Up From The Depths Reviews | Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Godzilla and the almighty Kong face a colossal threat hidden deep within the planet, challenging their very existence and the survival of the human race.
Released: March 29, 2024
Producers: Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Brian Rogers, Mary Parent, Alex Garcia, and Eric McLeod
Director: Adam Wingard
Screenplay: Terry Rossio, Simon Barrett, and Jeremy Slater
Music: Tom Holkenborg and Antonio Di Iorio
Starring:
Rebecca Hall as Dr. Ilene Andrews
Brian Tyree Henry as Bernie Hayes
Dan Stevens as Trapper
Kaylee Hottle as Jia
Alex Ferns as Mikael
Fala Chen as Iwi Queen
Rachel House as Hamptonō
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[@UpFromTheDepths88]

WB slam dunked me with copyright claims on this one.

[@Korra228]

They suplexed you

[@boobootittleman7299]

“Hey, this popular Godzilla youtuber is saying good things about our movie! COPYRIGHT STRIKE HIM!!!”

[@UpFromTheDepths88]

@@Korra228 They sure did.

[@christopherrogiero458]

God... Zilla forbid WB gets free Publicity negative or positive

[@chadgorosaurus4898]

​@@boobootittleman7299 literally every Toho copyright strike on KZbin ever.

[@gameragodzilla]

Godzilla suplexing Kong off the Great Pyramids was hilarious Showa-esque camp and I love it. Kong using Suko like a pair of nunchucks was also great.

[@MrMortombachman]

Loved that bit

[@MarvNARK]

Where does this new fish get the idea of nunchucks instead of a flail

[@RaulFO]

Yeah, this is kind of what I was thinking as well. As people critique the monsterverse as not being as serious as Shin Godilla or as Minus One.

[@Bigbert835]

The ending is something that sparked my heart. I’ve watched enough Kong films to know that this monke never gets a happy ending. So seeing this 91 year old icon gets this type of ending just puts a smile on my face.

[@TheKraken5360]

It’s fun that in recent history, we’ve gotten a smart high quality movie, followed by a dumb fun movie. We get both flavors of Godzilla.

[@daltonburroughs3811]

It was just a blast to watch. Every Godzilla Era starts off serious then goes goofy fun. We are in goofy fun and I am here for it

[@d.rabbitwhite]

My problem was I didn't get the feeling that were going for goofy and thought they were still trying to be serious.

[@Nostalgic80s-nd3qb]

Yeah, because seeing a giant lizard suplex a giant monke and then teaming up to fight orangutan and ice lizard is serious.

[@mkcstealth7624]

Minus One and GxK are two sides of the same coin imo. Everything I love about the franchise is present, whether serious or hilariously goofy

[@tarzantabi7845]

true

[@GMK1956]

New Up From The Depths review, let's go!

[@ButrzV2]

This one took the idea of a kid smashing his monster toys together and didnt just run away with it, it broke the damn landspeed record with it. Its filled with so many little awesomes. The zero-g kaiju fight at the center of the earth mightve been the coolest thing ive ever seen in a monster movie, but then Godzilla curls up back in the Colosseum for a nap at the end and I just lost it. S-rank.

[@tarzantabi7845]

have you seen the super inframan?

[@chadgorosaurus4898]

GxK truly was the New Peakpire

[@dahmer2862]

Its been a good few years to be a G fan. While minus 1 suprised me in how well a Godzilla story can be told, GxK just fuelled the inner child in me. Good review man 👍

[@gamingwithjado962]

Missed opportunity to give Jia an unrelated yet identical twin found with the hollow earth iwi for the shobijin reference. Imagine there being a prophecy that predicted to the Iwi that a twin from a far land would one day arrive, and together the unrelated twins could awaken Mothra

[@chancepaladin]

you know what that's exactly what I thought they were doing, where her twin down there was going to be the queen...... but................... NOPE! kerplop flush.

[@tarzantabi7845]

@@chancepaladin maybe the queen was her OLDER twin

[@SuperSirianRigel]

They had a shobijin reference in King of The Monsters. So it doesn't surprise me they left that idea out. Though it would have been better in this film. lol.

[@RetroCarsForever]

I totally thought they were GOING to do this!

[@alexkogan9755]

@@chancepaladinI really want them to bring back Zhang Ziyi because of this.

