Thanks for the comments, I’ll make a review video that includes spoilers. My thoughts will be more organized too, apologies for the scattered thoughts in this video. 7:15 - What I said here doesn’t make sense, my bad. This is what happens when I ramble. Not every Godzilla movie is trying to evoke the same emotions, so I can’t compare them in that regard. I’ll address this in my next video.
I don't think late 80's/early 90's Godzilla was necessarily meant to be scary, but he was cool looking and the films were more serious. It was a nice change from all thw goofy designs and silly plots of 60's/70's.
Saw it in Japan - 10/10. I am not a major godzilla fan or anything but imo - not only is this the greatest godzilla movie i have ever seen, but its one of the greatest movies i have ever seen. Period.
@@dansari0007I imagine this movie gives moderns audiences the same feel as a good Spielberg film from back in the day. It’s just simply a well made movie.
One reason I wanted Godzilla to return to a smaller size was because then he can differentiate Individual humans and target them like some of the past movies. I wondered how the Titans in the Monsterverse like Kong even see the characters when they must appear like insects. Hyper vision?
You gotta have Godzilla fit in with modern buildings which the time period is set in. If it's set in the past he'll have to be as big as those buildings. If it's set in modern day same thing
I mean, you could ask the same question about Heisei Godzilla, who grew to 100 meters, and Final Wars Godzilla, who was 100 meters, and Shin Godzilla, who was 118 meters, etc. It honestly doesn’t really matter when these are giant monsters we’re dealing with. Plus, as the other commenter mentioned, Godzilla’s size is partly dictated by the size of the structures he’s around; a 50 meter tall version like in Minus One would be absolutely dwarfed by modern skyscrapers. It’s never really been about how he interacts with humans. That said, I am glad that, due to the time period in Minus One, we’re seeing a comparatively smaller Godzilla this time.
I remember loving that moment in GMK where the girl was in the hospital bed, helplessly watching as the thing that put her there was approaching her. In many ways, it feels like the Writer/Director of this movie more or less made an entire movie out of that -- and I mean that in a good way.
This is what I was hoping the film would be. Like GMK's Godzilla. Fantastic! Did anyone care about GMK's main character, the lovely lady? I can't remember her name, but I cared about her and her Father. I can't wait to see this new film. Thank you, kindly, Big Action Bill for your personal take, from one G fan to another.
You can't tell the story of Godzilla without telling the story of the humans whose life he impacts. Otherwise it's just a nature documentary about a giant lizard stomping around the countryside, pissed off about who knows what. The whole point of the character is that he represents how humankind's destructive tendencies can come back at us 10-fold.
Well maybe at first but shortly after word he just became a giant lizard stomping around the country side pissed off about who knows what... And then anguirus, Kong and eventually others turned him into a street fighter
Oh, you mean that Godzilla Final Wars wasn't a movie because it had a terrible human perspective and it was mostly Godzilla kicking the dogshit out of everyone?
@@Gojira_Wins the difference is the humans had something to fight too, and a decent mystery plot. So their part wasn't as boring as other movies. plus the curbstomp against zilla, worth it.
GODZILLA MINUS ONE is definitely inspired by the original GODZILLA in the sense that Godzilla represents the destructive force of the atom bomb. The Godzilla in MINUS ONE isn't just a metaphor for nuclear bombs, but also endless war.
I was fortunate to watch this at the U.S. premier with both the director and main actor in attendance. Their Q&A was very informative that helped explain their choices of how they created this film and its themes. His first appearance as a big boy: *American crowd chants and claps* When he appears again: *dear sweet lord not again*
Havent seen the movie, but I really like the idea that G is pure destruction in this movie. My favorite incarnation of Godzilla is from GMK, because similar to how you say you care about the people in Minus 1, I cared about the Guardian Monsters in GMK. And to see him mercilessly and effortlessly kill them made 10 year old me go "they actually need to stop him this time"
Yea, the humans and Guardian Monsters in GMK make it all the more painful when GMK Godzilla brutally kills them. The fights are not portrayed as glorious, just brutal in a way that makes it not fun to watch (which is noted by the chopper crew filming the Baragon fight), which is what we're used to in Godzilla movies. I used to hate GMK Godzilla as a kid as a result, but now it's one of my favorite incarnations and one of, if not my favorite overall Godzilla movie and one I'd show to non-kaiju fans because it's also genuinely a good movie (and not just a good Godzilla movie).
"they actually need to stop him this time" lmao, that's such a good way of describing the feeling. You'll definitely feel that here, and at one point I remember being like "man, I want this thing dead". Hope you enjoy.
You hit the jackpot with your comment that the eyes are what makes this Godzilla so scary. They present the ultimate look of evil that all other incarnations of the character lacked.
