THIS BLEW ME AWAY!!! Godzilla Minus One Movie Reaction!!!

My first time watching Godzilla Minus One (2023).
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This was a masterfully written film. I had high expectations and they blew them out of the water. Not only did we get quality Godzilla action, we got a truly unique character story that worked on every level. I hope you enjoyed my Godzilla Minus One movie reaction & commentary
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Original Movie: Godzilla Minus One (2023)

[@fday1964]

I saw this in Imax, and was stunned after the movie was over. I did not expect such a richly layered story that has emotional depth. As an aside, it's great to watch the vfx team win the Oscar.

[@dolphinsrr]

I watch it in theaters in black and white. Brungs back the feeling of the original. I didn't find out about the color release till it was too late!

[@shainewhite2781]

It won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects. I'm surprised it wasn't nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing, and for Best Cinematography. This is the best GODZILLA movie ever made!

[@CasualNerdReactions]

When I found out it won the Oscar AND had only a 15 million dollar budget MY JAW DROPPED. Incredible.

[@gggooding]

​@@CasualNerdReactions $15m? That's _it_ ?? 😳😳😳🤯 Man, Hollywood sucks at its job.

[@user-ql1tn2bb2l]

Fiction: Odo Island, Great Japanese monster "Gojira". Fact: Tokyo Fire Bombing on March 10th, 1945. Tokyo "Black Market". Pairing of the Harley Davidson Motorcycle & the Japanese Imperial Army. On March 10th 2024, the 79th anniversary of the "Tokyo Fire Bombing", Takashi Yamazaki & crew is awarded the Oscar in Hollywood California. Japanese Zero, the Shinden, the "Takao" & all the Warships are factual. Using in CGI. Takashi Yamazaki tells a great Japanese post WWII story using the great Japanese monster "Gojira" that people wouldn't be interested in anyway. The last line, civilian war survivor, "Noriko", looks to the side of the camera and says, "Is your war.....now finally over?" In Japanese theater's, after the movie, people applauded.

[@Beardo2517]

If it didn't have Godzilla and was just the main characters post war story it would've been nominated for best foreign film and probably best picture

[@kingscorpion7346]

yeah, movies out of country can only be nominated for one Oscar, Hollywood has it that way on purpose! If it could be nominated for more, it would have walked away with most categories!

[@SteveBrant55]

I read that Steven Spielberg loved this movie so much he has seen it multiple times. And as someone else commented, it should have been nominated for Best Picture, Director, etc.

[@NERV287]

"I give her a 0.1% chance of survival." Noriko: "Never tell me the odds!"

[@ako-chin]

Thank you for choosing the subtitled version!

[@SwiftSloth]

This movie is tremendous and brilliant. I cannot think of better words. I grew up watching Godzilla and this right here is the best Godzilla movie I've seen. I love how they reworked the roar too. it's super distorted and almost deeper. The writing, the effects, the casting, the directing....BRILLIANT!!

[@Randerson2409]

This is the movie that actually pulls off the Human Scale story with the Giant Monster Action story. Films often try and do both and muck it up to some extent. But this story makes them both directly and layeredly intertwined

[@suedoughnim6665]

You can tell the story was meticulously thought out from beginning to end. Yamazaki didn’t make excuses for writing a crappy human story. He knew it had to be solid. The fact that the film is so firmly grounded in reality makes the fantasy aspect that much more tangible. And the plan to defeat Godzilla was based on what seemed to be scientifically plausible. It wasn’t cheap or hokey.

[@chrisfraser5088]

This movie was soooo good! A Godzilla movie where I genuinely care about the human characters? That’s pretty rare these days!

[@Beardo2517]

Haven't really cared about the human characters since GMK in 2001

[@chadlynch1551]

They made a bid stompy monster movie, made it so it was respectful of the original, made it centered on the human characters while still giving you all the monster you wanted to see, it was written and acted so well it can make a grown man cry, and they did all that on a budget of something like 10 or 15 million dollars. Not only is this a wonderful movie, it should make current day Hollywood feel ashamed of itself.

