I honestly didn't have a favorite Godzilla film until I saw Minus One. The reason I love Minus One is because of the human story and the sense of scale with Godzilla. The action scenes were tense and awesome while the human drama was thoughtful and heartfelt. I'm really glad Minus One is getting the success it deserves.
I watched it last week with dbox luxury seats. What a difference that made. You could feel the vibrations of the motorcycle running, plane flying, and Godzilla's roar! I will see it in imax next week
This is a must see in the theater. It’s truly a masterpiece that must be seen as the Director intended. The sound and the large screen are all used perfectly more than any other movie I’ve seen. The genius combining this human story with the giant monster are remarkably perfect. This movie is not just a ‘monster’ movie. This movie is for cinema lovers.
Its poetic that two of the best movies this year are an american film about the man who created the atomic bomb, and a japanese movie about a monster created from an atomic bomb.
I really preferred G-1 to Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer had a great and nuanced character study, but I didn't like the flow of that film. There was too much constant plot exposition, flashbacks and flash-forwards without a few seconds for the audience to reflect. In short, it was tiring to watch. The flow and rhythm of G-1 made it more enjoyable to watch.
I’ve read that many folks have shed a tear or two by the end of this film. The time that I felt a lump in my throat was when the child suddenly started crying. I have to wonder how the director got that child to cry on cue like that. It wasn’t a fake cry, it was heart wrenching.
You have sone of the best tales on Tokusatsu and monster cinema. Not many can see past the rubber suits and miniature effects to the stories of humanity, sociopolitical commentary and hope for the future underneath.
As a long time Godzilla fan since the 80's, I can honestly say Minus One is hands down the best Godzilla movie ever, second/equal only to the original 1954 movie. Never thought I'd be able to see a Toho Godzilla movie in theaters here in the US, I'm so glad they gave us this opportunity. Its so good, I saw it twice already.
Loved the callback to Raymond Burr's speech at the end of 1985. That's actually my favorite G film. All the solo Toho Godzilla films have had an anti government slant to them and were in response to actions (or inactions) of the Japanese government. I feel that Return of Godzilla in particular does this in a much more subtle way than 1954, Shin, or GMO. It was also the first Godzilla film I ever saw, so it holds a special place in my heart and will likely always be my favorite. Having said that, I feel that GMO is the best G film ever made. Even more than the original, and I know that some folks would consider that to be blasphemous. I love the original film and it's a cinematic masterpiece and captured the fear and trepidation of the Japanese people not even a decade after WW2. GMO is a very similar setup, but focuses more on the people that were affected and how they responded to the war and what followed. The fact that it was a civilian force that chooses to end Godzilla means so much. These people's lives are in ruin. Literally for some, and they find the strength to defend their country from this overwhelming threat. We seldom see the direct aftermath of WW2 on the Japanese in Wester cinema. The Japanese people were a victim of their own government as well as of the Allied forces and this film doesn't shy away from showing that. The human characters were written so well I would watch a film of just them in the rebuilding of Japan after the war. There have been a few human characters over the 70 years that I've thought stood above the rest but somehow this entire cast did. Great video. I'm glad the algorithm blessed me with it today.
This is by far my favorite Godzilla movie of all time , from the human characters to shots in the movie to Godzilla and the design of it itself , just fantastic best movie of the year for me hands down
-1 is such a great movie. Idk if they will ever make a Godzilla movie vs another monster and I really love those as well but more Godzilla movies are always a plus for me
Just a week or so before this movie came out, I tried to OD but failed.. While I know simple overdosing and surviving a whole-ass war are COMPLETELY different, this movie still resonated with me absurdly, seeing Koichi going from wanting to live, being ready to die, and wanting to live all over again. This movie will definitely always be a part of me solely for that, let alone how good it was.
I saw Godzilla Minus One in theaters and is a masterpiece. I'd say its honestly on the pair and equal to the 54 movie and above Shin (Shin is not something I would to casual viewers due its very particular style of film making). I would recommend Minus One to any casual viewer who wants to experience the 54 film but don't like 50s styled film making.
Until now, my favorite Godzilla film was Honda's original--it was a revelation when I saw the original Japanese cut (no Raymond Burr) at the Brattle Theatre in Cambridge. I had the realization that this whole series of often goofy movies had started with a film of stature that wasn't afraid to be utterly bleak and raise impossible human dilemmas. Some of the subsequent Toho films, such as Godzilla vs. Destoroyah and GMK: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack, seemed to be grasping for that level of gravitas and not quite getting there. (I have not seen Shin Godzilla, so that might well have done better.) Now, though, I do think the 1954 Godzilla has at least an equal.
This is, hands-down, the single best review of this film I have seen yet. You make perfect reference to all the previous Godzilla films and other films, like Jaws, where the Director took inspiration from. Spreading this one amongst my fellow Godzilla fans now.
3rd viewing yesterday, finally in IMAX. Any political criticism is ridiculous. It was written, acted, and directed SOOOO well. My favorite release this year, and my favorite Godzilla ever.