That is awesome to hear brother! Goji being scary because you care about the characters is a great way to put it! Thanks for your review, I'm so excited and looking forward to it!
I like the fact that the trailers give nothing away about the story, etc (something US trailers could learn a thing or two). Now, from you review, I am interested in how the characters come across. As someone who watched Godzilla on ‘Creature Double Feature’ in the early 80s, this will definitely be a hopefully nice change! Cannot wait until 1. December!
Well, when Dragon Ball Super Broly was coming out in Japan back in 2018, toei spoiled a lot of stuff in their trailers. Even when it'was like weeks before the premiere, they show Gogeta in the trailers. But yeah, the U.S. does need to stop showing too much in their trailers.
I'm really excited to see this after hearing this! I'm still really curious about how the story is gonna shake out, Godzilla's been a metaphor for so many things and making this a post-war period piece has me curious if they're going with a classic metaphor or doing something new.
It's actually been touched on in interviews and theater pamphlets in Japan. If shin was about Fukushima ,minus 1 is the covid godzilla. Make of that what you will.
I'm quite excited to see Godzilla-1.0. Shin Godzilla ever since it came out has been my favourite Godzilla movie with me watching it around 20 times by now. Hearing you say that this new Godzilla movie might make people say it's the new best or it has tons of rewatchability really intrigues me and adds to my excitement for the movie. Though I'll have to wait quite a while to see it. Hoping the wait is worth!
i agree with you, godzilla does have a big fan base. the other day i want to see godzilla 2000 and i was surprised to see so many people to watch a 23 year old movie that cost $15 per ticket. but we was there! all ages 😂
Great spoiler-free release. I’m sure there are some who want the spoilers, so I’d say go ahead and do a review with spoilers (just mark it as so). I look forward to seeing that review after seeing the film myself. But this review was exactly what I was looking for. It adds to the excitement and anticipation - can’t wait for the US opening (bought our tickets this morning).
Hearing you praise this film so highly, given how aligned our takes on the series are generally, makes me beyond excited for the release here in December.
What a review! Thank you. I’m envious you saw it already. You touch on something I have always believed - Godzilla works well when you care about the human characters and their story. Whenever I see people posting “give us a movie with all Godzilla scenes, we don’t care about the human scenes” I think to myself: that would get tedious pretty quick. It’s like saying “dinner at that restaurant was pretty good, but the dessert was my favorite part - next time I eat there, give me a meal that is only desserts.” You need balance in order for special moments to shine. Based on your comments I can’t wait to see this in the US.
Thanks so much for sharing this! Man what an awesome trip! I had a feeling this movie was something special, thanks so much for the update! Can't wait to see it!
I've been binging your "History of" Godzilla videos so to hear your high praise of this film is good assurance I'm in for a treat. I've never found Godzilla scary except for when I was young, shortly after renting Godzilla 1985 on VHS. I would have nightmares of seeing Godzilla approaching in the distance. Because of that, I always knew a Godzilla movie could be not just dark, but scary too.
Potentially the best Godzilla movie yet? Even better than Godzilla vs Gigan!? Bold words my friend... lol but awesome, that is exciting news to hear. Looking forward to checking this one out! May it be better than Aaron Rodgers' ankle.
I cared about Dr. Serizawa in the original. Poor guy got completely shafted but still did what he could to stop Godzilla and prevent the destruction he knew his creation would cause. Edit: And Shin felt very similar to the original in a lot of ways. Not identical, but close enough for it to fell like a modernized version in a good way.
Man I'm excited. Gojira (1954) is arguably my favourite with the great human plot being a central part so to hear its potentially better than that and any other Godzilla film whilst having Godzilla being more villainous akin to GMK singling out people (hopefully focusing on the aftermath travesty too). I only wish I didn't have to wait until December 15th to see it.
I had a chance to get a ticket for an early showing here in the US but decided to wait instead as fan events can be fun but distracting and I want to absorb the movie. So going to wait awhile. The one thing I would like to know though if Toho left it as a possibility to do a sequel.
Wow great review! I will say that being afraid of him also has to do with his eyes. Most godzillas look like doll eyes but this one looks directly into your eyes. That's what brings on fear.....he's looking at you
I reckon it may be down to being able to see the whites of the eyes, so the contrast between that & the iris/pupil is what creates the focus. You can tell when someone is looking *at* as opposed to just looking in your general direction.
Thanks for sharing Big Action Bill. I’v been a Godzilla fan since 1st grade when Godzilla 1984 was released on VHS in the US. Most Godzilla movies he’s a force of nature who isn’t really out to get people but my favorite version of him is the original and 1984 version where he’s there to put the hurt on mankind so Minus Zero has me buzzing to see it!
