Up From The Depths Reviews | Shin Godzilla (2016)

[@UpFromTheDepths88]

Check out this video for my much deeper analysis of Shin Godzilla kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6eqlaumhJKsaa8

[@damonknight2494]

i really liked the 2015 movie and can't wait till the new one comes out but i can also see why people didn't like it too much for me the most disappointing thing about the 2015 godzilla movie was the over use of the human cast and the lack of balls to show godzilla till the end. but for me that just makes the end so good the hype to see what he can do. hopefully king of the monsters will show more of the kaiju and less of the main human crew because we really don't care about family drama or love stories going nowhere

[@MasterChief773]

Damon Knight Have you seen the new one yet? It’s sweet

[@brandonb1681]

This one is fast-paced. Keeping up with the human drama was a chore, but is well rewarded.

[@servant_of_Christ1096]

I always thought of Shin Godzilla as a remake of Gojira 1954. I don’t mean this in a bad way because Shin Godzilla has many scenes that are similar and the same to the original. And both were created in order to warn people of something. The original was created to warn people about Nuclear and atomic power while on the other hand, Shin Godzilla was created to warn about when you underestimate a natural disaster.

[@Unforgiven11]

His atomic breath in this movie was off the chain. I love how it starts as fire but as the reaction inside him kicks up and he goes into melt-down mode the intensity of the fire blast kicks up to a focused energy beam. Amazing stuff

[@runi5413]

Yeah, I also really liked how his breath went from a fire-storm to an unstoppable laser-beam, cutting through anything in its path. Gojira slicing buildings in half like a hot knife going through butter, that was awesome.

[@Herpusderpus]

As someone who uses a cutting torch, I was especially pleased by that part. It makes so much sense that I'm surprised Shin Godzilla is the first movie to implement it.

[@Unforgiven11]

@@alexyoutubechannel8175 it's ok bro you are allowed to have terrible taste in movies

[@KiddingCell]

@@Unforgiven11 thank you this movie was definitely one of the best Godzilla movies ever made

[@aguyontube3805]

Man........why do I always find my self watching godzilla reviews instead of actually watching said movies myself?

[@Xagzan]

Easier to access the reviews than some of the movies.

[@aguyontube3805]

That’s fair it’s just that I find it funny that I’ve watched only 1 godzilla movie (godzilla 2000) and I’ve watched all of this guys reviews on said godzilla movies

[@hespassed859]

It’s easier to let other people tell you what you thought of the movie instead of thinking for yourself

[@colinedmunds2238]

Cuz there’s so many, and lots of them are mediocre. That being said, there’s 2-3 that are truly great films that anybody would/should enjoy. And if you end up liking the style/character/aesthetic, you’ll enjoy some of the others.

[@Xagzan]

@@aguyontube3805 You should definitely check out some others if you can. Especially Gojira.

[@ufuk5872]

Legendary Godzilla: Humanity last hope Shin Godzilla: Humanity worse fear

[@sith50]

and both were portrayed as forces of nature. how it can be a blessing and a curse

[@CollinBuckman]

What's great is how both Godzillas are so different yet at the same time both perfectly embody Godzilla in one way, one the defender of Earth while the other an unstoppable destroyer.

[@NeutralGuyDoubleZero]

@@CollinBuckman And its equally interesting how much Godzilla has flipflopped between the two throughtout the years in all his movies. Truly does capture how hes a force of raw natural power.

[@temp26gaming94]

Hello there. Very accurate

[@superdolphin440]

"let them fight"

[@HomerSimpsonIsCool]

The only Tōhō Godzilla film that I have had the honour of seeing at the cinema. Truly a once in a lifetime experience for me

[@alikahubbert52]

Same here! It was truly a great experience for me too.

[@oAPXo]

Homer Simpson -never saw Godzilla 2000??? It was epic.

[@HomerSimpsonIsCool]

oAPXo I watched Godzilla 2000 on VHS. I was 1 when it was released in the cinema

[@andrewmeyer3599]

Man you're so lucky, I wanted to see this in theaters so bad

[@HomerSimpsonIsCool]

Andrew Meyer It was one night only in my shitty small town Canada

[@kriegsmarinebismarck7122]

That roar at the beginning was a cry of never ending pain... "Who will know...???" :(

[@strigoi_guhlqueen8355]

My favourite sequence in my favourite movie. The song is so filled with pain and lonlyness. Truly one of the most emotional scenes ever.

[@ralphso5567]

Watched this during a plane ride. I looked outside to make sure he isn't real

[@sebastian4238]

I too, watched it on a plane ride.

[@Kalell121]

Lol

[@TheAdaoo7]

Which absolute chad airline had this in its selection

[@wtsyrdeal]

@@TheAdaoo7 was just going to say the same!!

