GODZILLA MINUS ONE of the BEST Movies of 2023? (Movie Review)

Godzilla Minus One Movie Review from Black Nerd Comedy.
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Godzilla Minus One is a 2023 Japanese epic kaiju film directed, written, and with visual effects by Takashi Yamazaki. Produced by Toho Studios and Robot Communications and distributed by Toho. In the film, 1945-1947 Japan deals with the emergence of Godzilla. The film stars Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Ando, and Kuranosuke Sasaki. Yamazaki wrote the script over three years, taking influence from Godzilla (1954), Jaws (1975), the films of Hayao Miyazaki, and Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah (2001). Toho distributed it theatrically in Japan on November 3, the same date as the first Godzilla film's release in 1954, to celebrate the franchise's 70th anniversary. Toho's subsidiary Toho International later released it in North America on December 1. The film has an under $15 million budget and received critical acclaim. Western critics praised its visual effects, direction, story, characters, musical score, and social commentary, and compared it favorably to recent Hollywood films. It received four nominations at the 48th Hochi Film Awards, with Yamazaki winning Best Director, and is a finalist for Best Visual Effects at the 96th Academy Awards. A black-and-white version, Minus Color, will be released in Japan on January 12, 2024.
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[@spiralcat44]

In this era, is it possible for four generations of a family to watch the same movie and share an emotional experience? Yes, they have made such a movie. It was not a Disney movie, but a Godzilla movie.

[@EdmundSnow98]

I walked out of the theatre crying and emotionally distraught. I want this movie to get much more recognition and hope that they release this movie for home video (preferably 4K)

[@hareecionelson5875]

I got emotional damage from a godzilla movie

[@Ishma3l]

I makes no sense that wasn’t nominated for the Best Foreign Film Oscar

[@EdmundSnow98]

@@Ishma3l Japan didn't choose this film. Instead, they chose Perfect Days from Wim Wenders. Countries are only allowed to submit 1 film for consideration. That's why Anatomy of a Fall is also not nominated in that category (because France chose another film). Japan was spoiled with choice because they also could have gone with The Boy and the Heron.

[@hyperdrivepics]

Right?!?!@@Ishma3l

[@Joseph-oo7pp]

This is the first “foreign film” I’ve seen in theaters, mostly due to my hesitance with subtitles, and I’m so glad I started with this one, as I genuinely think it’s a solid contender for best film of the year. It shocked me how much I loved this film, and plan on seeing it again while it’s still in theaters.

[@Coolman13355]

Same

[@azurepulse1870]

If you're still on a Godzilla kick, you should really watch Shin-Godzilla subtitled. When that came out in 2016 it became my favorite Godzilla movie of all time. The human element is pretty great in this one too, but it's not really as focused or emotional as Minus One. Instead, it takes a look at the government, bureaucracy, and its weaknesses in dealing with the natural disasters preceding the film, as well as an interesting look at Japan's relationship with the US and people who stand out from a seemingly homogenous society. Godzilla himself has some interesting changes and twists that make him terrifying and a force that must be stopped. I think this is the best way to give you context for what you will see without spoiling anything, so recap- government bureaucracy and old/old fashioned thinking, natural disaster and speed of response, international relationships, and unconventional (by Japan's standards) people and methods in the face of a very unconventional giant monster problem. Set in modern day, btw.

[@brianng8350]

Welcome to the world of subtitled movies. You’ve entered a bigger world with greater potential of greater cinema.

[@mig1017]

Only made it to two viewings, but was totally engrossed both times. Can't wait for a home 4k release

[@Grayfox82]

This dude nailed it perfectly. In the US Godzilla is a monster movie, which is fun and entertaining. In Japan, Godzilla is a horror movie, an actual human threat, and this movie nailed it! I noticed that the local showtimes end 12/21/23, and now got extended until next month. Definitely going to see it again! Must watch!

[@jpcsdutra]

I just watched it today. What surprised me the most is that even though it can be really dark and bleak, the message of valuing life and hope in the end is honestly so good. Movies like this usually have like a triple plot twist of the plan failing, or blowing up in the protagonists face, and now the monster is stronger and this and that, and this movie doesn't do that because it understands it doesn't need to, and it allows its characters to celebrate respite and small victories. It is great.

