Godzilla Minus One REVIEW - The Best Movie Of 2023

Godzilla Minus One REVIEW - The Best Movie Of 2023
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[@cormoran2303]

I really liked how the mechanic's story played out, particularly the lead up to whether he forgives the main character or not.

[@JeffCirillo]

Every character had a great story arc. I can't think of any film that's comparable in this respect.

[@rybuds47]

I could really relate to the mechanic. I could see the war of feelings inside him. The captain of the minesweeper too.

[@c.f.pedraza4057]

I seen it 5 times, and I've NEVER seen a movie more than 3 times in theaters, except for The Thing(4 times) rescreens. I'm still in awe how good Minus One turned out.

[@themango6140]

Me too brother!!!! I’m hoping to make it at least 8 times

[@lightning1896]

Dang and I thought seeing it 3 times was a lot, i gotta catch up too you guys!

[@themango6140]

Tonight will be my fifth time seeing it. Hoping to see a few more times next week

[@pancakelens75]

That first scene when Godzilla destroys that warship was PHENOMENAL!!

[@Denden971]

This movie isn't available where I live. I CAN NOT see it 😢

[@johnscott6984]

I went last week - it’s easily one of the best movies, period, that I’ve seen. Had a matinee date with my wife yesterday - she’s not much of a monster movie fan - but she absolutely loved it. She pretty much said the same thing I was thinking, Hollywood would’ve NEVER made this movie - a celebration of family and courage. For me it’s an expression of what used to be called “manly virtues” - self-control, bravery, sacrifice, acceptance of responsibility. Not that women are excluded from those virtues, they certainly aren’t in the film, but those used to be the behaviors that were held up to boys as aspirational as they grew into manhood. As Mr. H said, it’s a brilliant film, on all sides.

[@shannonchurchill4556]

The thing that is not mentioned in the film was that many Kamikaze pilots were very young, and were given minimal flight training. So the unspoken part of this movie is that Koichi was likely 17-18 years old in the first scene, if even that. So that gives context to a young man with his whole life in front of him who is being asked to die for an already lost cause. The aftermath of his decision leaves a very young man with no support network around him to grapple with a lot of very heavy baggage on his own. I just checked showtimes, and at least here in Southern California, it looks like they've extended it for one more week! Amazing! I've seen it twice, and I might have to go for the hat trick and see it one more time.

[@lightning1896]

Exactly! Very well said

[@ayumis5452]

that’s true and probably they omitted the explanation because every Japanese know that kamikaze pilots were just minors

[@user-jg2oy6zx1x]

うん、特攻隊員はみな未成年だった。鹿児島の特攻館で隊員たちの写真や手紙を見たことがある。 だから敷島くんの俳優が若く見える神木隆之介くんになったのかなと思ったよ。

[@robertmarinescu-zo6ib]

I noted with regret how praised this film is. It is ridiculous. It is only saved by the special effects. The separate shots of people-monsters are too frequent, the script is a catastrophe and the interpretation too expressive of these Japanese men who look like some pampered little girls when it should have been a masculine attitude made me waste my time unnecessarily. how stupid can you be to appreciate such a film, I ask.

[@robertmarinescu-zo6ib]

I noted with regret how praised this film is. It is ridiculous. It is only saved by the special effects. The separate shots of people-monsters are too frequent, the script is a catastrophe and the interpretation too expressive of these Japanese men who look like some pampered little girls when it should have been a masculine attitude made me waste my time unnecessarily. how stupid can you be to appreciate such a film, I ask.

[@NYHCx845]

I just saw it last night and it was amazing! The SFX were a great blend of CGI and practical effects. The characters were excellent too. They weren't the generic stock characters you find in Hollywood movies. There was good character development and I genuinely cared about them and their back stories. As a history buff I feel it also did a great job showing how bleak things were in post-war Japan. I'm really glad I saw it in theaters. Probably the best movie I've seen all year.

[@Alondro77]

ANOTHER praise is that the 'heat ray' breath DAMAGES Godzilla. He's not impervious to the power of his own attack, and there's a gap until his tissues regenerate so he can fire it again. This makes it feel more realistic, because he's a creature who's suddenly gotten this new power, and hasn't yet had time to adapt to it. One may assume that if he regenerated enough, his mutated body would continually evolve greater and greater damage resistance and/or even faster regenerative capability.

