The History of Godzilla: Final Wars (2004)

The History of Godzilla: Final Wars (2004) #GodzillaFinalWars #Godzilla #Milleniumera
Sources
CHO Japan Interview with Tsutomu Kitagawa and Shinichi Wakasa: • Godzilla and His Maker...
Brian Solomon's "Godzilla FAQ"
David Kalat's, "A Critical History and Filmography of Toho's Godzilla Series".
wikizilla.org
Set photography by Norman England.
www.tohokingdo...
Clips used from the documentary "Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects" Directed by Norman England.
www.scifijapan...
I do not own nor do I claim to own Godzilla or any property related to it. This video falls under fair use as it is educational regarding the history of the Godzilla film franchise. Any usage of footage from movies or marketing material is transformative for educational purposes.
FAIR-USE COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER:
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commenting, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
You can purchase or rent "Godzilla: Final Wars" at www.amazon.com.

[@BigActionBill]

**Correction** - Kumi Mizuno and Maki Mizuno are *not* related. Apologies for this error, I was able to crudely edit this out of the video at 23:19 using KZbin's video editor, so that's why you see a random image of them together there lol. I will address the error further in my History of Godzilla (2014) video, sorry again.

[@History-and-stuff]

Wow this is a new comment

[@gogofuture8271]

I wondered about Kazuki and Ryuhei Kitamura. This woulda Ben cool too. Also agree with your rankings if GxM and G2K swapped. GxMG vs GMK is tough though. I’ll add these videos are very well done and detailed. It’s enjoyable to watch or listen to in the background for information (I am often multitasking and my Japanese is very rusty so I always have to pause if I’m on a ladder and a Japanese quote comes on). I wish Hedorah got more screen time in GFW. I got to meet Banno in 2004 at GFest where they premiered GxMxMG:Tokyo SOS in the US and he was great and I’m sure would’ve been happy if Hedorah got more than 10 seconds on screen again. Wasn’t a fan of GFW but as you said it’s better on rewatch. GxM also isn’t bad besides that leap scene but I prefer the Heisei atmosphere. Was good to see angilas again though. I’ve been a fan since the Showa era (as in pre-89..). I remember my surprise learning Godzilla didn’t end with 1985 when I first got the web in 93, then found I’d missed one with DAM. Such an enjoyable watch with the AIP bootleg, and those horrid Heisei dubs for GvKG and GvM92 (the bio dub wasn’t bad). Been sub ever since with GxvMG93 but can enjoy a good dub like G2K

[@angelicamarianocamat6741]

To ckb me knh 🎉í Dr​@@History-and-stuff

[@angelicamarianocamat6741]

​@@History-and-stuffy daddy😢 access😢 three-wheeler tea recreate access 50:46 en on jjjhnsnsnskskkska see ya address😊😊 poll HBO guessc CA all😊

[@PowerPackers90]

she has nice legs thou.

[@The_Rutabaga]

If you’re going to embrace the goofiness of the Godzilla franchise, this is the way to do it.

[@CStone-xn4oy]

Don't show Final Wars to people if you want them to take Godzilla seriously. Do show Final Wars to Godzilla fans who know that Final Wars isn't meant to be taken seriously.

[@Trilliman707]

@@CStone-xn4oy that's the point they don't have to take godzilla seriously he lost his seriousness years ago now he is more known to be over the top and strong all the time a powerhouse thats how he should bow be introduced and overpowered monster

[@interviolet6675]

That being said this was one of if not the meanest Godzilla ever By looks and personality. The only thing that bugs me is the music that plays at the end it's so anticlimactic and out of place

[@alexgomez6723]

@C. Stone When has Godzilla EVER been taken seriously? Final Wars is probably one of the few Godzilla films genuinely worth watching because at least it seemed Toho fully committed to the non-fuck attitude they have had towards this series since the beginning of the Showja era.

[@frankiejones7858]

Don't see what's wrong with it i liked it didn't know it had hate

[@Devils_Lair_Comics]

Honestly, I really enjoy this movie just because of how balls to the wall, batshit insanely over the top it was & because of that it's actually one of my favorites of the entire franchise. It's also one of the movies I recommend for people who are just getting into the character It is not a perfect movie but the high paced action & near constant Kaiju fights makes me forgive that

[@williamchiafos3889]

Agreed. Final Wars gets way too much hate. A Godzilla movie where Godzilla actually kicks butt on a rampage.

