Godzilla Minus One REALLY Is One Of The Best Films Of The Year - (Movie Review)

Godzilla Minus One is a kaiju movie from Toho directed by Takashi Yamazaki. It is not only one of the best movies of 2023 but probably the greatest Godzilla movie going back to it’s WWII roots with a horror feel but also being extremely moral in it’s human message and story. One of the most Christian ideas in a film coming from Japan instead of America ironically. This is going to go down as the movie that made the United States respect these stories greatly I think and it needs to be seen.
#Godzilla #MinusOne #MovieReview

[@awesomeproductions7755]

You *_KNOW_* you’ve done something right when a *_GODZILLA_* movie scores a 97% critic score *_AND_* 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes!

[@AdventVFX]

actual universal praise, everyone who watched it agreed it was good

[@drizz847]

One of the rare times that critics and audiences agree on something, unusually one is higher than the other, and it was a monster that lives to destroy that brought everyone together lol

[@ViJt-oq5nq]

Almost like they didn't have to spend their budget on buying critics.

[@minicle426]

Done something to make people believe that site is an actual valid source again? 🤔

[@RogueT-Rex8468]

Lmao. Rotten Tomatoes is a joke sight. Like PETA it’s only worth bad memes.

[@Apoc_Rex]

Never in my life have I seen a Godzilla movie make half the theater cry and the entirety applaud. This movie really is something special.

[@happybuttersblast8334]

Our son is autistic and has never seen a movie in the theaters before .. he's 12 and this was his first one. He loves godzilla , and the look of awe and amazement as he watched his first movie on the big screen just brought so much joy to my heart.

[@TrollBot.]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@anoobnoduhgaming9416]

Amazing, I hope your son is doing well

[@Heatseeker872591]

My first one was 98 Godzilla and i loved it. But your son watching this as his first Godzilla he will always cherish that memory honestly.

[@yusefendure]

Reminds me of seeing the original Star Wars for the first time as a kid

[@reiyproduction2805]

This warms my heart

[@Qrex1860]

I saw this movie with my wife over the weekend, it's the one movie that I really wanted to take her to see because I am such a huge fan. She walked out and literally told me she walked in with pretty low expectations, being a Godzilla movie, but walked out with a love and respect of the movie. We agree it is so much better than ANYTHING Hollywood has made in the last two years. And the messages and themes were incredible! Truly an amazing movie!!!

[@BenjaminKuruga]

to be honest, this is probably the best movie to introduce someone to the genre of kaiju and godzilla. Coming from a life long godzilla fan

[@matthewtheobald1231]

Saw it with my girlfriend and she cried at the ending. She is in no way a godzilla fan, but she loved this movie because of how good the human story was.

[@50086gt]

This movie was my favorite Godzilla movie of all time and I like them all, even the silly ones. I wish they would ramp up the advertising bc this movie deserves to make $1 billion

[@Dragoncurve]

Absolutely agree!

[@trevorveillette8415]

Only a billion? Honestly I enjoyed this more than infinity wars and endgame. The quality of everything is outstanding. To a billion and beyond I'd say. But of course that won't happen. People don't give godzilla that kind of credit. Not until they actually see this damn movie.

[@gen-zeke-8571]

It goes to show that although important, money is quite meaningless unless it has a true place. As soon as the movie ended I told my brother, "This is an instant Classic". The Hollywood versions are good, but they lack certain elements, and likely due to the point of it being about profit. Minus One will be watched for many years, so it's a success. I like Legendary, but after seeing this I realized that in those versions the only character I cared about they killed off 35 minutes into 2014 in Brian Cranston because he had real issues, but when he was out we were left with the son.

[@gen-zeke-8571]

​@@trevorveillette8415We true fans will be watching g this for many years to come. Regardless of its place at the box office we know what matters. The storytelling, the characters, and how they showed Godzilla. Yes he is the Star, but this is well rounded. Shin Godzilla to me is great as well because of the camera work and the terror aspect. The people running and the h

[@50086gt]

@@gen-zeke-8571 I agree. The legendary films are good action films but the majority of the characters are forgettable at best and there’s no real humanity in those movies. Minus one is on a whole other level in many ways

[@chuckynocheese3271]

"Because my war isn't over yet" or something like that. That line hit HARD 😭😭😭

[@XenoTeeth3]

After it was over , me and my friends started clapping in the cinema . A couple of other people did as well . What an experience

[@kaiju115]

I’ve now seen this movie Five Times in theaters, as of now it is easily one of the best Godzilla movies ever made, it’s made it in my Top 3 alongside Gojira(1954) and Shin Gojira. Great story, great pacing, great atmosphere, great characters, great acting, great effects, and definitely one of the best Depictions of Godzilla to this day right up there with 1954, 1984, GMK, and Shin. EDIT: I’ve now seen the Godzilla Minus One, Eight Times in theaters, a New Record

[@austinstoner6270]

God man, Idk why people loved shin godzilla. I couldn't finish it. He looked absolutely retarded. Minus 1 and 54 were the best. But shin?