[@nont18411]

And through those damage in his throat, he didn’t only shoot the atomic breath, but also a lot of Godzilla cells throughout the perimeter of the nuke as well. That’s why Noriko got infected by those regenerative cells when she received the blast and survived while becoming the Godzilla-human mutant in a process.

[@Alondro77]

@@nont18411 That's just a hypothesis people have decided they believe. There was no evidence at all in the film Noriko has Godzilla cells in her, and it is not implied how she survived. We simply see her alive in a bed with some injuries. There is no information to arrive to any factual theory on how she survived.

[@aliakbarmaliki3156]

​@@Alondro77it's HEAVILY implied that Noriko was mutated by Godzilla's radiation, though

[@Alondro77]

@@aliakbarmaliki3156 I saw the movie. The scene was exceedingly short. There was little dialog. We see NOTHING to indicate mutation. What implications are you talking about?

[@SarcasticPlotRecaps]

That was such a brilliant detail. Whole movie was so smart and interesting.

[@ciattathompson7461]

Just saw it for the 2nd time this weekend and took friends who hadn't seen it. We were all sobbing. Hands down the best film of 2023, and I'm not a Godzilla fan. This is why movies are made. It's freaking perfect. Cast/crew love and respect came through every frame. What an interesting take on the family dynamic, ptsd, survivor's guilt, and rebuilding after tragedy. I just can't say enough great things about it. Everyone go!

[@SarcasticPlotRecaps]

Yeah. Maybe nitpicking but ending was a little too Hollywood in terms of a certain character surviving. Would have preferred just the protagonist and the child so that it preserved the weight and stakes.

[@ciattathompson7461]

@@SarcasticPlotRecaps I can see why you'd say that.

[@sajo6900]

I saw it almost 2 weeks ago and still am thinking about it. I can't remember seeing such a powerful movie either. The theater not only clapped, but sat for a few minutes without moving. VERY quiet on exit.. and then in the lobby everyone was talking about it, all ages too not just geezer's like me. actually it was a very young crowd(very good to see)..We need more quality movies like this! and a Godzilla movie...who'd a thunk!!

[@brettcardon4552]

I saw Minus One last week and after becoming a father everything, including this movie, hit differently. I was actually shedding tears at times during the film. I dont typically cry in a Godzilla film, but the characters and story were hitting on my emotions so hard I couldn't help myself. Amazing film, I loved it.

[@Inmato]

First time I ever cared about the human characters in a Godzilla movie and the music score during the last fight had me so pumped. Great movie.

[@sowder]

LOVED THIS MOVIE. PERFECT BLEND OF OLD AND NEW GODZILLA. WILL GO SEE IT AGAIN THIS WEEKEND!

[@johnbarraco5561]

Same here

[@ruperterskin2117]

Same.

[@D2Kprime]

It deserves the Oscar for Best Picture. Never thought that I would *EVER* say that about a Godzilla movie, but this movie is so good that even if Godzilla was not in the movie at all, it would still be good as a drama. This movie is literally has everything that the Best Picture Academy Award was created for.

[@jetcustomsdbz5821]

Can they give the award to a japanese movie? Serious question.

[@khamul64]

I made a two day trip just to watch this movie since I live in rural area and nearest cinema is like 150km away. It was worth it. This is hands down the best theatre trip I took in years. After it ended I was speechles. Sitting there with a big smile and watery eyes while listening to the score. A true master piece.

[@michaellenwatkins6846]

I've seen the film 3 times. I adored this movie. I've always been a Godzilla freak and I'm overjoyed that others have found this film to be so awesome. Best movie of 2023

[@MaskedRiderChris]

I liked that the commentary is more subtle than what you'd have seen in an American movie, for sure. I like how the movie went into the Japanese side of things post war without being heavy handed to illustrate their side of the story and without, as you said, blaming America for their ills. I really felt for Koichi (protagonist) throughout the whole movie with how his actor (Ryunosuke Kamiki) depicted and conveyed his trauma and suffering, and how it progressed into seething hate directed towards Godzilla. Minami Hamabe was great as Noriko, as well, because she gave a great performance as a young woman coming into her own and becoming a power in her own right--without downplaying Koichi or any of the other men in the movie. I agree, the messaging in this movie is more effective because it's subtle and it's positive, and promoting positive values like friendship, family, and unity. How Japanese can you get? We Americans can definitely learn a thing or two from that approach. Which is not to stan Japan--they've got tons of problems of their own that I'm well aware of. But this movie is brilliant and I want to see it in theaters again before it leaves!

