883]

I actually liked this Godzilla when I was little, I have no idea this movie is controversial to the fans, but I think it's because I liked the main actor and actress. The strongest predator for bitforce is the seawater Crocodile, once they grab you they won't let go. I think it's scary that something like Godzilla size animal can actually exist in the ocean. 😨💀. PS The old man did live, they just cut out that scene where he jumped out the way.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

That's so so awesome you enjoyed the movie!! It's really quite simple - a movie is made for people to enjoy, and if it works for those that like it, that's what matters! Also yayyy so glad that man survived, you just made our day!

[@jamesstutz6907]

At least it is not a person in a suit. Why can't Japan do something like this use a cg type monster and not use a person in a suit.

[@DarkKnightBatman420]

I think a trailer focused on that scene and showed him jumping off the side as well.

[@StuckCrab]

@@jamesstutz6907 Japan didn't create the Godzilla movies, a Japanese company called Toho did. Also, they have. The last Godzilla movie to feature a guy in a suit was Final Wars. Both Shin Godzilla and Minus One have CG monsters. There are 3 anime movies that are fully 3D CG as well.

[@GinraiPrime666]

@@jamesstutz6907 Actually certain scenes were using suitmation (the man in the suit method) and even some moments with a hand puppet. Alot of special effects were still practical in this movie which is still cool to see.

[@gustonzimasheen]

I was travelling to Vietnam via Malaysia when this film was released, and there was all this promotion for it. I really loved the film btw, because at the time, there wasn't really many big budget Hollywood monster movies, with decent SFX quality, least of all about Godzilla. The Jamiroquai song "Deeper Underground" also sold it for me.

[@fkim8449]

I love Jean Reno. He was great in this movie and his movie where he plays a hitman with Natalie Portman is another great 1 of him.

[@TheRyt123]

If this movie was never named Godzilla, it would still be a fan favourite classic today

[@LIGHTNING132YTG]

I personally love this Godzilla film. It's not the best, but I would never say it's the worst entry. A lot of people actually compared this film to the Lost World, the second Jurassic Park film. I mean, yeah, it had it's issues, but most films do. However, my all-time-favorite Godzilla is the Japanese made Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla from 2002. It's easily one of the best Godzilla films that I've ever seen. If you guys decide to give it a watch, you won't be disappointed.

[@LIGHTNING132YTG]

The animated cartoon sequel we got for this film was actually dope! The animated sequel series was so much fun to watch as a kid.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Which one did you think was the worse entry? Thank you for the suggestion 😄

[@TabathaTMartin]

Godzilla's revenge is so much worse than this.

[@TheGoIsWin21]

I'd never heard/realized the comparisons between this and Jurassic Park, but now that it's pointed out it's impossible for me not to see it now 😂. Considering this released 5 years after Jurassic Park and 1 after the sequel, I would bet any similarities are pretty intentional.

[@billclay9489]

@@TabathaTMartin This movie is a close 2nd for worst

[@coryholding232]

This movie actual got a sequel in the form of an animated series, at the end of the movie here was one egg left and they were able to raise it as there own and it would fight other titans

[@nicktechnubyte1184]

I remember this movie and the animated series spin-off of it!

[@RJ.Anderson.Jr.89]

The bombing in this movie was a WWII reference of the atomic bomb testing in Bikini Atoll

[@filthycasual8187]

That was a hydrogen bomb, not an atomic bomb. And that testing was in the 1950s, well after WWII.

[@RJ.Anderson.Jr.89]

@@filthycasual8187 post WWII pretty much

[@AleXxTM123]

Those were actual footage of the Castle Operations. The Hydrogen bomb tests from the 50s

[@DeeZKnutz35]

A bit of trivia: this film has three cast members from The Simpsons in it. Harry Shearer (Mr. Burns, Kent Brockman) plays Charles, Audrey's boss, Hank Azaria (Moe Szyslak, Comic Book Guy) plays Animal, and Nancy Cartwright (Bart Simpson, Nelson Muntz) plays the lady that sees Godzilla outside the window.