[@ScornedScallopes]

I just saw it twice and I'm gonna see it tomorrow at the IMAX! Whooo!

[@o.c.g.m9426]

Seen it twice in Imax.....Gojira burning a whole in my Cap1 😂

[@CrazyFunnyCats]

How much for a ticket 🎫?

[@ScornedScallopes]

@@CrazyFunnyCats around $14

[@t.rexking441]

Minus One is fantastic, it’s filled with so much love and artistry for not only Godzilla, not only filmmaking, but humanity. I love its message on the value of human life and how we must keep on going even when it’s hard. Godzilla Minus One is fantastic and it’s great to see it rightfully getting praise from every side.

[@wahn10]

And it delivered that profound message about valuing life in a way that made sense to the story and wasn't heavy handed. Such deft filmmaking!

[@BleedingUranium]

Absolutely yes. The core themes are ultimately about hope and humanity, and unsurprisingly people tend to love and connect with those feelings. I feel "we're all the same" is a much more powerful and satisfying message than "we're all different", and the fact that everyone universally connects with and feels for the characters regardless of it being a subtitled foreign-language speaks volumes about how little even something like a different language matters when looking at our own collective humanity. No one in the film "looks like me" and no one in the film speaks my language... and it just doesn't matter. Because all the important core things that connect all of us as fellow people aren't really trivial differences like these. Among all the many, many different ways this film is amazing, the fact that a foreign-language film is being so universally praised for its relatable and likeable characters is very much something to take note of.

[@ViJt-oq5nq]

There was soo many good messages and themes in this movie. One of the ones that probably hit the hardest is when one of the characters said something along the lines of sometimes war just shows up at your doorstep. Giving a message that some of the people, regular people who are just living, never wished for war, but get dragged into it just because. Too many themes of the ruling class not caring about harm they're causing to the people. Treating their lives as expendable... And that they weren't coming to save you... To look towards your friends, family and community, something we've really lost in today's world as we have NO community anymore.

[@quocanhhbui8271]

Just watched it yesterday. One of the character I love the most is the neighbor woman. She represents the Japanese society at that time towards soldiers who failed their missions. She has the second greatest shift in characterization after the main character. I love the moment when she united with the main character at the end.

[@BleedingUranium]

Absolutely. Every character has their own perspectives that make sense for their own circumstances and experiences, and while some of those perspectives are shown to be things to overcome, the characters themselves are never treated as villains or antagonists for having them.

[@savevsdeath]

Yeah. She really stepped up and became grandma basically.

[@PeggyR70]

Yeah there is no way you could hate a woman who was angry because she lost her children and needed something or someone to blame. She really had a great arc.

[@wahn10]

In Minus One, Godzilla was enraged, vicious and terrifying. And all of the humans were well developed and totally relatable, even though it's a period piece. This is what happens when talented people who are passionate about the subject matter are given creative freedom. All hail Yamizaki and team, they did the impossible. This is a movie that deserves to be seen on IMAX or at least a giant screen with a great sound system.

[@jurassicswine]

This is probably one of if not my new favorite Godzilla movie. I seriously can’t praise this movie enough; everything from the monster himself to the humans who have to survive his rampage is just incredible. Definitely a 10/10 from me, it’s an amazing film for both us Godzilla fans and general audiences.

[@karsonhinojosa2163]

This was my first Japanese Godzilla film to see in theaters and I was gasping so much whenever they showed off Godzilla. Toho and Japan knew what they were doing when they hired Takashi Yamazaki as the director and visual effects supervisor. Fingers crossed we get a sequel to this film given the ending. I’m not gonna spoil it for others who haven’t seen it, but they are setting big things up for this incarnation of Godzilla

[@Lumen-Weaver]

Same, this movie was my first time watching a Toho film in theaters and it was just magnificent 😁

[@syndrillical]

this was also my first time seeing a Godzilla movie in theaters. I love how they left the ending just vague enough to leave it open for others

[@marinbah2401]

seen it 3 times, its a solid 10/10 for me, a story about how a man has to stop being a coward in order to be able to marry the woman he loves, Godzilla is just the catalsyt for his change, which also reflects Japan society moving from defeat shame and cowardice and accept life and love as their future again Godzilla reigns supreme.