[@Kaijutopia]

Godzilla was so scary in this movie he'd give Freddy Krueger nightmares.

[@BlackNerdComedy]

He's such a horror film slasher in this film... especially in that boat scene!

[@ObsessiveGeek]

@@BlackNerdComedyI got a good laugh when they were thinking they stood a chance when the destroyer came along only for Godzilla to wreak it like it was nothing…those guys on the small boat were like “nevermind let’s get the f outta here” 😅

[@mrconfusion87]

This version of Godzilla will eat Freddy Kruger for breakfast appetizer! 🤣🤣🤣

[@omeshsingh8091]

I was thinking he was more like an Angel from Evangelion.

[@danieldickson8591]

What came to my mind when he was chasing the mine sweeper, was the movie Jaws. This is the terror that comes out of the deep without warning, not so much an animal as Nature at its most inimical to Man.

[@thecunninlynguist]

I thoroughly enjoyed it. Godzilla looked amazing...they did wonders with that 15mil budget...compared to hundred million blockbusters

[@evildrtran]

"I wish it was that much," Director said, after hearing reports stating that his film was at 15 mil.

[@KazeAizen]

Please don’t start that. You know there’s so much more going on

[@Emplordxiii]

The Japanese studios are notorious of underpaying actors and animators and overworking the latter. So before you go on to say this movie did better VFX work than big budget Hollywood films, keep in mind that the terrible practices Toho did to keep the budget low.

[@evildrtran]

@@KazeAizen 🤷‍♂

[@thecunninlynguist]

@@Emplordxiii sounds about hollywood to me. Isn't this exactly what the VFX artists here criticized the studios here about?

[@wahn10]

Emotional, hearbreaking, terrifying and ultimately inspiring. Adjectives I did not expect to use coming out of a Godzilla movie. This movie is the biggest and best surprise of the year.

[@geminigrrl66]

As a lifelong Godzilla fan, the subtle nods to the 1954 Gojira were wonderful to see, like the reporters on the rooftop. I'd like to think Honda, Tanaka, Tsubaraya and Ifukube would have been very pleased with this film. Especially Honda, who would have empathized with Shikishima. This Godzilla was absolutely terrifying in his purposefully wanton destruction and I definitely wanted him taken down. The music was amazing too!

[@targetdreamer257]

One of the best I felt was how they held off on playing the original theme. Yes they played with it. Introduced parts and renditions here and there but when it actually dropped it felt earned. They didn't just rush to cash in on nostalgia. By saving for when they did... I honestly got chills.

[@ObsessiveGeek]

@@targetdreamer257Same. That needle drop was absolutely glorious, I got serious chills!

[@targetdreamer257]

Yeah I just watched it today. I am a blown away. I completely agree with the, "it's not just an amazing movie for a Godzilla movie. It is just an amazing movie just by itself." Top 3 of all Big G movies I have ever seen. No joking around, no kidding around, and no exaggerated hyperbole, I straight up teared up near the end.

[@alexkogan9755]

What I heavily appreciate about Minus One is it resurrects old ideas from past films and makes them feel fresh again, including actually showing us things that were only ever implied or exposited just through dialogue (like seeing Godzilla being hit by the H-bomb). Hope we get a sequel.

[@Uziel787]

Seen it twice, once in IMAX and when that atomic breath scene hit, let’s just say I won’t be forgetting that moment, ever.

[@olvacron22]

I'm really hoping Minus One leads to both versions of Godzilla movies coexisting. Like I love both Minus One and the Monstervers stuff, so if we could get the scary horror Godzilla movies and the hero "cool fights" Godzilla movies coming out roughly around the same time that would be freaking awesome.

[@austintrousdale2397]

Yes... much the same way that we have the Sony/Marvel Studios collab version of Spider-Man/Peter Parker in live action alongside Sony's more freewheeling "Spider-verse" centered on Miles Morales.

[@drzero7]

This was the first ever godzilla movie that i cried, twice. At the end credits, i was clapping while crying going, "wtf happened, why am i crying in a godzilla movie."