[@LudusAurea]

The best part of this movie is Toho used this Godzilla as one of the monsters in Final Wars where Godzilla kicks it’s ass completely in like 18 seconds.

[@ThatSamoanGuy]

"I didn't want to make a traditional Godzilla. I wanted nothing to do with it. We forgot everything about the original Godzilla." - Roland Emmerich, director of 'Godzilla (1998)'

[@domidium]

That is like...the number one thing you DON'T do with an adaptation. Because, fans of the real Godzilla movies would come to see this. And when you remove it from the source material THIS much, you end up alienating your audience.

[@RinNuna-ho4nk]

Well he is a genius. Look at the movie, it wasn't horrible, it was a good movie. Great cinematic, great shot, Nick alone was a great character,and how all of his journey through that film was not about a heroic act but about two thriving species. But I don't know if this is a Hollywood thing or just want to be creative, to make an adaptation from something and turn it to something alien. All I want to see is Ariel in reality but instead I am interpreted as racsist etc.

[@Xenosaurian]

Emmerich had the right idea!

[@venomusbite3461]

@@RinNuna-ho4nkthe animated show was top tier

[@erickchristensen746]

@@domidium "You end up alienating your audience" ...Or creating something fun like what actually happened. Created new godzilla fans from the 90s era kids, created a spin off cartoon series that was well received, AND helped benchmark future American made godzilla projects such as the Legendary Pictures Godzilla. Not every adaption has to be 100% or even half accurate to it's source material. For fucks sake the old Godzilla movies are not 100% accurate to each other lol. Each one is it's own thing, it's own version, and owns it. It was good, plain and simple and people like you just wanna be *so* damn pissy and angry instead of looking at the movie objectively which is a good movie. Also the only people back in it's initial release thast were pissy about it were just older adults who were the small percentage of western people that actually watched Toho Godzilla movies anyway. The MASS majority of lovers for this movie and Zilla as a creature came from us 90s kids. It created more of an audience than it ruined.

[@brandonmichaeledwards8983]

Watched this last week. It hasn’t aged well but it came out at a great time for movies so I don’t really mind the movie. It’s like a little hug.

[@SailorLapisLazuli]

One of my earliest memories of being moved by a film was this movie. I was around six years old, crying my eyes out because the nasty humans killed the nice giant lizard. I was inconsolable, haha! I still enjoy watching this film; always a complete nostalgia trip. Thank you for sharing your first experience of Roland Emmerich's much-maligned Godzilla. It isn't as terrible as some people make out, but most people (including me) agree with you that the human element of the story is quite weak and lessens the experience of Godzilla the creature. My older brother used to have a figurine of the Godzilla from this movie which made the awesome roar noise when you pressed a certain ridge on its spine. Would also like to say that I love your energy - I found you through your Speed reaction (adore that film) and I'm so glad I did! You both make me happy whenever I watch one of your videos. Keep being you, Ari and Denise :D

[@Lucklaran]

I grew up watching the "original" Godzilla movies as a kid, and really loved them. Most of them are unwatchable to me personally these days. This one however, is one I still watch 25 years later. Thanks for reacting to this.

[@germantoenglish898]

Godzilla Minus One is brilliant too... a really gripping story.

[@Metzwerg74]

much better than the hollywood godzillas from monsterverse...

[@Sandlund93]

Yeah, I'mma go check that one out. I agree with Metzwerg, the ones from MonsterVerse are becoming so boring at this point. I wouldn't be surprised if The New Empire flops, I guess Godzilla and Kong made their own X-Men team now. Ridiculous.

[@harristiapo8046]

​​@@Sandlund93 typical monsterverse hater. Also Minus One only has one film while Legendary is still going on and making more money

[@Sandlund93]

@@harristiapo8046 Yeah, it's all about money and it shows. I just don't get why people pay for it, that's all.