I liked Shin a lot, but in my opinion this one succeeded shin. It really nailed the balance of Godzilla's screen time and human story. Also, yes it was the scariest incarnation of Godzilla. Everytime he appeared on the screen, i was always on my edge.
American Tokyo resident here- thanks man you gave me something to do this weekend. I’ll get off the sofa and head down to a Toho cinema in Shibuya or somethin.
Okay now I'm more excited than ever to see this. There seemed to be something more aggressive about Godzilla in the trailers, but I thought that could be something misleading in how it was cut. But it sounds like this movie might play into one of my biggest fears, just the idea of a malevolent giant creature seeing me and wanting me dead. That scene in "Godzilla Returns" when the homeless man was running from Godzilla and the shot is angled so it looks like Godzilla specifically looks down at him still freaks me out to this day.
I've always wanted a scary Godzilla film. In reality a creature like Godzilla would be terrifying. I had hoped the 2014 film would be more of a horror after the 2001 trailer but sadly that was a bait and switch.
Ever since I saw the Godzilla dream from Always Sunset on 3rd Street, I knew I wanted to see this director's version of Godzilla done with a reasonably good budget!
I saw it in Kyoto, i have a Japanese step family so I'm alright with understanding Japanese, still learning but i wasn't lost during the plot. Hands down the best film since 1954. It really is a oath to the Japanese and what they went through to rebuild their country
i LOVE this godzilla's face... he is super expressive. the 'whisker pads' really enhance the snarl, and the bright eyes make the furious gaze so piercing!
I think they FINALLY made the Godzilla movie I've always wanted. Minus One seems to have a realistic feel to it. I'm really looking forward to this movie.
Yes, it does a much better job of using its human characters for sure. The 2014 US one had a great one with Bryan Cranston, and they kill off him rather early in the movie
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I went to see this movie just the other day, and I didn't think Godzilla would be so scary that I would cry, As a long time Godzilla fan, the movie perfectly captured the fear of Godzilla that I was looking for in a Godzilla movie, far more than I could have ever imagined. It was as if Godzilla, in all his destructive glory, was right in front of me. It was really, really scary. I had heart palpitations and was about to cry. Even if you're not a Godzilla fan, this movie is worth seeing! I mean, everyone should see it in a big screen movie theater! Definitely the best Godzilla movie of all time! From Japan つい先日この映画を観に行ったけど、まさかゴジラが恐過ぎて泣きそうになるとわ思わなかったし、 長年のゴジラファンとしてゴジラ映画に求めていたゴジラに対する恐怖を完璧に、いや私の想像をはるかに超えてその恐怖を表現していた 破壊の限りを尽くすゴジラがすぐ目の前にいる感じだ 本当に本当に恐過ぎて動悸がして泣きそうだった ゴジラファンじゃなくても見る価値ある映画 というか是非皆おっきいスクリーンの映画館で観てほしい 間違いなく歴代最高のゴジラ映画 日本より
I can’t wait to see this. I’ve been a huge fan since I was like 6. I’ve seen every movie. I’m pumped after hearing this review considering the comparisons to GMK. Which was a very unique take. Thanks for getting me even more excited.
Bill I would like to know one minor spoiler, if you don't mind. Are all the warships in this movie Japanese, or do we see any kind of American involvement? Near as I can recall the only battleship Japan still had at war's end that was intact, was Nagato. Does this movie follow history in that regard or does it take extreme liberties with remaining Japanese military elements?
i haven't been a major movie-theater-goer these last handful of years, but i knew i had to make it out to see Minus One. Still thinking about it constantly days after, might be a new favorite of mine!
Would you say this movie is worthy of an Oscar nomination?, either as a best foreign film or dare I say it, best picture? (Consider we have had a foreign film win the big award, “Parasite” in 2019)
HAPPY GODZILLA DAY IM SO JEALOUS BILL. I love how you sound so excited, i can tell theres so much you wanna say but youre trying to contain yourself. Cant wait to see it 😁 You mentioned the new Megalon short film, whatd you think? I thought it was great
That's is quite horrifying that Godzilla is targeting individuals and going after them. There's no escaping that fate. I can't wait to see this movie. I bought my ticket early this morning and will be counting the days! Thanks for your review. Amazing you were able to see this in Japan. How was the audience reaction?
I’ve been saying this for years - there is a Godzilla movie waiting to be made with a good human narrative in it again. I would be thrilled if this was it.