[@DonnaBrooks]

"...I recommend for people who are just getting into the character?." Wouldn't that be more accurate to say, "...for video gamers, BOYS, & MEN in the 18-40 age group?" LOL That's the "people" you really mean. Or maybe, "...people who are WWE (WWF wresting) fans." For PEOPLE who are older or female, this would be a terrible movie to use to INTRODUCE the "character"! It's the stereotype of a Godzilla film. Non-stop fighting is fan service, not something that will engage most newbies. Godzilla 1985 is probably the best of the older Godzilla films to use to introduce the CHARACTER (not just show off special effects). For modern audiences, one of the new American Godzilla films (2014 or G v. Kong) would be better for special effects AND for character, b/c Big G actually HAS a character in those films. He even has a character in Shin Godzilla. I noticed that he takes a lot of abuse in his "second land form but doesn't fight back. It's only in his final form that he goes on a rampage. He had only been destructive b/c he was so big (& outright clumsy in his first form), not b/c he was malevolent. But WE made him malevolent by deliberately attacking him first instead of finding some other way of controlling him or deterring his coming on to land. Plus you have the whole, "The Japanese government is incompetent in a crisis," message that was the point of Shin Godzilla as political commentary after the triple disasters of the earthquake, tsunami, & Fukushima nuclear disaster.

[@Trilliman707]

@@DonnaBrooks nah ur recommendation not reliable if u say 85 is a nice start now yes I agree with shin godzilla but ur wrong final wars what got me into godzilla I was a newbie when I was like 5 and yes till this day final wars still my favorite and final wars perfect for the general audiences and newbies I shown some family members final wars who doesn't even watch godzilla they loved it final wars is perfect

[@Trilliman707]

@@DonnaBrooks my fiance doesn't even wat j godzilla but I told her all about it and I let her pick which godzilla interest her the most so she picked final wars and she loved it now she just as much as a geek as I am

[@qwerty5684]

@@DonnaBrooks Why boys and men specifically?

[@brycevo]

I view Final Wars as the biggest homage to all of the craziness that is Godzilla. You have all these classic monsters, X aliens, mutant super soldiers, and all of the amazing action. This is still my favorite Godzilla film alongside GMK.

[@emirlsanchos6302]

The casting itself was one giant homage. A majority of the actors, young and old, from different eras intermingling onscreen. Some even from stand-alone, non-Godzilla Toho films.

[@dadahyena]

I have no shame in admitting this is one of my very favorite Godzilla movies; it's a fun, crazy film with all the monsters a fan could want.

[@Eva01-jy2qu7pu9r]

Godzilla slapping Zilla and destroying him with his atomic breath was one of the best moments in cinematic history

[@Godooable]

I cheered when it happened

[@joeysullivanTM]

Literally 🤣🤣

[@joeysullivanTM]

Oh snap I just realized your Eva 01 lol

[@Eva01-jy2qu7pu9r]

@@joeysullivanTM Lol it’s cool. Nice to see a fellow Eva fan

[@joeysullivanTM]

@@Eva01-jy2qu7pu9r yes also thanks for subscribing!

[@DinobotKiryu]

Completely agree on saying Final Wars is the last of the old G films. Since 2014, they've certainly changed in tone & style from the presentation of the Showa, Heisei & Millenium (whether I'm a fan of the change or not).

[@justnoah2073]

Personally I enjoy the change. That producer was right Godzilla would return but in a new form for a new generation. I believe he has definitely gained fans since his second revival in Hollywood.

[@DinobotKiryu]

@@justnoah2073 It's true Godzilla's popularity has certainly been bigger than ever before since 2014, which is nice. While I miss the practical effects & rubber suits, I understand being all CG. All I wish is most of these recent G films had presented their storylines more engaging. Most of these characters have been just meh, Brian Cranston the only exception (I'm not just referring to the Monsterverse films, also the Reiwa films). I see potential for good movies in each of these, just a not as fulfilling execution compared to more previous G films (though not all). But that's just my opinion, not fact.

