Shin Godzilla (aka Godzilla Resurgence) 2016 Movie Review

[@venom74799]

Everyone bitching about how the government responds to things in this movie is bumbling and unrealistic. Your right. In real life, the government is far more incompetent then this.

[@ivanpabon2741]

This is true

[@nowhereman6019]

As we have seen throughout 2020.

[@misosori3349]

*than

[@user-sm1uw6bo1h]

@@misosori3349 be quiet for several days

[@Ricekrispy10]

@@user-sm1uw6bo1h Do you dislike when your computer lets you know you spelled something wrong

[@marumarusensei1]

I saw it in Japan and am Japanese. The reason why we like this one is the long lines. This is a more political parody for us some people who live here. Showing a relationships between politicians and bureaucrats,,,,etc. Also, the many scenes I felt as if I had seen it before. That was from the 2011 Japan earthquake, Tsunami and the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. How our government acted. Some of the jokes and parodies can not be translated.So many words are used so in order to catch my native language with so many political terminologies. I needed to see this movie twice. This Godzilla is so enjoyable for even non Godzilla fans in Japan. This film was produced for more domestic market. Without knowing those inside political situations and layers, this Shin Godzilla film would be a bit hard to enjoy it as the original intention.

[@marumarusensei1]

Redhairdo welcome. I hope you will enjoy the film to set one more layer of your imagination the based on what I said here. Thank you. My uncle worked Toho in 40's till 1975 and he named it as Gojira in 1954 then when it was reproduced for the US market, it was spelled as Godzilla

[@mrmackellar3337]

marumarusensei1 your pretty insightful but putting political stuff in a Godzilla movie is asinine.

[@marumarusensei1]

Aaron It is not asinine. The original one in 1954 started that. But it was very implicitly. The many secens reminded us the moment of Tokyo carpet bombings. And Godzilla was bone becuase H bomb. But they never intended to produce anti American film but anti war film. Godzilla was the ultimate victim besides the victims of people. This one as well. They never explicitly make it as a political film but this Shin Godzilla capitalized on the political situation and its current issues in Japan after the Tsunami and the nuclear facility in Fukushima. If you don't like it, just ignore those layers. I have never seen the subtitle for the film, I do not know how it works. Since so many words are spoken, it would be almost impossible to put everything on the screen. The reason why Shin Godzilla got its popularity beyond the traditional Godzilla fans is becasue the script is intresting. That why I said this movie was produced targeted a domestic market. The same way as a 1954 version was modified to 1956 version for the US market. This one might do better as well if keeps Godzilla secens then drama part could be reproduced to simplify for a pure monster film.

[@deletedwaffles]

I felt the parodying of politics was a good take on this Godzilla film. It was to the point where it just felt like you were watching a political thriller and Godzilla was just the problem they had to deal with. Replace him with a tsunami, a terrorist attack, or an earthquake and these politicians would most likely have done the exact same thing with all the countless decision making and proposing new bills. It was pretty enjoyable.

[@alexheadley762]

+ marumarusensei1 This is unrelated to Godzilla. I just wanted to say that your english is very good

[@pipedreamer9781]

I've seen Shin Godzilla now 3 times in American theatres. despite it being shown in limited times, often matinee, and no advertising, I've seen it consistently pack the theatre. the 3rd time I had to sit in the front row and everyone cheered at the end. I believe godzilla fandom in America is grievously underestimated.

[@truesoulghost2777]

I think a lot more Americans love Godzilla more so than King Kong.

[@Pizaz0]

James Goku King Kong is not as cool and he doesn’t fight like Godzilla does, they just both happen to be big monsters

[@ChocorocK]

@@Pizaz0 I'd be fine if the new Kongzilla movie is a buddy cop film.

[@WileyCylas]

This Gojira was pretty freaky lol. I sorta wanna see it anthropomorphized lol I gotta be the only Godzilla fan lol

[@maleficking6556]

@@truesoulghost2777 I believe that's because Godzilla is more pleasing to a general audience while King Kong is more a type of film franchise meant for movie lovers in general.

[@DarkLordFluffee]

get in the Godzilla suit, Shinji.

[@hioeo]

Shinjira.

[@diegofantin6012]

You are (not) a monster Si ya se, malísimo.

[@Chrispypullen]

This movie kicked ass

[@bennoboy97]

@@hioeo It's called SHIN Godzilla for a reason

[@hunter1586]

;’( so sad

[@antonpanico2912]

Putting in another monster would have been overkill. They managed to make Godzilla capable of true destruction. All other incarnations of Godzilla just seemed very easy to just... stay out of its way. This one literally nuked Tokyo, and created a real sense of apocalyptic threat. Imagine if he got those wings and became Shin Rodan?

[@enforcerridley158]

More like Shin Destroyah than Shin Rodan.

[@Shotokan1001]

And they kept the original idea that just being where Godzilla had stepped you would have been exposed to lethal doses of radiation.