I want to see this movie but is impossible, my country is poor and movies like this don't show up often enough. Three bad Disney movies is all I have to choose, why that company still exist?
Great review! Saw it in IMAX and absolutely loved it! It's definitely one of the most competent Godzilla films on par with the 1954 classic. It's around at number 3 or 4 on my top ten with 54 and Gmk being at 1 and 2 but will most likely go up with future viewings. Never thought I'd see my most favorite fictional character get critical acclaim, It's truly an incredible time to be a Godzilla fan!
As much as I love GMK, this has probably dethroned it as my favorite Godzilla film and also is a Godzilla film I would gladly show to non-kaiju friends. What a great film.
I also agree that with your elaboration on how Godzilla films have changed and grown over the years, reflecting the society of when they was made, very good thought, agree 100%
I've seen so many people asserting that this movie is just apolitical entertainment, and that that somehow makes it better than Hollywood movies, and I'm just like.. that's such a disrespectful disservice to this movie and its message. The entire premise is built off the back of a sociopolitical criticism of Japan that not only still applies to it, but to damn near every other country as well, and it's frankly infinitely more political than any movie I can see that's currently in theaters, and that's a GOOD thing.
It's political, but unlike Hollywood movies it's more about the politics of military, government, and civilian affairs, which are fairly universal, if somewhat more specific to Japan in this case. Western films are not about universal political themes, they are just blockbusters that needlessly inject 21st century identity politics.
@@tau-5794 A country's specific policies present in no other countries are universal, yet themes regarding human identity, present everywhere, are not. How were you not embarrassed to post this so confidently?
@@Peasham No it's true, the anti-war notations in this film and their view on their government due to the war is a more universal sentiment to anyone who can think for themselves or know history. Hollywood keeps throwing in these modern ideas that only appeal to select people yet they keep wanting to hammer it on everyone and it's woefully apparent. This movie has a message but it is one that everyone can appreciate as it calls on more natural human values with a background people are aware of being post WW2.
@@FairyFarron The idea that the Japanese government exclusively is bad is by no means a universal idea, I'm sorry, whereas identities are universal, every single person has one. The characters of this movie also have identities that are vital to the movie and its story, if their identities were different this story would cease to function entirely, as it's also a mockery of Americans, white people, who de facto soft-colonized Japan in 1947 yet were completely unwilling to help them in any particular way. The vast majority of people cannot relate to being Asians who are colonized by the west, nor can they relate to having PTSD, nor can they relate to not marrying someone who's practically begging for it. Practically nothing in this movie is relatable to anyone outside of Japan, yet that doesn't stop it from being an excellent movie that makes you care for its characters. I wonder how that works.
Just saw it a second time in theaters tonight, easily my movie of the year and one of the best in the series. Still need to let it sit with me before I determine where it would fall though. As for my favorite, I have to go with GMK. While it has some flaws like the heroic monsters dying then getting back up a few too many times, it's overall a blast. When people ask me what's a good Godzilla film to start with, I either recc that or the 2014 reboot usually. It's the movie even non-Kaiju fan friends of mine have enjoyed immensely as well. I would say before Minus One it was the scariest Goji.
I think it'll be as important to the film industry as Gojira was. This movie is like they grabbed Ishiro Honda from the past and said "Direct your movie, but use this equipment and technology!" The score of the movie was one of my favorite elements. It's just as good as Shin G. This movie better win some awards. Can you imagine if Yamazaki directed a Star Wars movie?!
Having seen all the Godzilla films this one is by far the best in the series IMO. I know it's CGI and doesn't use the traditional suits that made the series famous but this film is amazing and we finally have a good Goji movie with interesting characters that make the story interesting without Goji on screen and care a lot about them. One of the best theater experiences I've ever had this movie is honestly a top 5 of all time for me I like it that much. What they were able to achieve with such a low budget really puts Hollywood to shame.
I'm not at all ashamed to say i wept watching this in the cinema. The full scope of what was being shown on screen was too much for my to comprehend and i just started to cry. I haven't experienced that since i saw the return of the king when it first released twenty years ago and never thought I'd experience it again
It's not peak cinema, it's a return to form for cinema. It reminded me of great films like Jaws. It's just been so long since we've gotten a truly good film, that it feels amazing.
I just watched this movie (it did launch in Brazil day 14, but I wanted to watch it on the weekend) and I loved it. I'm glad I did my best to not get any spoilers, it was very worth it.
I'm a U.S. Afghanistan war veteran and the homage to the japanese ww2 veterans hit home, all soldiers sexperience war the same no matter where you're from but for them was unique.