[@eljaguar4789]

The story is what mostly impressed me. Most action movies have little to no plot but this blew my expectations out of the water. This move deserves more views.

[@godzblade]

I've always loved the THOUGHT of Godzilla, but never really connected with all the cheesiness of the films. This one had me hooked from the moment Shikishima landed his plane in the opening scene. I laughed, I teared up, I was surprised and tense, it was a really good movie that I wasn't expecting to enjoy as much as I did! Great review, Dragoncurve, keep up the entertaining vids!

[@michaelcole2640]

Can’t believe I’m saying this about a Godzilla movie, but I genuinely believe Minus One is an Oscar worthy film. Not just for best foreign film category, but for best direction and best picture of the year. It’s better than almost everything else that came out in 2023.

[@GoofyPoptart]

You're not crazy for that I feel the same way, tons of other people say/said the same thing.

[@Rugiet]

Godzilla movies have been good for a while, just not the terrible Legendary MonsterVerse.

[@trevorveillette8415]

​@@Rugietthe monsterverse isn't bad. They're just not serious and their writing is put on the sidelines for the sake of monster battles. The writing in 2014 is actually really good. Not this level of good, but It's good. Unfortunately that movie had a severe lack of godzilla. It's like the rolan emerick 98 godzilla in the sense that it's a terrible godzilla movie but a great monster movie. The monsterverse now is sort of a mix of the showa era goofiness but made more serious with some hesei era monster vs monster style matchups. I'd say in terms of how godzilla is written the monsterverse is mostly mimicking hesei since hesei godzilla is neither a hero nor a villain. He's a chaotic neutral version of godzilla. He can go either way. Minus one godzilla is a more evil version of the original 1954 godzilla. That godzilla wasn't evil, but more like vengeful terror. This godzilla actively pursues killing as many people as possible. He goes out of his way to harm everyone he can. He's like a mix of the 1954, gmk and millennium era godzillas.

[@minicle426]

I don't really care about the Oscars (or any award ceremony) myself.

[@blazingstorm9351]

Honestly, it might even win best VFX considering how low their budget is.

[@drake2801]

I frickin LOVED Godzillas roar in this one ,his very first appearance was so incredibly intense,that I actually started to fear him a little bit. Just a straight up fierce and relentless beast.

[@takayukimurota8142]

In fact, the director Takashi Yamazaki said in local media interview that the roar was recorded in a baseball stadium in Japan😉👍

[@redrumloa]

I loved this movie. It deserves all the praise it gets. It really does expose Hollywood for the garbage it churns out.

[@gavinogara9360]

Just saw this in the theater last night, per your recommendation, and I’m so glad I did! The opening scene with Smallzilla terrorizing the platoon felt so Jurassic, the human characters gave me a reason to fear Godzilla and his destruction, and the ending tying up all the themes was beautiful. When the classic Godzilla theme kicked in for the final battle I couldn’t stop grinning. This is by far my favorite Godzilla movie, and I’m glad to have seen it in theaters

[@curiouscomplex290]

Lmao Smolzilla

[@El-Burro-Grande]

Went to see Godzilla Minus One Sunday morning with my daughter and son in law. Managed to get D-Box seats at the local Cinemark. This was the perfect Godzilla movie I've been waiting my entire life to see. And the D-Box made it like a theme park ride. Awesome experience. Great Godzilla movie. Can't wait for the next one!

[@sirtorchington]

There's obvious Jaws references in the ocean scenes but that very first scene on the island there's shots taken directly from when Trex busts out of the wires in JP!! My mind was melting immediately from the start. Unbelievably emotional and explosive movies and I agree probably my favorite of this year.

[@grimdaggz]

This film will inspire a brand new generation of creators with hope & tenacity, just like the original did 70 yrs ago. Ride this wave into destiny.

[@wmxx2000]

The best review I can think of is that normally in Godzilla movies when the humans are on screen I'm thinking "Yeah, yeah, yeah. OK, whatever. Where's Godzilla?" But not with this movie.