[@safwansaid5139]

by far the most scariest, and the unsettling aspect was that, its constant way of adapting and evolving, it was on the brink of evolving into a humanoid being, because even laws of nature know, humans are its own worst enemy, so its natural for it to take shape as a humanoid. best godzilla yet.

[@Themountain6197]

@@alexyoutubechannel8175 ok we respect you

[@Zeref8891]

Godzilla: king of the monsters gave us one of the coolest, most beautiful Godzilla. Shin Godzilla gave us the most scariest, off putting Godzilla

[@tuskinradar8688]

Like people said earlier, Humanities last hope versus Humanities worst fear, they honestly compliment each other so bloody well I'm at a loss for words as to how happy I am I'm living through these movies

[@Saltyaf38]

The original was scarier because it's more real and that makes it scary. I laughed my ass off while watching the cgi.

[@lawpwetheslayer5069]

@@Saltyaf38 shin is just like 1954 virson, they where just animals trying to survive until humans turned them into the monster they are, and both wanted revenge.

[@Saltyaf38]

@@lawpwetheslayer5069 Na dude 1954 was pure evil. That's what he represents, Shin is just a try hard tryna be scary and honesty he is fuckn hilarious.

[@lawpwetheslayer5069]

@@Saltyaf38 do you know the meaning of the movies? And how they got there? Did you watch shin destroy an entire city?

[@joaosantos5503]

A true Godzilla film. Socio-political commentary at its core, and a monster movie as the cherry on top. Not just mindless destruction.

[@emmanuelmondesir1314]

but i like my monster fights

[@aristosachaion_]

@@emmanuelmondesir1314 those are always nice, but seeing a return to form with Godzilla as the big bad is refreshing nowadays.

[@emmanuelmondesir1314]

@@aristosachaion_ shin godzilla is one of my all time favorite movies.

[@fats3342]

It's unfortunate that many modern cinema goers don't understand that's what the series started as.

[@RogueT-Rex8468]

@@emmanuelmondesir1314 well good thing we have this and then King of The Monsters. Both absolute wins

[@PsycheTrance65]

Its really heartbreaking to hear people coming out of the cinema saying they didn't like it because there wasn't any monster fights. I for one appreciate that Shin Godzilla didn't go that way because at least it was way more memorable than if it was Godzilla vs some other kaiju for the nth time

[@randomguy6679]

The original Godzilla was better than this.

[@PsycheTrance65]

@@randomguy6679 maybe it is, but that doesnt really change the fact that Shin was very underappreciated And i liked both '54 and Shin

[@monmonkey7029]

randomguy6679 You say that as if the Original Godzilla is a Bad Film.

[@mythicalthings1796]

Godzilla has kinda become synonymous with monster fights now. People went in thinking that it would be that. Not saying it's bad, but that's probably why they don't like it. Personally this sounds boring, but well thought out

[@finndamudkip7725]

TBH, if Shin fought any other Kaiju they would lose within like 5 minutes. (Except for some other Godzillas.)

[@master6of6omens6]

Without doubt one of the greatest Godzilla movies ever! I love all the homage to the preceding movies, and how the atomic breath scene in this film brings to mind the very kind of immediate destruction and loss of life Godzilla metaphorically embodied in his inception, not to mention the pure nightmare fuel which is his design. This movie is magnificence, through and through.

[@rakboi4lif495]

How?

[@Nc2t]

RakBOI4LIF why not?

[@Themountain6197]

@@alexyoutubechannel8175 for once I agree but still this movie is good

[@asaenvolk]

I loved the part at the end where they froze Godzilla right as he was transforming into a new multi-bodied form, and those forms were nice and creepy.

[@sith50]

shame Toho announced they are not continuing with the Shin Godzilla universe. but honestly, it may be for the best because whatever our minds can think of with those creatures when they thaw out is probably far more horrific than what can be put on screen

[@asaenvolk]

@@sith50 I have heard of a description of what was going on, in the Shin Godzilla series, Godzilla would evolve into what ever was needed to maximizes its ability to meet current threats. It was constantly stymied then defeated by co-operating groups, so it was evolving INTO a co-operating group. I have no idea how true or not this was, but it still has terrifying potential

[@Necrodermis]

@@asaenvolk Well apparently Toho wants to make a cinematic universe similar to Marvels but with this Godzilla. We may still see that last form.

[@homeforgoblins]

When I heard Hideaki Anno was going to make a Godzilla movie, something he's longed for, I felt really happy for him. For those who are unaware about his series known as neon genesis evangelion, the show is practically emotional torture and put a lot of mental strain on him, so much so that after the completion of NGE he admitted to collapsing and losing all will to live (that barely scratches the surface). So I was stoked to hear him getting his own Godzilla film, and God damn was it incredible, the reception he got for it had to have impacted him in some way.