I don't know how you could talk about this film for ten minutes and not give a single thing away. With all that input and stimuli, I would be yaking away about everything. Thank you so much for the review and information. You're the best.
hahaha kind of you to say, glad you enjoyed. I do have some criticisms of the movie but it would be impossible to talk about them without spoilers so I'm saving that for the next video.
I was already extremely hyped but now I’m going insane that I still have to wait a few more weeks! There has never been a better time to be a Godzilla fan.
As an American that’ll never forget the comments made by the Japanese die hards about our 2014 movie (namely that he looked fat and not scary and that CGI was a mistake)…. The mere production of this movie is just such a compliment to the 2014 film. LOL they went and copied off of the best homework that’s ever been done, it’s flattering really.
I don’t often go to see movies in the theater here (Osaka), but your review made me want to see this on the big screen the first chance I could get, and I’m really, really glad that I did.
So awesome you went to Godzilla day in Japan! My friend was there, in Tokyo, and I pleaded for him to go. I was trying to live vicariously through him LOL. Unfortunately, he didn't have the time which i'm still trying to make sense of.. Not have the time? For Godzilla on Godzilla day, in JAPAN!? Haha great video, and I can't wait to see it! 😊
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Thanks for the comments, I’ll make a review video that includes spoilers. My thoughts will be more organized too, apologies for the scattered thoughts in this video.
7:15 - What I said here doesn’t make sense, my bad. This is what happens when I ramble. Not every Godzilla movie is trying to evoke the same emotions, so I can’t compare them in that regard. I’ll address this in my next video.
Yes, spoiler video please. Thank you.
Go ahead! You have one of my all-time favorite Godzilla TH-cam channels!!
would really like a spoiler review, i just need to know if the *leaks* are true
Yes
Please do!
Godzilla being scary because you care about the characters is a good point actually
I don't think late 80's/early 90's Godzilla was necessarily meant to be scary, but he was cool looking and the films were more serious.
It was a nice change from all thw goofy designs and silly plots of 60's/70's.
yes,GODZZILA must be the perfect god of destruction.and he must be a thorough terror to us.
I mean, it's kind of a winning formula. I need the big guy to be terrifying. If that's the best way to do it, let's go.
Saw it in Japan - 10/10. I am not a major godzilla fan or anything but imo - not only is this the greatest godzilla movie i have ever seen, but its one of the greatest movies i have ever seen. Period.
What makes it one of the greatest movies in your opinion, without spoilers?
Slow your role.
@@dansari0007I imagine this movie gives moderns audiences the same feel as a good Spielberg film from back in the day. It’s just simply a well made movie.
One reason I wanted Godzilla to return to a smaller size was because then he can differentiate Individual humans and target them like some of the past movies. I wondered how the Titans in the Monsterverse like Kong even see the characters when they must appear like insects. Hyper vision?
You gotta have Godzilla fit in with modern buildings which the time period is set in. If it's set in the past he'll have to be as big as those buildings. If it's set in modern day same thing
I mean, you could ask the same question about Heisei Godzilla, who grew to 100 meters, and Final Wars Godzilla, who was 100 meters, and Shin Godzilla, who was 118 meters, etc. It honestly doesn’t really matter when these are giant monsters we’re dealing with. Plus, as the other commenter mentioned, Godzilla’s size is partly dictated by the size of the structures he’s around; a 50 meter tall version like in Minus One would be absolutely dwarfed by modern skyscrapers. It’s never really been about how he interacts with humans.
That said, I am glad that, due to the time period in Minus One, we’re seeing a comparatively smaller Godzilla this time.
@@danieldickerson4838I agree 💯👍🏿👍🏿
Probably some kind of keen vision and their version of echolocation they have.
You can see humans right? Godzilla can see them just the same as you, lol. Just because he is big doesn't mean his eye sight is worse than humans
I saw it. Personally, it was a masterpiece. A classic Godzilla movie. Very satisfied
Life long godzilla fan calling any of them a masterpiece is a heck of a stretch
@@RumblesBettr If you think long Godzilla fans aren't critical... Just check around yourself the opinions on either old and newer movies.
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I remember loving that moment in GMK where the girl was in the hospital bed, helplessly watching as the thing that put her there was approaching her. In many ways, it feels like the Writer/Director of this movie more or less made an entire movie out of that -- and I mean that in a good way.
Dude, DUDE! And when, in the hotel, she said she wanted Godzilla as a pet?!?! Yeah, I felt that moment, when she was in the hospital, too.
It was heavily inspired by GMK apparently... and also by the OG.
@@theperson8539 I was gonna say - here he does remind me of his GMK incarnation in that he's not lashing out, he seems outright hate-fueled
This is what I was hoping the film would be. Like GMK's Godzilla. Fantastic! Did anyone care about GMK's main character, the lovely lady? I can't remember her name, but I cared about her and her Father. I can't wait to see this new film. Thank you, kindly, Big Action Bill for your personal take, from one G fan to another.