[@Lovehandels]

I'm not a big fan of Godzilla but I love concept of him being the embodiment of the destruction of the atom bomb and the amount of destruction humans can do in general.

[@jumptrash]

thats what godzilla has always supposed to have represented, the problem is that the american godzilla movies have completely changed that lol

[@tonyxultra2279]

This godzilla minus one is way times better than Shin Godzilla and all the other Godzilla movies

[@jumptrash]

@tonyxultra2279 i liked the animalistic nature of shin godzilla but the minus one depiction of godzilla is definitely the more true to form version of the monster

[@easolinas1233]

@@jumptrash You clearly have not seen the majority of Godzilla movies from Japan. Most of them completely ditch the nuclear aspect.

[@jumptrash]

@easolinas1233 im talking about the original depiction of godzilla as the base line for what godzilla should be. Obviously godzilla has been bastardized over the years but minus one and even shin godzilla show what the original idea of godzilla really was

[@OmegaSoypreme]

This movie was amazing. The amount of time it spent showing the post war reconstruction and human experience I basically forgot I was watching a monster movie.

[@bootwhistle]

What I found amazing is that if anything was just slightly different it would have come off as cheesy or corny, the sincerity really shone through.

[@jonservo]

I’ve seen this movie 4 times and it’s just as entertaining each time. It’s so well crafted I still get caught up with the emotion of the characters.

[@form__rain3800]

I just finished watching it a THIRD time and I still got teary eyed 🥺🦖

[@MrDrake-ps2yi]

Opening scene on Odo Island is one of the best movie opening's I've seen. Godzilla was a menace even before the nuke.

[@j_atkinson]

My son and I went and saw this recently and we both loved it. We spent the whole 35 min car ride home talking about how awesome it was. Definitely one of the best movies ever made and now in my top 10 favorite movie.

[@androyus]

Thanks for your review, Andre. Really appreciate it. Anyway, Americans really need to watch more foreign movies & shows in general. Unless you have some medical difficulty that prevents you from reading well, don't let subtitles scare you, people. Experiencing different culture and watching people talk non-English languague in a good movie/show is so much fun.

[@CaptainAvenger1993]

I saw this movie on the day it came out and…1. This was my first Godzilla movie made by Toho to watch on the big screen 2. This is hands down one of my favorite Godzilla movies! The action, the characters, the story and Godzilla himself was great!

[@mcknackus4721]

This movie takes a classic movie franchise and perfects it. Timeless messages taken from one of the darkest times in a country's history, made more meaningful by seeing the struggles and triumphs of people simply trying to pick up the pieces and prevent another disaster against impossible odds, all while fighting their own demons, personal and national. Go. See. This. Movie.

[@redbuick]

Leave it to Toho to get our boy back to the formula he started. A MONSTER. Not the protector, not fighting gigan or paling around with anguirus or jet jaguar. A terrifying monster. Can't wait to see this. Great review!!!!!

[@samfisherxboxog8925]

I want to see the black and white version that will be released in Japan. I hope that version gets a release over here

[@BlackNerdComedy]

Same!

[@ObsessiveGeek]

100%

[@samfisherxboxog8925]

@@BlackNerdComedy I saw it in black and white and it was worth it to see it a second time in that version.

[@Sea-Salt]

Getting the human side of the story is incredibly difficult even for the Japanese movies, so I was really surprised at how much I liked the cast here, as well as wondering how things will continue for them considering how this movie ends. And seeing as how this movie is doing ridiculously well, I think we might finally get to see a continuing series of movies coming out of Toho again, instead of just being a one-off like Shin Godzilla was. Between this and Godzilla X Kong, it's a pretty good time to be a fan of the big guy.

[@ObsessiveGeek]

I have mixed feelings about getting a potential follow-up to this. Personally I tend to agree with one-off statements being more powerful. Even Shin had a possible chance to be made into a continuation. As long as we keep getting films involving Godzilla I don’t feel the need to see a connected series of movies, I feel like studios have gone too hard with everything needing to be part of a universe and forgotten that a movie as a piece of art makes a much lasting impression than something created just to add another chapter.