[@YokaiSteve]

I cried at the end of this movie when I was 8 Looking back at this movie though, yeeaaah.... It was rough.

[@stefanoguarini7973]

This movie has a special place in my heart. I love this Godzilla

[@damiangardiner3598]

You said you’d like a found footage Godzilla movie. It’s called Cloverfield… well it’s as close as you’re gonna get.

[@alexandervelez9507]

i stand firmly behind the belief that this was a great monster movie and only got bashed because it had the godzilla name attached to it. if it was an original monster (which it basically was) with a different name it would have been much better received.

[@christopherking4932]

Unfortunately true. But I still love it as a godzilla movie.

[@christopherking4932]

Unfortunately true. But I still love it as a godzilla movie.

[@rottieshepcalibre9156]

Good point

[@grevous4]

Some kind of iguana, actually. There is a mutated komodo dragon in the animated serie that is a sequel to the film though.

[@Tanx33]

Hehe well I believe that Shogo Tomiyama(godzilla executive producer) did refer to the 97 godzilla as "Zilla" and all appearances of this version have since been as "Zilla" and not as Godzilla. I don't believe he was a big fan of his Godzilla having the same name 😂

[@jamesstutz6907]

This movie did so well it spawned an animated series that follows the events after the movie. It has the same animation style as Men in Black the animated series.

[@Davemented]

Getting an animated series meant nothing back then, they made cartoons of everything. ROBOCOP got a Saturday morning cartoon.

[@LIGHTNING132YTG]

@@Davemented I mean, the RoboCop films were massive successes, so that isn't really the best example, but you aren't entirely wrong. A lot of IP back then got extended media that probably shouldn't have because sometimes it was just bad. It really depended on just how successful the IP initially was. Despite performing below expectations domestically, Godzilla '98 was a profitable worldwide success, grossing nearly three times its budget. The critics were the ones who REALLY hated the film, while the fans seemed to more-or-less love it. The execs at Toho Co., Ltd. were also highly critical of Godzilla '98, even going as far as trademarking future incarnations of Godzilla '98 as "Zilla" for future appearances stating that, "Emmerich's film took the 'God' out of 'Godzilla' by portraying the character like a mere animal." ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@animezilla4486]

​@@LIGHTNING132YTGwhile I got nothing against the film the director was the wrong choice to make a movie like this

[@LIGHTNING132YTG]

@@animezilla4486I won't disagree. That very likely may have been the case.

[@spawncalibur1022]

The animated series was made because the 1998 movie didn't do well enough, the planned sequels were replaced with a cheap cartoon. While the movie did make money it was no where near Roland's previous movie Independence Day which made more than twice as much on a much lower budget so the studio wasn't that satisfied with 1998 Godzilla which is why we never got sequels.

[@zbennalley]

I was so hyped as a kid to see this film, and as a kid, it was definitely entertaining. But this film had the largest impact on me because of the soundtrack. It was the first time I heard Jimmy Page, Rage Against The Machine, Foo Fighters, Green Day, all of whom influenced me as a guitarist, which I now do for a living.

[@Starscreamxx]

I am proud to admit that this movie and Independance Day are the movies I can watch over and over again lol. My mom used to say, "your watching that movie again?!" lol I would be like yep lol. and it was pretty funny :). Just something about those movies that just catch you and you just watch them over and over. Even if to just fall asleep to. Great reaction and love the channel. Cheers :).

[@davidbegbie]

This film actually did have a follow-up series and makes Denise look really smart because the prediction she has of one of the Godzilla babies imprinting on Nick actually happens

[@dylanschoon9371]

I saw this in the theater when I was 8 and it was absolutely amazing! I don't care about the haters, this movie is still epic entertainment! Edit: you guys should add Shin Godzilla to your list. It is honestly my favorite Godzilla film!

[@0725038]

Being in the monsterverse, you guys should also watch Deep Rising by Stephen Summers (The Mummy). It was supposed to be a prequel to King Kong. It's a fun movie that got publicly destroyed by studio interference.