[@WillTheGreatest]

If minus one was an artistic masterpiece id call this a masterpiece in entertainment. Me and my buddy had the theatre to ourselves and had a blast. First time in a while ive cheered multiple times in a movie over just simple childlike fun. My only wish is that they bring back the themes/mccrary on score

[@tarzantabi7845]

true

[@kingbash6466]

I really love how bonkers and crazy these films have gotten. Never thought I'd see Godzilla actually suplex Kong or Scar King throwing a whole ass building with a bone whip.

[@alec2000]

I know many won’t agree with this, but this film was everything I wanted in a monster film. The action was awesome as hell, the story was fun, the monsters having character was cool, and it just truly delivered on everything. This ain’t my favorite of the MonsterVerse, of course not, but I don’t think it deserves the hate some have for it. Such a good film in my opinion.

[@chunkykong01]

Based

[@ryanmason2502]

Both recent film have needed better music. I can't recall one track that stood out. Memorable music is key for monsters. KOTM had a awesome score, I'd like more of that.

[@nicolashernandrh835]

With Wingard not returning to direct the next entry of the MV, theres a possibility that the score will be handled by someone else. That gives me hope for a better one at least.

[@Kaiju-bm4ts]

Memorable music is fine but music doesn't need to rely on nostalgia to be memorable

[@shitanotosaurus]

kotm is just nostalgia bait with chanting everywhere as if that somehow makes it unique.

[@ryanmason2502]

@@Kaiju-bm4ts True.

[@tarzantabi7845]

someone bring back the 2014 theme

[@christianmanka3884]

Feels like the good old days of Up From The Depths. This channel was so important to me for years. Glad too see some new videos! I really hope you’ll do Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters and Gamera: Rebirth! We are truly in a kaiju resurgence!

[@mackenziecarver6807]

This is the second-best movie in the Monsterverse (KOTM 1st in my eyes!) While I'll admit its got flaws, I still enjoy this movie

[@Bhiles92]

Act 3 of this movie my favorite 3rd act in anything besides Hot Fuzz. Best American Godzilla movie of all time. The hollow earth/brazil battle closest thing to how I felt as a kid watching Godzilla vs the sea monster on vhs

[@randquadrozzi1280]

Glad your back bro.I find your reviews spot on

[@AsherTheAwesomeONE]

I Agree with the 4 star rating.. It's definitely a Showa inspired film with a lot of heart.

[@MinecraftWorld1954]

Even if I like Minus One more, I am much more appreciative of GxK, mainly because it, alongside Dune 2 and Minus One, helped me finally enjoy movies again after the absolute misery of Thor Love And Thunder damaged the ability for me to enjoy a movie theatrically. This was the best theatrical experience I’ve ever had and the most fun I’ve ever had with any piece of media since Godzilla King Of The Monsters five years ago. Throughout the movie, me and my brother’s inner child kept going absolutely nuts, and frankly, it’s a feeling I have sorely missed. I love this movie so much. Also, happy 10th birthday to Godzilla 2014 and The Monsterverse as a whole

[@tarzantabi7845]

bassed

[@flameblade5127]

One thing I appreciated about this film was the human story. Not all the characters were spectacular, but they went on a proper adventure. Unlike GvK, the humans kept up with the monsters when it came to advancing the plot. I was genuinely interested to see what the humans were exploring as well as Kong. It reminds me of Godzilla vs the Sea Monster and Son of Godzilla where the humans were stuck on an island with monsters and as a kid, I wanted to see how they get out.

[@SultanSamet]

This was such a blast. Easy to devour, simple fun. Loved it. Same with GvK.

[@SubterrelProspector]

This movie is a great achievement in visual storytelling. Saw it three times in theaters. It just had a lot of heart and had consistent themes, excellent action sequences, actual funny moments, and great music. EDIT: On that last point, I think the soundtrack is great. I love the motifs, and that track "Frozen Rio" is so emotional and epic.

[@gogeta0064]

I think Godzilla X Kong is better than Godzilla vs Kong, but the soundtrack is still crap. You can sit here and say that Godzilla King of the Monsters 2019 was a disappointment (Even though I disagree), but you cannot sit here and say that the KOTM soundtrack was one of the best Godzilla soundtracks that we've heard in the past decade, with the exception of Godzilla Minus One.