@@gioiacobucciI knew someone else would be autistic enough to remember that before me.
GMK is my all time favorite Godzilla movie. His pure white evil eyes and design were amazing
Yeah GMK was easily the best of the Millennium era.
GMK Godzilla is a 10/10 design, more hunched like an old dinosaur illustration, the blank white eyes and the bigger fangs like 1954.
You can't tell the story of Godzilla without telling the story of the humans whose life he impacts. Otherwise it's just a nature documentary about a giant lizard stomping around the countryside, pissed off about who knows what. The whole point of the character is that he represents how humankind's destructive tendencies can come back at us 10-fold.
Oh you mean like Godzilla 2: gigantis the fire monster
Well maybe at first but shortly after word he just became a giant lizard stomping around the country side pissed off about who knows what...
And then anguirus, Kong and eventually others turned him into a street fighter
Oh, you mean that Godzilla Final Wars wasn't a movie because it had a terrible human perspective and it was mostly Godzilla kicking the dogshit out of everyone?
@@Gojira_Wins the difference is the humans had something to fight too, and a decent mystery plot. So their part wasn't as boring as other movies. plus the curbstomp against zilla, worth it.
Decent Mystery plot? Did we see the same movie because it was just a "Oh look, aliens again" plot.@@kevinscovers7171
GODZILLA MINUS ONE is definitely inspired by the original GODZILLA in the sense that Godzilla represents the destructive force of the atom bomb. The Godzilla in MINUS ONE isn't just a metaphor for nuclear bombs, but also endless war.
I was fortunate to watch this at the U.S. premier with both the director and main actor in attendance. Their Q&A was very informative that helped explain their choices of how they created this film and its themes.
His first appearance as a big boy: *American crowd chants and claps*
When he appears again: *dear sweet lord not again*
I'm going to say: THIS IS THE BEST GODZILLA MOVIE OF ALL TIME. The movie was awesome
Such a great time to be a Godzilla fan. More Godzilla projects the better 🥳🎉🎊
i agree ☝️
@@PS2_Best_Erayou must have terrible taste, shin is good though
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@@PS2_Best_Era Lol ok whatever you say
As long as Kathleen Kennedy or Kevin Feige isn’t in charge of making them, I’m in.
After seeing the movie today.. this was the most accurate review of all time. 9.5/10 great movie
Your review is the reason I saw this movie. I loved it. Thank you so much for swaying me to have hope again after Shin Godzilla.
It makes me very happy that you acknowledge how the Godzilla fandom has existed for decades but we don’t make much noise :)
Havent seen the movie, but I really like the idea that G is pure destruction in this movie. My favorite incarnation of Godzilla is from GMK, because similar to how you say you care about the people in Minus 1, I cared about the Guardian Monsters in GMK. And to see him mercilessly and effortlessly kill them made 10 year old me go "they actually need to stop him this time"
Yea, the humans and Guardian Monsters in GMK make it all the more painful when GMK Godzilla brutally kills them. The fights are not portrayed as glorious, just brutal in a way that makes it not fun to watch (which is noted by the chopper crew filming the Baragon fight), which is what we're used to in Godzilla movies.
I used to hate GMK Godzilla as a kid as a result, but now it's one of my favorite incarnations and one of, if not my favorite overall Godzilla movie and one I'd show to non-kaiju fans because it's also genuinely a good movie (and not just a good Godzilla movie).
"they actually need to stop him this time" lmao, that's such a good way of describing the feeling. You'll definitely feel that here, and at one point I remember being like "man, I want this thing dead". Hope you enjoy.
You hit the jackpot with your comment that the eyes are what makes this Godzilla so scary. They present the ultimate look of evil that all other incarnations of the character lacked.
That is awesome to hear brother! Goji being scary because you care about the characters is a great way to put it! Thanks for your review, I'm so excited and looking forward to it!
I like the fact that the trailers give nothing away about the story, etc (something US trailers could learn a thing or two).
Now, from you review, I am interested in how the characters come across.
As someone who watched Godzilla on ‘Creature Double Feature’ in the early 80s, this will definitely be a hopefully nice change!
Cannot wait until 1. December!
Well, when Dragon Ball Super Broly was coming out in Japan back in 2018, toei spoiled a lot of stuff in their trailers. Even when it'was like weeks before the premiere, they show Gogeta in the trailers. But yeah, the U.S. does need to stop showing too much in their trailers.
I'm really excited to see this after hearing this! I'm still really curious about how the story is gonna shake out, Godzilla's been a metaphor for so many things and making this a post-war period piece has me curious if they're going with a classic metaphor or doing something new.