[@hammskie05]

@@Shotokan1001 One of the original ideas was to have him BECOME THE UNIVERSE AND RESET EVERYTHING.

[@hammskie05]

@Prodi G. would probably be crazy expensive to make

[@hulkbelowall9532]

@@hammskie05 HAH BEAT THAT "GODZILLA EARTH"

[@pocoloco753]

Asking for more monsters and more goofy craziness in this movie would be a disservice to it. It had a very specific message with a more ground take on Godzilla, and it worked perfectly.

[@time4manmode945]

When Godzilla opens his mouth to do the atomic lazer he looks like atomos from final fantasy 5

[@JoyOfTacos]

Almost like these guys are a bunch of hack frauds (like actually, james is a huge fraud).

[@CatalystEXE]

The way Godzilla fires his breath like a laser, that just fucking wrecks shit, blew my balls off. Like you can just see how it goes through those buildings like a real beam of light would. No resistance or anything. So fucking cool.

[@kossur10]

CatalystEXE that beam has some fucking range too

[@stratocaster-dn7gt]

Shrek is love, Shrek is life...

[@kossur10]

Shin godzilla has a very haunting look

[@Chrispypullen]

They made him so zombie like. There's no emotion. Scary

[@MrSpazzard]

@@Chrispypullen Especially before he evolves. That was just a dead eyed horrific monster.

[@nigerjohnson6300]

His theme "who will know" tells his story.

[@ST8MENTZ]

Godzilla : King of the walking dead.

[@tituslafrombois1164]

I've never watched any Godzilla films but I had to watch Shin Godzilla because it was made by Hideaki Anno with a soundtrack by Shiro Sagisu. As someone with zero experience or knowledge of the other films, it was a horrifying film about the unstoppable and destructive forces of nature and the human effort to survive the worst disasters imaginable. So yes, I would recommend it to people who are not interested in Godzilla.

[@masterzombie161]

I love the ending implication, that it’s still Evolving and is creating more Godzilla’s through its tail. It’s a horrifying thought that makes this Godzilla pretty dang threatening.

[@Jolar70]

It's a great movie because the whole point of it is an entrenched bureaucracy, totally failing, in the face of an unexpected emergency. And the emergency is REALLY bad!

[@CosmoShidan]

@@stoplookingatmychannel Actually this is how governments react to disasters all the time. It's about money and reputation instead of working too save human lives.

[@hammskie05]

@@CosmoShidan Kinda sad when you think about it huh

[@crazyfire9470]

@ Dina L what you mean?

[@asmrtpop2676]

@@CosmoShidan that’s what OP said

[@OrangeVision]

I loved how they used like 3 different renditions of Evangelion's "Decisive Battle" theme over the film. Anno really wanted to leave his mark on the Godzilla franchise.

[@benzi1521]

If you're here to see an Americanized/western themed godzilla? You won't love this film. This is a classic Japanese gojira film and I loved it so much.

[@TJ-vl5rn]

Jacob Sotelo its a political satire film, it is not like the originals lmao

[@facemite]

@@TJ-vl5rn it caries over the same themes of neclear horror and disaster just cause it added some new bits doesnt mean peoples comparisons aren't vailed.

[@MrSulfor]

@@TJ-vl5rn the original was social commentary just like Shin is... Satire isn't the right word.

[@skin_lizard]

@@TJ-vl5rn It is actually very comparable to Gojira '54. They're both commentary on political features of the time, Shin is kind of like a more modern adaptation, showing the powers of nuclear warfare in the modern day.

[@skin_lizard]

@SANTIAGUS! I was going to say that, but I wasn't certain on it.

[@DaVideoGameBeastr]

I actually really liked the talking scenes, I was actually very interested in how a modern world would react to Godzilla, they had dozens of different sources to try and explain it and what could be done to stop it and the hard decisions the prime minister had to make. I dunno, I just found that stuff interesting.

[@KOAHUNT3R]

I loved this movie. I really liked that they took the approach of focusing on the Government's point of view. We always see giant monster movies from civilian and military side of things, but never from the Government freaking out on what they should do about a giant monster. Also, a little disappointed you guys didn't discuss the tail ending. I want to see Godzilla fight another giant monster, but with that ending, I think they're taking Godzilla in a different direction.

[@Luka1180]

Yes! I agree so much! And on top of that they managed to do that and do sorta interestingly WHILE showing A LOT of the monsters! Proving that it can 100% be done.

[@josejuanandrade4439]

It wouldn't be a cinemassacre video if Mike dosen't mention the Legend of Zelda.

[@josejuanandrade4439]

So Mike, what are your thoughts about the last debate between the presidential candidates? Mike: "Well... is like in the Legend of Zelda when..."

[@alvaroplol]

Hahaha I thought you were just kidding, but nope, he actually did.

[@TheBobes]

I mean.. comon, it's a great game. :D

[@OddOneOut665]

Surprised that hasn't happened yet. WE NEED A FANART OF THAT!