[@LMNSeason]

Ok ok I'll say it. I got emotional and teary. If you watch this and don't feel that, you're not human. This is a story of people, love and community. It was also a story of hardship and rising together.

[@Zurround]

Maybe not the ONLY reason but I think definitely ONE of the reasons this movie is so good is that it is not even really ABOUT THE MONSTER. It is much more about the CHARACTERS and there are COMPELLING STORY ARCS. The main character undergoes a "hero's journey" of sorts as he starts out a cowardly failed pilot and goes through a personal crisis leading to him redeeming himself and becoming a hero by the end of the movie. And there is so much GOOD MORALITY and HUMAN BONDING in the story. It was touching how that other lady was determined to take care of the baby even though she was not the mother (not related at all) and the main character just basically takes care of her and the baby because he is too kind to kick them out. Even that neighbor lady was jaded and said she wanted no part in raising some random baby but her heart softened and she kind of became an honorary aunt. And the comraderie between the main character and the crew on that mine sweeper boat was well developed as was the compelling emotional scenes of the people banding together to defeat Godzilla. It was much more ABOUT THE PEOPLE than it was about the creature. To many giant monster movies are ABOUT THE MONSTER and the human characters are portrayed by 3rd rate generic actors with really generic lines and there is not much of a compelling story for them.

[@Beavernator]

I saw this on the 6th with my daughters and my mother, and they are STIIL talking about it... Best movie theater experience in YEARS...

[@Jay-jb2vr]

*Definitely the BEST movie in 2023, hands down. The story, the characters, the visuals, it was all done with care and attention.* 💯

[@mindandbody7971]

As you said the performances by the actors are very much theatrical. At times, I felt I was attending a play, and it indeed added to the immersion drawing myself and the audience in. A lot of people are off put by the "subtitles" but it's a very simplified translation and the acting is so well done in the fashion described that you will understand exactly what is happening throughout. Again if you don't see this in an IMAX theatre it's equivalent to never having seen Empire Strikes Back or Return of the Jedi in the the theatre. That use of silence comes directly from live theatre and was so well executed. Can't praise this film enough. I only have one question for Mr H. How many times did you have to hold back tears? hahahah Best, mate! Great coverage of this phenomenon of a film.

[@kaiju115]

I’ve 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.

[@LoganSearles]

I saw it last night and will confirm, one of the best movies I’ve ever seen.

[@scottarooni]

The scene with no sound literally made me hold my breath. It was a powerful moment.

[@TheHylden]

This was the best film I've seen in many years. It's harrowing, heart-wrenching at times, heartfelt. And if you take out Godzilla, it's the best war and war-torn drama in possibly decades. But then it also has this incredible Godzilla experience. It was hard not to cry at more than a few moments. I said it to the people I watched this with, but this is Japan's 'Saving Private Ryan.' It's that good and that resonate for them about WWII and war, in general, reverence of the veterans, the sanctity of life, and all of that. I'd never, ever think that would come from a Godzilla movie, but here we are! The fact it's put Hollywood to utter, utter shame is also amazing.

[@xleaselife]

Glad you got to see this finally! Everything you say here is exactly how I felt about the film. I saw it on November 29th, which happens to be my birthday, and I cannot express how amazing a gift it was to get to see this movie, the best Godzilla movie I've ever seen, with people I love in such a fantastic theatre. A genuine masterpiece, top to bottom.

[@Depthcharger44]

Saw it today and LOVED IT! No woke propaganda, no lame cliches, and no need to break up a relationship for loving and watching Godzilla.

[@Mike-wr7om]

Godzilla's at his best when his presence evokes a sense of awe, when the audience feels that he is an ancient, inscrutable god risen from the depths. I don't like goofy, campy Godzilla. I know some people do, and that's fine for them. The way Godzilla is portrayed in Minus One is exactly how I like Godzilla. The very first Godzilla movie in 1954 portrayed him this way, too.

[@SarcasticPlotRecaps]

It looked like some mutated zombie monster, which I have never seen before having only ever watched 2014 American Godzilla's. I was actually chilled to the bone when he first appeared onscreen.

[@TheGabberman9000]

Not just the best movie of 2023. It might be the best movie of the 2020's.

[@ba2724]

I haven't been moved by a movie in this way for maybe a decade. The power of this movie is real. An amazing achievement.