[@mikeweimer4783]

I tried to feel that way early on and the movie forced me to feel lol

[@storiesfromtheabyss9808]

Completely agree with you on everything in your review. I was absolutely blown away and as a big movie buff and someone who has seen EVERY Godzilla movie it is the best movie I've seen in years and definitely the best of all time. I've seen it 3 times now, twice in 4DX which I'd highly recommend. It really made you feel the power and terror of being that close to something so powerful and destructive and the shockwave that hit during the Ginza scene was just shocking. There are so many themes that hit so hard in this movie and even the side characters and extras are all giving incredible performances, in particular Captain Akitsu and Mizushima's interaction before the final conflict really hit me as a service member who felt they'd never done anything worthwhile compared to some of my mentors. Cannot sing the praises enough.

[@BleedingUranium]

The exchange about not having seen war being something to be proud of hit me hard too. There was so much of this sort of tone/theme in the film, but one of my other favourites that's probably overlooked is when Yukikaze's captain gives his speech, and asks (not orders) everyone if they'll join him. In 99% of movies this would either result in every single person present deciding to stay like a hivemind, or everyone except the the main characters (at least temporarily) giving up and leaving. Instead, we get a much more human third option, where a few of the guys decide they just... can't go through with this, because they have families, because they're tired of fighting/death, or because they simply can't/won't hope that they'll succeed. So they leave, like 10-20% of them or so. And, importantly, everyone else fully respects their decision. None of them are named or important characters, but it adds so much humanity to everyone present. On the flip side, the guys from the balloon company choose to risk themselves to give the plan the best chance they can. It fits with the theme of choosing for oneself, just as we see more directly with Shikishima having been a kamikaze pilot, ordered, rather than asked, to give his life.

[@storiesfromtheabyss9808]

@@BleedingUranium "We leave the future to you Mizushima" after hit me hard as well. I love that despite how much Akitsu can be the comedic relief of the movie, he isn't a one note character and is given that level of depth and humanized to such a degree.

[@PeggyR70]

That line was one of my absolute favorites in the movie. Damn. Right in the feels.

[@benjaminswartz-jy1uq]

I’m not usually one to say that a remake or sequel is genuinely better than the original but this is the best kaiju movie I’ve seen and best movie of the year

[@NickTwithADHD]

Such a fantastic movie. I love this version of Godzilla. Hands down the best Godzilla movie. Love you Klayton

[@steve4nj]

This is a legitimate Oscar contender.....best VX, Best sound effects editing, best editing, best art direction, best make up, best score, best actor, best director, best picture.

[@MRob6971]

Its already winning VFX awards at some festivals. Fingers crossed for that Oscar win, for a $15 million budget, it would be well deserved.

[@thehoodyninjazombiexp1792]

i saw this movie the day it came out and OMG it was the best Godzilla movie and i love all of them. I saw it with my wife and child and my child bless his heart had tears due to the emotions this movie gave us. it is one of the best movies that has come out in theatres in a long time. cant wait to own it on blu-ray when it comes out. one of my favorite Godzilla movies it is in my top 5 Godzilla movies.

[@Ed-fb1rq]

This is my movie of the year. The raw acting emotion and Godzilla himself was just out of this world. Totally going to see it a few times before it leaves theaters. This is a must-see. AMazing Masterpiece.

[@adamlone5548]

This was by far the best Godzilla film ever made, and 100% Oscar worthy. Remember when The Dark Knight was released, and people were saying "You forget it's a Batman film"... Well, this is the Godzilla equivalent. Less than halfway in, you forget it's a Godzilla film.

[@losrajvosa0078]

Well sad.

[@Igorgetyou95]

My favorite scene is I’m sure everyone’s. it’s when Godzilla nukes Ginza but not because of the destruction, the imagery of it. When the camera turns to Godzilla before he roars at the cloud it’s eerie to see Godzilla looking up at the cloud, almost like a child being admired by their parent. Which for me, Minus One captured the true imagery of Godzilla and it is echoed through Tomoyuki Tanaka’s famous quote; “Godzilla is the Son of the Atomic Bomb.”

[@donferoce5652]

Hands down, best Godzilla movie ever! See this in a premium format theater if possible. I saw it the second time in AMC Dolby Cinema and the seat rumblings really enhance the experience 😮 I just wish my local IMAX wasn't such a small one! Worth multiple viewings, so beautifully shot and paced, detailed sets, (did you notice the German writing on the final aircraft's seat?) the music...and the silence. I was so happy it was missing what most epic action movies have these days: the gratuitous slow-motion "Look how awesome this is!" shots.