[@Ultra_Fine_Point]

Saw it in theatres 4 times. Every veteran around me was in tears. I cried every time Noriko said: "Everyone that survived the war deserved to come home". Broke my heart. I have massive survivor's guilt from the GWoT. I went to so many funerals. I'm happy to be home and that the war is now over.

[@user-by2dk9ns8s]

The movie won an Oscar for visual effects but it should have won some other Oscars, IMO. It was excellent. This was a real masterpiece. It took Godzilla back to its roots==Odo Island, the nuclear radiation as part of its creation. The human characters were on point--poignant drama of PTSD, rebuilding and regaining a purpose and heroism. Godzilla's effects were flawless and the great director Steven Spielberg met the director and told him he watched the film 3 times! I am sorry I missed this at the theater an in fact, I think they need to re-release it so more folks can see it on the big screen. I streamed it and have already re watched it twice. It exceeds expectation. JMO.

[@robmarconi6758]

I JUST watched this last night for the 1st time! It was AMAZING!

[@kh884488]

Saw it in the theater 4 times. My favorite theater cinematic experience since watching Terminator 2 in 1991. The film is so satisfying because every major and supporting character has a compelling story arc. G-1 is not 🔥. It is radioactive, atomic 🔥.

[@DoktorStrangelove]

Historical note: The Kyūshū J7W Shinden was a real aircraft. Two prototypes were built, and one flew. It only made three short flights before Japan surrendered. A replica was built for the film.

[@gggooding]

I initially had minus-one interest in seeing this. *Until* two of your Patrons, CasualNerd convinced me to watch. Holy historical drama, Batman! What a _superb_ film! Cheers Chris, Kelvin, and Ryan!

[@ianhamilton2035]

Finally after 70yrs, well deserved!!! 😃

[@dennismason3740]

Gojira (Japanese OG, 1954) is a masterpiece, as is Godzilla Minus One. Not until 2015 did I see Gojira in its original form. I had seen the Raymond Burr (Americanized) version when I was a kid - around 1961 or 62, on t.v. and even in its butchered form it is, for over 60 years, my favorite film and in 2015 I was blown away seeing the original and when the girls choir scene played I wept myself to pieces. Now this Godzilla bookend has created a perfect duo of masterpieces. Thank you Casual Nerd and Japan and Tojo.

[@WhatSayRay]

Great reaction to an amazing movie, thanks!

[@yamasho9154]

Very good balance between fun and excitement. Excellent reactions. At the climax, you were a 'Tachibana' yourself!😂

[@dna3169]

Godzilla says he loves your reaction , Thanks all his fans ! See you soon ! 🦖

[@shwicaz]

"I'm deceased." Yup, I was lucky enough to see this in the theater in Boston. We cheered, we cried (more than once), and it was quite the story. I also saw the Black and White version, which was good, but I prefer the color version. Glad this film exceeded your expectations.

[@ConradsStudio]

FABULOUS movie. Best movie all last year as far as I'm concerned. Personally cried 3 times. Which is 3 more times than all the others combined.

[@dolphinsrr]

Me too. I watch minus color in theaters. And watching reactions on u tube still makes me cry every time .😢

[@gacchan]

I was hoping you'd do this one, I've been so in love with it.

[@MrTriangle987]

Fun fact they actually start working on a sequel for Godzilla minus one

[@walker1812]

23:38 Not only was the narrative plot tight as hell, they kept the original 1954 subtext of Japanese society dealing with the aftermath of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, but elevated it by also dealing with the guilt felt as a nation after the war, both for their actions and their survival. Even slipped in some commentary on the current evolution of the JSDF mission to include a more offensive capability again. So good on so many levels.