[@zonzillamagnus5902]

Definitely on the list

[@NateA051]

Another great detail about his atomic breath is that like you said his dorsal plates pop out when it's charging before locking back in for the release. It's reminiscent of an actual nuclear reactor, the control rods pop out in the lead up to the reaction. This is a wonderful detail the director no doubt purposely included and a great reminder of how Godzilla really is a walking nuclear reactor

[@SarcasticPlotRecaps]

Great point! Thanks for sharing.

[@BrianM78]

That was one of my favourite things, they shouldn't have shown the charging sequence in the trailers I feel. Great atomic breath in all ways.

[@stevekalesia7933]

Def one of my all time faves. I put it up there with Jaws, Jurassic Park, Star Wars 1977, and The Dark Knight. It’s a film you can watch over and over and it doesn’t get old, in fact it gets better with multiple viewings. Best film of 2023.

[@ES21WH]

The Dark Knight1,2>(S+) Terminator 2>(SS) Real Steel>(S++) -1.0Godzilla>(S++) 東京リベンジャーズ1>(S-) TOPGUN 2>(S)

[@mckaylarosej7009]

I'm so happy this movie is such a huge hit, it deserves it and giving Hollywood the finger feels good

[@Guts1022]

this movie was absolutely phenomenal. Dare i say the best godzilla movie ? Its certainly a contender thats for sure. And without a doubt THE best movie of 2023!

[@herkamer6390]

This, bar none, is in my top 3 favorite Godzilla films of all time. And everything in this review is spot on: -The visuals alone disproves that you need a $100 million+ to have good vfx. The story and the messaging involved, especially with what it takes to be a man in tough times, I adored and can really relate to. You don't hear that coming out of Hollywood, other than "MEN BAD, WOMEN SUPERIOR" and it's disgusting (and those a$$holes wonder how, as they put it, incels are made). -The characters were all likeable and relatable, where you wanted them all to live, and they REALLY kept us engaged throughout the entire movie. Adding Godzilla to the movie was simply icing on the cake because they didn't need to put him in. I'd like to see WW2 movie, like this, come out of it. -The musical score and sound were awesome. Got the soundtrack on my iTunes (Divine being one of my favorites), and the fact that they went back to the G Man's original 1954 roar, which is the most horrifying roar to this day, made me so happy. -And let's not forget Big G himself. Someone on another channel said it best: it was as if Jason Vorhees transformed into Godzilla. The best interpretation of the G Man in years, and he is horrifying in this movie. Totally and utterly destructive and brutal. We've NEVER a Godzilla this terrifying in years. And his atomic breath, my God, NO OTHER INCARNATION can match it. To be honest, I don't know if I want him fighting another monster, if they do a sequel. He makes such a good antagonist, and with good human characters and convincing real life situations and solutions, it's hard to say if adding another monster in a sequel would even do it justice or cheapen it. So I'm not entirely convinced that they should add a classic monster. The force of nature that Big G was in this event, I mean WOW, the execution of adding another monster to the movie has to be on point. Almost literally NO mistakes. More Godzilla is good enough, at this point. Made with a budget of LESS than $15 million is insane, but yet the results are absolutely incredible. Hollywood and the rest of the movie maker elites are coping right now. GM1 isn't getting a Golden Globe nod, and they're doing everything they can from keeping it from even getting an Oscar of ANY kind. The fact there are already complaints coming from them is proof enough. Let's keep giving movies, like this, the praise and credit that it so rightfully deserves. HAIL TO THE KING, BABY!

[@endofexistence]

Saw it twice this past weekend on IMAX. I was as moved and excited as when I first saw Star Wars as a kid. A must see.

[@Monsters_n_Heroes]

I’ve seen it 5 times and hope to catch it again soon. Movie of the year for me. Highly recommended!

[@Alondro77]

I saw it on Sunday. Absolutely fantastic. That was a MOVIE, a true STORY being told. Japan can create something that incredible with only $15 million! Meanwhile, Hollywood spews out cinema diarrhea that costs over $150 million and looks like the crap it is.

[@CatheteriZedEYE]

this is what happens when you don't pay actors 10mill 15 mill 20 mill for a movie i'd bet the people involved have a revenue share plus small payment for acting a lot of BIG hollyweird movie don't offer revenue share options now, so actors get paid up front one reason why they don't care about how the movie performs

[@thephony1651]

They also horribly mistreat their VFX people so, y’know

[@tubawarlordwong9408]

​@@xburninginwaterx7959ehh japs never that famous for union

[@SarcasticPlotRecaps]

When Godzilla is in the water and later activating his atomic breath my jaw was on the floor how great the CG was.