Fantastic video as always, Blu! GMK still stands as my favorite-the tokusatsu elements are incredible, it has compelling characters, and it’s highly entertaining. Minus One is great, but I can’t see myself ever preferring CGI over suitmation.
i agree this movie is the only film this year i was willing to put money into a theater no american movie has been with it this year for me i loved everything about this movie
The original Godzilla was my favorite Godzilla film until I saw -1.0, which completely blew me away from the characters who are the best in the franchise. The scenes of Godzilla really put into perspective the despair and dread he would bring. -1.0 is everything I've ever wanted in a Godzilla film showing us what the Kaiju Genre has to offer.
got dragged into this film, adamant that I would hate it much as I have most of the monster flicks I’ve seen. I left unable to stop thinking about this film and everything within it. one of the better 2 hours of cinema I’ve ever been able to enjoy.
As much shit as Blunova gives the Heisei era, I'd like to say that The Return of Godzilla is a masterpiece, given its era and quality. Its one of the few I'd consider to be a masterpiece (alongside 54, Shin and Minus One)
It’s literally *WAY MORE* than peak cinema!! This is seriously one of the best movies and Godzilla movies in *FILM HISTORY AND INDUSTRY!!* 2023 really needed Godzilla Minus One. No gay and other weird stuff that other movies for 2023 had. Just *CINEMA GOLD!!* 🔥🔥
This movie was awesome,and my dad loved the effects and attention to detail like the acid rain right after Godzilla’s city atomic breath,best movie ive seen in a while,not counting that i watched shin Godzilla only a little bit before.
There are multiple serious Godzilla films. The original, the majority of the Heisei, Godzilla x Mechagozilla, Tokyo SOS, Shin Godzilla, Minus One, but only a couple manage to carry emotional human weight.
On 3/11 I took a sick day and saw all the news feeds of what happened. This movie had some scenes that really brought back some of the things I saw. Also this is one of the most wholesome movies. Yeah I know. Not a crazy person but this is a good movie one of the best I saw this year
As you asked at the end, my favorite G film has to be the 1974 Godzilla Vs Mechagodzilla. The reason for this might be the wild and goofy plot, or the chaotic and packed fight scenes, GVMG also helped me cope with some problems every time I watched it.
I was honored to see it in theater. Almost went over my head until I saw a poster for it seeing another movie. I was like "ok, authentic Godzilla in my local theater... I'm there." I was prepared to shell-out for $50 for two IMAX tickets, but they already took it off. We were thinking aww, no big deal.... Woulda been so worth it. Regardless, really looking forward to more of the Godzilla renascence to come westward.
For Godzilla Minus One ... there are so many cultural references which don't translate ... the main character's name 「Shikishima」is a really ancient name for Japan ... character's will comment on the lack of help from America and the limitations they have,... the retired army officers will say ' we are protecting our country ' ...
I think the original is probably the best Godzilla movie, but vs. Biollante might technically count as my ‘favourite’. That good 80s music, the action movie feeling for the humans, and it introducing Miki.
Also really sad that the director, Yamazaki said that him writting about the Japanese goverment not doing anything after the Ginza attack to stop Godzilla and the speech about people needing to come together to solve problems when the government refuses to help.That it was inspire by the japanese goverment's slow and eventual halfassed reponse to the COVID pandemic. meaning both Shin Godzilla and -1 had the same criticism about the same people dealing with 2 different major crisises almost 10 years apart.
@@zonzillamagnus5902 man the fact that you're allowed to operate a motor vehicle with such a dysfunctional brain is fucking terrifying. why is this movie in particular attracting so many right-wing brainlets? its a shame that people with intact frontal lobes cant discuss the movie or watch any reviews of it without some conservative basement-dweller coming around and claiming its only good because it's "nOt PoLitIcAl" despite being a movie with extremely obvious political themes.
I mean...I'm not hypnotized by Minus One's success like so many others. No one seems to admit that the best CG was in the trailers. Everything else in the movie is wonky at best. There are pacing issues and cliche "Ah! Suddenly I have the answer"! So...all this is just deja-vu back to Shin Godzilla...when we said the same thing. So...this is the greatest Godzilla since Shin. The NEXT Godzilla from TOHO...will be the greatest AGAIN...since Minus One.
I kind of agree. It wasn't terrible. But it didn't exactly blow my socks off either. Especially since it was yet another back to basics restart, that will most likely be a one-off.
People aren’t hypnotized by the success. The fuck kind of narrative did you just create people saw the movie and then they loved it and that’s all there is to it. Nobody is claiming that the CGI was perfect. There’s not a single movie where it is. Besides some smoke and the dream scene the effects were great. I know you probably haven’t thought of this yet, but maybe people just really like this one more than Shin Godzilla. Get your head out of your ass
This movie has, bar none, the best human story in any Godzilla movie. To the point that Godzilla himself kind of feels superfluous. Like, you could replace him with an original monster and the movie would still work, it may even be better. So to me it feels less like "a Godzilla movie" and more like "a war drama that has Godzilla in it". But still an excellent one, and completely deserving of its success.
Godzilla Minus One put Hollywood to shame. Both critically and financially. Even Disney was hurt by this. And it’s deserving. The fact the director took inspiration from 1954 Gojira and GMK, to make this film the way it is and defy the stereotypes of Godzilla films of the Showa, Heisei and other millennium films, shows that Godzilla CAN be on par with the greatest films of all time.