[@Godzilla-tu2cd]

Such a fantastic movie Takashi yamazaki deserves to take home that Oscar. You definitely need to watch more godzilla movies from raids again 1955 all the way to final wars 2004. So you can appreciate this vast franchise

[@dolphinsrr]

Trust me. He won many awards all around the world. Especially in japan. Which it won 8 japan academy awards including best picture. By the way. Shun godzilla won 7 including best picture also!

[@dr.lionhunter9988]

Fantastic Film. Great reaction Chris.

[@allier1867]

yay a reaction on this! :DD

[@Dave-el6rh]

Thank you.Really.Thank you.

[@tenchraven]

American Godzilla spends hundreds of millions to make a buddy cop movie co-staring King Kong. Shows sooooo much kaiju Japanese Godzilla spends maybe fifteen million to make the best Godzilla movie ever. The FX got the Oscar not because they were this awesome, but because they were this awesome for less money than most movies spend on catering. And gives us actually good human characters without over doing the spectacle of the Big G. Missing this in the theatre is some I truly regret.

[@danieldickson8591]

And the story and characters were so deep and engaging, it almost didn't need Godzilla. He was so well depicted when he was on screen, but he was the icing on the cake.

[@GentleGiantJason]

Great movie! Even if you removed all the giant monster scenes it’s still an interesting movie.

[@brentwebster6164]

This gets a like before I even watch the reaction. What a movie!

[@manueldeabreu1980]

Hands down the best Godzilla movie. It shows the US turned Godzilla into a one dimensional, cotton candy piece. This crushes the Kong/Godzilla film and at a DRAMATICALLY less cost.

[@stevenmccormackmusic]

This movie is infinitely better than the hollywood schlock fest Godzilla movies. I've seen them and honestly cant even remember them. This is real story-telling with depth and heart.

[@Darkly_i_Shine]

If I may ask how did you do the clear subtitles over the blurred movie footage ?

[@CasualNerdReactions]

I put a second copy of the video on top of the blurred video on the timeline and cropped out everything but the subs.

[@Darkly_i_Shine]

@@CasualNerdReactions thank you.

[@sretePnitsuJ]

“Minus Color” is the only way to watch this film. it’s an incredible experience.

[@dolphinsrr]

Yes black and white was the only version i seen in the theater.😊

[@barrymccaulkiner7092]

Pre-mutated Godzilla AKA Godzillasaurus only attacked the light tower because it got startled. It also only attacked the mechanics who fire on it. Hence, the reason Tachibana and Koichi survived. Post-mutation Godzilla had to punish humanity for causing its mutation. If you think about it Godzilla was simply an innocent creature trying to live its life until humanity screwed it up.

[@edgarcia4794]

Koichi was frozen in fear. and heavy . Noriko had to brace herself and push him with all she had. If they were running she might have been more able to tackle them both into the alley but at that point no gauranntee that the building in front of them would stay standing. So not bad for a split second decision on her part. She acted out of love not self preservation.

[@Luzarioth]

5:55 The Cannon for Godzilla in the Monster Vers at least, is that the Bikini Atoll Test wasn't a Test, but the Americans trying to Kill Godzilla. That's why you see the explosion and Godzilla getting burned I gues.

[@nedrini1055]

Oh good, you got the good version of the subtitles. Netflix did a hack job on there. Interpretation changed so much of the dialogue and sometimes it doesn’t fit.

[@KenBiggs]

I absolutely love the main characters theme when he finally comfronts godzilla

[@AngeeloRabaya]

Even the original 1954 Godzilla has super healing powers that's why he was immune to any electricity and fire jets. Any japanese Godzilla has super healing powers.

[@dolphinsrr]

I thought he was bullet proof in the og.

[@Ultra_Fine_Point]

"Shin" and "Minus" are my favorite Goji movies, the original being the best of course.

[@user-zt8um2zu3n]

ガジーラ‼️

[@dennismason3740]

...plus the Akira Ikufube score has influenced "my music" for 60 years now, I do a slow, metal/dirge version of the main theme.

[@johnbarraco5561]

Best movie of 2023 .. hats off to TOHO studios .. awesome movie ..