[@justnoah2073]

@@DinobotKiryu Yes the Shows era is known for its rich and compelling characters adored the worldwide.

[@divin3nightmar339]

Final wars is still my favorite Godzilla movie of all time. And one of my favorite Godzilla designs, and this was the end of my personally favorite era (millennium) since I was born in 2003 I was raised on this era, until I went back and watched the older ones while hyping up for 2014. I like the new take too, but something about the practical effects and that style was just so perfect for me. Although I’d love to see a mix, using cgi, practical effects and old and new feels

[@6666Imperator]

I don't know. If you look into Shin Godzilla then that has a lot of reminiscence to the Godzilla 54 version. With a deep message and terror feeling. Yes it wasn't a suit anymore but it was true to the roots of the original

[@jayreagans1160]

This movie was truly the end of an era. And they made sure to go all out and they succeeded

[@SuperGodzilla2]

Don Frye is the perfect example of Gender Equality XD, he'll hit anyone

[@christiandenault7606]

Hahaha!!! 🤣

[@ProfSir1]

Amen

[@jackcinephile7554]

Equal rights means equal fights!

[@kingdomcomesuperman3669]

One of my favourites from the millennium era, felt like a better version of Godzilla Destroy All Monsters. Would've loved to see some of the Heisei era monsters but regardless a really fun movie.

[@derpyplayground]

This is my least favorite, I think Godzilla 2000 is best in millemium.

[@diobrando5896]

@@derpyplayground I think Millennium is the weakest out of the Godzilla eras.

[@AlexMartinez-gv7hy]

More like an updated Destroy All Monsters

[@derpyplayground]

@@AlexMartinez-gv7hy But a worse update.

[@AlexMartinez-gv7hy]

@@derpyplayground I can see why but personally I love just how fun the film is. As long as you don't fis on people your good

[@MrTHATNERDGUY]

Xilien: "you wouldn't hit a lady?" What Don Frye should've said: " No, but I will smack a bitch!"

[@CStone-xn4oy]

Don Fry is a legend in this movie which is funny because he put basically no effort into it. Its funny when you watched the subtitled version because everyone is speaking Japanese and then suddenly Don Fry says something in English and people look at him like "wait, what did he just say?"

[@bryanbender1516]

If I would of said that, I would of gotten banned

[@MrWednesday3]

turning him from a badass answering with a punch, to a weirdo getting off on it. a small difference but a real moment killer.

[@DonnaBrooks]

@@bryanbender1516 It's would HAVE, not would of. "Would of" doesn't even make any sense. Words have meanings. Quit watching YT & learn to write English. (P.S. Since you are likely to argue, b/c you only sound out words & write down what you hear, instead of understanding the language, you should've

[@annabekter]

make a star (*) instead if i when u said b*tch

[@Inignot12]

"Now I'm imagining a Godzilla film directed but Kojima" *Laughs in Singulair Point*

[@BigActionBill]

He would somehow make it even more confusing than that

[@Inignot12]

@@BigActionBill Totally, and it would probably break the 4th wall and make us disconnect our internet to see the real ending

[@transformersrevenge9]

Senator Ghidorah: Checked the internet lately? Mechagodzilla: The memes! But no joke, I kinda want to see a Kojima Gojira. A Kojira?

[@FlyingFocs]

@@Inignot12 ... I think I'd actually prefer that

[@Devils_Lair_Comics]

@@BigActionBill by any chance are you going to do a "History of" for the Monsterverse?

[@CorraThaxton]

I'll be honest, that Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony for Godzilla always gives me chills.

[@Gojirfan2004]

Yes my favorite Godzilla film having a history development. I was hype to see a history of Godzilla Final Wars (2004) and now here it is.

[@PoCrack321]

Felt the same way when he did King Kong vs Godzilla.

[@Gabriel_Pierne]

Me too GFW💎

[@superdan9064]

This channel has made me appreciate the Godzilla franchise and made me a hardcore Godzilla fan Thank you sooo much for your work . You deserve more subscribers

[@BigActionBill]

Very nice of you to say, I hope I can keep improving

[@rewtondassiecavalcantegome7127]

@@BigActionBill me too.