I agree I like it better than Shin and in some ways I like the as much as the original 54 Godzilla. I agree with what people are saying that it would be great movie even if there was no Godzilla. I like the Godzilla movies where even when the big G isn't on screen he still pushes the movie forward . Even when Godzilla isn't on screen he stills feels like he is there, waiting in the background. lurking like a shadow, like a monster. and I also agree with those saying it is the best film of 2023
As far as the action goes I prefer shin...there was a lot more going on godzilla had more screen time and it was more grand than minus one. But I did like minus one godzilla entrance more...when that theme song came on I was like this is what I'm talking about. I nodded my head proud to be a fan. I just wish minus one had more action in it. Just a tad more but it was good nonetheless
I would like to see a Toho take on the monsterverse. But I would like to see it much more rooted into despair and taking influence from history. Rather than the big superhero bullshit.
Being able to see this in a US theater was truly an experience I never thought I would be able to have.
Seen it twice, 2nd time IMAX experience was amazing
@@Jayz457the second time I was drunk boy was that an experience
You too, eh? It was an emotional experience I didn’t expect. I felt different leaving the theater.
I’m going to go see it
Going on my fifth man. I saw Godzilla vs Kong 8 times so you know. Feel like I owe this one as many views lol
I honestly didn't have a favorite Godzilla film until I saw Minus One. The reason I love Minus One is because of the human story and the sense of scale with Godzilla. The action scenes were tense and awesome while the human drama was thoughtful and heartfelt. I'm really glad Minus One is getting the success it deserves.
The only Godzilla movie that comes close to Minus One is GMK. That movie at least gives the big fella a reason to attack Japan.
Gojira also had a reason to attack humanity. He was horribly mutated from the atomic bomb exposure so he took his anger and rage out on humanity.
This is a movie that definitely deserves the IMAX treatment. I really hope that Toho continues the momentum of quality in their Kaiju movies
First time I saw an IMAX movie. Well worth the extra bucks.
I watched it last week with dbox luxury seats. What a difference that made. You could feel the vibrations of the motorcycle running, plane flying, and Godzilla's roar! I will see it in imax next week
@@corey7219 The volume at the IMAX I was at was cranked up so loud I felt all those vibrations.
Ok what do you give it 1 to 10
@@baconeggcheesepodcast9390 10
This is a must see in the theater. It’s truly a masterpiece that must be seen as the Director intended. The sound and the large screen are all used perfectly more than any other movie I’ve seen. The genius combining this human story with the giant monster are remarkably perfect. This movie is not just a ‘monster’ movie. This movie is for cinema lovers.
Its poetic that two of the best movies this year are an american film about the man who created the atomic bomb, and a japanese movie about a monster created from an atomic bomb.
Is the anti-nuclear-weapon movement reviving?
I really preferred G-1 to Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer had a great and nuanced character study, but I didn't like the flow of that film. There was too much constant plot exposition, flashbacks and flash-forwards without a few seconds for the audience to reflect. In short, it was tiring to watch.
The flow and rhythm of G-1 made it more enjoyable to watch.
This is the first Japanese Godzilla movie I ever saw in theaters, and I am more than glad that it is
Ok I’m definitely going to see it
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Thank you so much for all you do! You got me into the Ultra series and Tokusatsu as a whole. It’s so great seeing Godzilla get his due.
Yeah Godzilla is king of the movies now
I’ve read that many folks have shed a tear or two by the end of this film. The time that I felt a lump in my throat was when the child suddenly started crying. I have to wonder how the director got that child to cry on cue like that. It wasn’t a fake cry, it was heart wrenching.
Personally, no other movie I've seen in theaters had gotten my heart actually racing like the climax of Minus One has.
This is now my favorite Godzilla movie, I haven't seen all the other ones in a long time but this was just a great experience
You have sone of the best tales on Tokusatsu and monster cinema. Not many can see past the rubber suits and miniature effects to the stories of humanity, sociopolitical commentary and hope for the future underneath.
I saw it in theaters with my two oldest (15 & 13) and we loved this movie. We cared about the people!
This has to be my favorite film currently.
Every single person involved in creating and bringing this flim to live deserves a standing ovation
素晴らしい動画をありがとうございます。
敷島を演じた神木隆之介君はアニメ「君の名は。」でも主人公の1人の立花の声優を担当していますので、海外の皆さんの中にはもう既に彼の声をお聞きになったこともあるかと思います。
一瞬出てきた動画の中でその事も指摘してくださったら完璧でした。
60歳の自分は今晩初のIMAXでこの映画の3回目を観てきます。楽しみです。
I've seen it 4 times in the US. The musical score is one of the best I've ever heard in a film. It's up there with The Shining musical score.
Omg I've been checking and rechecking your channel for a -1.0 vid! Thank you Blu!