[@ciyoduhkriter]

​@thephony1651 Yamazaki says the VFX team were treated well. Stop making assumptions.

[@melinaanibarro7324]

Saw it a couple days ago. I have not seen any Godzilla movies in my entire life and have no interest in Godzilla. I actually wanted to see the movie only because Ryunosuke Kamiki (the main actor in the movie) was in it and i love him and his movies i've seen him in prior. But wow this movie almost gave me a heart attack at times and at the end i was sweating and almost crying LOL! I was so emotionally invested throughout the whole thing. I would love to see it again and i wish they would just extend the showtimes for the whole month of December instead of limited screening! It deserves a whole month release!!!!

[@DanNixon-FF]

There hasn’t been a movie in years that has impressed me and stuck with me as much G Minus One has

[@razorback139]

The Avatar of Destruction.... I saw it on Sunday and I was absolutely blown away!!!!!!! 10/10 5 Stars THE best Godzilla movie to ever be produced. Only Toho can produce such a masterpiece 🔥🔥 long live the King! Long live Toho!!!! 🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵

[@TheLanceUppercut]

First Godzilla movie I've ever seen where I cared more about the human story than Godzilla itself.

[@davidstinson1335]

I absolutely loved this film, so epic and so personal at the same time , best movie I’ve seen in a very long time ! I love the Monsterverse because it’s fun and over the top , this is on a completely different level of storytelling and visuals all together!

[@Beavernator]

I loved the accuracy of the cavitation blast from the atomic breath... It's like underwater how an explosion bubble collapses in on Itself due to the water pressure... Its the same during an atomic explosion above ground... Creates a void from pushing all of the air and elements away from the blast, then the atmospheric pressure corrects itself and rushes back to fill in that void... Was so damn cool...

[@rachelmaxwell5936]

Even the BBC and NBC are saying Hollywood needs to start taking notes. The review on NBC is saying Hollywood’s problem is not “action movie fatigue” (including superhero movies) but “bad movie fatigue”.

[@NavasGonzalo]

I'm a screenwriter myself and I'm just amazed about what they have put out. Godzilla as a simbol of death and fear and coming to maturity of a man that need to regain his honor. Just WOW

[@garrettriddle4139]

This effects of Godzilla's atomic breath in this film when it hit, it reminded me of the T2: Judgement Day nightmare scene when Sarah Connor was dreaming about seeing everything getting obliterated.

[@marcrodriguez5007]

Watched on the weekend it released..... absolutely ADORED it! Even my wife , who isn't much of a Godzilla fan , Loved Godzilla Minus One. I've been saying this is the Best movie of 2023 and the absolute BEST Godzilla movie EVER!!! ALL HAIL THE KING!!!!!

[@CBright7831]

I sadly think this film will be one of the most overlooked films of 2023/24 as awards seasons swings into high gear. It already got snubbed by the Golden Globes in the Best Foreign Film category and IGN, for some reason, forgot or just didn't add it to their year-end Best Movie poll. I think the latter was on purpose though.

[@TheRendar]

1000% agree. Saw it twice, so happy they released it in America

[@garrettriddle4139]

The film has really taken Godzilla back to his original horror roots of being a symbol of atomic power and destruction but more darker as it's set in post WW2.

[@jacotromp59581]

It's being released here in South Africa on the 15th of December and not in my local cinema. Closest cinema showing it is about a 2 hours drive away. Going to try my best to see it if I can. Hope to see it because my hype for this is extremely high

[@paularangio8133]

This movie is worth the two hour drive. You will regret not seeing it in a cinema if you end up seeing it the first time at home on dvd or streaming.

[@jacotromp59581]

@@paularangio8133 I agree. It's just time, work and other responsibilities. If absolutely nothing comes across my path to prevent me from going, then I am going to drive the 2 hours. I have been to that cinema many times during my life. What would be better is if they show it in my local cinema that is about 5 kilometers from my house.

[@smguy7]

I loved it. For my money, it was the best Godzilla movie in recent years. No diversity, no LGTBI representation, no Mary Sues, no woke message - and yet it was a near perfect movie. Interestingly, Miyazaki's The Boy And The Heron deals with some similar themes - a young man who has his family and mental health shattered by the war and has a family reassembled by circumstances and necessity. Godzilla -1.0 is a human story and a very moving one. Superficially, the Hero's Journey, but also the start of the journey of Japan out of the war and the destruction it caused. I am going to see Godzilla -1.0 again soon. It's a nearly perfect film.