[@valerianusvilippomaldini4698]

Toho : Godzilla final wars is the last Goji movie Shin Goji : hold my script

[@geethau4676]

It's the last old goji movie. Every other Godzilla after this has been different

[@gabrielbacyan4892]

@@geethau4676 yea that was the suitmation godzilla

[@MichaelMyers3000]

I love this movie. It really does capture the entire history (at that point in time) of the Godzilla dries. The goofy, outlandish Showa versions as well as the practical effects and great shots of the Heisei era. I feel like it was a great commemorative movie for celebrating 50 years of Godzilla.

[@binkya]

Hey man just want to let you know that every single one of these kept me entertained throughout the year. I really appreciate the way you organize the history behind this movie franchise and summarize the plot while also providing personal touches like your opinions on these films and your relationship with them. You’ve done an awesome job with these videos and I personally wouldn’t see a problem if you need to take a break before getting to 2014 because you’ve put in insane work making these. Thank you again for what you do.

[@BigActionBill]

Thank you!! Yeah it'll probably be a while before I touch on the modern stuff in the history format. I do want to go back and work on the showa era re-dos for a while and work on some non-Godzilla stuff. I appreciate the kind words and hopefully you enjoy going forward as well!

[@TheDRexor]

11:04 Man seeing these OG actors acting out made me tear up a little

[@S_PIDER]

Yeah, that part hit me a bit harder than I was expecting

[@Savagewithaheart98]

For me this movie is boiled down into one sentence. “Godzilla gets out of prison and claps everyone’s cheeks.”

[@useridk285]

This is my favorite design of Godzilla and it goes well with movie. The slim body makes up for all the walking and swimming he does 🤣🤣

[@valerianusvilippomaldini4698]

Baddas Godzilla

[@cadethumann8605]

It frustrates me that we still haven't gotten an S.H. Monsterarts figure of it yet. When the line launched back in 2012, Final Wars was the most recent G-film back then. I have waited for this variation of Godzilla to be adapted and I still am. Damn...

[@MoxDemon]

@@cadethumann8605 it's gonna be made along with zilla and mv mechagodzilla i believe.

[@christiandenault7606]

@@cadethumann8605 they actually revealed SHMA Godzilla 2004 a few months ago. The release date is still to be announced.

[@cadethumann8605]

@@christiandenault7606 AWESOME.

[@williamoleschoolarendt7016]

One of my favorite movies! I'm 57 years old and I still love watching Godzilla movies! The 90s and early 2000s movies I used to think were the best but the 2014 and the other 2 are just great! Flat out great!

[@clockworks360]

Final Wars is and always will be my favorite Godzilla film, barring Monsterverse KOTM. It has monster after monster, wicked fights both human and not, and a score that sticks with me even today. I bought the DVD for it from a BestBuy in '06 or '07 and it was an awesome time. Now that I'm older, can safely say this is the most extreme live-action movie and most high energy Godzilla movie ever. One of my favorite things about the movie is Godzilla's design. He is the perfect balance. He's powerful and heavy but he has a sense of agility and speed. His longer fangs and talons makes him look far more menacing, his longer arms gives him far more reach (he throws more hands then I've ever seen in any other movie). And his atomic breath...sweet Lord is his atomic breath amazing. And that Red-Spiral Final Shot when he launched Kaiser Ghidorah into the freaking stratosphere never fails to send a chill down my back and a stupid smile on my face.

[@blazevaccaro952]

Just finished this whole playlist! The amount of dedication and you put into these videos is incredible and I’ll be looking out for more👍👍 You should be proud

[@Spnozilla]

This movie holds a special place in my memories as it was the first Godzilla movie I saw and the one that got me into the series. Despite its flaws if it wasn’t for Final Wars I probably would’ve never became a fan of the franchise but even aside from that I like the movie for its action sequences on both the human and kaiju aspects.