As a long time Godzilla fan since the 80's, I can honestly say Minus One is hands down the best Godzilla movie ever, second/equal only to the original 1954 movie. Never thought I'd be able to see a Toho Godzilla movie in theaters here in the US, I'm so glad they gave us this opportunity. Its so good, I saw it twice already.
Loved the callback to Raymond Burr's speech at the end of 1985. That's actually my favorite G film.
All the solo Toho Godzilla films have had an anti government slant to them and were in response to actions (or inactions) of the Japanese government. I feel that Return of Godzilla in particular does this in a much more subtle way than 1954, Shin, or GMO. It was also the first Godzilla film I ever saw, so it holds a special place in my heart and will likely always be my favorite.
Having said that, I feel that GMO is the best G film ever made. Even more than the original, and I know that some folks would consider that to be blasphemous. I love the original film and it's a cinematic masterpiece and captured the fear and trepidation of the Japanese people not even a decade after WW2.
GMO is a very similar setup, but focuses more on the people that were affected and how they responded to the war and what followed. The fact that it was a civilian force that chooses to end Godzilla means so much. These people's lives are in ruin. Literally for some, and they find the strength to defend their country from this overwhelming threat.
We seldom see the direct aftermath of WW2 on the Japanese in Wester cinema. The Japanese people were a victim of their own government as well as of the Allied forces and this film doesn't shy away from showing that. The human characters were written so well I would watch a film of just them in the rebuilding of Japan after the war. There have been a few human characters over the 70 years that I've thought stood above the rest but somehow this entire cast did.
Great video. I'm glad the algorithm blessed me with it today.
素晴らしいﾚﾋﾞｭｰ ｺﾒﾝﾄで感銘を受けました。‥日本のゴジラﾌｧﾝである私から、貴方に次の二作の映画をオススメしたいです☆…（もしも貴方がまだ観ていなかった場合が前提ですが‥）黒澤明監督作品「七人の侍」（1954年東宝）と、山崎貴監督作品「永遠の０」（2013年東宝）です。この日本映画の名作を観ることによって・「ゴジラ−1.0」のﾍﾞｰｽとなっている 敗戦当時の日本人の〈精神〉の根源に迫ることが出ると思いますので、これからも より深くＧＭＯを鑑賞して頂きたいです☆ from 🇯🇵
This is by far my favorite Godzilla movie of all time , from the human characters to shots in the movie to Godzilla and the design of it itself , just fantastic best movie of the year for me hands down
-1 is such a great movie. Idk if they will ever make a Godzilla movie vs another monster and I really love those as well but more Godzilla movies are always a plus for me
Great video, thank you! I've seen Minus One three times as of today and I absolutely love it.
Just a week or so before this movie came out, I tried to OD but failed.. While I know simple overdosing and surviving a whole-ass war are COMPLETELY different, this movie still resonated with me absurdly, seeing Koichi going from wanting to live, being ready to die, and wanting to live all over again. This movie will definitely always be a part of me solely for that, let alone how good it was.
I'm happy you're still here fellow human.
I saw Godzilla Minus One in theaters and is a masterpiece. I'd say its honestly on the pair and equal to the 54 movie and above Shin (Shin is not something I would to casual viewers due its very particular style of film making). I would recommend Minus One to any casual viewer who wants to experience the 54 film but don't like 50s styled film making.
Until now, my favorite Godzilla film was Honda's original--it was a revelation when I saw the original Japanese cut (no Raymond Burr) at the Brattle Theatre in Cambridge. I had the realization that this whole series of often goofy movies had started with a film of stature that wasn't afraid to be utterly bleak and raise impossible human dilemmas. Some of the subsequent Toho films, such as Godzilla vs. Destoroyah and GMK: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack, seemed to be grasping for that level of gravitas and not quite getting there. (I have not seen Shin Godzilla, so that might well have done better.)
Now, though, I do think the 1954 Godzilla has at least an equal.
This is, hands-down, the single best review of this film I have seen yet. You make perfect reference to all the previous Godzilla films and other films, like Jaws, where the Director took inspiration from. Spreading this one amongst my fellow Godzilla fans now.
3rd viewing yesterday, finally in IMAX. Any political criticism is ridiculous. It was written, acted, and directed SOOOO well. My favorite release this year, and my favorite Godzilla ever.
If say it’s second to 1954 and the design is second to shin but it is still very good
anti-SJW's be like duh
I want to see this movie but is impossible, my country is poor and movies like this don't show up often enough. Three bad Disney movies is all I have to choose, why that company still exist?
I’ve been waiting for this
Great review! Saw it in IMAX and absolutely loved it! It's definitely one of the most competent Godzilla films on par with the 1954 classic. It's around at number 3 or 4 on my top ten with 54 and Gmk being at 1 and 2 but will most likely go up with future viewings. Never thought I'd see my most favorite fictional character get critical acclaim, It's truly an incredible time to be a Godzilla fan!
unfortunately the next godzilla film after this is GxK....