[@embearasedbear3694]

Shut up

[@half-dead340]

I love how James is just saying "Yeah" and "A-ha" while Mike is talking

[@Nukarot]

I'm sad they didn't talk about the cliffhanger ending.

[@eduardopazhurtado3882]

Really? I'm watching this because I wanted to see James' impressions on that ending.

[@PaganiniVariations]

Godzilla's relative, shin.

[@Jdsteele96]

PaganiniVariations And THIS is why I love this fan base ✌🏻

[@HugoMakesMusic]

Shin vs. Chin

[@Red.Decimo]

For the massacre of Japan, Shin is a killer machine, whipped out 126.5 million of the red and white communist.

[@tranvietanh1851]

@@Red.Decimo he means Shinji from Evangelion

[@dooshmasta]

Shinji Godzilla

[@JasonSheerin]

Shin Godzilla in my opinion is unique from other versions of Godzilla I've seen. He has a unique look and unique abilities. He has 4 different forms which no other version has, he has a healing factor where the others don't, and while other Godzillas can only breath radiation from his mouth, Shin can breath radiation from his mouth, back & tail! No other Godzilla can do that! Godzilla Earth is unique as well, with his shock wave abilities and his size of 300m or 900 ft tall.

[@johnhorne3052]

The Millenium-era Godzillas could also regenerate. In fact, that was an important plot point in Godzilla 2000.

[@geri465]

was this directed by the same guy as Evangelion?

[@CykaBlyatAlex]

Yes Diego.

[@AlphaProto]

Hedeaki Anno. There was a semi biographical show called Blue Blazes with him as a character in it.

[@comradefreedom8275]

Hun Geri Yes.

[@selenedaqueen7069]

Gozilla is an angel confirmed XD

[@comradefreedom8275]

Selene Da Queen Is his blood type pattern blue?

[@Jombo1]

13:32 woah they referenced AVGN. I didn't know they were AVGN fans!

[@TheRealDismantler]

Jombo Are you fucking kidding me

[@glitchedoom]

Eccentric Gamer whoosh.

[@RockandrollNegro]

That's bullshit. I know the AVGN, we used to hang out a lot in NJ and he said that he never heard of these guys. You guys are stupid liars.

[@Tsukiyo928]

Where are you from?? Planet shitload?

[@Markzilla-rq4ww]

Jakub Sobczyk can't you take a joke?

[@GuyWithAnAmazingHat]

The director is Hideaki Anno, famous for Evangelion and this film has a lot of his style in it along with Shirou Sagisu, his friend and great composer of Evangelion and many other great works. Anno is the Tarantino of Japan, he loves violence, blood, over the top action and always includes references of all his previous works, especially Evangelion, and the most prominent one in Shin Godzilla is the track 'EM20', a homage to 'Decisive Battle' of Evangelion. In order to fully appreciate Shin Godzilla and his other works, you'll need to watch every other work he has done before. Besides film references and homages, alot of the cultural context in Shin Godzilla is hard for Western audiences to understand. Anyway this is easily in the top 5 of my favourite Godzilla movies.

[@carbootstudios2459]

If I'm correct, he also created Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water.

[@GuyWithAnAmazingHat]

Henry Stanley Yep he did, which is from studio Gainax, that also produced Evangelion. Gainax is founded by him and 3 other great animator friends of his, whom till today are hailed as legends.

[@carbootstudios2459]

GuyWithAnAmazingHat Imagine that, a Godzilla/Nadia crossover. Wouldn't that be cool or what?

[@UncleDeadly1031]

I'd say Takashi Miike is a contender for Japanese Tarantino too.

[@DrilRemover]

the only thing anno and cuckoldtino have in common is their lack of talent

[@Joe-fy5dz]

James is such a Godzilla fan ha, he gets so passionate with it

[@Roarrior.]

"Hope they still making them again" I hope you know a new toho series coming in 2021.

[@Untouchaable]

I'm pumped for "King Kong vs. Godzilla" in 2020.

[@pathlastname9278]

shit really?

[@Untouchaable]

Mr.ScaryPasta Wrong.

[@Godzilla-tu2cd]

I still can't believe it's happening king Kong vs godzilla in 2020 let's see how kong skull island do at the box office

[@pavma7]

I would buy 6 tickets when i can get kong vs godzilla

[@pavma7]

pacific rim ?

[@meruru_meru]

when you got hideaki anno directing and shiro sagisu doing the music you know you got something good

[@stoobler959]

*cough* Evangelion *cough*

[@すぬちゃんねる-e5s]

Pretty surprised that this guy didn't ever referred to 2011 Tsunami incident : without that it's not talking about this movie at all.

[@CosmoShidan]

It's very unfortunate; James Rolfe does not like to discuss politics as he appears to find it depressing. But still, that is why there is so much dialogue. The way the politicians react to the impending disaster Godzilla presents is exactly as how politicians act when it comes to natural disasters in any nation or any era.

