Godzilla Minus One (2023) Movie Thread

[Cappuccino Kid]

After finally watching Shin Godzilla, which was a surprisingly fantastic movie, I'm suddenly really looking forward to the first live-action Godzilla movie since that 2016 film. (The reason why is, IIRC, 'cos of Toho's deal with Legendary Pictures that they wouldn't clash with the ongoing attempts at American Godzilla flicks). No idea if this will appear in our cinemas mind you, but I'll await the digital release if not.

While there doesn't seem to be taking the same satirical angle as Shin... it still seems to be playing it all dead straight with what reads like a social and political angle to things - more in line with the original 1954 film's post-Hiroshima trauma than the later goofier numbers.

 

[Tom]

A new trailer dropped and damn, it looks quite epic. I'm guessing by the setting of there's anything drawn beyond the carnage it'll be Japan's surrender and postwar ruin - think that's the Minus One aspect mentioned.

But just by the action alone it puts the various American attempts in the happenny place.

GODZILLA MINUS ONE Official Trailer 2

• Tom
• 03 Nov 2023

GODZILLA MINUS ONEOn December 1, a new reign begins.

 

[Ginger Ted]

BTW, for anyone interested or curious, this does appear to be getting a UK release because it's listed at my local Vue on December 15th (Friday), so I'm guessing it's getting a weekend at least. Sometimes films just say "Hey, I'll be best enjoyed in the cinema"...

 

[Ginger Ted]

Saw this yesterday.

Good film, really enjoyed it. One of the best films I've seen this year.

Quite a touching story about a soldier overcoming survivor's guilt and trauma disguised as a monster movie, with Godzilla in a sense representing his inner demons. Much more thematic and emotional than I expected.

Interesting comparison to Shin Godzilla which took a macro-level view to the monster mash. Minus One focused on one man and the small circle around him. Both work!

The Godzilla theme is just perfect.

 

[David76]

I'm going to watch this tomorrow while the wife goes Christmas shopping

It looks like they are releasing a black & white cut in cinemas in Japan.

 

[Tom]

I'm going to watch this tomorrow while the wife goes Christmas shopping

It looks like they are releasing a black & white cut in cinemas in Japan.

That is awesome. I wonder if it will make its way over here.

 

[Dylan]

I'm going to watch this tomorrow while the wife goes Christmas shopping

It looks like they are releasing a black & white cut in cinemas in Japan.

Hopefully that makes it as a bonus feature on physical releases over here.

 

[Bandit]

I enjoyed this film a lot. The final stages are amazing.

 

[John Steed]

Brilliant from start to finish.

Would love to see the black & white edition