[@RogueT-Rex8468]

God bless him. Damn that’s intense!

[@observerf-03p.d39]

And soon enough, he gets to be involved with the development of Shin Ultraman. Funnily enough, he actually made an Ultraman short film (Return of Ultraman) for a school project.

[@thenumbah1birdman]

@@observerf-03p.d39 Shin Kamen rider too. It appears he, Higuchi, and hopefully Sagisu are doing a salute to traditional tokuatsu. Let's hope Gamera gets his redemption here.

[@cullenkrishna5068]

The song during the night attack, "Who Will Know", is so beautiful. Especially since it's from Goji's perspective

[@strigoi_guhlqueen8355]

Ah it is wounderfull. It gives him so much charakter. And it is filled with pain and sorrow.

[@UpFromTheDepths88]

Kayoco Ann Patterson for President of the United States 😍

[@SaurianStudios1207]

Let's hope so :)

[@landonhagan450]

#Yaguchi2021 for Prime Minister

[@OmniTerror]

She Will make America KAWAII again

[@AshXXMayftw]

Know the funny thing? We share the same last name.

[@tokendave80]

She has my vote

[@mrmrsplummer3526]

That Godzilla was terrifying.. A monster indeed and loved the design.

[@miguelcossabundio3362]

Of course the creator of Neon Genesis Evangelion is gonna make Godzilla 10x better

[@vladtepes2667]

I never watched that but i hope he works on the next Shin Godzilla

[@shakeelmubarak1146]

@@alexyoutubechannel8175 bruh

[@garagefirestudios9802]

@@alexyoutubechannel8175 Heavily disagree

[@Themountain6197]

@@alexyoutubechannel8175 i hate you

[@cyberendergamer0311]

@@vladtepes2667 Unfortunately… There’s no sequel 😢

[@scaper8]

Simply one of the best pieces the franchise has put out, bar none. In some ways ot may even surpass the original.

[@davewolf6256]

I'm afraid I must agree with you. Godzilla (1954) was a groundbreaking tokusatsu with a daring script. But it was edited in a way that disrupted the tone of some scenes. That doesn't make it a bad movie, just a product of its times. Ishiro Honda was only 5 years into his career. The French New Wave would not begin for several years. And the James Bond franchise, which influenced both Japanese media and Hideaki Anno, would not release a movie for eight more years. There is nothing wrong with saying that Shin Godzilla surpasses Godzilla in several ways -- as long as that person respects how important the movie was for changing cinema in Japan and abroad.

[@aristosachaion_]

@Char Aznable it will be in Japan because of what it represented for them.

[@JimmyDean59]

Char Aznable Yeah, because dickheads like Gojira5400. He just hates on Shin Godzilla because it’s not directed towards the American audience. He just wants Kaiju battles, which is not what Godzilla was and considers Shin a bastardized version of Godzilla and how Legendary Godzilla is perfect.

[@scaper8]

@Char Aznable I simply do not agree. It will be remembered, I believe, as one of the high-water marks of the franchise. Along with the likes of 1954's _Gojira_ and 1984's _Return of Godzilla,_ and possibly/probably _Mothra vs. Godzilla,_ _Godzilla vs. Biollante, _GMK,_ and perhaps a few others.z Related, I really, really like 2016's American _Godzilla_ and _love_ 2019's _King of the Monsters,_ and I don't doubt that they will be well remembered as well, but more of being generally well received American adaptations rather than for their inert quality. Conversely, I didn't really like the anime trilogy all that much, but I suspect that they will be talked about due to, if nothing else, their highly experimental nature.

[@garagefirestudios9802]

@@alexyoutubechannel8175 kzbin.info/www/bejne/enPWnXmIl6iLpNk

[@godzelda123]

I keep going back and forth about Godzilla's first form, he's kinda cute, kinda creepy, kinda silly too.

[@alucardnolifeking789]

cute silly creepy? He was dying and forced itself to evolve cuz he was in PAIN!

[@godzelda123]

@@alucardnolifeking789 But... he wiggles

[@alucardnolifeking789]

@@godzelda123 cuz he was in pain :((

[@thatoneradicalizedprussian225]

@@alucardnolifeking789 HE WIGGLES

[@thatoneradicalizedprussian225]

@@alucardnolifeking789 but yes he was in pain :(

[@justinjacobs1501]

"Who Will Know" was such a great piece of music to use alongside Godzilla's breath... I might have teared up a little watching it. Additionally, the lyrics for "Who Will Know" are incredibly sad since they are the world from Shin's perspective...

[@strigoi_guhlqueen8355]

Yes I love this song. It is so sad and sorrowfull. I cant even beginn to describe how much i love Shin Godzilla and this song.