[@Godooable]

you were talking about MechaGodzilla. This is interesting, the final musical score played at the end of the credits was MechaGodzilla's theme from the 90's. This theme wasn't anywhere in the movie like the other scores played in the credits. Could they be hinting at a sequel with MechaGodzilla?

[@robertgarza466]

The music at the end is from the original 1954 Godzilla. The intro part plays in the film and the theme plays through one of the action sequences.

[@Godooable]

That is what I previously said, but I'll go ahead and break it down for you further. Three scores were played during the credits as I already stated. 1) Godzilla's theme, which was heard at the beginning of the movie and in the middle. 2)The Army's theme, which was heard once in during the all out assault on Godzilla scene. 3) MechaGodzilla's theme, which was only heard here at the end of the credits.

[@paulstaker8861]

Mekagojira shougouki. HASHIN!!! *epic music plays*

[@19SantaMariaValley13]

Godooable that's what I thought maybe MechaGodzilla will make an appearance in the future

[@MisterLyn]

Mechagodzilla carrying a giant wine bottle full of blood coagulant.

[@Player-10]

I've come to finally realize and appreciate that Godzilla movies are more than just Godzilla and other giant monsters. It's also human struggles and tragedy, the grim horror of a slow, unstoppable destroyer, the technology and destruction, the villains, etc. Even the scenes in this movie when he's asleep, there's nothing wrong with that, it's a modern retelling of Godzilla's original movie, and every scene is a part of an entertaining Godzilla film whether he's blowing up a building or not (to my awe)

[@KudoShinichi421]

So, I finally saw this movie. It was good shit, man. It was good. And my favorite part was in the ending where SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS where they ended up using the entire city of Tokyo to fight godzilla. That was really fucking epic.

[@starhustler1453]

KudoShinichi421 I just loved the absolute destruction of the city

[@KudoShinichi421]

More SPOILERS I loved it when they used the skyscrapers to attack godzilla as well as the train bombs. It felt like they had no other options and were doing everything to stop it.

[@knox7945]

Same here man. I watched it with my friends and it was a blast. The part where Godzilla was in the center of the town wrecking shit up with its atomic blast was so chaotic and beautiful at the same time. Really hit home with Evangeleon.

[@brayan2307]

KudoShinichi421 it was a great movie

[@chinito77]

I don't understand the ending scene where... SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS Godzilla's tail was made up of various monsters. Does that mean that his tail was alive? Would explain how it was defending Godzilla by shooting beams.

[@j.vinton4039]

One of the strangest Godzilla flicks I've ever seen. I really enjoyed it, and it reminded me of watching the 55' version again. The design took a bit to grown on me, but now that it has he's in my top 5. Overall a decent entry into the franchise from Toho's perspective, I look forward to seeing more Anno directed G films.

[@TakCWAL]

A lot of the so-called new music was lifted from the Director, Hideki Anno's previous work, Evangelion.

[@bigman363]

Nah just made by the same guy

[@MrAnoymousBoss123]

TheLastMillenium nah there is a song ripped straight from Evangelion, the Decisive Battle song from EVA is on this soundtrack with a different title

[@bigman363]

He said a lot, not one

[@bucketgeared7639]

@@MrAnoymousBoss123 while yes, some tracks were moved over from evangelion, some tracks were also new but made by the same guy.

[@ghostlyflower9354]

@@bucketgeared7639 isnt it the same guy as bleach?

[@JameeloJameelo]

Shame no one is talking about how much agony and pain Godzilla is in in this movie, and how unjust it is, he didnt mean for him to be like this, humans made him.

[@lordferbus2970]

Ye he just wanted to die But his survival instincts prevented him from dying

[@JameeloJameelo]

@@lordferbus2970 it's a extremely sad story, and kinda sad that no one sees the art 🙌

[@CarlosAlberto-hb1fh]

I loved the proud look on James face when Mike talked about the Nerd's theme song. It's your legacy James

[@587DeathKing]

Shin Godzilla drinking game, take a shot for every scene where men in business suits are walking in a hallway and if you hate yourself take a shot for every close-up on a character

[@kongk4]

No, take a shot every time the track "Decisive Battle" from Eva plays in the background. It's almost literally 90% of the movie's OST.

[@sault3481]

If you truly hate yourself, take a shot every time there's people talking and then there's a cut that just leads to more people talking.

[@sansthedrummer]

Take a shot every time text introducing a new character shows up on screen.

[@andrewmonck1474]

I've seen the movie, and if I did that I'd probably die of alcohol poisoning.

[@Light_Lead-b3v]

Are you trying to get people killed sir?

[@MukuonChannel]

I think THIS is the best incarnation of Godzilla. He reminded me alot like Doomsday, he's unpredictable and he evolves his own biomass at will to better suit the situation.