[@alexhaas9653]

I love Deep Rising. Great actors and characters and never takes itself too serious. It's just a fun movie. When I watched it in cinema back in the day, there were only two other guests besides me. Too bad, it's great fun.

[@kenyabrunson4985]

Deep Rising is awesome! R.I.P. Treat Williams.

[@brandonvortex995]

Oh hell yeah it was supposed to be prequel to king Kong

[@calebreynolds9183]

Different monsterverses.same universe name but different universes.

[@ChrisMillerCrazyHouse]

I was in high school when this came out and I remember the marketing for this film was insane. It was one of the few films that even had a webpage in 98 😅

[@3klipse1]

Taco Bell partnership, I remember having my mom take me and getting those Godzilla cups and had those for years.

[@user-eh8cg4bp3y]

It's true, the first time I saw the trailer at the movies... Where Godzilla's giant foot comes through the roof of the museum 😳 insane. Especially on a big screen

[@RaptorNX01]

"Here lizard lizard lizard lizard" lol

[@ChrisMillerCrazyHouse]

Don't forget that collab between Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin and Puff Daddy@@RaptorNX01

[@tonycardone990]

"Go to Staten Island or something " Spoken like a true New Yorker. It's definitely one of places that wouldn't be missed much

[@aaronmurphy9353]

My favorite line inthis movie is from the helicopter pilot after he fired 2 misses at Godzilla and they hit the Chrysler building instead. "Awe, damn... uh, that is a negative impact."

[@jaimicottrill2831]

Komodo dragons are scary! They can swim, run pretty fast when running down prey, they can climb trees when they'r young and not only is their bite lethal but they also have freaking long claws. Fascinating but terrifying animals. Also, Denise, if you want to eat noodles every day- go for it! Noodles are delicious and there are many types so it doesn't have to get boring.

[@swrennie]

I choose pizza for the exact same reason.

[@antonberkbigler5759]

Want to know the scariest (unverified, as far as I can be regarded as a source of information) fact about Komodo dragons? They’re a case of island dwarfism, not island gigantism (fyi these phenomena are large creatures evolving into small ones after getting trapped onto an island, and small creatures evolving into large ones after getting trapped on an island respectively). Which means that for as big as they are, their ancestors are far larger.

[@Tanx33]

They also have venom that keeps the blood from clotting and as much bacteria in their saliva as a septic tank. So if you don't bleed out, the infection you get is going to be horrible. Dragon is a pretty great name for them 😂.

[@thomasbeauchamp3781]

As reactors, you must appreciate the mayor and his PR guy being Siskel and Ebert, the OG movie critics.

[@DarkKnightBatman420]

The redhead in this film was in Newsradio. I don’t think a sitcom has ever made me laugh as hard as that one. Worth picking up if you ever spot on a dvd shelf for sale. An episode or two a night is worth it. It’s a slow burn so I don’t think it’s meant for binging. It’s top tier comedy eventually.

[@kurtrivero368]

And one of the best casts ever assembled for a show. RIP Phil Hartman.

[@michaelflores9220]

My dad watches that on Roku

[@mutantx2372]

Watched this movie a lot as a kid and I have it on dvd.

[@luisenriqueruizreyes6556]

I dont care if these movie is hated I still love it, also the ending is well more explored in a expande universe in the animated series with the same name

[@erickchristensen746]

It wa sonly hated by a small percentage of western godzilla fans, us 90s kids saw it and loved it and grew up still loving this version of him now renamed Zilla as his own monster instead of Goji.