@@Godzilla-jr5gi Lol I know how you feel but I'm still going to try to have fun with it
@@Godzilla-jr5gi lol
I had no idea he did the two live-action Parasyte movies. It's rare for an anime adaptation to be good... those were *very* good.
As much as I love GMK, this has probably dethroned it as my favorite Godzilla film and also is a Godzilla film I would gladly show to non-kaiju friends. What a great film.
I also agree that with your elaboration on how Godzilla films have changed and grown over the years, reflecting the society of when they was made, very good thought, agree 100%
I've seen so many people asserting that this movie is just apolitical entertainment, and that that somehow makes it better than Hollywood movies, and I'm just like.. that's such a disrespectful disservice to this movie and its message. The entire premise is built off the back of a sociopolitical criticism of Japan that not only still applies to it, but to damn near every other country as well, and it's frankly infinitely more political than any movie I can see that's currently in theaters, and that's a GOOD thing.
Hehe funni lil lizar man
It's political, but unlike Hollywood movies it's more about the politics of military, government, and civilian affairs, which are fairly universal, if somewhat more specific to Japan in this case. Western films are not about universal political themes, they are just blockbusters that needlessly inject 21st century identity politics.
@@tau-5794 A country's specific policies present in no other countries are universal, yet themes regarding human identity, present everywhere, are not.
How were you not embarrassed to post this so confidently?
@@Peasham No it's true, the anti-war notations in this film and their view on their government due to the war is a more universal sentiment to anyone who can think for themselves or know history. Hollywood keeps throwing in these modern ideas that only appeal to select people yet they keep wanting to hammer it on everyone and it's woefully apparent. This movie has a message but it is one that everyone can appreciate as it calls on more natural human values with a background people are aware of being post WW2.
@@FairyFarron The idea that the Japanese government exclusively is bad is by no means a universal idea, I'm sorry, whereas identities are universal, every single person has one. The characters of this movie also have identities that are vital to the movie and its story, if their identities were different this story would cease to function entirely, as it's also a mockery of Americans, white people, who de facto soft-colonized Japan in 1947 yet were completely unwilling to help them in any particular way. The vast majority of people cannot relate to being Asians who are colonized by the west, nor can they relate to having PTSD, nor can they relate to not marrying someone who's practically begging for it. Practically nothing in this movie is relatable to anyone outside of Japan, yet that doesn't stop it from being an excellent movie that makes you care for its characters. I wonder how that works.
Just saw it a second time in theaters tonight, easily my movie of the year and one of the best in the series. Still need to let it sit with me before I determine where it would fall though. As for my favorite, I have to go with GMK. While it has some flaws like the heroic monsters dying then getting back up a few too many times, it's overall a blast. When people ask me what's a good Godzilla film to start with, I either recc that or the 2014 reboot usually. It's the movie even non-Kaiju fan friends of mine have enjoyed immensely as well. I would say before Minus One it was the scariest Goji.
I think it'll be as important to the film industry as Gojira was. This movie is like they grabbed Ishiro Honda from the past and said "Direct your movie, but use this equipment and technology!"
The score of the movie was one of my favorite elements. It's just as good as Shin G. This movie better win some awards.
Can you imagine if Yamazaki directed a Star Wars movie?!
Having seen all the Godzilla films this one is by far the best in the series IMO. I know it's CGI and doesn't use the traditional suits that made the series famous but this film is amazing and we finally have a good Goji movie with interesting characters that make the story interesting without Goji on screen and care a lot about them. One of the best theater experiences I've ever had this movie is honestly a top 5 of all time for me I like it that much. What they were able to achieve with such a low budget really puts Hollywood to shame.
I'm not at all ashamed to say i wept watching this in the cinema. The full scope of what was being shown on screen was too much for my to comprehend and i just started to cry.
I haven't experienced that since i saw the return of the king when it first released twenty years ago and never thought I'd experience it again
It's not peak cinema, it's a return to form for cinema. It reminded me of great films like Jaws. It's just been so long since we've gotten a truly good film, that it feels amazing.
I just watched this movie (it did launch in Brazil day 14, but I wanted to watch it on the weekend) and I loved it. I'm glad I did my best to not get any spoilers, it was very worth it.
I'm a U.S. Afghanistan war veteran and the homage to the japanese ww2 veterans hit home, all soldiers sexperience war the same no matter where you're from but for them was unique.
BEST MOVIE OF THE YEAR!!!! 🏆 🏆 🏆
Fantastic video as always, Blu! GMK still stands as my favorite-the tokusatsu elements are incredible, it has compelling characters, and it’s highly entertaining. Minus One is great, but I can’t see myself ever preferring CGI over suitmation.
i agree this movie is the only film this year i was willing to put money into a theater no american movie has been with it this year for me i loved everything about this movie
Yay! I'm so happy everyone is giving this movie positive vibes. Can't wait to see it for myself 👍
Yeah me too I can’t wait to see how it is
❤cried. Cried like a baby. The story. Beautiful
Minus one is probably up there with Shin and the recent Legendary movies as one of my favorites.