[@HDGamerofficial]

This movie is one of the best movies I’ve ever seen! It is a genuine masterpiece!

[@George1791-]

We need more like this.

[@DeathxRider400]

your review is how I feel exactly, thank you toho. this movie was utterly amazing, and Legendary is still doing its thing with New Empire, godzilla taking Superman and Shazam down in the comics. I love ur Ethusiam for how good this film is; blessed us godzilla fans are!

[@SlimChanceDubs]

This was truly the best Godzilla film I’ve ever seen. Growing up renting the different films from the 70s or 80s I love everything Godzilla even the cheesy corny stuff but this movie truly stood out in every way. The story, the pacing, the cg, sound design, monster design, all perfect. A lot of the Godzilla vs __ movies end up feeling like you’re always just kinda zoned out during the human scenes waiting for the next Godzilla scene but not this movie man. I was engaged and attached to every character and felt true fear for every single one of them when Godzilla was attacking. The only thing I was hoping to see a bit more of was the US nuclear testing, it would’ve been cool to see a bit more of the the impact that had on Godzilla, and maybe could’ve called back to it during the plunging and resurfacing. Besides that my only gripe was it got a bit too loud during some scenes but I think that came down to imax being cranked a bit. Absolutely can’t wait to see it over and over

[@Stuka87]

My Wife tolerates Godzilla movies. She REALLY dislikes movies with subtitles. I had to practically beg her to go see this movie, and I kept telling her how good it was supposed to be. And NOW... everybody she talks to, she tells them its the best movie of 2023 and absolutely loves it. As for me, its best the best Godzilla film ever. 1954 will always have a special place for me, and it is a great film. But this movie is just so well done. And I think a lot of it comes down to the writer, director, and VFX director all being the same person. You didn't have the writer and director competing over what the movie should be. Which hurts so many films. I just can't say enough good things about this film.

[@dragonfr746]

Absolutely loved this movie! Depressing at times but it helped with the tone and plot. Can’t wait for the blu-ray

[@GoofyPoptart]

Im waiting on the 4k Ultra release It'll probably have the blu ray with it as well.

[@GoofyPoptart]

Im actually hoping there's higher editions to the physical, I'd pay over $100 for an exclusive edition of yhis film.

[@lucifermorningstar8112]

When I saw it in theatre, I was embarrassed because I was sniffling and trying to wipe tears, and then I heard everyone else do the same and felt better about tearing up

[@chriscruz9825]

Can’t wait for the next one “minus two”!

[@madeinmeme9688]

Godzilla plus one

[@codiejcollins]

Easily one of the best films of the last several years. It arguably rivals the original film EASILY.. I’m a very proud G fan!

[@TRUTHISABSOLUTE777]

I saw this again for the third time last night. And a theater was pretty darn full. And this is a Tuesday night I'm talking about!

[@Opethianaut]

Got to see it today with my wife and we were both blown away by the time and passion put into this film. We both shed some tears but walked away feeling blessed to have seen this at the cinema. Love your videos, DragonCurve.

[@TheDragon1276]

This has to be one of, if not my personal Favorite Movie. I've grown up watching these movies, GMK, Hesei, the Original, and Final Wars were all Movies I've grown up with. Though Shin Godzilla was good too, this one takes the cake by a long shot. I've never been so drawn to, so amazed, and so emotionally captured by most movies, but this one just...wow. Even my father, not even a Godzilla fan, let out this yelp of excitement and thrill as soon as we stepped out of the theatre. Maybe I'm just super biased, but this struck at my nostalgia of Godzilla and was truly an amazing movie that I'd recommend to anyone. I hope the producers get all the credit they deserve because this movie was so incredible and I can't wait to see more of what Toho can offer in the near future. If you haven't seen it go see it now whilst it's still in theatres I cannot recommend it enough.

[@gianmarcozampella5138]

I already watched it two times in the theatre,I was shocked by this movie,it's SO powerful and heavy,it left me breathless. Godzilla's presence is SO overwhelming on the big screen,the sound effects and the soundtrack are top-notch! I loved Godzilla,I didn't find him scary,I was just in awe when he was on screen,I'm so in love with this design,might be my second favorite,but the human characters,man,they're the highlight of the movie,so well-written and characterized,I loved them,deeply cared and felt for them,and they went hard on my emotions! What a movie! Although,unlike your case,my favorite still remains the 1954 original.