[@twigs9496]

It's actually funny cause this movie is called Godzilla but the monster was actually later renamed Zilla by Toho, because it was so drastically different shape wise from every other Godzilla. I honestly think the new name is cute

[@BraanFlakes08]

I loved this movie growing up

[@AtlasBlizzard]

I feel like a lot of people miss that the monster in this movie isn't THE Godzilla. It's named that by the sole survivor on the Japanese tanker, who naturally thought that it was. The sad irony of this movie is that they tried to use its success to spark an interest in the Japanese Godzilla movies, hence why Godzilla 2000 was shown in the US, but people were confused because it was not the same monster as in the American movie, so the interested died off near-immediately. The pop culture landscape truly was different before the internet. I like this movie, but Godzilla 1998 was truly done justice in the subsequent animated series, which featured the sole surviving baby, named Zilla Jr., who fought other giant monsters.

[@andrewpeppin4769]

If you want a found footage “Godzilla” type movie, the closest we have is cloverfield, which isn’t that great, but worth watching at least once.

[@cozycramorant9017]

It has a few issues, but you know what, I kinda like it. That may just be childhood nostalgia though. lol

[@my_randomology]

"I learned English watching Harry potter movies." It was Looney Tunes for me. My parents say I used to talk like cartoon.

[@YourBuddyTom01]

The animated series honestly made me love this movie when I used to dislike it as a kid. Zilla is monsterverse worthy

[@masterlcpl3736]

you two are among the top reactors of my fav list. i love you guys 😁

[@brezaboy]

This was first movie i watched in movie theater nice memories of that day

[@samfordman]

Godzilla fan since the 70s movies and cartoon. Really enjoyed this as a standalone that has no connection to the other movies.

[@ThreshmanEntertainment]

This movie was honestly a pretty decent 90s monster/kaiju movie in general, just wasn’t Godzilla. Zilla is a perfectly fine movie monster as its own thing, and honestly I got mad affection for Zilla. Reading him in comics, especially when he’s swimming around Monster Island and the other monsters won’t let him on, but the text states that perhaps one day he will be accepted by the others…I feel that gradually Zilla will be accepted more widely as a it’s own being, rather than a poor reflection on the true King. Also side note, I feel that he would actually work much better as a reimagined Gorosaurus rather than Godzilla. Personal opinion.

[@jcg1576]

Glad you guys reacted to this particular Godzilla movie. So far your the only reaction channel that I gave seen post a reaction to it. I don’t know if just wasn’t that popular or it maybe it was controversial to some viewers and or critics as far as Godzilla movies go. Any love and enjoy your channel and look forward to all you have planned for this year.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Thank you so much for your kind words, it means the world to us!!

[@Pinkielover]

It's a great movie fun to watch, the animated series is pretty good to I remember going to see this in theaters I was in my 20's I forget exactly what age it was around when the matrix came out give or take a year

[@lbxani19]

Always love seeing the Siskel and Ebert rib in this film. Also this has a great soundtrack. Wallflowers, Rage Against the Machine, Days of the New, Fuel, Foo Fighters, Silverchair.

[@fiore7939]

Oh, my... I saw it at the movies... Feels like yesterday... The music video from the soundtrack was a big hit!

[@Dem0_Lition]

This is gonna an incredible journey. I can’t wait 🤩🤩

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Can’t wait to check out the rest of these!

[@borynegron]

I had this on Vhs when I was like 4 or 5. It was awesome to me lol

[@EnZo7992]

My favorite part about this whole movie was the Taco Bell crossover commercial that came out 😂

[@alctraz_s299]

A cartoon show came out as a sequel to this. Its pretty good, yall should check it out

[@BobbyMoore2-mp8wb]

Godzilla the series was awesome 😎

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

We gotta check that out at some point!!

[@rainbowpegacornstudios]

Iguanazilla is entertaining enough, but it will never be the real King Of The Monsters. I also really love Matthew Broderick and Hank Azaria. They've both got iconic characters under their belts. Matthew Broderick: Inspector Gadget, Simba (adult), Ferris Bueller Hank Azaria: Moe & Apu from The Simpsons & Gargamel from the live action Smurfs movies

[@KadaSaa]

Oh nice, because Jean Reno is the french voice of Mufasa

[@rainbowpegacornstudios]

@@KadaSaa I....didn't know that

[@edmunddantes7097]

The best thing about this movie was the Taco Bell advertising when they were promoting it. "I think I need a bigger box".