[@socksleeve]

Same. Plus watching Godzilla whip zilla’s ass is amazing

[@navalta_gfx]

Dude seriously, your videos have been my favorite Godzilla “reviews” in a long time

[@RileyJ3866]

I completely understand the break you’re taking between the Japanese Godzilla and the American iteration, but I really hope it’s not TOO long of a wait for the next video

[@TIMWReigo]

I can't wait to see the rest of the series of GODZILLA history. this lizard has come such a long way since 1954 so it's always awesome to see him change with the times his movies are from.

[@baddragonite]

I love how the director even kinda questions the whole process of the movie occasionally like it was a fever dream or something. Love this movie.

[@tearzofthefallen6586]

God I love Final Wars. Its over the top, batshit insane, ans has a crazy sounstrack and matching cinematography. Is it a masterpiece by classical terms? Of course not. Its just good fun. But hey, people will shit on any G movie you like after the heisei era. GMK? KoTM? Shin? 2014? Doesnt matter. At this point I'm just enjoying the movies for myself. Not trying to share my love online, but if I find a moment to, I relish in it.

[@transformersrevenge9]

42:52 I am pretty sure I read somewhere that Area G was called ''The G spot'' in the script, until one of the english speaking actors caught on, and explained it.

[@BigActionBill]

lmao Damn please find the source for that if it's real

[@thebloxconductor1870]

HAHAHAHHAHA

[@ZombieReese]

Time to watch the entire playlist ALL over again. Gotta love replay value.

[@BigActionBill]

haha the old showa era videos are going to start coming down as I redo them

[@CStone-xn4oy]

@@BigActionBill I would love to see a playlist of the movies in chronological order by the film's release date.

[@Tohan_Gaming]

@@BigActionBill can't wait for Mothra Vs Godzilla, my favorite Showa Godzilla movie!

[@dar4431]

@@BigActionBill is that why I haven't seen any from the 70s? Can't wait until you redo them.

[@johnb-nd9ch]

Heck yeah! Was hyped for you to post this

[@Tohofan122]

It’s funny you talk about the divide in fans. Im a big fan of this ridiculous movie while my cousin hates everything about this movie. Also nice Nagatoro reference haha

[@solaris804]

Always wanted to know a bit more about this movie. Thanks man

[@ranjira7893]

Gordon was one of the things that made the lengthy human centric side of the movie okay to me. the guy is freaking awesome XD

[@Pa_blito]

HELL YEAH FINALLY this movie was a blast

[@LtRee96se]

I love to listen to you review all the Godzilla movies while I am working. It has a strangely calming effect on me. And, well, it's Godzilla so it's awesome.

[@InTheEnd75]

Since the latest one, I’ll say I’ve had such a nostalgic trip watching your videos and learning about the movies I grew up with. Your videos are so perfectly well informed and splashed with good jokes, I really enjoyed your content.

[@HenryThomasRaptor]

Fun fact: that one song that plays at the beginning and end of the movie was a rejected Emerson Lake & Palmer track. You can find recordings of it being played live, under the name Crossing the Rubicon

[@stoneyboyd]

Yes, and it’s a GREAT track.

[@CStone-xn4oy]

Thank you for creating this video series. As a long time fan of Godzilla I am still learning new things from these videos about the background and plans for different movies. Godzilla Final Wars is best viewed by an audience that knows not to take it seriously. Its a guilty pleasure and mindless fun. I will say that Final Wars probably has one of the most entertaining human cast of the Godizilla films and Don Fry is a big part of that.

[@DinobotKiryu]

This movie is amazing, despite it's problems. I did go some years believing this is probably a bad movie when I was younger & imagining how it could've been better. But around 7 years ago, I just excepted it for what it was & love every bit from cool to silly.

[@justnoah2073]

I mean it is Godzilla. He is either the silliest and dumbest thing imaginable or the darkest and most serious thing imaginable.

[@busbrain2215]

this is one of my favorite godzilla channels, your humor and references and jokes are on another level

[@Georgeoftherings]

The impersonation at 19:17 was pretty good. Then again I am drunk watching this so..

[@weevilboy]

Thanks for the video. My kids and I recently watched all of your Godzilla history videos and have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of this one.

[@BigActionBill]

Sorry for the cursing lol!