[@tarzantabi7845]

its not that the music is bad, its just that its so generic and uninspired that it becomes forgetable

[@ShinGoji1987Official]

Great spot on review man! Describing it as a modern big budget showa film is perfect and I really hope the monsterverse continues for many years to come

[@benderbendingrodriguez420]

We Kaiju fans have been eating so good lately🔥🔥 Has UFTD covered Gamera: Rebirth yet? Criminally underrated series

[@tarzantabi7845]

its alright, but I won't call the series underrated

[@GuiltlessGear]

F E A R S O M E G O D Z I L L A H A S E V O L V E D

[@JD260A9]

Babe wake up, a new monsterverse review has come Up From The Depths!

[@rickyrackey7930]

I got some ideas for new videos. Rank all designs for Godzilla and maybe do reviews on various kaiju video games. Plus, your Bryan Cranston video opened the gates for more what if rewrites.

[@bjk3054]

Great to hear your voice in a review again!

[@fizzyfuzz5878]

Bernie definitely had the laugh out loud moments. Kong, Gia and Scar King were interesting characters, especially Kong. But that climax was so rushed feeling, with both the humans and monsters. I'm really surprised you thought Godzilla had enough presence. Spoiler warning, most of the movie he's asleep. He charges up his atomic breath at the end, making you think he'd at least finish off Scar King. But Kong does and Godzilla just shoots it up in the sky lol. Even his battle with the ice dragon thing lasts about 15 seconds. Shame KOTM underperformed because imo it's the best of the five Godzilla related Hollywood movies, not saying it doesn't have flaws. Avengers: Endgame was still killing it in theaters and taking up so much publicity and promotion.

[@SourRobo8364]

I don't why, but I just couldn't get into this movie like Godzilla vs Kong. Maybe I'm desensitized to the action at this point.

[@DarkroseV5]

My biggest gripe with the movie was how they handled Jia. Nothing wrong with the character or the actress, she did a fine job but they sort of made her into a 'Girl who's the key to everything'. It would of made more sense, and I was hoping they would add her twin down in Hollow Earth and they both awaken Mosura like the movies of old. Not only would it make more sense, but also provide Jia a connection with Hollow Earth's natives while staying with the science lady (I forget her name). Minor gripe, I wasn't keen on how Mosura sounded in the movie. But over all I had fun with the movie. It was Kong's journey through and through and I was glad to see him have a happy ending.

[@tarzantabi7845]

true, but that is kind of new cliche revolving around little girls or boys in every modern day blockbuster. they will always be used as macguffins rather than characters (doctor strange multiverse of madness, and the creator did similar things)

[@_KungFuBarbie_]

I just wanna know why the titans didn’t feel… titanic in this movie…

[@Bigbert835]

This movie is under the perspective of Titans. Movies like G14 under human perspective is and that’s why they felt big.

[@tarzantabi7845]

maybe because the camera shoots them from a different angle (up front rather than down under) also the animators clearly didn't care about the laws of physics (which I dont mind, If you are going to make a silly monster movie, you better embrace the silliness

[@useroffline6641]

I didn't hate the movie, just walked out of the theater feeling nothing. The monster fights are cool and all, but in many action scenes the weight and sense of scale are just not there. The fact that there are many other great apes in the film kinda undermines the character of Kong, in my opinion. He is THE giant monster ape, that's why he's called King Kong after all. When you have more giant apes walking around it's like "oh... so there's more of him... ok". But I guess seeing Monsterverse Mothra again and Godzilla's new power up was pretty cool. This one's gonna be remembered as "the one where Godzilla suplexes Kong". Not very memorable beyond that.

[@tarzantabi7845]

opinion respected, this is one of those "turn your brain off and have fun moments" nothing more, nothing else. but yeah this film is not for everyone

[@BurninNomander]

I get exactly what you mean, but I would actually go as far to say that I heavily dislike the film and view it as an insult to storytelling. Whilst many of the older Japanese Gojira films were simplistic and cheap, there was always an undeniable charm that GxK just doesn’t have. It’s just another ‘pour more money into it, it’ll be better that way’ movies made by Hollywood studios that have no appreciation for creative film making anymore.

[@matteomastrodomenico1231]

@@BurninNomander And how exactly that makes it different to the older movies?

[@victorbourdon6984]

I love ALL these movies. Don't care about "financial disappointments". As long as they're made, I'm watching!

[@thomaspunt2646]

This movie is incredibly dumb. It is also incredibly fun.