[@t1ydot]

This was my very first Godzilla movie I saw as a kid when it first came out so this movie has a special place in my heart

[@tomiyu2297]

I loved this movie personally. Not as a Godzilla movie, but as a Kaiju movie. It was awesome seeing this for the first time as a kid. Thank god for the Walmart Bargain-Bin!!

[@kieronball8962]

The biggest problem with this film, is that they called it Godzilla. If they hadn't done that, it might have worked. :)

[@TrashyJayys]

Nahh it would have worked given how the cartoon went.

[@vladislavivanov2334]

Then this movie would be blamed for ripping Of Godzilla without giving a credit

[@davidsavage5630]

​​@@vladislavivanov2334Not necessarily. If they'd called it a remake of Beast from 20,000 Fathoms nobody would have batted an eye because it matches that movie plot point for plot point. That's really what it's ripping off much more than any Godzilla movie. If it'd had that title instead of Godzilla I think it would have been received much more positively. All that needed be changed was any mention of the name Godzilla and give the monster a different roar..

[@Papadoc1981]

That ain't the only problem with this movie. It has a cast full of stupid characters that help drag it down even more.

[@TrashyJayys]

@@davidsavage5630 it didn’t need to be called that and I literally see this comment all the time. All the had to do was execute the writing in a much better way than they did. This design could work. The cartoon series had the same design and same characters but stayed true to the original source material and it was great! I still love this movie, but changing the writing and direction it went into would have benefited.

[@jhilal2385]

The crewman with long hair and a mustache was much happier eating chocolate bars in the Nakatomi building snack shop. 😉

[@NolanVoid]

You're not wrong. 😂

[@Enthymene]

I love that this movie twists the knife both with the infant godzillas and the death of the beast itself. Like, "sorry, you don't get to feel good about this"

[@Xenosaurian]

My sweet childhood nostalgia! This is the BEST Godzilla movie EVER made!!!

[@Xenosaurian]

@Classic_Galactica Yeah, Monsterverse Zilla is no Godzilla, and it's nothing compared to TriStar Godzilla!

[@crazyfvck]

I pretty much grew up on old Godzilla movies and The Three Stooges. So when this came out, I was excited to go see it in the theater with my dad :) While it's not the best movie ever, I appreciated seeing Godzilla in a different light. It was cool seeing a fast, aggressive creature, rather than a slow walking guy in a suit ;)

[@Whoyoulookinatfoo]

This is a classic, I love this movie. Me and my friends snuck into the theater to watch this back when I was in 8th grade.

[@VaderMT]

lol. Denise, your reaction of shock and excitment when you saw Godzilla breathe fire was great. I felt the same way when I saw this in the movies back in 98.

[@PNWlover]

This was one of my faves when i was younger!

[@odemusvonkilhausen]

16:34 Watch Cloverfield.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Adding it to our list!

[@MrSarcasm101]

Victor cannot die, he's a cameraman.

[@traceyradley9218]

Honest review. You said what you liked and what you didn't like. Great reaction you two. Love your channel.

[@parthachem83]

My favorite Godzilla Movie ❤ Pls keep National Treasure, Now u see me and Pacific Rim series in ur future watch list. If u haven't yet, u will love them for sure. Please do 😊

[@ericaj.5180]

Cloverfield is basically a found-footage Godzilla film.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

Adding it to our list! Have seen a few people recommending this one already. Excited to check it out 😄

[@unclephilipps674]

I was actually thinking about that when they said it... but I said "Chernobyl.... no Cloverfield."

[@fanahruby7008]

I waited any reaction on this Godzilla 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Thank you so much for your reaction, it was great 😉💙

[@omarjimenez8895]

I loved this movie when it came out! But then again I was a kid and it was in my constant watch loop of VHS tapes

[@gardener68]

The second Denise said "Boop his nose", my brain said, "YOU boop his nose!"