[@softwarephil1709]

I saw Minus 1 Sunday. Great movie. No woke message. Men with flaws working together to save their country. Real men, real women, real friendships, real love and caring. These are the elements every movie should have.

[@VaporWaveGaming1990]

Being a Godzilla fan ever since I was a kid in the 90s it is so surreal seeing this play out. Seeing Godzilla minus one succeed is so awesome.

[@JaePharos]

No, you are 100% correct. This IS the greatest Godzilla film of all time.

[@taravati181]

ive seen every single godzilla movie and i can definitely say this is the very best one yet.

[@dinosaurparkandsuch6936]

Great movie, seen it twice already. Hard for me to say it is the best Godzilla movie ever because I prefer Godzilla as a hero rather than villain, but it’s excellent.

[@damianstarks3338]

Heard so many fantastic things about this new Godzilla movie I need to check this out.

[@jprules2578]

I've told everyone, and am continuing to tell anyone to see this movie. It's soooo well done. Quite emotional.

[@roderick8167]

I'm going to go watch this on Thursday and I'm so damn hyped 🤘🔥

[@ghostodst9893]

BEST MOVIE OF THE DECADE!!!!!😍😍😍😍

[@padaoamandacha8036]

I love your excitement for this movie. You are my people!!!! I loved this movie.

[@docavenger1560]

This movie deserves a Gold statue it should sweep the awards I know they would never give G a best supporting Oscar he was terrifying it was incredible my grandson wants to go see it again, I didn’t think it was gonna be that good it was phenomenal.

[@garrettriddle4139]

GODZILLA: Minus One is "THEE" BEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR. The TRUE GODZILLA MOVIE I've been waiting for!

[@zungi33]

Saw it in IMAX. Loved it.

[@timmadone8930]

Watched it last Wednesday at an IMAX advance screening & was more than pleased with what I saw. If I had one complaint it would be that Godzilla could have used a little more screen time during his attack on the Ginza district. It all went by so fast. In fact the entire 2 hour & 5 minutes went by really fast. I was so engrossed in everything going on. The characters, the music, the cinematography, the story, everything was just awesome. I'll definitely be seeing it a few more times before it leaves theaters. Nice enthusiastic review. XD

[@RandomUserX99]

Best movie this year, will see it again this weekend.

[@generalpiggy430]

I need to go see this one! I went to see The Shift yesterday and was greatly impressed but this one is on my list to see now!

[@omniviewer2115]

"[Godzilla Minus One is] the first Japanese Godzilla film we've gotten since 2016." It's official: everyone now collectively agrees that the Polygon Trilogy never happened.

[@Bastizilla]

Absolute masterpiece! Puts all the Hollywood stuff to shame!

[@MinusoneG]

Truly a masterpiece, no new Godzilla movie will ever top it

[@t_hetty1758]

Tbh idk if for me this movie surpasses the original but I 100% see why. It’s a fantastic reboot of post ww2 Japan dealing with Godzilla and the messages, story and characters are perfect. I feel the original has the edge just due to when it was made and how that really was a recent memory for them and seeing that conveyed into that story is amazing. Also I’m a fan of people not being too happy when Godzilla is defeated but that’s just me. Overall, it’s like a 9 vs a 10 both are amazing.

[@godzillabebravethetrexretu1381]

The movie was so awesome the characters were amazing and Godzilla was terrifying

[@carlvincent12]

If this was the last godzilla movie for another 20 years I would be fine with that. If the sequel doesn’t turn out as good, I’ll also be fine with that. The fact that I got to experience this film as a Godzilla fan, to see him in all his glory and horror. It was all worth it.

[@WarMasterGeneral]