[@thomaskrocker1696]

The upward turned hands paired with his angler fish resembled mouth make for the best visualization of godzilla yet. The thing that makes this one so menacing is any attention to detail that resembled suffering. Had they gone into scientific detail on his evolving that shed light on it being torture for him to evolve, this movie would have been above all expectation.

[@paulturner4684]

if it makes you feel any better. Ultraman and Super Sentai still use guys in suits for their giant monster/robot battles.

[@sspdirect02]

This movie won 7 Japanese Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director. Imagine that.

[@hollowman7168]

now that its finally done can we get 4.0 ...........pretty please

[@evo2542]

I looked at your comment and thought: He doesn't mean.. Evangellion? Nah that's too random. Then I watched the trailer. OHHHH

[@taterboob]

It HAS to come out next year. Not only is 2017 the 20th anniversary of End of Evangelion, it's the 10th anniversary of 1.0.

[@nelso86]

It would probably 4.44 1/4

[@ArcadianLegend]

It's official name seems to be Evangelion 3.0+1.0.

[@hollowman7168]

I have a feeling we still wont get anything anytime soon but im atleast hoping for a trailer or statement, something

[@ExplosionRock]

"Member The Old Godzilla Music?" "Member The Old 80's 90's Theme Songs?"

[@venomous-prime]

i member

[@osbely]

ExplosionRock Pepperidge Farm members. Lolololol

[@ThorsteinnMemeson]

ohh ohh member chewbakka again?

[@Horzuhammer]

I watched the new TMNT film yesterday. It was like 100% memberberries and pretty much nothing else.

[@evrbody]

Ooh, member Tribbles? I member!

[@Jamazon]

1:43 Mike's expression: "Well that's an understatement"

[@Werezilla]

I feel like I can say I have genuine fan credentials now that I've finally seen a Toho made Godzilla movie in theaters.

[@potentpotables5468]

The subtitles were ment to give you the same feeling of being bombarded with information as the government officials.

[@invisipunk]

Shame this isn't getting released in UK cinemas and I'll have to wait 5 years for it to come on Netflix.

[@thanossakogiannis9123]

Arghh

[@atomic747]

If it gets on Netflix

[@Helltech]

visit the states

[@invisipunk]

Might as well just go to Japan!

[@Warchgundamnow]

Really? Toho says this is going to be distributed in UK. Also in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain, Netherlands. The release date is not presented yet, so maybe Toho is still arranging.

[@Godzilla-tu2cd]

Godzilla is back baby

[@Godzilla-tu2cd]

Can't wait for the godzilla anime coming out next year

[@WFoong98]

Hope it does not end with everyone Congratulating Godzilla by the end of it.

[@osiris7127]

AND GODZUUUUKI!

[@TheSynthSide]

Godzilla is 11th angel on evangelion 4.0 confirmed :)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[@osiris7127]

godzilla is too powerful for the eva universe.

[@Starfals]

I love how the asian version is not only cooler and better... but Japan also pump out a ton more movies too! Who said quality over quantity..? We can have both!

[@aesircorporation1924]

You don't know if it's "cooler and better." You haven't even seen the movie yet. Regardless, it's only your opinion if you prefer God Godzilla (James's translation of the title) to the American Godzilla movie released in 2014.

[@Starfals]

I didn't said it was a bad movie tho :) The 2014 one was pretty good, just not as good or cool Imo, as the older movies (and i guess this one from what ive seen/heard Of course this is just my opinion. I have yet to watch this movie, but i have seen the older ones and they already look/sound/feel better than the 1998?/2014 ones. Thats exactly what James is doing here too, just sharing an opinion. I always liked the asian versions more of Godzilla, and thats coming from a person that doesn't even watch Asian movies all that much.

[@thereapermitsuhide]

I saw the film and "shin" actually fits all the meanings god, true, and new. New because it's a reboot, true because it's a Japanese film and also has a plot point I won't spoil. The god is the most interesting though revealed in the final scene OMG it's amazing

[@jw_gojifan19]

Cooler and better? How about just as good? there is such a thing as middle ground

[@StefanHomberger]

Missing an iconic theme is like missing a character.

[@monstersociety3360]

I might get some hate for this, but I actually liked the 2014 American movie. Shin Godzilla was definitely better, but I hope both sides of the franchise are successful.

[@titan133760]

As far as I know, both Godzilla movie were very successful in the box office as well as gaining mostly positive reviews from both critics and audiences alike

[@arcadetransylvania2066]

'14 was jarhead trash.

[@ht_sheehan]

It’s okay to like stuff, you can’t compare 2014 to the originals. If you’re not a whiny baby who only accepts Toho. It’s not bad. And “Godzilla: King Of The Monsters” has one of the best trailers i’ve ever seen. Kong was also phenomenal. WB cares and understands.

[@werewolf873]

@@ht_sheehan Loved KOTM, it's what got me to go back and watch all of the old movies. mothra and rodan have never looked better than their legendary versions

[@Roarrior.]