[@johnnythao]

American-born actor Kane Kosugi's 1st name is actually in English, so it's just pronounced as how you would pronounce it in that written form. His Japanese name is Takeshi, but the only people who call him that, according to him, are his grandparents and sometimes his father, Sho Kosugi, when he's upset or mad at Kane.

[@WeBarelySober]

I appreciate the amount of effort that goes into these "History of" videos. I was actually on vacation when this video dropped and I made sure to wait patiently until I got home and had the right setting in order to sit and enjoy this one.. especially considering that it's an hour and some change. Keep it up man.

[@brownout100]

Have utterly loved this playlist. I don't actually know much about kaiju, and this was an excellent start.. I'm going to rewatch this a lot over the coming years. Your efforts are much appreciated. Great work.

[@jackognibene2387]

i have a huuuuge sweet spot for this one, this was my favorite film until i was like 8 years old. i just remember watching all of the older films with my dad and when we finally got to this one i was so awe struck by every time a new monster showed up. it was like playing with toys but on the big screen instead of in my living room.

[@guest9243]

Almost every single weekend, I always watch your playlist. Not only is it a review from a movie genre from 1954 to 2023, but it also has some nice Easter eggs and trivia. Not only do love your reviews, I love your hilarious sense of humor, but I love knowing the fact you gave highly appreciated all of the hard work for the people working from Toho to make these films. In conclusion, I love your videos and I hope the best for you.

[@BigActionBill]

That’s really nice to say, I hope you continue to enjoy.

[@guest9243]

Your welcome. I will continue.

[@jimmyju76]

I love how the cast is full of Godzilla veterans

[@TheDeath138]

I always really liked this one. It was chock full of monster fights, even if they were kind of short, but that is and was always the biggest draw for me. This is why, while I enjoyed 2014, I felt it was far too focused on the human element and didn't have enough of the monster fights and destruction I was there for.

[@jimmyju76]

Just had to play that adorable Baragon clip 😍

[@pennzilla57]

Your content is so freaking good. I have watched so many of your videos. Great job!

[@HeartIIess]

AT LAST!!! Keep making awesome videos bill, looking forward to the newer movies!

[@TheSaint7770]

The narration has been wonderful, entertaining, humorous, and pleasant to listen to. Well done!

[@unnecessaryedits2818]

I showed this movie to my former roommate who wasn't into Godzilla. He loved it so much, he made his friends watch it during his bachelor party. In fact, most of my friends end up loving this movie. Not sure if that says more about me or the movie but I'll take it!

[@kentalacrucia]

Final Wars absolutely has its problems, but it's definitely within my top 5 Godzilla movies. I love the camp, seriousness, Super Sentai, knock-out brawls, and sick ass music tracks.

[@rubybolton4860]

15:10 Insane take from my point of view. This is one of the first tracks that comes to mind when I think of Godzilla every time. It sounds perfectly in line with the Army March theme from the original. It pays homage with it's admittedly out of place upbeat tune while showing us essentially the equivalent that this modernized world of monsters has to the military in the original. One of my favorite tracks from any of the movies.

[@georgeestefania4599]

I just found about this channel and this video, never before have I laughed as hard as I did nor find anything here as dull or boring, and oh my god I love the clip at 26:15 there's so many things in behind the scenes that just makes you feel better about how much work and joy went out of this. Also you have a great sense of humor and voice. May God bless you for making this and wanting wore out of this.

[@Jerrremy]

What a brilliant video. Loved it, subscribed, and I definitely plan on watching your other Godzilla vids!

[@mikedaikaijufan3976]

I absolutely love Final Wars. It's easily my favorite of the Millennium movies and it was the first Godzilla film I was hyped about when it was coming out, (I wasn't aware of the newest movies until after Tokyo S.O.S was out on DVD) and I remember hearing a rumor that the "American Godzilla" would be in it and I was so excited about that fact. Sure enough, I wore out the part on the DVD where he fights Zilla because of how many times I rewatched it. I also remember the day I found out that it was the last Godzilla movie (well, at the time of course) and I was strangely okay with that fact, I guess kid me really thought it was a decent send off. At the same time, I couldn't wait for him to be back. I'm really glad you covered this whole series, it's definitely been a lot of fun keeping up with. I can't wait to see you tackle the Reiwa and MonsterVerse films, if you do them I mean. 🙂

[@alonsorojas3829]

After each movie I ran to watch your video about it. Sometimes I was more excited about your video than the movie it self. Keep them history-rich and long. Thanks.