[@gustavoclarindo101]

Just saw it yesterday It was scary, emotional, sweet, funny, it had new concepts to how Godzilla's powers work, it had everything. Damn great movie

[@Blackwing2040]

This movie really is one the best movies I've seen this year. The human characters plus Godzilla's destruction in this movie made for one epic film experience and I'm so glad I got to witness it

[@MartialKaiju98]

Glad to be hearing your take on this awesome film. As a hardcore fan, it is the film anyone can go into without prior knowledge with added benefit of watching both a brilliant human drama and a well executed horrific Kaiju flick!

[@MrTomcat104]

The strength of Godzilla as a character (and as a monster film genre) is that he can be many different things to many different people. He can be portrayed as a terrifying threat in a grim and serious movie like in "Minus One". A film that serves as a commentary on the threat of nuclear weapons, the failures of government, the need for environmental conservation, etc. In contrast, Godzilla can also be a cheesy and kid-friendly monster-in-a-suit in those Showa-era films. Both approaches can work.

[@hyperdrivepics]

Seen it twice in theaters, might be putting a 3rd viewing on the schedule soon. Never thought about Godzilla being like a horror antagonist, but you're totally right. There's so much going on in this movie, its so good! Genuinely might be my favorite movie of the year.

[@joeyteter9383]

Lifelong Godzilla fan speaking, but this was easily a contender for best film of the year. I was so excited for this to come to theaters in America. And after FINALLY getting a chance to see it this morning, I must say I haven’t had a film make me feel like that in quite some time. Agree on the human characters as well. I was invested in every second of the movie. Man, I cannot wait to see it again

[@benwasserman8223]

The big shock of Godzilla Minus One is how much you actually care about the human characters. And by that I mean none of them are conniving backstabbers or make dumb military/geopolitical decisions that enhance the monster problem, which this genre looooooves to do.

[@BlackNerdComedy]

Well, except for the government being like "Monster? What monster? We don't know no monster!" LOL!

[@benwasserman8223]

@@BlackNerdComedy Yeah but it's the government. As entities and targets of satire, they're required by movie law to be largely screwups.

[@ObsessiveGeek]

@@benwasserman8223The sad thing is a lot of the narrative in Minus One in regards to Imperialism wasn’t “satire”, it’s very much how they operated at the time.

[@Twize]

This Godzilla was a win win. Not only did I enjoy it, but got the wife and daughter to join me. Even caught them shedding a tear or two in some scenes. 😂 Great review Brotha and on point! 🤙

[@TheRavenArchon]

I’m not even a Godzilla mega fan or anything (maybe 6 other Godzilla movies previously?) but I’ve seen this movie three times in theaters, and I’ve forced basically everyone I know to see it, all of whom came away blown away. This movie shook me, emotionally and mentally. I haven’t come away from a movie this deeply moved since 1917. This isn’t just my movie of the year, it’s my movie of the last several years and has restored my faith in cinema. Turns out I wasn’t jaded with movies, I was jaded with sucky Hollywood schlock.

[@ObsessiveGeek]

It’s difficult to put into words just how good this movie is, though perhaps a somewhat controversial opinion I felt for the first time the human story was much more elevated. I wasn’t expecting to get teary eyed watching a movie about a radioactive lizard but here we are!

[@davillain9974]

Godzilla fans like myself enjoy the full spectrum of Godzilla's cinematic repertoire, including the American production. Minus One was amazing. Hey Andre, I know you normally don't comment on rumors/speculation but still. I like to hear your opinion on WB/Paramount merger deal. Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon working together, crossovers are gonna be crazy if this happens

[@Austin_Soares]

I saw this in theaters and this was the only Godzilla movie where I was rooting for the humans and was angry/scared at/of Godzilla. That has NEVER happened before the closest was the first one from the 50s both the Japanese version and the American version. I was in the way back of the theater near the speakers like reight next to them and when I heard Godzilla's stomp and his roar my anxiety would spike and let me tell you that is impressive!

[@crypticsaiyajin3686]

seen it 15 times i love this movie. can't wait to see it in black and white

[@lukepiscitelli945]

Godzilla gave the hope of cinema back to movie-goers!