[@orcawithdrip827]

A masterpiece and truly a faithful sucessor to the 1954 Gojira. Great review as always :)

[@garagefirestudios9802]

@@alexyoutubechannel8175 2014 and 2019 are different movies from Shin

[@rickyrackey7930]

Legendary Godzilla is the coolest and Aw-inducing Godzilla we got Shin Godzilla is the most unsettling, grotesque, and deeply disturbing Godzilla we got

[@zerotwo6814]

Also, whoever it was that posted the full movie on KZbin back in like November deserves a frickin medal. That actually helped me through a pretty rough time, so it was particularly good for me.

[@Irrelevant402]

I was super happy to see Shin Godzilla on the big screen. Hell super happy to have Godzilla movies from either side of the Pacific. My only complaint with the film is that Godzilla sleeps just a little too long before the finale. I actually kind of wanted to learn more about these characters. Supposedly an early draft had a romance in it and I can't help but wonder if it was between Rando and Patterson or Rando and Ogashira or what. Speaking of Ogashira I wished she had a few more scenes.

[@tvsonicserbia5140]

I heart Ogashira

[@Captain1nsaneo]

Got to see it in theater too and mostly agree with you. Personally super happy that the romance subplot was cut, the remnants of it could still be felt and they detracted from the film's thesis of 'How would the government actually respond?' Besides, if you're after a romance, I think every other Godzilla movie has you covered.

[@Irrelevant402]

@@Captain1nsaneo Huh you felt elements of it? Which characters then? As for Godzilla movies doing romance eh I dunno about that. They seem to keep it very in the back and subdued. My point was more for once I was interested in these characters I kind of wanted to learn more of them. I am glad it was cut too but I am just sorta curious.

[@Captain1nsaneo]

@@Irrelevant402 It's been a while so forgive me if I use roles instead of names. There's an Asuka/Rei dynamic going on with the US diplomat and the woman member of the main character's inner circle. This is all from my id so I'm prepared to be wrong but they had the most speaking time of the female main cast and were often framed with the protagonist. The playful nature of the diplomat felt like it bordered on flirting and their separation at the end was filmed in a way to imply a denied longing. I would have liked more time with the characters too, I enjoyed their interactions.

[@garagefirestudios9802]

@@alexyoutubechannel8175 I see you in the comments bashing this movie, what are your reasons?

[@59rlmccormack]

Shin Godzilla sure is a great watch, no matter how many times this guy changes, he will ALWAYS have his nuclear origins and his inspiration from the war and what not!

[@hidazip]

Godzilla 2014 and TKoM : Typical Hollywood action featuring Godzilla and his friends. Shin Godzilla : OUR GODZILLA IS BACK!

[@Cragmortis]

Toho: Hey Ano.. Ano: Y-yeah..? Toho: Give us Godzilla.. Ano: EEEER MEEEEER GURRRRRRRRRD

[@SaurianStudios1207]

This movie, along with Gojira 1954, GMK, Godzilla vs Biollante, Godzilla 2014, is on my top 5 favorite Godzilla movies. I love this version of Godzilla, his evolutionary concept, design, and him being a literal abomination against humanity was fresh and interesting and I bought into all of that. This is also one of the most well directed Godzilla movies i've seen, it was very good shots of Godzilla, the effects are very well done and the tone that this film was going for worked. All of which couldn't have been better without Hideaki Anno. Also find it ironic that this movie, with a 15 million dollar budget, has better cgi and practical effects than most big budget Hollywood blockbusters. I give this movie a 8.3/10.

[@Thesecretcabal]

Another amazing review. I couldn't agree more Shin Godzilla is my favorite in the entire series. It's a stunning, master class film. Of course, as I'm writing this we have about 2 weeks until the title bout with King of the Monsters - we'll see! Thanks for doing such great work with you channel.

[@derajnitram1882]

The Godzilla film I've been waiting countless years for, one that goes back to it's roots while being an updated version, it's everything I had hoped the 2014 movie would've been, but ultimately wasn't. While not without it's flaws Shin Godzilla is easily one of the best Godzilla films ever if you prefer the character being the menace he was initially intended to be, as opposed to being an anti hero which the majority of Godzilla movies are. Godzilla 54, Godzilla 85, and Shin Godzilla are my top three Godzilla films, followed by Godzilla vs. Biollante which remains my favorite movie where Godzilla fights another monster.

[@RiainRamblez]

Still find it incredible that Toho's Godzilla, the one with the lower budget, looks far more convincing than the 2014 version. I think that comes down to it's use of miniatures and it being animated like a suit actor, but still great stuff

[@guru1816]

Amazing Film I Wish we got a sequel instead of the anime trilogy.

[@iceoriental123]

Anno wasn't coming back, and just intended to make a standalone film with no need for a sequel.

