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- 2023
- PG-13
- Anime Limited
- 2 h 4 m
- 2023
- PG-13
- Anime Limited
- 2 h 4 m
Summary In postwar Japan, a new terror rises; Godzilla. Will the devastated people be able to survive... let alone fight back?
Directed By: Takashi Yamazaki
Written By: Takashi Yamazaki, Ishirô Honda, Takeo Murata
- 2023
- PG-13
- Anime Limited
- 2 h 4 m
- 2023
- PG-13
- Anime Limited
- 2 h 4 m
Godzilla Minus One
8.6
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Summary In postwar Japan, a new terror rises; Godzilla. Will the devastated people be able to survive... let alone fight back?
Directed By: Takashi Yamazaki
Written By: Takashi Yamazaki, Ishirô Honda, Takeo Murata
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 34 Critic Reviews
81
97% Positive
33 Reviews
33 Reviews
3% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 34 Critic Reviews
81
97% Positive
33 Reviews
33 Reviews
3% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Godzilla Minus One is a monster movie of singular power, using horror-infused kaiju spectacle to deliver an emotionally compelling story of grief, wartime trauma, and hope. Most importantly, its genre-leading visual effects scenes are complemented by richly soulful performances and humane themes of reconciliation and redemption.
By Alex Adams
FULL REVIEW
The Japanese reboot of the kaju king snagged a surprise Oscar nomination for visual effects. It deserves the win, whether you see it in color or glorious black-and-white. For once, the 70-year-old series finds a human depth to match its dazzle. A star is reborn.
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 500 User Ratings
8.6
91% Positive
454 Ratings
454 Ratings
6% Mixed
32 Ratings
32 Ratings
3% Negative
14 Ratings
14 Ratings
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 500 User Ratings
8.6
91% Positive
454 Ratings
454 Ratings
6% Mixed
32 Ratings
32 Ratings
3% Negative
14 Ratings
14 Ratings
This is one of the very best Godzilla films. The graphics are amazing, the time period is right, the feel of the movie is great, I highly recommend it
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Godzilla never before felt this threatening.
The movie has fantastic set of well if not amazingly played characters.
The story is lovely and heartfelt. It pulls just the right strings to not only make you care, but also put you at the edge of your seat when it's necessary.
Then there is a spectacle. What they pulled on this compared to hollywood negligible budget is some black magic. It looks amazing and sure there are couple shots when you can tell it's cgi but at other times it's jaw-dropping.
I would never think that a Godzilla movie would amaze me and stay with me for some time. But Minus One did exactly that.
Highly recommend.
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As Toho Studios’ new Godzilla Minus One proves, the Japanese know how to get the iconic radioactive behemoth right.
The monster mayhem scenes are obviously the main draw, and they’re terrifically staged, with clean visual effects that look anchored to the real world. And a careful balance is struck between spectacle and horror.
It’s a testament to Yamazaki’s work as both director and screenwriter that Minus One feels like a wartime character drama first, kaiju film second.
By Christopher Cruz
FULL REVIEW
The main effect this film’s commitment to emotional intelligence has is to show us what has been missing from the franchise all along. That, and to deliver a climax that will bring tears to your eyes — unless you’re some sort of beast.
For long stretches, Godzilla Minus One concentrates on relationships and conversations, which despite their intent, do little to advance the plot or illuminate simply-drawn characters.
An impressive performances and visual storytelling, Godzilla is only best Monster film during 2020s.
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- unnecessary long
- cringe japanes moments
- mandatory happy end
+ story is good
+ the showdown is good
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I’m not quite understanding of the overwhelming praise for this movie. I understand the limited budget to what Legendary is making in the States but this movie was way too heavy handed with the guilt for the main character and the rigidity of Captain G on land was pathetic.
To me, Shin was better in that it brought an entirely different idea of Godzilla to the tablE.
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Truly one of the worst movies I’ve seen in years. You have to wonder if the reviews are fake.
The acting is absolutely atrocious. The lead actor has the acting range of an old shoe. Absolutely zero personality.
Even the extra were terribly overreacting - they had everyone in the cinema laughing uncontrollably.
And the chemistry between him and the female lead - which is supposed to be the heart of the movie - is completely non existent.
The movie quickly settles into a boring and repetitive rhythm of pointless chats between the two leads at home. And then cuts to a Godzilla fight scene at sea. And then back home for more pointless chit chat.
And the ending, which I think was supposed to be emotional, had everyone laughing uncontrollably again.
Seriously if this is the best Godzilla movie ever, I need to make a Godzilla film as the bar is LOW.
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Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Awards of the Japanese Academy
• 8 Wins & 12 Nominations
Seattle Film Critics Society
• 3 Wins & 4 Nominations