[@nikpersons7107]

GxK will age well as a gem among the Godzilla/Kong library of films. An underrated Godzilla story with some of the best visual cues and battle moments in Godzilla history. Perhaps the best Kong story ever told as he earns the title of King without the blatant dependency on humans for once.

[@JAGzilla-ur3lh]

It'll age very differently for different camps in the fandom. There will most likely always be a group that considers it bottom of the barrel and has fair arguments to back it up. And I would say Kong was actually more dependent on humans than ever before. He was anchored by the toothache before Trapper bailed him out, and in mortal danger from the frostbite before the magic glove was brought in.

[@tarzantabi7845]

It would proopoably have the same reception the 70s film have, viewed as simple escapist fun and nothing more (even though GXK is more than that, but whatever)

[@JAGzilla-ur3lh]

@@tarzantabi7845 Eh, vs. Hedorah is definitely viewed more highly than that by a lot of people. Its message is still relevant today, and it's fascinating in that it's a very artistic, experimental movie. The Hedorah Final Form suit is fantastic, too. And even if it had budget constraints, Terror of Mechagodzilla is widely respected for its compelling human story and effective use of a grim, somber tone that really stands out from the rest of the '70s entries.

[@jeremycline9542]

Didn't like the previously film so I was cautious, but this one blew me away. I didn't want to like it but I loved it!

[@haveagoodone2935]

Kong giving Shimo a pet rub on the chin at the end gave this film so much heart. Kong is now King

[@chancepaladin]

Dan Stevens absolutely fking steals this movie LEGIONNNNNNNNNNNN!

[@diannebdee]

The film is GODZILLA x Kong. Godzilla has star billing. What I found about this film is that the Americans were strongly pushing Kong rather than Godzilla. For me making Godzilla nothing but a "sleepy puddytat" in his bed was demeaning to who Godzilla is. On the heels of "Godzilla Minus One," I was hoping for something more. What I got was nothing more than a Marvel-esque battle that had little to do with what makes Kaijus fearful. The only thing that I was at all happy with was the continued relationship between Kong and Jia. That is still the best part of this universe. Thank the gods there was no more Madison Russell. I don't think I could have taken more of Millie Bobbie Brown. Though why did we have to suffer more of Bernie? Oh god help us. I'll still take "Godzilla Minus One" over this schlockfest. Thank goodness Toho hired Takeshi Yamazaki.

[@Wright805]

I agree that Kong and Jia's bond is the best part of this universe.

[@ThatTangySack]

Agree, sad how bad it turned out.

[@M0J0-RL236]

I didnt find it demeaning. it was funny that godzilla slept in the coliseum. He was an absolute menace and threw hands with everyone

[@mikebrown8014]

I agree with you 100% glad they got a new director for the next project

[@matteomastrodomenico1231]

The fuck is "Marvel-esque" about it? Not all monster movies are meant to be fearful, especially in this universe.

[@KlldbyCuriosity]

Glad to see these reviews back, I hope we get to see the singular point video eventually even if there probably isn't demand for it anymore

[@CaptainKotetsu]

I’m glad Adam Wingard isn’t returning for the next movie. He didn’t handle Godzilla’s character as well as Gareth Edwards or even Dougherty. Godzilla has felt like an angry, raging afterthought in the last two movies, despite his name being first in both titles.

[@andreichivu7653]

These so called "movies" are worse than any other bad toons..

[@tarzantabi7845]

that is because GvK and GXK are both Kong movies that happen to have godzilla in them, rather than godzilla and kong movies. and I dont mind that (not only because I like the big monkey) but also because for the first time Kong is able to participate in his own series that tells its own stories (unlike most films in the past which were just remakes of the 1933 film)

[@tarzantabi7845]

@@andreichivu7653 dude what were you expecting from a movie called godzilla x kong? citizen Kane?

[@matteomastrodomenico1231]

@@andreichivu7653 Why "movies" in quotation marks?

[@mirmir6965]

little monkey was so goated in this movie went from laughing my ass off from kong using him as a weapon to genuinely being worried for his safety by the end of the film

[@tarzantabi7845]

the fact that he is the same size of kong (from skull island) is wild

[@mirmir6965]

@@tarzantabi7845omg I had no idea that's insane lmfao

[@JazukaiX]

It's not my preferred tone for Godzilla but I can accept a big budget rendition of the Showa era. I'm glad that at least more people are calling attention to how bad Tom Holkenborg's music for the monsterverse has been.