[@cyansaint]

He needs to finish Evangelion anyway

[@emanueloliveira7997]

They (toho) are not allowed to make a japanese godzilla until Legendary releases the third legendary godzilla movie arround 2021, if we have luck. Or so i've read. It's a contract thingy.

[@nadtz]

@@emanueloliveira7997 Apparently instead of a direct follow up Toho is planing a CU for thier monsters =( I really would love to see a follow up to Shin Godzilla though.

[@jaketheberge1970]

@@nadtz CU?

[@sfkeepay]

Couldn't agree more. And your comment about it being rewatchable is so true. Hell, I’ve even rewatched your longer review of the film three times. Shin Godzilla is just that good.

[@stagelinedpro]

Godzilla is CGI in this film? Wow you can't even tell

[@Godzilla1282]

Yeah. I thought they got the real Godzilla to play himself

[@MattMorgan813]

Godzilla1282 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@violetvalmua]

I'm so obsessed with Shin and I can't stop looking up stuff about it. I work at a collectible store and we make our playlist and I put "Who will know" and I just sing it all day. I need help

[@strigoi_guhlqueen8355]

I can relate. Such an amazing song. I know it by heart.

[@sith50]

I'm happy to be part of the side that welcomed this Godzilla along with Legendary's take and was just happy to get more Godzilla movies.

[@NealFowler]

not only is it a great Godzilla film, but it's a great sci-fi film in general.

[@sm4carnageihope]

Became a really big fan of your work these passed few weeks. You've earned a new subscriber.

[@brycevo]

This is such an amazing call back to the original. Shin Gojira is a masterpiece

[@KiddingCell]

Alex youtube channel so you think the movie that won best picture is awful how kid

[@andreiiiksavvv6054]

Proof that godzilla movies could be deep. Also you made a mistake about this godzilla, check out the song "who will know" which plays in the first atomic breath scene. It proves that this godzilla DOES have a conscience and is confused by what is going on with what is happening to his body.

[@blitz8425]

Something else I love about Shin is the slow plodding pace of G. Intentional or not, his slow but deliberate walk of destruction through the city is so much like radiation. Only containable with heroic coordinated efforts of people. But even then their sacrifice only buys us time.

[@TrueZEAL89]

I lost my shit when I saw Godzilla's beam color looking purple. Even more when it shot beans off his back. The song "percussion of the masses" makes me tear up a bit even to this day at how majestic it is.

[@Jazzimus]

It's persecution of the masses I think

[@ihavenoname2ndaccount726]

@Katie Lewis Different song

[@copperlocks1]

I was sitting in the theater having the feeling of dread, while watching this movie .The unblinking eye,the devastation , and the total ineptitude by the govt. to do something. it really echoed what is going on in our world today .

[@SaurianStudios1207]

Shin Godzilla >>>> every other blockbusters of 2016

[@orcawithdrip827]

KaijusaurusG2K. *100% AGREED* Also... '54 Gojira: *Shin & Legendary* Shin & Legendary Godzilla: *Yes dad?* '54 Gojira: *I've never been so proud of having two sons with movies that boosted the franchise. I am so proud of you* ShinGoji and LegendaryGoji: *Thanks father!* *Both Godzillas hug their short father*

[@johnilarde8440]

Godzilla fan1998 Mohamed until some dumbfucks at Toho cancelled every Shin sequels and make those cringey Anime Godzilla films..

[@SaurianStudios1207]

@@johnilarde8440 they are planning a toho shared universe though

[@cossegoji2kofficialchannel60]

kyles Rudolph Ilardenovich They didn’t cancel any of the sequels. Shin Godzilla was always intended to be a standalone film. Can’t cancel something if it was never confirmed to begin with.

[@SaurianStudios1207]

@@johnilarde8440 and the messy sequel to g14 that is kotm

[@machina5]

"Shin Godzilla would be one of the most striking and profound entries in the series" I mean, consider it's competition lmao

[@stealthyspy1012]

I mean Earth Godzilla is MASSIVE but I think the 2014 Godzilla looks really good too EDIT: A shit he meant the movies, my bad dude I thought he meant the look of the Shin Godzilla compared to the others XD

[@williamcronshaw5262]

You should watch the very first one, specifically the non-edited to upset western audiences original version. It's quite deferent from pretty much every other movie in the series.

[@ChrisPeteG]

One of my absolute favorites in the franchise. It could maybe lose about 5 minutes from the 2nd half of the film, but it is nearly perfect.

[@godzillamaster90]

Watching the night scene on theaters blew my mind.

[@BarbaraEyre]

I absolutely love Shin Godzilla and I've been watching Godzilla/Gamera movies since I was little. I don't equate Shin Godzilla as the Godzilla we all know and love. It's a different Kaiju. But you described the movies exactly how I feel about it. The special effects, the acting, the characterizations, the plot, and the music were all done extremely well. One of the top movies of all time (regardless of genre). Now, if only they would have explained the tail at the end a bit more .... left it wide open for further story lines, but left us hanging ....