@@werewolf873 agree. But still some of the original movies are better. Shin godzilla still better in my opinion.

[@KalloSkull]

I never realised people in USA were THAT unused to subtitles. It's funny to hear all their complaints about it, cause I know exactly what they mean, except I'm so used to it cause literally 90% of movies/shows are subtitled here. Subtitles haven't been a problem for me since I was like 7, heh.

[@Aaron7075]

Kallo Skull What country do you live in and what language do you speak? I have never watched a movie with subtitles

[@KalloSkull]

Aaron Evans I live in Finland. Pretty much every non-Finnish show/movie, apart from a few children's ones, are subtitled over here. Back when I was a kid in the 90s, even most kids' cartoons (such as Batman TAS and the like) were subtitled, and only big animated movies like Disney's used to get dubbed.

[@stoltobot]

Kallo Skull I saw a cool movie about a troll from Finland. Of course it had subtitles. Which I had to read in Japanese because of my wife. In Japan dubs are usually for kids and subs are for adults, mostly because of the kanji of the dialogue being above the 6th grade level. Nevertheless, they are usually completely different to the original audio.

[@musashi876]

I feel extacly the same and Im from Argentina. I grew up with subtitles.

[@tinlunlau1]

i grew up with subtitles but this particular movie was hard to follow. too many on-screen text thrown for every character and location showing up.

[@MechaGV]

people pay attention and watch the video. they saw an early screening

[@ThaTyphon]

Ikr.

[@dinosaurspy7096]

I caught the last showing in my area. The people stuff... long. Totally new origin for Godzilla, or maybe it was ALL the origins of Big G.

[@carbootstudios2459]

Your point Matt?

[@SerotoninCrunch]

The atomic breath scene was my favorite part of the whole movie. Really shows how utterly devastating Godzilla can be in a matter of seconds. Excellent movie.

[@ZoidsBN0]

If you ask me, a guy in a suit has been updated to motion capture. It's the same thing in a way just with a different suit.

[@cumbrap]

I'd like to see King Kong so much as _think_ about going up against this Godzilla.

[@cumbrap]

And personally I was really looking forward to hearing the Godzilla theme. I really loved this movie a lot.

[@sirhchajilenosiner8682]

DigbyTheGoat he's going against 2014 godzilla

[@cumbrap]

Christian Renison Yeah I heard about that. I doubt Kong will win, purely because of how much more marketable Godzilla is. I mean how are they gonna make a shitload of more Godzilla films if Kong wins.

[@no.stop.6894]

DigbyTheGoat Look at what happened after the 1962 King Kong vs Godzilla, loads of movies came after.

[@UnfaithfulServant97]

DigbyTheGoat He is in 2020 in the WB universe.

[@egijlstra]

Yo James, food for thought, Anno the director basically ripped the plot and quite literally the music from his work on Neon Genesis Evangelion. That composition work you complimented is Shiro Sagisu who not only worked on evangelion, but ported his original song decisive battle which was used in eva to score similar scenes. I think it worked extremely well in this setting and I'm glad you and Mike liked it, but I think it's important to know that the divergence from the typical Godzilla movie comes from the fact that Anno's directorial influence had such a massive effect on the plot direction. The man literally retold the operation to destroy Ramiel, but with Godzilla instead. Thanks for the great videos.

[@Istvan-Juhasz]

its not champagne if its not from champagne

[@smithwesson1896]

Exactly

[@andrewdevine3920]

It's like Star Trek: The Next Generation. In many ways it's superior, but will never be as recognised as the original.

[@metalredhead93]

I heard they're going to make another one next year but it's going to be an anime movie.

[@kaimedits6915]

Yes they are making an anime next year.

[@UltraZGamerz]

But i think it won't be the sequel for Shin Godzilla though.

[@kaimedits6915]

Ultra[]Z[]Gamerz no it won't be a sequel

[@UltraZGamerz]

GMKzilla 2001 ouh alright then.

[@foopa777]

Laaame.

[@ahabduennschitz7670]

*Pitchmeeting at Toho* "Ok, we got a suffering Godzilla and incompetent Politics. Whats next?" "A hitting Melodrama where Godzilla is the Force of Destruction?" "Kinda Meta...love it.Lets go!" *Meanwhile at Legendary Pictures* "Ok, we had Monke fight Lizzard but then they team up and fight another Foe. Whats next?" "How about Monkey fights Lizzard again but then they team up and fight another Foe?" "Very fresh. I love it. Lets go"

[@krock90]

I feel like this movie (and of course the original) is for Godzilla movies what Dr. Strangelove is for war movies. Breathtaking visuals but at the core it´s a tongue-in-cheek parody of a terrible real life event. It doesn´t mock the victims of those real life events but rather the people at the top that cause the events.