[@ianhamilton2035]

Action is always better than no action! 😃

[@GameTuber07]

According to Godzilla tradition, sequels have Godzilla at 100 - 1….. I want to see it, but with this level of story telling, my heart simply can not take it… When you learn that the ending shot with the black mark is literally Godzilla’s genes… That makeshift family has been through enough and they don’t deserve what she’s about to possibly turn into… 🌺😐😐😐🌺

[@dolphinsrr]

Will see what happens!

[@joshuasmith6557]

Simply put: bruh 🔥

[@AtomBackerZs]

💖

[@salvationsplace]

I’m so torn between this movie and the original as the best G film. I go with the original Gorjia 1954 as the best simply because the symbolic subject is a good bit deeper in its importance and profound statement. (production value is excluded - its unfair to compare films 70 years apart in the making) This films use of Godzilla as a representation of his PTSD and Survivor Guilt is masterful in nuance. Godzilla grows in devastation as he refuses to fully face his pain and forces him back to the trauma in direct parallel to his home life, its perfection. However, the original film is so much deeper. An anti-war film with a finger pointing at the problem of war as a human race issue. Godzilla in that film is ourselves with an insane bent of self destruction. (at the end of the film as Serizawa approaches Gorjia on the bottom of the ocean, Gorjia turns and looks at him, at that point - we are face to face with ourselves.) but this film is so masterfully presented with the human drama clear and easy to identify with. The original 1954 human drama is muddied enough to slightly obscure the driving need to keep weapons of mass destruction out of the hands of us crazy humans. so I’m torn between this movie and the original as the best G film….

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!! I think for me, the first one might have greater significance, but this is the better movie. Which is simply to say I'd rewatch this one sooner than the other, but that likely has to do with taste than quality. They're both great though!

[@Mangolite]

Narratively and thematically, I preferred "Godzilla Minus One" as my top-tier Godzilla film, with the 1954 "Gojira" as a close second. The original used Godzilla as a metaphor for the atomic bomb and an allegory stemming from that. However, "Godzilla Minus One" (G-1) expands upon those themes, exploring guilt, hope, love, determination, and life affirmation, with a kamikaze pilot in the lead. The script focuses on a core group of characters, each with their own arc, culminating in a common goal: to live. In contrast, "Gojira" features a clunky love triangle and a central theme about not creating powerful weapons that can kill, with a scientist sacrificing his life to ensure his invention couldn't be duplicated, thus reflecting the Bushido code. G-1 moves away from this idea of self-sacrifice through self-deletion. For this reason, G-1 is my top pick, not because of the special effects or modern filmmaking, as the original 1954 film still holds up, but because of its deeper exploration of themes.

[@dolphinsrr]

I love both films as much. But if i had to pick one i would just give a slight edge to minus one. Not because of the effects but more characters that were involved in the story. 😊😊😊

[@BrianWelch-ks9ms]

I dunno, I thought G -1 was also a great antiwar film-only with a tighter focus on the Japanese culture and its legacy of throwing lives away under the pretense of "honor". Godzilla seems to be a direct stand-in for the indiscriminately destructive nature of war and its devastating effects on civilians. The military refusing to inform civilians about Godzilla's appearance is akin to how it refused to communicate the exact nature and casualties of war to its people, letting them live in ignorance to prevent "widespread panic" about potential attacks. I also think it's important to note that Godzilla only escalates to using its atomic breath in response to attacks from military-grade weapons-which could be a reference to the escalation of armed conflict that resulted, finally, in the use of atomic bombs. The only time Godzilla is successfully stymied is when the Japanese people, acting in their capacity as civilians, use scientific knowledge and clever planning instead of pure military might. I also thought that the scene where Doc is describing the plan to the group of civilians and former military is incredibly significant. In contrast to Japanese military culture's emphasis on honor and courage in the face of defeat, and dishonor for running away, the fact that half of the people leave without any sort of social stigma accompanying them, and the later declaration of fighting for life rather than throwing lives away, marks a major turning point similar to the one Japanese faced in the aftermath of WWII. There's also the bit about the brand-new fighter plane having an ejection seat, in contrast to the earlier fighters that, even if they were not intended for kamikaze missions, did not have such devices. It's the movie's way of showing that even the Japanese military was changing their attitude about the expendability of human life, and that going forward the military would also come to value the lives of its soldiers (to a degree).