Some people are said they're glad to have a movie "that has no message and nothing to say"
And I wonder if they saw the same fuckin movie I did?!
i think what they mean isn't a message that's forced but a message that resonates with people
@@Godzilla-jr5gi What's "forced" and what resonates with people depends entirely on each individual person watching the movie
@@samwill7259 no fucking shit. And people didn’t think this one was forced. You really don’t understand this common criticism? 😂😂😂
@@samwill7259you see. It’s only seen as a forced message if they don’t like the message so they get angry
There are people for whom anything they like has to be "anti-woke".
If only this movie came out in my country 😢 would've loved to watch it 😭😭
I waited 9 long months for a screening in Malaysia, and now that I have seen it in cinema: YES, IT IS PEAK CINEMA.
Godzilla Minus 1 Is Amazing
Godzilla minus one is my favorite to date, the story was phenomenal.
Not only one of the most important but genuinely one of the best, even better than some of hollywoods versions
I guarantee no movie is beating the record of a $15 million movie budget with as much impact as Godzilla Minus One did.
Seen it twice 👍 should be nominated for film of year
My favorite is Godzilla versus Hedorah. It was the first Godzilla movie I saw at the theater as a kid .
When did it come out
@@baconeggcheesepodcast9390 1971
I do appreciate the heart-on-sleeve environmentalism of that one.
You never miss my guy, 100% agree with you
The original Godzilla was my favorite Godzilla film until I saw -1.0, which completely blew me away from the characters who are the best in the franchise. The scenes of Godzilla really put into perspective the despair and dread he would bring. -1.0 is everything I've ever wanted in a Godzilla film showing us what the Kaiju Genre has to offer.
got dragged into this film, adamant that I would hate it much as I have most of the monster flicks I’ve seen. I left unable to stop thinking about this film and everything within it. one of the better 2 hours of cinema I’ve ever been able to enjoy.
Watched Godzilla Minus One. Simply the top ten best of the entire Godzilla franchise.
/cry, its not showing in my City, I live in HK, I hope it maybe comes to us in 3months if we are lucky, but so far there are no announcements...
I think the best would be 1.Godzilla Minus One 2.Gojira(1954) 3.GMK 4. Godzilla(1984) 5. Godzilla X Mecha-Godzilla!
As much shit as Blunova gives the Heisei era, I'd like to say that The Return of Godzilla is a masterpiece, given its era and quality. Its one of the few I'd consider to be a masterpiece (alongside 54, Shin and Minus One)
I’m sure he only dislikes the latter Heisei Era, from GvMG2 to GvD
Excellent breakdown of the movie and its relationship to the franchise's past
GODZILLA 1984 should be rereleased in theaters 🇯🇵
😂
It’s literally *WAY MORE* than peak cinema!! This is seriously one of the best movies and Godzilla movies in *FILM HISTORY AND INDUSTRY!!* 2023 really needed Godzilla Minus One. No gay and other weird stuff that other movies for 2023 had. Just *CINEMA GOLD!!* 🔥🔥
This movie was awesome,and my dad loved the effects and attention to detail like the acid rain right after Godzilla’s city atomic breath,best movie ive seen in a while,not counting that i watched shin Godzilla only a little bit before.
Hopefully Yamazaki Directed his own Ultraman Series!
There are multiple serious Godzilla films. The original, the majority of the Heisei, Godzilla x Mechagozilla, Tokyo SOS, Shin Godzilla, Minus One, but only a couple manage to carry emotional human weight.
On 3/11 I took a sick day and saw all the news feeds of what happened.
This movie had some scenes that really brought back some of the things I saw.
Also this is one of the most wholesome movies. Yeah I know. Not a crazy person but this is a good movie one of the best I saw this year
As you asked at the end, my favorite G film has to be the 1974 Godzilla Vs Mechagodzilla. The reason for this might be the wild and goofy plot, or the chaotic and packed fight scenes, GVMG also helped me cope with some problems every time I watched it.
I was honored to see it in theater. Almost went over my head until I saw a poster for it seeing another movie. I was like "ok, authentic Godzilla in my local theater... I'm there." I was prepared to shell-out for $50 for two IMAX tickets, but they already took it off. We were thinking aww, no big deal.... Woulda been so worth it. Regardless, really looking forward to more of the Godzilla renascence to come westward.
Next Talk about Ultramam Tiga and the Legacy of the Heisei Era.
this is a historical review
I remember waking in the theater thinking this should be alright but I walked out loving this incarnation more than practically any other Godzilla
Loves it! Can’t wait to see it again.
You sir, understand what Godzilla really is
For Godzilla Minus One ... there are so many cultural references which don't translate ... the main character's name 「Shikishima」is a really ancient name for Japan ... character's will comment on the lack of help from America and the limitations they have,... the retired army officers will say ' we are protecting our country ' ...