[@mariannalovegood2418]

There's always that moment, in Godzilla film where Godzilla does something to the military to tell the audience that the military can't beat him. Shin Godzilla is the first time, where, when that scene happened I thought to myself, "this....is not a solvable problem." It's horrifying, and god is it damn fantastic. I hope we get a sequel

[@joshhale2507]

My heart pumps when Up from the Depths comes up in my sub feed.

[@TheOneTrueOtaku1]

I’ll never forget seeing the first use of the atomic breath on a big ass Imax screen and just being left speechless. An absolutely unforgettable experience.

[@DuragJones]

*The only reason why people hated this movie was because it wasn’t the American Godzilla, that’s it. They’re so blinded and bias*

[@Nerdynomicon]

This was an absolute masterpiece. I couldn't recommend this movie enough if I tried. Great review brother.

[@kaiju115]

Despite its limited theatrical release in the U.S. I managed to see this movie 5 Times in theaters, that is how much I enjoyed this movie, to this day Shin Gojira remains my 2nd favorite Godzilla film after Gojira(1954). This movie represents everything that's Gojira(1954) stood for while also trying some new & creative ideas that work perfectly for this film. I'll never forget seeing the trailers for this movie and instantly saying, "Oh my God!!! Godzilla looks terrifying!!!", and seeing the film opening night when Godzilla reappears in his 4th form & hearing the Godzilla themes straight from King Kong vs Godzilla & Terror of Mechagodzilla a grin never left my face, that & I was completely mind blown seeing Godzilla's new Atomic Breath on the big screen. Anno & Higuchi are clearly huge fans of the franchise & they certainly did Godzilla justice, & yes I am definitely looking forward to Shin Ultraman.

[@Gojirawars03]

Definitely the best Godzilla film in the 2014-Present Era. But then, King of the Monsters isn’t out yet... I love this version of Godzilla. From his perspective, he’s just an innocent creature, lost and confused. But from the perspective of the humans, he’s an unstoppable force of destruction, with nothing to stand in the way of him ravaging the entire country of Japan single-handedly. He has a presence of pure fear, and I love it. First time I’ve been scared of Godzilla since the original film. The music here is another highlight. Using the old Ifukube tracks is great, but the original tracks used in the film are amazing. Tracks like Persecution of the Masses, Defeat Is No Option, and Who Will Know all have a haunting feeling that further cements the fear you feel when Godzilla is onscreen.

[@lachazASMR]

I was a bit on the fence at first, but the scenes when they start to attack Godzilla were great, and his response to the Stealth attack was fantastic. I realized my mouth was open when Godzilla unleashed the breath weapons. Fantastic

[@doom7ish]

*Persecution Of Who Will Know!*

[@tuskinradar8688]

This man gets it

[@rezterralico4369]

I was fortunate enough to see this ahow foe one hot day in the theater in 2016 subtitled. Had to own it on blu ray to show others.

[@kingartheus6736]

Thanks for giving this film justice. It deserves much more praise and love than the rest of the other movies. This and 1954 are the top movies. Both equally matched. I had the honor to see it in theater here in puerto rico and let me tell you. I will never ever forget that day.

[@dominicspizzirri4399]

Love love love this film. Though I wonder how many people agree with me and wish this film had a full original score, sound effects, and roars?

[@rajatava3500]

I haven't watched all the Godzilla films but out of all which I have watched, this one is definitely my favorite! Godzilla's design in this movie is also my favorite design because of how creepy and unsettling it is.

[@barski8885]

I love the focus on meetings... and moving the meetings from one room to another... and having more meetings. Meetings... meetings...

[@davidprince8006]

I remember my brother bought tickets fir the 2 of us to see Shin in theaters. Was an amazing experience and the fans around us were true. Since the film was only in theaters around us for 2 weeks, the place was packed. I agree 100% with your review, also i have the same book as you the Godzilla Compendium. Grew up reading it throughout middle school and so on. Nice to know a true fan is making these amazing reviews and can't wait for the future films reviews.

[@cloudtx]

Excellent review. I wasn't a Godzilla fan until I watched this movie. At 04:02. That exact moment is the perfect showcase for the good acting in this movie. I actually watched it last night and at that moment when they discuss the possibility of dropping nuclear bombs on Japan again and he reacts like that I went like "Ohhhhh, good acting!".

[@petelee]

I love what you said about this film being an "aspiration" by a Japanese filmmaker - too often the West (esp film twitter and film youtube) likes to dismiss anything appearing nationalistic coming out of non-Western countries as "propaganda" - but this film isn't afraid to mock or criticize what it saw as Japan's failures...it just hopes that the next generation might learn from those painful mistakes...a far cry from the acclaimed American godzilla in which FEMA is super efficient and American special forces are everywhere all at once and can kill the monsters good.