[@notsusan]

someone please take the clip of form 3 goji trying to prop himself up on that apartment building and dub in "MEIN FUHRER, I CAN WALK!!" from dr. strangelove

[@capablanca4984]

I liked the 2014 version. I really don't see the point of making it just like a Toho version, Toho can do that just fine on their own and they are good at it. I like that there are a couple of different versions and styles And I enjoy both of them. (as long as they don't go mental again and make it completely different like the 1998 version). Looking forward to Godzilla King of Monsters and any sequel to Shin Godzilla.

[@firstlast2636]

Say it again. I dare you.

[@CrazyMetalZombie]

Shin Godzilla in 2020 continues to be the best modern Godzilla movie since the original, I guess we'll see how Godzilla vs Kong fares

[@gingerstorm101]

Just got back from the theatres I can watch this review completely now

[@AlextheKaijuFan]

Great review, I'm glad you guys enjoyed it.

[@monstersociety3360]

I just saw Shin Godzilla at my local theater. It was UNBELIEVEABLY awesome! I'd heavily recommend it. Thanks for letting us know about it James & Mike!

[@Ichiboy900]

James and Mike review end of eva

[@eejdmrj3hw]

TimmiT get in the fucking mecha godzilla Shinji

[@noisetv1863]

yes!!!!!!!!!

[@Critias100]

You guys missed the entire point of the movie

[@ursifu4625]

I agree so many subtitles! I had that exact experience James where I was reading but also looking up to see the actors faces. I still loved the movie though!! Just having a new Godzilla film to see in north american theatres again was awesome. I was just a kid and much different perspective when I saw Godzilla 2000 in 99.

[@grimdb6696]

I love the old music for godzilla

[@Fuckingflesheater]

Just saw the new Japanese Godzilla movie in theaters. 10/10. Exceeded my expectations in every way. Being a fan of this franchise since I was a kid there hasn't been a Godzilla movie that matched how great of a film the 1954 version was until this one. If you're a fan of Neon Genesis Evangelion you'll like this movie even more.

[@Kitama23]

If you guys liked the movie give Evangelion a try, the director did both!

[@troodon3237]

I saw it tonight and it was amazing. There was a scene where Godzilla uses his nuclear breath that was so awesome it somehow broke my brain and made me start to tear up. I've never had a reaction like that before.

[@BadStraples]

As a childhood fan, it didn't feel like a genuine Toho Godzilla movie because we didn't have the unforgettable English dubbing. Slightly joking, Shin Godzilla might be my favorite, really recharged my love for Godzilla altogether.

[@cretaceousthehunted9669]

Hey James Rolfe. Do you remember the original Tristar Godzilla plot where he fights the Gryphon?

[@JM-co6rf]

My favorite Godzilla film. Hands down.

[@KWKBOX]

Who would win in a fight? Mike's crank or Godzilla?

[@R-R-R]

Aren't they the same thing?

[@Warworm-dd7dp]

wtf xD

[@renegadeblade2673]

Fred Fuchs

[@golden-sun]

Obvious answer

[@TVm0nk]

How much prep time does Godzilla get?

[@EcksGamer]

In Godzilla Final Wars my favorite part is when Godzilla kills Zilla (1998 Godzilla) lol.

[@travisyanez7422]

I think Shin Godzilla was easily waaay better than the Hollywood's 2014 Godzilla movie. I kept on falling asleep and feeling like I was wasting my time in the 2014 version. Shin was the complete opposite.

[@TheDevilHydraProdsXXII]

Travis Yanez shin was a massive waste of time

[@Roarrior.]

@@TheDevilHydraProdsXXII you are not a true godzilla fan

[@aldenmcgrath9722]

@@TheDevilHydraProdsXXII sounds like you'd enjoy the era when godzilla was seen as a "children's hero" sort of thing

[@ANT96-x8d]

Travis Yanez So you're expecting a cheesy and Michael Bay-ish Godzilla movie over a smart and well-written Godzilla movie?

[@emeraldblaziken]

Shin Godzilla's gruesome-like grotesque aspect makes it unique to the series.

[@EliteTeammate]

Switchblade Godzilla 😂 I enjoyed the train bomb scenes. Great Vid!

[@darkrider2012]

did you guys know that there's another Godzilla film coming out next year? and this one is gonna be an anime

[@hakuryuvision4624]

To be honest, i'm surprised they didn't make one much much earlier.

[@Jepze158]

You do know that Miyazaki doesnt like takusatsu stuff like Godzilla

[@Captain-Sum.Ting-Wong]

Anime sucks.

[@timmadone8930]

I hope it's animated like the CG "Resident Evil" movies.

[@OPTIMUMELITE]

FalkirkGamerHD Where do I see this info/

[@metaforth]

Shin Godzilla is a combination of CGI and Puppetry but it is almost impossible to tell the difference

[@Psyclonus7]

what scenes have the puppetry?