[@tarzantabi7845]

its not necessarily bad, its decent music on its own right. the problem is that it follows the generic Hollywood stable, of making sure the music plays second fiddle to the spectacle, which is why they always have the most generic scores imaginable, it happens with almost every blockbuster these days (Dune 2 is one of the few exceptions)

[@Godzilla-tu2cd]

Whoever the new director will be they better make a great follow up cause this movie is amazing 🤩🔥🔥🔥🦖🦍🦋

[@tarzantabi7845]

I hope its Guillermo del toro

[@CaptainKotetsu]

This movie had a lot of issues, but it was cool to see Kong finally get a true rival of his own in the form of Skar King. Skar King feels like the kind of Villain Kong needs: One who rules and oppresses through fear and pain, and not raw strength.

[@kaiju115]

Honestly, the movie was Meh, I didn’t love it, nor did I hate it, it was just okay, in my opinion its not as good as Godzilla vs Kong, but it didn't make me cringe as much as Monarch and the Skull Island cartoon, in truth I’d probably put it on par, if not lower than King of the Monsters. Shimo was cool, it was nice to see Mothra return, Skar King sucked as a villain, and the show raised more questions than answers. Overall, this is easily my least favorite of all the Monsterverse movies.

[@tarzantabi7845]

the skull island cartoon was so trash, I agree

[@kaiju115]

@@tarzantabi7845 I never want to see that show again.

[@angalarian2240]

COPYRIGHT CLAIM BY WARNER BROS.😢

[@jeggsonvohees2201]

It'd be nice to have a Monsterverse movie with good writing for a change instead of just relying on dumb, goofy, actions scenes to carry it. No, I'm not asking for Shakespeare, or Godfather, or any other ridiculous strawman. I'd just like a plot and world that is internally consistent instead of changing all the rules with each derivative sequel.

[@fuzzjunky]

i watched minus one the night before and that was a big mistake for this film

[@ethandoyle4978]

I’m glad u enjoyed this film , I saw it 4 times in theaters and enjoyed it immensely, and when I could pre order it , I didn’t hesitate.

[@jrgenvellesen7800]

This movie was a ton of fun. Great visuals too, the shot of the GKM trio is awesome and a great showcase of how far this franchise has come. One of the best Monsterverse films!

[@lionheart4424]

I hope the next movie is named 'KING KONG MINUS ONE GODZILLA' and they keep fighting for whatever reason, lmao.

[@BenjaminKuruga]

I appreciated that this film leaned into the campy/corny nature of the showa era films. I really enjoyed it. I expected it to be wild fun, and got just that. This was only a few months after watching Minus One which is probably my favorite Godzilla movie to day as a life-long Godzilla fan.

[@thesuntitan]

It's crazy that they actually did a better job at telling Kong's non-verbal story than what they did with the human characters. Just tells you what a strong character Kong is.

[@bgaesop]

Your impression was completely the opposite of mine. It's an absolute slog, the human characters are all awful, I was completely disengaged the entire way through

[@nepo884]

That’s awesome, I just recently binged all your videos and was wondering when you’d drop this one. 🔥

[@ogfortify7674]

This is my favorite Monster verse film behind KOTM. I love GvK and but it did focus a little too much on human characters especially with that side plot with Millie Bobby Brown and it made it kinda drag at points. GxK goes all in on the Kaiju action and it did a better job at keeping me engaged the whole way through. Wish it was a little longer though.

[@jessxlune]

the mom audibly called out for gia once. was literally waiting for it to happen.

[@TheBunnyDojo]

Excellent review! I love this movie. I love the concentration on the monsters, and the people were likeable. Not in it that much but funny and heartfelt. Would like more Godzilla next time but he was awesome every moment he was in this. I love where he sleeps too. I wish they would wait until Adam Wingard could do 3. Hopefully he can come back for 4

[@metalskulkbanepl161]

Suggestions for movies to review The Lost World, Gorath, Them!, Cloverfield, Host, Ultraman series (I know it's slightly different, but it is iconic) I would love if you looked more into kaiju comic, animation, games etc, but I get it if it's not your style. Keep up a good work.

[@XenoJehuty84]

Sometimes, simple works best, I'll take any jank from a Kaiju flick as long as it delivers the goods, and doesn't bastardize my Monster Kings.