[@dr.samuelhayden808]

this film has always been special to me since if it wasn’t for this movie I wouldn’t even be a kaiju fan

[@GumballAstronaut7206]

I don't care what anyone says, Shin Godzilla is my favorite Godzilla movie, It's feels refreshing to get something new, but familiar in the franchise, we hardly ever get to see Godzilla as a serious figure in a movie, and it has something important to say, about America and Japan, and instead of the movie being dragged out by heavy dialogue just to get the plot going, even though this movie has a lot of talking, it's there for a reason, everything was put in for a reason in this film. There's just a lot to love about this film. The Design of Godzilla, his abilities, the story, his evolutions,THE MUSIC! it's all great! However it does get over whelming at times,due to things happening a lot, theres not enough music, and yes the talking, there's a lot of it, and I can see why this movie isn't big on the main stream in America, yet I do see why it is in Japan when it came out.

[@GumballAstronaut7206]

Alex youtube channel look if you like Giant monster brawls and nothing more, than that’s fine, but I like to have more than just icing, I want the cake. Godzilla deserves to be more than just giant monsters fighting, the Big-G Needs better characters and story if it’s ever going to hit the kind of main stream the Avengers movies have.

[@2067792332977602]

Something I loved from this is that almost all the USA reviewers went "This film feels anti-american. No kidding even the guys at kotaku said something like that. What you think the world is kissing USA's ass in real life like in American movies? xD

[@trsniffy]

It feels anti-American because the depiction of any American character or viewpoint is painted in broad, one-dimensional villain colors. Even Kayoco is only redeemed when she rejects her American upbringing and "becomes Japanese". The moment that the American scientists slip out of the collaborative effort because they got the information they wanted was the point the filmmakers fully committed to Cannon Films level "foreigners are bad and can't be trusted". The satire that works so well in the rest of film thuds because its presentation of the Japan-American relationship completely lacks any thoughtfulness and humanity, and it borders on the kind of ugly ethnic nationalism that much of the world is embroiled in now, especially the United States (which is extremely anti-science, which shows just how wrongheaded Shin Godzilla is about its take, made before Trump won the election). It felt utterly out-of-place in an otherwise amazingly biting and horrifying film.

[@Godzilla-tu2cd]

This movie rock's big time interesting characters, great action , great writing/commentary on Japan government and godzilla feels like a national disaster then ever before and I love it.

[@Godzilla-tu2cd]

@@alexyoutubechannel8175 that's your opinion

[@adamkealy2630]

Great video, I Love the channel. You are very underappreciated and I wish you the best in the future

[@interviolet6675]

Shin is Amazing It's the sensational update a traditional Japanese Godzilla needed for ages. It's design is reminiscent of his showa days while being terrifying and imposing. The score when he uses his atomic breagh is appropriate and epic. The reveal of him using his tail and back spikes and purple look threw me for a huge loop. It's something we haven't seen and was executed masterfully. The military's approach was more sensible in this compared to any other. Using more logical strategy and not just throwing away lives for spectacle alone. The deleted forms are a whole other conversation bordering on horror and cosmic terror. The politics and human aspects may be criticized by some but it's just as important to add human context to the destruction and how to stop this villainous monster. It's the closest we will ever get to a full remake of Gojira from 1954. It's one of those films like GMK and Gojira that standalone and you could show to new fans without having to watch anything prior. I hope there's something planned for Shin Godzilla to return in the near future 🖤🦖❤

[@ethenallen1388]

The first time I saw a trailer the thought that entered my mind was that creature looked like it was in great pain.

[@jorgearetakis9688]

Very Few people verbalize what a godzilla movie actually is as well as you buddy, from a G fan to another ❤️ #upfromthebest

[@joecoolrp]

Great review, can’t wait to see this one! We’re getting so close to KOTM.. excited to hear what you have to say about it!

[@randquadrozzi1280]

Love the horrifying look of shin Godzilla.

[@bgp001]

When I saw Shin Godzilla in the theaters, I left with some mixed emotions but the film stayed with me. It's one of those movies that you need to watch a few times to really take it all in and now I absolutely love the movie.

[@Robozilla]

I knew King of The Monsters wouldn't have a chance competing with this film, I was unfortunately right. Shin-Godzilla is the reminder that Godzilla from the very beginning has been a symbol of destruction, the horror created by mankind. I love this film because it's about Japan vs Godzilla in the best way possible since the original film, America will always see Godzilla as the hero and Japan, even though they created the monster fighting element, will always remember that Godzilla was the harbinger of death and destruction.