[@edgarcross4721]

Not a mention of the huge message of this movie Disappointing

[@PRJsince1990]

Nice video review guys. Big thing I liked about this was the mention of theme songs/medleys. We all connect to themes and songs and catchy advertising crap. It's a shame that too many movies forego the themes thinking they're worn out, old, etc. Akira Ifukube's themes are so integral to the G films, it wouldn't be the same without them (save a few from Heisei era in which they had new music entirely which ended up being really good).

[@DylanRocket]

There was only one Heisei Godzilla movie that didn't use an Ifukube theme which was The Return of Godzilla. Biollante and Spacegodzilla both used some Ifukube themes.

[@MultiNaruto900]

5:12 I'd add that it's also by Toho. There's just something special about how Toho really shows how to make Godzilla... well... *Godzilla.*

[@felixmaxkrull]

No mention of Hideki Anno?? He's one of the leading anime directors on the revival of Kaiju movies and was given the reigns to revive a series that sorely needed to be taken back to it's roots with some upgrades.

[@atomic747]

They don't know about anime.

[@felixmaxkrull]

Yeah but a little research into the director who was never even mentioned would bring this to light

[@atomic747]

Jeff Koster Yeah,But you can tell they just wanted to only talk about the movie and how Godzilla was in it.

[@ejbalshan]

Dude, Godzilla Minus One will blow your mind. Saw it twice in Tokyo - it's pretty much perfect.

[@casey7730]

I don't see how these two giant Godzilla fans don't love Godzilla 2014. I respect the opinions but its just strange to me. I personally love Godzilla 2014

[@timmadone8930]

I liked it too. But I was very annoyed that the cameo by Akira Takarada was cut out. Gareth Edwards said there would be an extended cut of the movie at some point. Maybe it will finally happen if "Shin Godzilla" does well here.

[@bakugan82000]

Tyler Kern They didn't love 2014 so much because it wasn't a real Godzilla film for them it had to be made in Japan by ToHo that's it really

[@feathersareheavierthansteel]

Have you even seen the other movies?

[@azhurelpigeon]

This^^^

[@MrJabez89]

Godzilla 2014 was a really bad Godzilla movie

[@justintremblay3182]

Glad you guys made this review! Made me go out and watch Shin Godzilla, and wow was it good. The lazer section of the movie was just WOW

[@kloggmonkey]

i didn't realize i missed the chaotic evil godzilla that much until this one used the atomic breath! that was just so ridiculously fulfilling to watch.

[@GirthQuake101]

I heard it was a guy in a suit but they enhanced the suit with CGI.

[@R-R-R]

Or they did the guy in CGI and put a suit over that? Saves money by not having to pay a guy. ^^

[@xscaralienx9398]

guy n a mocap suit with goji gloves ad a little goji mask over his head. Shin Gojira is 100% cgi with full body shots.

[@josephrouleau9259]

They had a special on the Japanese morning show, ZIP! spotlighting this film's motion capture effects.

[@OPTIMUMELITE]

Derek The Bleach Salesman yup

[@kiran1863]

That's incorrect. Godzilla was 100% cgi in ShinG. There are videos showing exactly how they did it.

[@CosmoShidan]

You have to hand it t Hideki Anno, the creator of Gunbuster, Wings of Honnimese and Evangelion for putting this film together. The film is more relevant today, given the current COVID19 situation and the world's governments poor response to the disaster in the same way the Japanese gov't's poor response to Godzilla. Real great stuff.

[@dragonzilla6482]

Here's a list of top 5 Monsters who I want to return. 5, Varan 4, Anguirus 3, Titanosaurus (Improve the roar) 2, Megalon 1, Gigan (Modern and up to date, but resembling the classic)

[@kiambraleflore7537]

5. Hedorah 4. Baragon 3. Gabara (For the lols) 2. Kumonga 1. Anguirus

[@vincentdoskow188]

Just watched it last night. It was suprisingly well done, i mean much better than i thought it would be!

[@helloSanders]

When you weave the AVGN theme subtly into episodes, I love it so much~

[@superelitejimi5579]

LONG LIVE THE KING!!!

[@sleepyjohn2944]

Jet Jaguar?

[@cretaceousthehunted9669]

Sleepy John No! Godzilla!

[@peedfarded]

I'm honestly glad they didn't put another monster in this movie. The story had a clear message to tell that would only make sense with one monster. Another one would have been overkill and ruined the point they were trying to convey. Godzilla IS the force of nature, in a sense he's the revenge for how the government poorly acted during 3 devastating catastrophes. An earthquake, Tsunami, and a meltdown of a nuclear power plant. Godzilla are all three of those catastrophes in this movie, to push the commentary on the government.

[@crazyfire9470]

Poorly? Explain how to stop a earthquake or a tsunami. Use the force?!

[@babyyoshi3099]

Why didn't he comment on the ending?

[@umbra756]

The film still uses tons of miniatures. So there are a bunch of practical effects as well.

[@Cafeman_2D]

Watched this again in 2022. I love this film.