[@RiderNexus]

I really enjoyed this one after being let-down by a second watch of GvK Whilst King of the Monsters is still my personal favourite of the Monsterverse, I do think this movie does a lot of things better than it. And this probably represents my favourite characterization of Godzilla in the more fun, popcorn level movies, I like when Big G is the jerk-ass who does the right thing, and GxK is unapologetic about it, really hope they keep this characterization going forward. Not the biggest Kong fan but I really like him in this movie, very reminiscent of Kratos in the later God of War games (For obvious reasons)

[@whalehands]

I liked this movie the first time i saw it. Although, i may have overhyped myself too much. I came out of the theaters confused about how much i liked it. Then i watched it a 2nd time. Then a 3rd. A 4th. 5th. 6th. 7th........it just got better and better the more I watched. The little details i missed. Also, if this movie had a Bear McCreary score.........my Godzilla

[@zakarhyn]

First American Godzilla I have enjoyed!

[@Raphmatic5000]

I have a lot of problems with GvK, GxK fixes some of those problems. I enjoyed it, the character development of Kong has been the heart of the Monsterverse and they delivered in a major way gain. I just hope Godzilla gets some of that same development in future installments.

[@ryuhitsuya21]

MY KING MY LORD OF CONTENT

[@ionryful]

For me, this film is my least favorite out of the Legedary films and its mostly becuase of the human characters. In fact, my favorite human characters are the ones that don't talk at all! And, somehow, Mothra returned. I know Mothra reincarnates through her offspring but she just comes out of nowhere here, even though her offspring was hinted at at the end credits in KotM.

[@tarzantabi7845]

I agree with the mothra thing.

[@----x-----]

I loved this thing, the soundtrack felt like the only piece that wasn't up to the same level as everything else otherwise I'd even say it's a perfect movie. It's so sad that they will rush he next movie without the director who did such a great job with 2 of them. Wingard "gets it", he knows what makes this stuff fun and is competent at doing it which is hard to find in Hollywood.

[@nonamecommenter3005]

The umpteenth reviewer to imply the non-existence of Project Powerhouse's first mention in the film, prior to its reveal. Seriously, this is an epidemic.

[@kingdomworker2615]

Welcome back! Glad to watch your reviews again 😄. God bless!

[@MarvNARK]

The thing that really helps sell this movie as the best thing to come out of The Monsterverse yet is the progress to it. Look at how the scope, tone, action, technology and primary Monsters have come since 2014. I don't know how intentional it was, but the makers were VERY sure to be carefull with what they did in each installment. The only thing I wish hadn't disappeared was when you saw the aftermath of the destructive battles and how people were hurt and/or killed because that was one of the things that made the Godzilla 2014 film stand out among others before it. This makes me really hate when Rebecca Hall tells a Monarch worker informing her that people are wanting Godzilla held responsible for his crimes to just basically just let them continue complaining as if it mattered.

[@megalon73]

If there was one thing I had to complain about the movie that it didn’t give a post-credit-ending. It would be nice if they give us glimpse of what’s gonna come next for the monsters? But all in all still is worth having fun with it. I’ll give the new transformation on Godzilla credit. It does look pretty intimidating but one day do please go back to the blue.

[@tarzantabi7845]

it had something to do with this being planned as the last film, Warner brothers were struggling financially after most of their big films flopped last year. so they anticipated this to be like this franchises last straw. if the film flopped the Mv would end, if it became a hit they would continue it. and since the film became a success they decided to continue the series. that is why the film had a pretty conclusive ending and no post credit scene, because Warner bros didn't know if the film was going to be the last in the franchise or not.

[@TomasMattvids]

This is a great review.

[@AlphaStoutland]

It's not a great movie. It's not a bad movie. It's just a fun movie. 😊

[@TheKaijuKing54]

I hope it isn't too much trouble to ask, but do you intend on making a review for Godzilla SP at least some time in the future? Not many people have talked about it as much as the Anime Trilogy and it would be interesting to hear your thoughts on it. You don't have to if you don't want to though. I know that not all of your time is dedicated to videos.

[@tarzantabi7845]

it might have something to do with the whole copyright thing (which as we all know Toho hates to see people reviewing their stuff) but I agree, it would be fun to see him review singular point

[@dplajh4243]

Totally agree. It's one of those movies that you would consider to be bad, but really has no glaring issues. It's just a fun ride. Love it.

[@SubstancedD]

King of the monsters is my favorite. I hope we see Godzilla really have his back to the wall again. He was a bit over powered here….

[@jasonsantos3037]

This movie is just made for giant monster lovers and I like it.