[@brisonlindsey1419]

This movie was a masterpiece. I’ve been a Godzilla fan since I was 10, and own every movie on DVD/blu ray. (And even some on VHS). Godzilla, King Kong, Gamera, and everyone else really meant a lot to me. Seeing this movie on the big screen made me realize why I fell in love with the character. It’s awesome that Godzilla has been getting more love from the USA recently.

[@knyc2580]

You always get me hyped about shows I wouldn't go see...now you've got me looking for a theater to go see this. 😂😂😂😂

[@justinfracchia8866]

This is absolutely my vote for best movie of the year, even above Spiderman Across the Spiderverse

[@ChibiRuah]

Love both movies but I may agree. Honestly both movies just slap

[@JarvisCosric885]

Sheer excellence. I’m glad you got to see this beautiful and perfect Godzilla movie. Godzilla Minus One is worth every Penny

[@Gurgamo]

I could have watched those characters eat noodles and talk and give each other a hard time for another three hours.

[@ZachMilneTalksMovies]

This movie absolutely blew me away! Not only was the Godzilla action sequences incredibly intense and suspenseful while being a spectacle of fun, but the characters they developed in the story were actually enjoyable and well fleshed out. I was enthralled the entire time. It is one of my favourites of the year!

[@Soulreaper-1129]

Loved Godzilla Minus one gonna see it for the 3rd time this weekend with my wife and 4yr old son(even tho the themes are darker and it’s completely in Japanese he loved the movie and re-enacts it at home) a true Godzilla fan ❤

[@micahlynn6837]

Since the director of this also worked on the VFX, it makes sense why it looks so good. This and the creator both are great examples of what can be done when people who know CGI direct stuff

[@omeshsingh8091]

It deserves the Oscar for best musical score.

[@Beeezledrop]

I straight up got chills when they dropped that Godzilla theme when he came rolling in for that big reveal. This movie was phenomenal. We need more monster movies written like this.

[@DarkMerc]

Having been a Godzilla fan for over 25+ years, seeing every film and watching every show/property featuring him, I love Godzilla in every iteration to one degree or another. The original '54 film still holds up as a powerful film, but its effects are dated obviously. But seeing Minus One in Imax made me think that this must have been what it felt like for the Japanese audiences watching the first Godzilla film 70 years ago. The horror, the destruction, the humanity of their situation all perfectly allegoried by this 100 ft tall monster. Like you said, this was the first Godzilla since Shin Godzilla where I felt truly afraid of the G-Man, and I loved it! So glad this came to the West, so glad it's still being shown in theaters, so glad that Toho is still making Godzilla movies, and I've never been happier to be a Godzilla fan.

[@ComicBookBob]

Godzilla in this movie is without a doubt him at his most destructive. When he fires his nuclear breath it is literally a nuke going off.

[@Danund81]

This needs to be seen by WAY more people.

[@marshallboice4629]

I liked how Godzilla seemed more organic in how he moved in the beginning of the movie, and then later, after the bomb is dropped on him, he became more mechanical in his movement, a metaphor for how the atomic age changed everything.

[@noahstackhouse9818]

This was such a great horror film on par with the classic universal monsters and original Japanese cut of the first Godzilla. I liked that Godzilla was so much smaller than previous versions. Godzilla being closer in size to both the buildings of the time and able to get closer to the people just made him more frightening, and seeing Godzilla attack at the start of the film before being mutated made it that much better.

[@sotosotoa8120]

Very nostalgic. One of the main reasons why this is my all time favorite Godzilla movie.

[@cormoran2303]

The trailer for the black and white version is hilarious "Godzilla minus one... minus color"

[@ph34rbucket91]

I absolutely loved this movie. Definitely my movie of the year. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go watch it again

[@benjamingist2917]

Amazing review! Thanks for giving the big G so much respect and love. Loved the comparison to Jason and Freddy. The water chase and mouth mine section had my heart racing. "Get out da way!" Hahaha. Such fun. And such a great review. Loved the attention to detail!

[@NannaP27]

I really want to see this- I love Godzilla but was skeptical- I definitely will go see- thank you Andre!!❤❤

[@fcm3d]

I just saw it with my kid and my first thought was...This is a complete essay. This is a good movie that Godzilla makes an appearance in.