Probably classic, but in a new take. I'm here for it
It's actually been touched on in interviews and theater pamphlets in Japan. If shin was about Fukushima ,minus 1 is the covid godzilla. Make of that what you will.
I'm quite excited to see Godzilla-1.0. Shin Godzilla ever since it came out has been my favourite Godzilla movie with me watching it around 20 times by now. Hearing you say that this new Godzilla movie might make people say it's the new best or it has tons of rewatchability really intrigues me and adds to my excitement for the movie. Though I'll have to wait quite a while to see it. Hoping the wait is worth!
I've already seen it and it's definitely a movie worth the wait. If possible, without any prior knowledge. It was a really great movie.
This movie is going to be one of my most favorite Godzilla movies I have ever seen.
i agree with you, godzilla does have a big fan base. the other day i want to see godzilla 2000 and i was surprised to see so many people to watch a 23 year old movie that cost $15 per ticket. but we was there! all ages 😂
Great spoiler-free release. I’m sure there are some who want the spoilers, so I’d say go ahead and do a review with spoilers (just mark it as so). I look forward to seeing that review after seeing the film myself. But this review was exactly what I was looking for. It adds to the excitement and anticipation - can’t wait for the US opening (bought our tickets this morning).
Hearing you praise this film so highly, given how aligned our takes on the series are generally, makes me beyond excited for the release here in December.
So excited for this movie. It sounds like the Godzilla film I have wanted for years!
What a review! Thank you. I’m envious you saw it already. You touch on something I have always believed - Godzilla works well when you care about the human characters and their story. Whenever I see people posting “give us a movie with all Godzilla scenes, we don’t care about the human scenes” I think to myself: that would get tedious pretty quick. It’s like saying “dinner at that restaurant was pretty good, but the dessert was my favorite part - next time I eat there, give me a meal that is only desserts.” You need balance in order for special moments to shine. Based on your comments I can’t wait to see this in the US.
I'm happy to hear this review and now I'm looking forward even more to watch it. Toho's Reiwa era is shaping up nicely it seems
"The Godzilla looks at people to kill them" Goosebumps man.
Can’t wait for the US release and, someday in the future, a “History of Godzilla Minus One” video
your channel has made me an even bigger Godzilla fan, Minus one wasnt on my radar but now im excited to watch it.
Thanks so much for sharing this! Man what an awesome trip! I had a feeling this movie was something special, thanks so much for the update! Can't wait to see it!
I've been binging your "History of" Godzilla videos so to hear your high praise of this film is good assurance I'm in for a treat. I've never found Godzilla scary except for when I was young, shortly after renting Godzilla 1985 on VHS. I would have nightmares of seeing Godzilla approaching in the distance. Because of that, I always knew a Godzilla movie could be not just dark, but scary too.
Even just the latest trailer hits hard. I can only imagine how brutal the full movie is.
Potentially the best Godzilla movie yet? Even better than Godzilla vs Gigan!? Bold words my friend... lol but awesome, that is exciting news to hear. Looking forward to checking this one out! May it be better than Aaron Rodgers' ankle.
Happy G Day everyone 🎊
I cared about Dr. Serizawa in the original. Poor guy got completely shafted but still did what he could to stop Godzilla and prevent the destruction he knew his creation would cause.
Edit: And Shin felt very similar to the original in a lot of ways. Not identical, but close enough for it to fell like a modernized version in a good way.
Man I'm excited. Gojira (1954) is arguably my favourite with the great human plot being a central part so to hear its potentially better than that and any other Godzilla film whilst having Godzilla being more villainous akin to GMK singling out people (hopefully focusing on the aftermath travesty too).
I only wish I didn't have to wait until December 15th to see it.
If only the U.S. producers of the Hulk character had this kind of vision, artiste, and skill then the Hulk could be more popular and famous.
Please make a review with spoilers
I had a chance to get a ticket for an early showing here in the US but decided to wait instead as fan events can be fun but distracting and I want to absorb the movie. So going to wait awhile. The one thing I would like to know though if Toho left it as a possibility to do a sequel.
Wow great review! I will say that being afraid of him also has to do with his eyes. Most godzillas look like doll eyes but this one looks directly into your eyes. That's what brings on fear.....he's looking at you
I reckon it may be down to being able to see the whites of the eyes, so the contrast between that & the iris/pupil is what creates the focus.
You can tell when someone is looking *at* as opposed to just looking in your general direction.
Never been scared of Godzilla but the one scene from king of the monsters when he’s under water and his spikes are pulsing. That made me nervous
I actually really liked that too, was disconcerting for sure.