The politics of Shin and reading that Napoleon was considered "anti-French" made me pay attention to this film's portrayal of the powers that be, especially considering the time period it depicted. - SPOILER COMMENT - Obviously this will seem easy for an American to say, but I genuinely feel grateful the film had a negative but still honest portrayal of the Kamikaze pilot. Characters initially thought the protag was a coward because he didn't commit suicide for his country, especially since Japan lost the war. What was beautiful was how he was ripped apart inside feeling like he should or shouldn't have lived; how he and the others stuck to their unity and humanity by recognizing that sending young men on intentional suicide missions simply isn't the way to defend the lives back home. The scene where the mechanic shows the protag the "thing" in the plane made me think there wasn't an ejector seat. That he was specifically telling him there wasn't one. When the protag flew the plane into Godzilla's mouth, I was speechless with joy when they flashed back to that scene, revealing the mechanic was showing that there WAS an ejector seat and was insisting that the protag lived. This vengeful mechanic, who was the primary source of the protag's guilt, was the one to ultimately say the protag shouldn't throw his life away from shame. This film is an incredible WAR film and Godzilla's presence tells it the same way human ancient mythology had done. See this movie folks, SEE this movie, SEE THIS MOVIE. Literally everybody will love this film. And yes, I'm also extremely happy for New Empire because it's not trying to COMPETE. It's an action figure movie and it's the kind of stuff wars are fought for. Minus One reminds us what we sacrificed so we can have wonderful times of songs and color. Klayton was crying and so was I.

[@kamenriderkfp6684]

After giving it some thought I can fully agree that this is the best Godzilla film in the franchise just barely topping the 54 film Bit of spoilers talk: One thing I did notice is that the radioactive aspect of Godzilla wasn't prominent in the film. It's eluded to in a few news reports and the black rain, but it's not a major plot point like in past films. Perhapse they will explore that element in a later sequel. After all even with the war over the radiation from the bombs was still there. The invisible fear This movie doesn't have to have a sequel but if they do come and are this quality or even greater then I am all for it

[@mkpm1304]

My *_only_* question is, "would this be a movie you rent , only to later damn yourself for *_not_* seeing it in the theater ?

[@200wattstudio8]

YES! This needs to be seen on a huge screen

[@bahamutt68]

THEATER!!!!! @@200wattstudio8

[@whiterex06]

Am I the only feeling this way? Watched godzilla minus one, then saw the new godzilla v Kong movie preview. Minus one was so good, I'm emotionless for the Hollywood version coming up.

[@TheRendar]

Completely agree. Best Godzilla movie and best movie of 2023 hands down

[@moseslopez5908]

Someone once said that kotm 2019 is the love letter to all godzilla fans, well I say that minus one is the answer to that letter!

[@prehistorichero2755]

This movie is amazing!

[@GromMolotok]

It's the human element that makes this movie so great. It's also what the Legendary movies are missing so badly. And I've only had the chance to see it once so far. I will be back, but it'll be a couple of weeks before I can free up that time sadly. Anyway, some thoughts about the screening I attended: Subs > dubs The only minor complaint I had was that in some shots the navy ships look CGI. Generationally better than most movies with twice the budget, but something about them looked off to me, and I can't figure out more beyond that. The only major complaint I have is that all the IMAX theaters in my area were running some Beyonce movie. I finally have a reason to buy a home 4K player, and maybe upgrade the TV alongside that.

[@rhedosaurus2251]

Between this, the rebooted Heisei era short movies with a full grown Godzilla Jr. , and Legendary's Godzillaverse, us Godzilla fans are living like emperors. What a wonderful time to be a Godzilla fan.

[@citrusreality64]

Wait.. the suitmation short films are a continuation of the heisei Era and godzilla in it is godzilla jr?

[@rhedosaurus2251]

​@@citrusreality64Yes.

[@shainewhite2781]

This movie looks insane and pretty realistic.

[@theophany1770]

I loved Avatar: The Way of the Water. Saw it twice in the theater. I'll be doing the same here. I was blown away in IMAX

[@Dragoncurve]

I liked that movie too actually

[@SageVallant]

I'm off to see it again... 48 hours after watching it the first time. In an IMAX theater this time. It is a miracle Godzilla film. They finally made the human characters as exciting and engaging as Godzilla. Probably my favorite Godzilla film out of them all. The thing that makes it great is just establishing that connection with Godzilla so early. The monster means something specific to our boy, and is way beyond the generic terror of a giant monster. It's everything he's struggling with in life. There is no way that enough people will go see this movie.

[@abigailnr]

Just saw it in 4dx and it was insane. I'm planning on watching it again on IMAX ❤

[@Sonny_AA]

I mistakenly bought 4DX tickets out here in Cali and was like "What???" when the seats started moving during previews. My GF was ready to leave, but by the time the boat chase started she was laughing and shouting. Walked out with tears in our eyes. The most immersive experience I've ever had in a movie theater. Highly recommend 4DX for anyone who has access to that -go see it before Wonka kicks it out of the theaters

[@pearlsaremybestfriend]

Thank you for the review

[@Ganon999]

This movie is phenomenal. As a lifelong fan this movie is just a spectacle, I can't wait to get it on Blu-Ray!