If this wins no Oscars I’m disappointed in humanity
YES - Hoping GMO can take over the Critics Choice Awards and Oscars!
Love Godzilla
What happened to your video on the last three Heisei Godzilla movies?
In fact, the CGI for Shin Godzilla was done by 白組"Shiro-gumi" to which Takashi Yamazaki belongs.
I think the original is probably the best Godzilla movie, but vs. Biollante might technically count as my ‘favourite’. That good 80s music, the action movie feeling for the humans, and it introducing Miki.
Other than Godzilla -1, my favorite was Godzilla 2K. It had the feel I enjoyed from Godzilla films I grew up with.
Also really sad that the director, Yamazaki said that him writting about the Japanese goverment not doing anything after the Ginza attack to stop Godzilla and the speech about people needing to come together to solve problems when the government refuses to help.That it was inspire by the japanese goverment's slow and eventual halfassed reponse to the COVID pandemic. meaning both Shin Godzilla and -1 had the same criticism about the same people dealing with 2 different major crisises almost 10 years apart.
As someone living in Japan I am SO GLAD that Japan did not really lockdown or force vaccines on people like the fascists in the west did.
@@zonzillamagnus5902”fascists”
Some people really want to be victims so badly.
Ooh a scawy needle!
@@zonzillamagnus5902 man the fact that you're allowed to operate a motor vehicle with such a dysfunctional brain is fucking terrifying. why is this movie in particular attracting so many right-wing brainlets? its a shame that people with intact frontal lobes cant discuss the movie or watch any reviews of it without some conservative basement-dweller coming around and claiming its only good because it's "nOt PoLitIcAl" despite being a movie with extremely obvious political themes.
I mean...I'm not hypnotized by Minus One's success like so many others. No one seems to admit that the best CG was in the trailers. Everything else in the movie is wonky at best. There are pacing issues and cliche "Ah! Suddenly I have the answer"!
So...all this is just deja-vu back to Shin Godzilla...when we said the same thing.
So...this is the greatest Godzilla since Shin. The NEXT Godzilla from TOHO...will be the greatest AGAIN...since Minus One.
I kind of agree. It wasn't terrible. But it didn't exactly blow my socks off either.
Especially since it was yet another back to basics restart, that will most likely be a one-off.
Exactly...another reboot.
Great movie! Not knocking! But now what's next...?
People aren’t hypnotized by the success. The fuck kind of narrative did you just create people saw the movie and then they loved it and that’s all there is to it. Nobody is claiming that the CGI was perfect. There’s not a single movie where it is. Besides some smoke and the dream scene the effects were great. I know you probably haven’t thought of this yet, but maybe people just really like this one more than Shin Godzilla. Get your head out of your ass
What are you talking about this is peak CGI and I didn’t see any flaws with the animation
While monsterverse isn't perfect, I'm glad it's inspired Japanese kaiju film makers to make godzilla films again
This movie has, bar none, the best human story in any Godzilla movie. To the point that Godzilla himself kind of feels superfluous. Like, you could replace him with an original monster and the movie would still work, it may even be better. So to me it feels less like "a Godzilla movie" and more like "a war drama that has Godzilla in it". But still an excellent one, and completely deserving of its success.
Godzilla Minus One put Hollywood to shame. Both critically and financially. Even Disney was hurt by this. And it’s deserving.
The fact the director took inspiration from 1954 Gojira and GMK, to make this film the way it is and defy the stereotypes of Godzilla films of the Showa, Heisei and other millennium films, shows that Godzilla CAN be on par with the greatest films of all time.
Minus one could act as a prequel to almost any Godzilla film.
Hence the name. It could also be a perfect reboot.
Get Takashi Yamasaki to do Star Wars! He would totally do it justice
Man I wish this man did the starwars films
I agree I like it better than Shin and in some ways I like the as much as the original 54 Godzilla. I agree with what people are saying that it would be great movie even if there was no Godzilla. I like the Godzilla movies where even when the big G isn't on screen he still pushes the movie forward . Even when Godzilla isn't on screen he stills feels like he is there, waiting in the background. lurking like a shadow, like a monster. and I also agree with those saying it is the best film of 2023
As far as the action goes I prefer shin...there was a lot more going on godzilla had more screen time and it was more grand than minus one. But I did like minus one godzilla entrance more...when that theme song came on I was like this is what I'm talking about. I nodded my head proud to be a fan. I just wish minus one had more action in it. Just a tad more but it was good nonetheless
The anti government message is a treat to watch
Thank you.Really.Thank you.
Do you know how I can get the update of all kamen rider rider revolution 1.2.0
Yes. Next question
Godzilla minus one is the movie of the year & my top 10 favorite films it's perfect & brilliant go watch it
I would like to see a Toho take on the monsterverse. But I would like to see it much more rooted into despair and taking influence from history.
Rather than the big superhero bullshit.
Should have been on 4dx that would be awesome and immersive af
Pet peeve when people pronounce shin wrong