[@jollyjakelovell6822]

"A solid sense of direction . . ." Wingard will not be directing the next installment.

[@CaptainCanuck1975]

Sometimes you want to see Godzilla in a serious and emotional story, and sometimes you just want to see him blow shit up and suplex giant apes off the tops of pyramids.

[@UpFromTheDepths88]

Yes.

[@deker8363]

I'd love to see you review Monarch

[@nicolashernandrh835]

Oh hey, another review. Glad to see content pumped back into the channel. So, that is pretty much my opinion on the movie. It was endearing for moments but troblesome in others. I did like characters given to both monsters and how the attention on them and still be understandable for audiences. The whole Skar King and Kong sequence, Godzilla and Kong at Egypt and Kong and Suko bonding are the highlights of the movie IMO. The human characters were ok IMO, it was fine that we got only a few instead of so many and having trouble on who to give the attention. The music was straight up awful. None of it was good except maybe the main title theme.

[@ricardoignacioildefonso8717]

I find funny that I find this and Godzilla the best films in the Monsterverse despite being polar opposites

[@vinhtran-mt7lz]

I hope next movie is Godzilla solo movie or Godzilla and Kong with more focus Godzilla story because Kong has development and happy story for him, more screen time than Godzilla in MonsterVerse. Godzilla is character begining this cinematic universe so he deserves another movie focus him and let bring powerful Toho villain next time.

[@tarzantabi7845]

Adam winged said he wanted to make another godzilla and kong crossover that focused more on godzilla, but since he is now out of the picture, I dont know if the next film would take that approach or not

[@boogie1434]

My two biggest problems are that Skar King died too, soon he needed at least one more fight where we see the true potential of his lanky kong fighting style as someone more thin and agile than Kong. The "false king" angle of his character should not make him pathetic and too reliant on his crystal, his patheticness comes from his tyranny and lack of morals not lack of strength. Godzilla needed more characterization, he felt a bit more thoughtful and nuanced in the previous two films even when being swift and aggressive. Though i do think it was the right move to have him immediately attack kong again!

[@revolverswitch]

what the hell happened to G-Team? Were they killed off-screen or completely wiped out in one of the tie-in comics?

[@tarzantabi7845]

nah, they did absolutely nothing relevant in the previous film, which is why they got rid of most of them in this movie.

[@mariamarroquin1663]

Marvelousness

[@master6of6omens6]

“…a sequel was quickly greenlit with Adam Wingard returning to direct, the first director of the Monsterverse to do so, signaling that this cinematic universe finally had a solid sense of direction…” Sure felt that way for a minute there. *sigh*

[@TheVengefulVadam]

Always great to see you upload :)

[@mirmir6965]

up from depths up from the depths

[@Polka_Ch]

I enjoyed the movie, though I'd like to see them use more Toho monsters again. But I believe that's easier said than done.

[@tarzantabi7845]

if WB was perfectly capable of spending 300 million making the abomination of "justice league" they can perfectly spend 30 million to bring back my boy Gigan and Biollante

[@goosel9347]

Love your claim filter, had to be said haha.

[@darthadipose1920]

Definitely doesn’t deserve 4 stars. I remember you giving Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) a well deserved 3 stars and seeing people in the comments complaining about you being too harsh on the film. From what you had to say about this film, it sounded like you were going to give it the same rating, so I was surprised to see that additional star. Don’t feel like you have to pander to your audience and give the rating they want to see.

[@tarzantabi7845]

not really, he claimed on his first thoughts review, that he was a bit underwhelmed by GvK but this movie corrected most of the issues he had with GvK (like the focus on unesesary human filler subplots, which godzilla x kong fixes that issue) its just a case of him enjoying a movie more than the other

[@darthadipose1920]

​@@tarzantabi7845I hadn't watched that video, so I lacked that context. I guess I was just projecting my own opinions onto him. It's been a long time since I last watched Godzilla vs. Kong, but from what I remember, the problem with the human drama wasn't that there was too much of it, but that it was bad. By having less human drama, I don't really see that as fixing the problem, but more so just sweeping it under the rug. I think viewing the human story as an unfortunate necessity to create an excuse for monsters to fight is the wrong way of looking at kaiju movies, and that, ideally, the story of the humans and the monsters should be interlinked. I find that the kaiju movies I tend to enjoy the most do this (e.g. Daimajin (1966), Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris (1999), Cloverfield (2008), and Colossal (2016) just to name a few). A large part of my disappointment with Godzilla vs. Kong was the lack of care it had for telling a compelling story. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire did seem like it was trying to fix that problem, I just think it went the wrong way in trying to do that. I don't really know where I'm going with this comment or what point I'm trying to make so I'm going to stop typing now.