[@chadandrew6251]

Saw it twice in theaters, it was amazing! Easily the best film I've seen this year! Last film I watched twice in theaters was Spider-Man No Way Home.

[@animeguy1101]

This isn’t just a great Godzilla movie, it’s just a great movie on its own even if the monster wasn’t Godzilla.

[@bananasean5145]

I saw this movie 2 days in a row. My wife wanted to see this for our anniversary. I married up hard.

[@micahcaraballo5917]

It’s already my favorite movie of the year!! Hands down the best Godzilla I’ve seen since the 90s Godzilla!! ✊🏻

[@linzerj9904]

A coworker and friend recommended this movie so last weekend I ended up going to see it and I am so glad I did!! The theater was almost sold out, just a few empty seats here and there... the energy this movie had was incredible. (The couple next to me kept talking which kind of took away from it, but often the action and drama and characters were enough to keep my focus off of them and on the movie.) I would definitely see it again!!

[@FifthConcerto]

Japan does Godzilla better than the U.S.? Shock and awe! I would love to see a Godzilla movie that goes back to the motivational and thematic roots of the monster. This is going on my to watch list. Thanks, Andre.

[@yakketyyak6414]

When I first watched it I was on the edge of my seat during every godzilla scene when the main characters were near him. It gets you so invested in the characters that I was actively thinking “OH NO” anytime godzilla was in the general vicinity, let alone RIGHT there.

[@hitachicordoba]

Saw it during LA Comicon in 4DX- a more thrilling roller coaster ride than anything at D-Land. Was surprised at how violently the whole theater shook, but it was awesome!

[@jenningswinfrey8171]

This was much better than the 2014 version...good update for my atomic monster... ( been watching him for yrs ) saw godzilla versus megalon at the drive in lol....I was 10yrs old

[@PunchCounterpunch_Lizzy]

Yeah like honestly in hindsight I really don’t like 2014 and this movie shows me why

[@SusanTheBee]

This one hit hard and to me is an instant classic as a long-time Godzilla fan. I always try to think about the original context that Godzila was made, just a few years after the devastation of WWII. The monster was made as a representation of the horrors of the H-Bomb. Like his skin being black and charred to resemble the victims of the blast and his animalistic nature (and size) representing how uncaring and unstoppablely savage its force. And I love that in this movie, they fully lean into that with his breath attack. It's not just a beam in this one, it's basically a mini H-bomb, complete with mushroom cloud, devastating shockwave and dangerous levels of radiation. (And they always give those scenes room to breathe, everything going silent for a moment to highlight the pure horror of the situation) So this movie being focused on the human characters battling against the physical manifestation of the aftermath of these horrors? The main character talking about how his war isn't over?? It was all just a moving love letter to the resilience of the Japanese people and their amazing ability to not only recover after such incredible violence and destruction, but to come together AS A COMMUNITY (there was a very strong message of the government not being of any help in this situation and the people needing to band to together) to take down this "monster." A huge metaphor for how Japan was able to rise from the ashes even stronger. All the characters were basically fighting a giant PTSD monster and it's great. Just, honestly beautiful. And to make the actual story on top of that full of character and heart??? They hit it out of the ballpark imo.

[@user-yr8xb2xi4d]

こちら日本！ 観に行って頂いて有難うございます！！ 感動を共有でき大変うれしく思うと共に、幸福です！ ありがとうございます！！

[@euniesdabus]

Recently saw this movie last weekend with friends! In the past I felt like you do, where I never felt a connection with the human characters at all and just wanted to see Godzilla raise some hell, but the human parts were actually endearing and meaningful! And I like how Godzilla shows up VERY early in the film too which has been my complaint with other monster movies, they waste NO time showing Godzilla! I'm glad I took a chance and watched it! Definitely a fave for me! (: My friends and I ALSO made the same Joke about Godzilla being in Kingdom Hearts when we saw Square Enix did the CGI LMAO

[@Bllurr1]

It's definitely true that in the Monsterverse movies, I'm there for the monsters and their activities more than I am for the humans. G-1 made it more about the humans than Godzilla. I definitely wanted MORE Godzilla, but the movie is fantastic.