[@kevincarbonneau]

Personally, I enjoyed Shin Godzilla more. I would LOVE to see a reaction to THAT film.

[@CasualNerdReactions]

I can do that Shin Godzilla Movie Reaction!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/emOsZ6hjmrSXmZY

[@erikerice9068]

YOU CAN'T KILL GODZILLAAAAA!!!!!!!!!

[@shannonchurchill4556]

First; loved everything about this movie. But what I really appreciated was that they avoided the snappy, smartass cliched sitcom dialog that has become so prevalent in so many American movies (not just Godzilla) mostly with the superfluous characters that everyone hates so much. It's like these characters have no point but comic relief and sarcastic trope to the extent that we can't wait to see them die. ("Yeah, let's bring Godzilla in for a beer!" WTLF?) Here, the attempts at humor were minimal and appropriate to the moment, instead of just trying to fill out a script with little to no substance. The other thing was the score. Bringing back the original music was a no-brainer, because for 70 years, the Godzilla theme has been the sound of dread and fear.

[@user-zd7ln9oo9c]

It rained black in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

[@LanceLust1980HugeTheWarningFan]

It's weird that there are many reactions on KZbin that are up to an hour, even longer, but they won't let you...?

[@CasualNerdReactions]

I can rarely get a reaction longer than 30 Minutes. Even this one was longer, but got blocked.

[@LanceLust1980HugeTheWarningFan]

​@@CasualNerdReactions Maybe it has to do with subscription amounts. KZbin is weird.

[@jameskullu2413]

Good video but the reaction is short compared to others

[@CasualNerdReactions]

Agreed! My videos always get blocked, including this one before I cut it down more. Even when I appeal they uphold the claim so I wish I could figure out what others are doing to get longer videos.

[@dolphinsrr]

​@@CasualNerdReactionsyou have to ask them . maybe they paid them off. Lol😅😂

[@suedoughnim6665]

Godzilla Minus One + 1 = zero Godzillas

[@williamberry9013]

This movie pisses me off. Not at it, at the "Monarch" crap. They have 1/3 of the budget have the disadvantage of subtitles and seriously is waaaaaaaaaaaa... (deep breath)...aaaaaaaay better. This needs two suspension of disbelief: 1)Godzilla exists, 2) Nukes make him bigger and give him funky traits. the "monarch" movies have too many to count, from Hollow Earth to secret but well funded organization

[@t0dd000]

It succeeds at the suspension of disbelief because ... it's not a monster movie. Or more correctly, it's not a film about a monster. The monster films that fail (beyond mere spectacle) fail because they forget that the film isn't about the monster. This is the same for all stories with mythic and supernatural elements.

[@nedrini1055]

Wow, really short reaction. I mean I’ve seen this movie over 20 times so I know it by heart but some people might not. You’re cutting out way too much of the story

[@CasualNerdReactions]

I agree! My reaction was longer, but kept getting blocked until this was all that was left.

[@mt32boi45]

Im probably the only one that didn't love this movie, it just felt...bland, godzilla barely did anything interesting, the humans were pretty good tho ,better than the monsterverse ones, i liked shin godzilla more, id give minus one a 7.9/10

[@-MrGoogle]

i finaly saw the engish vers of Godzilla Minus One and that movie still sucks

[@courtenaymckee7491]

I still don’t get why people love this movie. It’s fine… That’s it. 🙄

[@davelewis8270]

Did you have problems keeping up with the subtitles?

[@dolphinsrr]

Your heartless😢

[@thoneras9611]

Whats the problem with different opinions, y'all?