[@nicksmyth4050]

I’ve commented this in a separate reaction video but I’ll elaborate it here. I love how it seems like Godzilla actively doesn't want to be here. He spends the whole movie getting stronger so he can end the fight as soon as possible and go back to bed. He HATES Kong and all the wacky adventures he goes on, and is guilt-tripped by Mothra into helping him. He's an unwilling participant in his own movie and its kinda hilarious. That look he gives Kong at the end after Kong smirks at him is, “If it wasn’t for Mothra, I’d have left you for dead with a smile on my face. I had to beat on 3 women today (Scylla, Tiamat, Shimu), and being associated with you has been my lowest moment”

[@tarzantabi7845]

true, Godzilla must have been a massive Andrew Tate fan

[@bdr113080]

I know there were some new kaiju fans (I say New because the new ones that just got into this genre in the last decade from the 2014 Godzilla movie and everything that’s happened since from both legendary and to, they act really weird. I felt like every other generation before them just loved Godzilla and King Kong. These kids act like King Kong stole their girlfriend.) Say they want just a solo Godzilla movie next they don’t want any other monsters in it they just want a Godzilla film. I guess it’s because of Godzilla minus one and they want to see the monster versus replicate that but in this timeline, how exactly do you do that? So they’re just supposed to turn this Godzilla bad and then by the end of the movie the humans find a way to kill him? I mean that’s really the only thing you could do in your killing one of your biggest attractions. The other thing I think people need to come to grips with is that those type of fans need to realize that Godzilla and King Kong together are kind of what makes this work now. Say what you want or your favorite is but the top three successful movies in this franchise I’ll have King Kong in them. If you’re judging the movies and you take out who your favorite is and take out the spectacle of it all in which movies just the best movies as far as the plot and things like that it’s Kong Island steel. I’m not saying that means it has to be your favorite. I know that’s the better movie but I have more fun lately the two movies with both Godzilla and Kong in them. Kong he’s what pushes the movie forward. he’s the one that can talk to the humans I’m not saying you have to have that, but it does work and most of the casual fans look at king Kong as the representative for us. I love both monsters, equally I really do. But I just don’t buy this idea that the right move is to have Godzilla in a movie by himself because the conflict would have to be the world versus him. Godzilla minus one is the best Godzilla movie, but for the universe that is set up with legendary that just wouldn’t work here. I know it sounds cool, but I think even the people saying that’s what they want once they saw it would realize they didn’t want that. Would love to see a threat, maybe even from multiple different monsters we still haven’t seen Mecca Ghidora yet. Maybe the group that stole the skull in the last movie finds a way to create him and it would be a good way to also introduce some of the other alien kaiju from Toho like Gigan. I would really like to see three or four super overpowered space monsters come in to where Godzilla, King Kong, Mothra, Rodan and and even bring in Anguirus make his debut in this hypothetical movie, and have those for fighting to defend the earth from the space monsters. Start the movie with the Worlds government just furious and they have just had it with the Titans. They’ve made up their mind. They don’t want to listen to monarch anymore and they have all these new weapons that they’re going to destroy Godzilla and King Kong and every other titan with. But before they can attack, earths monsters have the invasion from the alien monsters, and then earth military’s use all these new weapons. They’re proud of them and they don’t work. Have them. Have like a military general and some politicians so happy as they marched towards the alien monsters and they’re smiling irritated ear because after they destroy them, they will prove to monarch that they don’t need Godzilla and King Kong and the other ones either that they can take care of these threats. And after they kill these alien monsters, then they’re plan is to go after the earth monsters. But then, when the plan fails miserably, and all the military that was sent after the alien titans are all dead, the Earth realized that they’re only hope was their titans. I think that’s where they need to go next. I know why people want just a solo Godzilla movie but in this universe it wouldn’t be as cool as they think it would be.

[@Emmanuel-ms8pr]

Considering that I watched this film in theaters, it’s definitely awesome and badass kaiju film and the new kaijus of this film are definitely awesome and the fighting sequences are also great but the only main problem I have with this film is that the fighting sequences are kinda rushed