[@VoodooSilk]

This is one of my favorite Godzilla movies. I love that it feels like a modern Showa film.

[@jayreagans1160]

Congratulations Bill! You made it! Thank you for these videos

[@BigActionBill]

it's been quite the trek

[@migsyh2065]

No wonder you took so long It was a long video Well done I heavily appreciate this

[@Dovahninja]

Hey man, thank you so much for doing this series. I've been a G-Fan since I could breathe and these have been awesome to listen to. I originally wanted to have them on in the background while I worked but I got so invested I actually just sat at my desk and listened attentively to each episode. Looking forward to you covering the Monsterverse and Shin!

[@BigActionBill]

Happy you're enjoying them, I will work hard to keep improving

[@angelsilva7207]

This was my first video of yours that was in my recommendations. I enjoyed it and now I’m just going through all your Godzilla movie reviews now. I can’t wait for you to hit Shin Godzilla! Subbed!

[@c2099]

This was one of the best videos KZbin has suggested to me. Very well done, perfect amount of humor, and so much information. Subscribed.

[@georgelea4297]

Thank you Bill for a truly great upload loved it 👍

[@RileyJ3866]

Yay! Finally, I’ve been patiently waiting for this video. Thank you for putting so much effort into these amazing reviews/retrospective, especially for such an amazing and bonkers movie

[@Platapart]

This is still one of my favorite movies, it’s non-stop fun and action

[@DynamoChannl]

My favorite part is this: 7:02 - He mentioned future directors like Gareth Edwards, Hidieki Anno and Shinji Higuci, Michael Dougherty, Adam Wingward, and soon: ME.

[@savitoon2287]

Best of luck, hope to see your movie in the future

[@NoBudjetFilms]

Today has been a difficult day, this video really made it a lot better. You have compiled a ton of really interesting information about Godzilla history. Really love it. Never seen this movie, but it has some really great elements in it. I for one have always loved the Xiliens, they are the iconic Godzilla alien invaders. I had really hoped that in Godzilla 2014 series that they would eventually show up, but they never did. Also Gigan looks amazing in this movie. I got a toy of him back in the day and still have it on my shelf because it just looks great. Gigan is my second favorite monster (after Ghidorah). Looking forward to the next video you do! You are approaching the end of the Godzilla movies, do you think after you cover them you will move on to other related works? The animes are obvious, but there was also the 90s American cartoon, and a Godzilla Island shorts series. Would you possibly cover some of the Mothra movies? Take care!

[@BigActionBill]

Well I hope you have a better day tomorrow! I agree, Gigan's design is awesome in this. As far as the future, I want to make videos about anime, and I've also had interest in other Japanese movies that aren't kaiju or anime-related. But I'm nowhere close to being done with my History of Godzilla series because I still have the modern movies plus I'm re-doing my showa era videos. Next video I release for this series will most likely be my Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964) redo.

[@Bavarian_Barbarian]

One of my favorite movies. Gets better every time I watch it. It was my second Godzilla movie as a kid (first being 54), and it's just a fun movie you can't take seriously

[@JH-uh9zc]

This is hands down the weirdest Godzilla movie, but I loved his design and how brutal he was. I always wanted a Godzilla movie where he had "god mode", and this is as close as it gets. (Super excited for SHMA figure of this guy too!)

[@lionhurly]

Love that Baragon roar clip! Great video as per usual. Keep it up.

[@derideox7140]

Ahh final wars i remember when this came out in 04 and i was hyped for the monster mash up madness

[@jexelbur6872]

Interviewer: So, how did you write the plot for this movie? “We played with Godzilla toys for several hours.” Interview: Nice.

[@dunkanbulk14]

GIGAAAAAAN, RISE!!!

[@ONPSX]

Just wanna say thank you for all the Godzilla videos you made

[@Inignot12]

I think I read somewhere that Koichi Ueda was a giant fan of Godzilla and championed to be in the films, hence why he is in so many Heisei and Millennium films.