[@SarcasticPlotRecaps]

Yep so refreshing to not have to put up with Woke shite and just be told a great story. A basic archetypal narrative executed perfectly.

[@michaelkai5171]

I believe that Minus One was such a hit because it reminded me of the way movies USED to be... good writing and storyline first, character development over special effects. Since the advent of CGI and Corporate Hollywood, movies have become dilluted and focused to the appease the masses.

[@Gopher31]

I’ll come back and watch this after I see it. Needless to say, I’m pretty excited!

[@Gopher31]

It was amazing BTW. Best film of the year.

[@jaydevc]

Me and My Fiance went to see it in IMAX last night and we both were unbelievably shocked how great this film was. By far the best movie we had seen in a long time.

[@lancestallard9304]

Agree 100%. Very powerful film. I was pleasantly surprised at the direction the anti war theme went. Focusing on the people. That is usually a buzzkill in a Godzilla movie. This made you care for the people, so when they were in danger, you were actually concerned for them. Visually stunning. The only stand out negative visual, for me, was the row of tanks in the city. Very brief scene, but can be seen in trailer. Visuals are leaps and bounds above the Legendary movies. Actually believed a full sized Godzilla was being drug behind a boat. A solid 10 out of 10. Toho still have it. Yamazaki is a wizard.

[@waltmorphling4781]

I saw it fully aware of spoilers and i still teared up two times. Everyone needs to see this in theaters for the experience and to send a message to Hollywood. We have to care about the characters if we are going to appreciate a movie.

[@captainbc52]

I think the main character was torn between what he was supposed to do as a kamikaze pilot and what he actually did. But the reason he actually decided not to kill himself as a kamikaze pilot was because the last thing his father said to him was to come home alive... It wasn't because he was a coward. So he put his father's wishes over what the country told him to do. Amazing movie all around.

[@305Spartin]

That part that was just silent gave me goosebumps and you probable could have heard a pin drop across the theater.

[@ba2724]

It was so powerful because we were all thinking of the inevitable death and destruction about to be leashed on everyone. Just an epic moment.

[@jeremywoodfin2885]

It hit me the other day that Oppenheimer, still being very fresh on everyone’s mind, was the perfect prelude to Minus One and almost feels like a part two to a 2-part story about the horrors of nuclear weapons / war. I agree though, Minus One is the best film of the year hands down, an incredible soul-shattering film

[@johnbarraco5561]

Straight up .. movie of year in 2024.. i was surprisingly taken backed and surprised.. i cried and laughed and felt terror .. its a cimenatic masterpiece honesty.. just wow .. going again ..soon so glad its getting extended release.. here on states.. im normie godzilla fan .. seen over 20 movies and this one was pure entertainment

[@codiejcollins]

Phenomenal film. Easily the best film of 2023 and arguably the best Godzilla movie ever made

[@MattHolst]

What a contrast with the way the Monarch series is going. Minus One has characters you can empathize with. Human life is actually valued. The horrors of war on the common man is stressed. Clearly stands at the top of my favorite Godzilla films.

[@insanitypepper1740]

I saw it 4 times. There's too much good to cover it all. One of the best scenes is watch Tachibana's face when he learns the fate of Koichi's mission.

[@barbaradraft3038]

I agree with everything you said. It's the whole package A love story, action and drama. It's almost like Godzilla is a backstory. Loved it

[@Batkoku]

I've seen it and want to see it again! This Godzilla is not your buddy, like Legendary Godzilla. You actually get invested in the human characters instead of wishing they'd get back to the monster action. 🎉 It's so great!

[@flyinggeng]

Was Godzilla minus one the first great "manhood" movie of the year? Feels like it. A movie that actually tackled the meaning of being a man and any regrets with decisions of the past.

[@misugita]

My family and I _love_ this film! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I hope _Godzilla Minus One_ does as well in the UK as it is doing in the U.S.

[@robertgeorge4526]

I loved it, too. Actually got a little choked up at the end. Never thought I’d say that about a Godzilla movie.