Thanks for sharing Big Action Bill. I’v been a Godzilla fan since 1st grade when Godzilla 1984 was released on VHS in the US. Most Godzilla movies he’s a force of nature who isn’t really out to get people but my favorite version of him is the original and 1984 version where he’s there to put the hurt on mankind so Minus Zero has me buzzing to see it!
man you are so lucky to watch this movie in Japan! Good video as always!
Dude takes time out of his vacation to make a Godzilla video. Thanks BAB!
I liked Shin a lot, but in my opinion this one succeeded shin.
It really nailed the balance of Godzilla's screen time and human story.
Also, yes it was the scariest incarnation of Godzilla.
Everytime he appeared on the screen, i was always on my edge.
American Tokyo resident here- thanks man you gave me something to do this weekend. I’ll get off the sofa and head down to a Toho cinema in Shibuya or somethin.
How was it seeing it with a Japanese audience?
Okay now I'm more excited than ever to see this. There seemed to be something more aggressive about Godzilla in the trailers, but I thought that could be something misleading in how it was cut. But it sounds like this movie might play into one of my biggest fears, just the idea of a malevolent giant creature seeing me and wanting me dead. That scene in "Godzilla Returns" when the homeless man was running from Godzilla and the shot is angled so it looks like Godzilla specifically looks down at him still freaks me out to this day.
Don't trust Toho meatriders you watch it yourself
This sounds like the movie 2014 was marketed as before it was revealed to be a modern showa era movie.
The original concept teaser for 2014 was scary.
I've always wanted a scary Godzilla film. In reality a creature like Godzilla would be terrifying. I had hoped the 2014 film would be more of a horror after the 2001 trailer but sadly that was a bait and switch.
Ever since I saw the Godzilla dream from Always Sunset on 3rd Street, I knew I wanted to see this director's version of Godzilla done with a reasonably good budget!
Can't wait to see this in the UK because this seems like the way I always thought Godzilla should be
I loved Godzilla in GMK. Very very excited that this one has the same vibe.
Man. Your review has me even more hyped to watch it.
I am so excited for this film. Great to hear your spoiler free comments.
I saw it in Kyoto, i have a Japanese step family so I'm alright with understanding Japanese, still learning but i wasn't lost during the plot. Hands down the best film since 1954. It really is a oath to the Japanese and what they went through to rebuild their country
i LOVE this godzilla's face... he is super expressive. the 'whisker pads' really enhance the snarl, and the bright eyes make the furious gaze so piercing!
You describe this much better than myself😂
Glad you got to see it early and thanks for the review. Sounds and looks amazing!
Great review, good insight and commentary.
I think they FINALLY made the Godzilla movie I've always wanted. Minus One seems to have a realistic feel to it. I'm really looking forward to this movie.
This movie is the real deal. Thank you for the review.
Yes, it does a much better job of using its human characters for sure. The 2014 US one had a great one with Bryan Cranston, and they kill off him rather early in the movie
Monarch Legacy Of Monsters >>
The radiation sickness he would leave in his wake was always scary to me
As a person who studies radiation and owns a bunch of Uranium rich minerals and plates, radiation sickness is the worst way to die. Your DNA cannot repair itself so you kind of dissolve…
I went to see this movie just the other day, and I didn't think Godzilla would be so scary that I would cry,
As a long time Godzilla fan, the movie perfectly captured the fear of Godzilla that I was looking for in a Godzilla movie, far more than I could have ever imagined.
It was as if Godzilla, in all his destructive glory, was right in front of me.
It was really, really scary. I had heart palpitations and was about to cry.
Even if you're not a Godzilla fan, this movie is worth seeing!
I mean, everyone should see it in a big screen movie theater!
Definitely the best Godzilla movie of all time!
From Japan
つい先日この映画を観に行ったけど、まさかゴジラが恐過ぎて泣きそうになるとわ思わなかったし、
長年のゴジラファンとしてゴジラ映画に求めていたゴジラに対する恐怖を完璧に、いや私の想像をはるかに超えてその恐怖を表現していた
破壊の限りを尽くすゴジラがすぐ目の前にいる感じだ
本当に本当に恐過ぎて動悸がして泣きそうだった
ゴジラファンじゃなくても見る価値ある映画
というか是非皆おっきいスクリーンの映画館で観てほしい
間違いなく歴代最高のゴジラ映画
日本より
The high level of hype just skyrocketed thanks to this review. Counting down the days.
Hey! I see myself in the crowd! Being at Godzilla Fest was a blast! Minus One was rad! Can't wait to understand it in a month 😂
I can’t wait to see this. I’ve been a huge fan since I was like 6. I’ve seen every movie. I’m pumped after hearing this review considering the comparisons to GMK. Which was a very unique take. Thanks for getting me even more excited.