[@Brandonv1103]

My girlfriend and I saw this and we both loved it so much. The human characters were so well done, we cared about them and was on the edge of my seat seeing them trying to take him down. Godzilla was so terrifying in this. So emotional, so tension heavy and scary. Definitely a 10/10 movie imo!!

[@HawkThePhoenix]

Bro this movie is the best movie in at least the last 5 years!

[@hareecionelson5875]

By developing the main characters, it really makes the attack on Ginza feel so sad, because I know that the emotions of the main character are also happening for the thousands of Ginza residents. I know they feel what he feels. For me the Ginza scene reminded me of what Tachibana said in the prologue "you guys didn't deserve this"

[@cjxgraphics]

I like Godzilla but I’m not a huge fan. But man, after hearing some of these reviews, I had to go see it. I absolutely love this movie!

[@joeyteter9383]

Oh, and that Atomic breath. Daaaaaaaaaamn son, every time that classic Godzilla music hits too. Absolute goosebumps. Dont even get me started on the city destruction scene. Just see this movie, fan or not, you won’t be disappointed

[@kadosho02]

Awesome to hear about the film. Going back to its roots, but still powerful 🎵🎶

[@user-gk1nt6sm2z]

Great review. Great movie. First time at 62, I have seen a movie twice at a theater. Yes, it's that good.

[@jonathansalazar4630]

Happy you enjoyed this film, this is definitely my film of the year and one of the best godzilla films.

[@Roedburn]

Literally just got back from watching it a few minutes ago. Absolutely fantastic film

[@bcatbb2896]

i watched it a few days ago and it was so good i felt the same shock from the first jurassic park movie

[@makeda6530]

**leans into mic** Yes, that is correct. Best big lizard. Justice for Koichi, Goji was so terrifying.

[@bunztak]

I've seen it 4 times so far. Cried each time. Very well may go again！

[@SPac316]

I loved this movie. First time I seen a new Toho Godzilla film in a theater. The human characters were really good. Wish they could've given the big G a teensy bit more screen time, but overall a good film.

[@PunchSuccaa]

Ive been saying this for weeks, ive seen it 3 times already, aquaman hand over a couple showings and put godzilla back in imax

[@skizzzle]

Believe it or not, word for word. That was exactly all my feels I had for this movie. Fist bump bro 🤜🏻🤛🏿

[@giovanim701]

I always enjoy coming up on a Andre aka Black Nerd Comedy vid.

[@seanewing204]

Godzilla as a metaphor for PTSD/trauma is such a brilliant move. Anytime his wartime trauma emerged… there was Godzilla to emphasize the point.

[@skyylerkingery98]

That movie was amazing, it felt like remake of original film when I watch it. Hell I think it's better then both Shin Godzilla and original film in my opinion. I hope Takashi Yamazaki will make sequel of it because it needs one.

[@MattMcIrvin]

I finally saw this. Holy cow, Andre. I think this is the first modern Godzilla flick truly worthy of Ishiro Honda's original. Like the 1954 one, it's got characters, it's got heart, it makes you care in the face of a Big G who is just a terrifying walking disaster. This really takes the franchise back to its roots in the best way possible.

[@seamusburke639]

It's interesting how this movie is such a contrast to SHIN GODZILLA. - SHIN GODZILLA, you see the perspectives mostly of politicians and scientists. In MINUS ONE, it's all ordinary citizens. - SHIN GODZILLA, it's all about departments and governments putting aside differences and coming together. MINUS ONE? Everyone's on their own. - SHIN GODZILLA, the plan to freeze Godzilla's blood is rather convoluted. MINUS ONE, the plan to use simple ocean pressure to defeat him is much more straightforward.

[@user-mr7pv7qf4o]

Best movies of 2023

[@ashmeyer21]

I got to see it yesterday and it was great. Hopefully it will be released on one of the streaming platforms so I can enjoy watching my favorite scenes over and over.

[@Barronvoncrash]

I grew up a godzilla fan, I hadn't been to a theater in years (long before the kung-flu) but I've been to see this three times now.

[@j0an-07-arc6]

The best Godzilla movie ever yes even better then the original

[@megas13proto]

The wooden boat chase is the most intense part of the movie. It leaves you with a hint a hope and then it dashes it away as quickly as you see why.