[@viruschris3160]

Saw this last week for the first time. I LOVE IT! I didn't care for Shin Godzilla, and I do love the Legendary Godzilla movies, but this one was special. I never felt truly terrified of Godzilla and thought he was cool when he destroyed buildings and monsters in the old movies. But this movie, I felt scared seeing him. He terrified me and I loved it. I even cared a lot for the human characters in this movie (I don't mind and even like the humans in past movies too... except Shin), but I really felt connected to them in this movie and shed a tear at the ending when that one character. Really spectacular movie and buying this on DVD when it comes out. Also, going to watch it again next week. Fantastic Godzilla movie.

[@algalle2]

This film was truly amazing. Best film in 2023, I would arguably say even the best since the beginning of the pandemic. I might even say that it might be my favorite in very long time. I can't say how long, just a long time.

[@JohnDavidSullivan]

Seeing it Friday. It's a crying shame that there are very few screenings. It's only on in my Vue in Harrow for three days, at one specific time. I was on the fence at first because cinema as a whole this year has left me feeling a bit unsure but after the positive reviews I figure I can't not.

[@supertoyota5]

I've go north finchley Vue. Apparently it's showing once a day over 4-5 days. Hopefully it gets extended mate

[@JohnDavidSullivan]

​@@supertoyota5 I do hope so. Seems a shame because my nephew wants to see it

[@xleaselife]

Do whatever you can to see it with your nephew. It will be a wonderful memory to carry. It's a masterpiece.

[@JohnDavidSullivan]

@@xleaselife I am going with my wife on Friday. I did promise him I would buy it on blu ray if he couldn't see it. He loves everything Japanese and manga so hopefully we can.

[@brentarellano46]

You will not be disappointed except by the fact that the movie ends 😏

[@toddbrown5955]

Great review. 100% agree. Best movie of the year. If it isn't a finalist for picture of the year it'll be a shame. I watched this with my parents in Arizona. They both loved it as well. I'm going to see it again today at 1110. Can't wait

[@Angry_Squirrel555]

The greatest Godzilla film of all time, hands down. You will be terrified and you will cry real tears. Yes, the best Godzilla film is also very deeply emotional.

[@ultimate22]

Saw it twice now. Very hard not to say, this is probably the best godzilla film.

[@kh884488]

I saw it a few days ago. It was amazing - it was much more of a historic drama that happens to have a giant monster in it. The film actually reminded me of Akira kurosawa's 1946 film "No Regrets for Our Youth". Curacella is known mostly for his period, Samurai films. However, this film was released in 1946 and was critical of the Japanese government and its militarists from World War II. It is most notable because it is released just one year after the Japanese people were called to give everything -- EVERYTHING for the Japanese emperor. Godzilla -1 and "No Regrets" are very different films of course, however I think both offer some level of introspection and reflection on the terrors of World War II.

[@michaellopez8003]

I saw it twice when it opened here in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The film totally exceeded expectations and my friends and I were stunned. An emotional, visual and stunning experience, the best I have had in years. This movie deserves all the praise it's been getting and I sure hope it gets a Blu ray release soon. Right up up there with 1954 Gojira for me!

[@KratosSaysBoy1485]

I'm seeing Godzilla Minus One this Saturday. This review has made me even more excited for it! Appreciate yet another great review mate 💪🏻

[@fightographyae1]

I took my 9yr old son to see it. I can't get him to read a book, but he loved the movie so much he was fine with the subtitles. He was so into it he cheered, he got upset when the good guys were in danger. Modern woke Hollywood has stolen these father/son movies from a generation of dads.

[@AndrewKeyz]

Also saw it yesterday. Best movie since Top Gun Maverick. Booked it for IMAX. Can’t wait. Should win all the awards. Far more entertaining than any of the Hollywood stuff this year.

[@siedwillemdejong1454]

I loved the part where the massive lizard went "It's 'Zilla'in time!" and shot an atomic laser from its mouth. That gave me chills.

[@supertoyota5]

Going to see it Friday 7:30pm 🍿

[@thaneus75]

Saw this movie twice. The silence that you described in the audience was incredibly powerful. Your comments brilliantly capture the essence of the movie, it is a true masterpiece and a beautiful ode to life and resilience.

[@LanceCorporal_Waffles]

8:51 Are you talking about when the ships accelerate and the overture starts playing? Yeah, that was such a great use of the score. Got me pumped.

[@israelr6636]

Just about everything in this film was great. And yes Mr. H, that silent scene was haunting and fantastic. Godzilla Minus 1 gets my vote for best picture of the year. And that ending, wow.