[@acfan2135]

I loved this Godzilla movie just because it felt more like Jurassic park with just one giant lizard

[@thecloverlord5294]

This was my very first Godzilla movie, I remember watching it so much as a kid that the VHS tape wore out. I watched it again lately, many years and many "traditional" Godzilla movies later, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that it still really held up for me. I enjoy Matthew Broderick, Hank Azaria, and Jean Reno as actors, and I think they all do a great job in their respective roles in the movie, though I very much agree with your initial assessment of Audrey's character! I think the visual effects hold up extremely well, especially the sequence of Zilla's first appearance in Manhattan and him roaring into the sky after their first failed attack. And while the writing could have been better, I feel it was also pretty damn good - I enjoyed the portrayal of a kaiju as basically a massive animal operating on instinct, and the plot point of the nest was quite interesting indeed to me. From one Godzilla fan to another, this was an excellent reaction to a movie that holds a special place in my heart, and I'm very much looking forward to watching any current and future reactions you have to kaiju movies and more besides. Keep up the great work!

[@christopherbarbour1022]

Fun fact, this isn't really Godzilla. His real name is Zilla, he doesn't actually breathe fire, he was only blowing cars that's on fire.

[@skorpeeo]

Godzilla Minus One is the one you should be watching when it is available. Not only is it the best Godzilla film ever made but is absolutely fantastic even without the Godzilla moments. It will be a crime if it doesn't get an Oscar nomination.

[@DarkKnightBatman420]

You should watch the Godzilla 98 teaser. (97 seconds) It was a great ad. 😂 Back in those days there was a Taco Bell dog in commercials that everyone wanted more of but we rarely actually got commercials with her. One ad has him (irl her) calling for Godzilla with tacos under a box trap tied to a string. Here lizard lizard lizard…

[@toodlescae]

Lol. I just mentioned it because I took my to 15 year olds and my 12 year old nephew to see this at the matinee. I started saying the lines from the TB commercial when they piled all the fish up and when Godzilla appeared. They were all shushing me while I and a few people around us were laughing our butts off. 😂😂

[@Luggi83]

"Have dinner with me tonight" - "What a creep." "I think you're cute." - "I can respect that." Talk about double standards.

[@OfficialMediaKnights]

We did not watch the same movie. It's not the fact that he asked her out that made him a creep. It's the fact that he asked her out for "dinner" while being married, she confronted him clearly uncomfortable and he leveraged the potential of her not getting the position she wanted if she did not go out with him in order to convince her. It's crazy we gotta spell it out.

[@Tyranidlord556]

"The 90's were only ten years ago." We are closer to 2050 than we are 1990... lol

[@toodlescae]

If you don't like Komodo Dragons don't watch a B movie called Komodo. I actually like this movie. It's a comedic version of the Godzilla movies sure but I still enjoy it. As a Godzilla movie it stinks but as a fun monster action comedy it's great. I took my 15 year old twins and 12 year old nephew to see this at the Sunday dollar matinee. At the time Taco Bell was doing commercials with the Taco Bell Chihuahua saying "Here leezard leezard" and "I think I need a beeger box". I know I know not politically correct nowdays but the commercials were funny. When they showed the scene where they were piling the fish up to lure in Godzilla I started saying "Here leezard leezard" and all 3 kids started shushing me and looking around to see if anyone heard me. Then Godzilla appeared and I said the "I think I need a beeger box" line and they're groaning and hissing at me to stop. In the meantime the people behind us and I were laughing our butts off.😂😂 Godzilla wasn't breathing fire. The vehicle caught fire when he stomped on it and he blew the fire at them. 😂😂

[@brabbit736]

I don't care what anyone says, I love this movie. It was a staple in my childhood. I don't consider it part of the actual "Godzilla-verse"; this one is actually called Zilla to differentiate. It's still a well-made movie. Edit to say my heart breaks for Zilla every time.

[@jessm.porthos]

I totally agree about noodles … I mean there’s so much you can do with them lol