[@RoninXDarknight]

Haven't seen anywhere near all of them, but I've been a Godzilla fan since I was little. Minus One is easily one of my favorites and one of, if not, the best Godzilla movie ever made. I don't go to the theater as much as I did pre-Covid but my butt was in a theater for this on Sunday and it was awesome. I had the same thought leaving the theater: Godzilla was legitimately scary in this movie. Part of this is because this is one of the best looking Godzilla incarnations we've ever seen. I think I like Legendary's design a bit better overall but Minus One is a very close second followed by Earth.

[@SpaceTruckin420]

The best Godzilla that I’ve ever seen. 👏🏽

[@oxfierceplayxo1667]

Would like to have a figure of this Godzilla. Really liked the design. Been hearing by many this is a great movie. I really didn't like Shin Godzilla at all, hopefully this one makes me forget that film

[@matiasmarcelotoledop]

I totally agree with you,i can't belive that this movie made me cry i wasn't expecting it

[@ralleyquattro]

I saw it last night and it was awesome! Best G flik yet. Loved every bit of it.

[@DaniMartVtbr]

*Is anybody else not finding this movie to be available in their theatre?* I'm in Windsor Ontario Canada, we are by no means a small or middle sized city, but we have only one theatre called Cineplex Odeon located at Devonshire Mall, and they're not carrying it? It can't be a technological issue, they show Legendary Kaiju films and Disney Marvel films all the time, nor can it be a language issue because they show Indian Bollywood films with no difficulties. It simply doesn't make sense!

[@Dragoncurve]

I haven’t heard of this issue until now but could you request it at the theater??? It definitely needs to be seen by as many people as possible

[@DaniMartVtbr]

@@Dragoncurve Cineplex is a monopoly franchise in Canada, to carry the film in one location is to be able to display it at all locations, they simply aren't carrying it for whatever reason? That being said, I've heard rumor on the grapevine that it may be playing in provincial and federal capitol cities because those premier locations may have some kind of a more advanced projection systems that the film may require, but this makes so little sense to me because Windsor has all the same set-ups, and quite frankly all the official KZbin trailers are a display quality in of itself which debunks this. If it is being limited to select cities, it's a dick move by Cineplex that I don't see them having a valid reasoning for, not just against we the wanting viewers but subsequently also against the production and its potential revenues.

[@evansmith6851]

I saw it yesterday fam… it was sooo good! The best fire breath ever!! Made it really impactful when he did let that breath loose!

[@wastelandsavage]

This is the one Godzilla movie where his rampage brought tears to my eyes 😢

[@vintageswiss9096]

Left the office early last Thursday to watch the last screening in iMax in my cinema, as its my first Japanese G movie to watch in a theater... So happy I made the decision to go. What. A. Movie...

[@Dan_Jado]

In México, the cinema I went was packed. And most of the people stay until the credits end talking about the movie, until the final roar XD

[@chadruland5460]

I am absolutely in love with the fact that you got Godzilla destroy all monsters melee playing in the background 🥰🥰🥰🤣 Already subscribed🎉

[@chadruland5460]

You're not wrong The fact that Toho took it back to the grassroots and made it what it actually was in the (a couple of upgrades but nobody's crying) beginning speaks volumes for its ability to not be overtaken by all the American sludge that infects and clogs all of the veins of what otherwise would still be a more functional badass feature film machine you know? Arteries pushing at least a more "actually inclusive"and diverse world that I thought we used to live in at one time or another when it came to cinematic greatness🤔 uugghhh THANK YOU JAPAN FOR SHOWING THE REST OF THE WORLD THAT YOU CAN MAKE A REALLY GREAT MOVIE WITH A LIGHT BUDGET AND PHENOMENAL ACTORS!

[@goodxd701]

Watched it yesterday and its my top 10 favorite godzilla movies

[@barrymccaulkiner7092]

Anyone who left during the end credits missed out on an epic audio experience after the credits ended. I loved how grounded in reality this film is. Imagine how horrifying it would be to have a huge radioactive monster wreaking havoc on earth with no way to stop it. The monster verse has strayed too far off reality to even be believable.

[@tallmex7183]

54 and minus one are S+ tier the rest are in other tiers. I waa in disbelief how fantastic it is

[@leerhode1021]

This Godzilla movie certainly lives up to this content creator’s unabashed gushing. Thumbs way up.