[@agdtwinkie001]

If you ever do the history of Shin Godzilla I would be through the roof happy. Thanks for the great content!!

[@Supermariorpg6]

Final Wars is my second favorite Godzilla film ever but it's only below KOTM. I'm a simple person who likes seeing gigantic monsters go-at-it. While I do appreciate the messages of the more serious films.. I just like seeing monsters fight.

[@1DAR26]

Which KOTM?

[@Jumbo_shrimp]

Great video, I normally can’t sit and watch hour long videos but I was really intrigued by this one!

[@joeysullivanTM]

Hell yea!! You finally did it 👏

[@BigActionBill]

long journey

[@blueravenfire]

i just finished marathon watching all your videos and what a journey it has been. all your videos have been greatly informative telling the history of each movie and i can tell you put a lot of effort into making each one of them. i got bit teary eyed at the videos of the last movies of each godzilla era, including this one. it just proves that even though the days of practical effects are long since gone and times may have changed a lot for the godzilla franchise, godzilla can never stay gone forever and will always return. i really hope you get to monsterverse and reiwa godzilla movies eventually, i really like to see these videos continue.

[@Mattfromthepast]

I love the serious Godzilla movies but I also love this movie. Yes, it is nothing but silly fan service and normally I would hate that but as a celebration of Godzilla's 50th birthday I really enjoy it. It let's just about everyone see their favorite monster for at least a few seconds and it feels like a celebration of the guys in suites era of Godzilla. It reminds me of those multi-Doctor anniversary celebrations of Doctor Who, like them it may not be the best the franchise has ever produced but it is great to see everyone back and it is a fun way to spend two hours. There there may be better Godzilla films out there but it is hard to think of one that is more fun or show more love for the monsters.

[@madscientist2621]

I have watched all of your videos so far and I very much appreciate and enjoy them. Godzilla was my absolute favorite when I was a kid. I'm currently trying to share that love with my kids! Please, if they are fulfilling to you, keep making these videos!

[@artilleryboi8119]

"Three grown men playing with godzilla toys till the right combination was found." Makes sense

[@RadioactiveKetchup]

This was one of my favorite movies growing up, really cool seeing a video about it.

[@sportswithaj3096]

Personally my favorite era is the millennium era but it’s so hard because I love all these movies especially Tokyo sos godzilla vs king ghidorah 1991, and final wars

[@busbrain2215]

every week i come back to this video and i love it more and more.

[@mroldschool001]

I love this film! We got to see Godzilla fight in ways that were new, saw a host of monsters old and a few new, and it had Don Fry in it who, incredibly, gave a pretty fun 80s action hero style performance. Love this film and it's homage to the Showa era!

[@MechanicalRabbits]

I had a blast watching this movie yesterday. It was the most fun I've had with a film in a long time.

[@KaijuFanatic-fq7dy]

Where do you get all this behind the scenes footage?

[@BigActionBill]

From this movie specifically the behind the scenes stuff comes with the Blu-ray of the movie

[@UNKNOWNunknown-bl6bc]

Like the music meme but it not lame when you got family

[@bryanbender1516]

He's a secret spy from Toho 😏😏

[@DonnaBrooks]

@@BigActionBill I checked this movie out from the library back around 2006 on DVD and, since I love the commentary on the creative decisions made in movies, I always watch the movie first, then watch it again to hear the Director's and/or actor's commentary. But I honestly forget everything he said!

[@Blueeyesultimatedragon]

Idk why YT algorithm is recommending me Godzilla videos but this is the best and longest one I’ve seen as of late. Great journalism done in this video!

[@Aenarion28]

My son LOVES this movie. Both of us are Godzilla fans and his first ever watched was the 2014 one. And I have the ultimate bragging rights for a Godzilla fan. We have the same fricken birthday.

[@supersquaboonthealmighty5670]

This movie is my absolute favorite godzilla movie and it probably always will be. I know it's certainly not the best godzilla movie, but it's just such a great treat to revisit everyt time

[@mondomacabromajor5731]

Always really enjoyed Final Wars ... it was out of control!!