All the ”American” Godzilla movies I didn't bother watching, including one with King Kong... This one I may actually watch at theatre
Bill I would like to know one minor spoiler, if you don't mind. Are all the warships in this movie Japanese, or do we see any kind of American involvement? Near as I can recall the only battleship Japan still had at war's end that was intact, was Nagato. Does this movie follow history in that regard or does it take extreme liberties with remaining Japanese military elements?
i haven't been a major movie-theater-goer these last handful of years, but i knew i had to make it out to see Minus One. Still thinking about it constantly days after, might be a new favorite of mine!
I can't wait to see this movie! I've been a major Godzilla fan as far back as I can remember. Thank you for your review!
The U.S said we can do the best Godzilla. Japan laughed and said hold my Saki
Would you say this movie is worthy of an Oscar nomination?, either as a best foreign film or dare I say it, best picture? (Consider we have had a foreign film win the big award, “Parasite” in 2019)
Maybe foreign film. It would have to be perfect to win BP. Sci fi rarely wins. Shape of water and ROTK are all I can think of
You didn’t wanna say it, but I have no problem sayin it.
Best Godzilla movie ever made.
HAPPY GODZILLA DAY IM SO JEALOUS BILL.
I love how you sound so excited, i can tell theres so much you wanna say but youre trying to contain yourself. Cant wait to see it 😁
You mentioned the new Megalon short film, whatd you think? I thought it was great
That's is quite horrifying that Godzilla is targeting individuals and going after them. There's no escaping that fate. I can't wait to see this movie. I bought my ticket early this morning and will be counting the days! Thanks for your review. Amazing you were able to see this in Japan. How was the audience reaction?
Happy Birthday Godzilla!!
Glad to hear this. The trailers look awesome. I'm not a Godzilla fan, but this I want to see on a big screen.
Lucky S.O.B!
Also no spoilers! My wife and I are going to go see it when it comes out in December.
Just don't watch his spoiler video if he makes one lol
I really want to watch it in theaters over here in Europe. I have no interest in the western monster films but the Japanese ones I really like!
I’ve been saying this for years - there is a Godzilla movie waiting to be made with a good human narrative in it again. I would be thrilled if this was it.
I think this movie is perfect for you. You can expect it👍
Shin Godzilla was by far the scariest Godzilla and no other will ever come as close.
Awesome review, and footage! Super excited for this Godzilla!!
Thanks for the great review Bill! Definitely hyped to see this next month!
I don't know how you could talk about this film for ten minutes and not give a single thing away. With all that input and stimuli, I would be yaking away about everything. Thank you so much for the review and information. You're the best.
hahaha kind of you to say, glad you enjoyed. I do have some criticisms of the movie but it would be impossible to talk about them without spoilers so I'm saving that for the next video.
Take note, Hollywood. All the more recent U.S. Godzilla films have neen abysmal. All focus on visuals. Zero focus on characters and story.
I’m no envious. To see Godzilla in Tokyo is like a dream come true, I mean the movie.
I was already extremely hyped but now I’m going insane that I still have to wait a few more weeks! There has never been a better time to be a Godzilla fan.
As an American that’ll never forget the comments made by the Japanese die hards about our 2014 movie (namely that he looked fat and not scary and that CGI was a mistake)…. The mere production of this movie is just such a compliment to the 2014 film. LOL they went and copied off of the best homework that’s ever been done, it’s flattering really.
I don’t often go to see movies in the theater here (Osaka), but your review made me want to see this on the big screen the first chance I could get, and I’m really, really glad that I did.
Thanks for the review Bill. I was on the fence about this one. I’ve decided I wii definitely see it.
You lucky man! Heck I do like the film Shin Godzilla, but when it first came out in theaters here in the US, SO MANY SUBTITLES!
Glad to hear you really liked it, I'm hyped and can't wait to see it for myself.
So awesome you went to Godzilla day in Japan! My friend was there, in Tokyo, and I pleaded for him to go. I was trying to live vicariously through him LOL. Unfortunately, he didn't have the time which i'm still trying to make sense of.. Not have the time? For Godzilla on Godzilla day, in JAPAN!? Haha great video, and I can't wait to see it! 😊
Appreciating a spoiler free review, hoping to get to see UK release
Cant wait for this movie!!!! Even the trailer has a scary vibe different from the other Godzilla movies.
Godzilla is back, not that he went anywhere!
I’m so hoping to see this in theatres. It will be so sick!
I am so looking forward to this next Godzilla,what a classic of a story line that I haved loved to watch my hole life.I can’t get enough!