[@omniviewer2115]

I don't know. I still feel like this movie is dangerously close to being a propaganda piece, one that falls far short of Godzilla's other solo outings. Then again, I'll take it over the Anime Trilogy any day of the week.

[@EvangelionFan-ru7ri]

The original was one though...

[@omniviewer2115]

@@EvangelionFan-ru7ri The original film could not be propaganda. There were too many restrictions on Postwar Japan's film industry for it to be propaganda. So instead, the filmmakers had to put most of their focus on all of those elements that go into making a good film and keep the political undertones a bit more subtle. Shin, by comparison, is so overt in its political overtones that everything else about the story falls to the wayside, or exists only to further those themes. I really need to make my own video on the topic. Explaining the whole thing takes a lot of space, and I don't want this comment to be too long.

[@EvangelionFan-ru7ri]

@@omniviewer2115 Whether they were allowed to or not, that is what it became. The film was originally panned in japan for being exploitative and wasnt looked at as a classic until it played for US japanese communities. The way that film is shot and presented, it is easy to classify it as a propaganda piece. This does not make films bad.

[@EvangelionFan-ru7ri]

@@omniviewer2115 I will however agree that the anime films can die in a fire.

[@cossegoji2kofficialchannel60]

Omni Viewer I’m sure all of us would take it over the anime trilogy any day of the week.

[@viciousbane569]

Great video bro! Love the things you’ve said and I really liked this movie a lot.

[@Tyrantlizardking105]

Shin Godzilla is my favorite entry in the series, even surpassing the original. All my favorite Godzilla movies are the ones where he is unequivocally the villain, and the way this Godzilla is essentially a cold, brainless mass of destruction with power unseen in the series at the point of release, it's truly terrifying. I am scared of Shin Godzilla, and that in and of itself makes it the best interpretation bar none.

[@danapb]

I just saw this film for the first time today and loved it! It did remind me so much of the original Gojira, just as you said. And the human part of it was well written enough that I didn't get too impatient like I do with some of the Godzilla/kaiju films. I also liked the odd design and new abilities. Why not update him a bit? Anyone who hasn't seen it should spend the $3-4 and rent it on amazon.

[@TheWerelf]

his gills spewing out red stuff was satisfying to watch for some reason!

[@vladtepes2667]

Blood

[@GuyWithAnAmazingHat]

This is the best Shin Godzilla review on the internet, you completely nailed everything about it.

[@carydavidhoffson6014]

You give the movie the greatest review and understanding what it was doing with Godzilla

[@trachepanda5133]

Shin Godzilla was my first Godzilla film. Quite a fantastic and horrifying film to be your gateway to Godzilla.

[@tuskinradar8688]

Holy crap, welcome to the club, we have Monster Cookies, have fun

[@nomenondisponibile3485]

Just finished watching it. There would be so much to say, it’s easily the BEST Godzilla film ever

[@Grandmaster_Dragonborn]

Even better than the original?

[@grandadoboman1995]

Yep, the design is very disturbing + the political satire made this film work. Actually, it's more of a political satire than an actual monster movie.

[@raidenthenctzenwithinsomni4961]

I'm literally watching it right now. I freaking love it. It's one of my favorite films ever.

[@me-sy4um]

I'm so excited to see what Toho does next!

[@me-sy4um]

@Ben Tackett what do you mean

[@phyllissmith6903]

Wow its amazing seeing how far you have come

[@BigGwenStrikesAgain]

This was beautifully conveyed my lad

[@cwulfe1]

This is one of my all time favorite Godzilla movies. I actually like it better than the two recent "Legendary" Films. It really focuses on the helplessness of government red tape and the inadequacy of the military or government to cope with the situation. The scenes are intense and this Godzilla has some really cool new weapons to employ.

[@CuppoJoe_]

Shin Godzilla, from this wiggly cute creature with googly derpy eyes to a massive unstoppable force of destructive nuclear creature

[@parkerpshebnisky1051]

My second fav Godzilla behind the first one and one of my fav movies of the 2010's!

[@scado5679]

For me, the best part was when they played the original Akira Ifukube military theme over the military attacking Godzilla. That's not to say the rest of the film isn't great, however.

[@GatchamanG4]

In the early forms, those blank, non-blinks eyes is really unsettling

[@Andyilmatto]

Simply put: a masterpiece.

[@lemmon3903]

I'm in the middle of watching all the Godzilla films. I love every single one of them 😍

[@BenniRoR]

It's always great to have a new fan in the community.

[@callanhutchison1871]

This channel is great you are going to be huge

[@carydavidhoffson6014]

They made their own godzilla all over again so it would not have to do with any of the other godzilla and use what they wanted to do with godzilla to do it their way to start with their own godzilla to come up with new ideas of their own godzilla to make it better and do things that know other godzilla can do but this godzilla to make it easier to make more movies to come up with something new each time