[@bakedandsalty9234]

Taking my dad and brother this weekend! Can’t wait to see their reactions! Loved it so much 😊

[@standepain]

His heat ray I think the director may have used Space Battleship Yamato's Wave Motion Gun as inspiration when its firing. He did direct the live action Yamato movie so why not.

[@fraxis2007]

Have to agree 100% with that review. I nearly cried a couple of times too, and that’s incredibly rare for me. Well thought-out story, beautifully performed, crafted and directed. And done for comparative peanuts. Hope Hollywood is taking notes, instead of churning out yet another $200m+ catastrophe that probably didn’t have a finished script when filming/VFX work started! 🤣

[@Gryphonette]

Saw it yesterday and it was even better than I expected, based on all the positive reviews. The subtitles, BTW, did not bother me at all. That monster was a….well…*monster*! Oy vey and aye carumba! But the story is character-driven, which is always the best story. Totally unexpected twist at the end. Marvelous film.

[@darkwoods1954]

Been so frustrating waiting for this to come out in the UK> Will be nice to go to the cinema again after so long.

[@soumentalukder4750]

I wanted to treat some family members to a screening of Godzilla-1 after Dec 22.. unfortunately I think it’ll be out of theaters by then in Atlanta, GA / USA.. I really enjoyed the movie 🦖🔥👌

[@Sanderus]

The first Godzilla which matches 54 Godzilla brilliance. Or perhaps it even surpasses it.

[@DaystromDataConcepts]

I am hoping this movie is released on Blu Ray/DVD with audio description and English language dubbing. Why? because I'm blind and I still want to experience something of this deeply human movie. P.S. They should grab a bunch of Hollywood directors and producers and make them sit down and watch this movie in order to show them how its done, and done at a tiny fraction of the ridiculous budgets of Hollywood.

[@szeltovivarsydroxan9944]

I never thought I'd be saying this, but this Godzilla film is one of the best dramas I've ever seen. I cared so much for the characters. I know, in a kaiju movie. It's incredible. Can't wait to see it and cry again.

[@jtbega64]

Godzilla monster was terrifying and I was in tears- only time I’ve ever cried during a Godzilla movie and I’ve seen them all. It is a must see and deserves all the positive praise and recognition.

[@acarter4173]

I agree with all of this. I didn't know the actors, cannot speak their language, and would not recognize them; however, I believed them and was invested from the Toho logo until the final credits. Regarding the "over-acting", my friend, who went with me, agreed with that sentiment. Many online have the same critique. I tried to put myself in Koiche's place: what he has seen, what he has endured. Most of us have not seen the horrors of war or nuclear fallout. Now, introduce a monster onto that trauma - it's terror to the power of ten. Two scenes that it reminded me of were Marilyn Burns in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, when she is tied to the chair, and John Savage in The Deer Hunter, when they are prisoners of the Vietcong. Both actors just release guttural screams of terror, eyes go wide and wild, and they completely lose it. All three are totally believable.

[@diabolicvulture2480]

I've seen this film many times now and I just can't get enough of it. Even though I knew what was coming next it still felt like seeing it for the first time. Loved everything about it and I can't really say anything bad about it to be honest but definitely the best film of the year for me and maybe in a long time. Definitely go see it when you have a chance everybody ✌️🤟🤙🤘

[@darvinclement8404]

Awesome movie. Loved how they incorporated the first two lines of Blue Oyster Cult song as he attacks the city. I’m going to watch it at least one more time. The ship scenes were done great. The women in the movie were also heroic imo. What an ending as well. If there was something that would have made the movie better I can’t think of what it would be. All the main characters were well fleshed out, there was always something going on to hold my interest, whether action or building the story, or making the audience care about the characters.

[@jasonhenry4022]

I saw it at a Cineworld Unlimited advance screening last night in Brighton, and absolutely loved it! :)

[@kelliekahmar]

Just got home from seeing Minus One. They gave Godzilla life! So much details in his eyes, the way he stares into your soul, his movement on both land and sea was perfect! Then add in an amazing storyline, perfect actors, and amazing fx! Clearly best Godzilla movie and best movie of 2023. Btw did anyone else noticed the injury on Noriko's neck? Radioactive injury????

[@TheSuperSnake313]

Best Godzilla film I've seen. Roller coaster of emotions and a beautiful ending. If only Hollywood would make films like this again. 9/10 Brilliant