Obsessed with this movie--in my opinion, this is easily one of the best Kaiju movies ever made. It understands the spirit of the original "Godzilla," yet brings fresh ideas to the franchise!
Godzilla Minus One (ゴジラ)
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Kōichi Shikishima is a deserter living on a remote island in the aftermath of WWII. When Godzilla attacks the island, and Kōichi freezes rather than launching a missile at him, almost everyone else on the island is killed. When Godzilla re-emerges and attacks mainland Japan itself, Kōichi sees an opportunity to redeem himself.
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CineVue by Alex Adams
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.
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Slate by Dana Stevens
Come for the skyline-destroying radioactive dino, stay for the delicately etched portrait of recovery and self-forgiveness. Or vice versa. Just don’t miss the chance to remind yourself why the world fell for Godzilla in the first place.
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The Irish Times by Tara Brady
The enduring quality of the 1953 original is rooted in its engagement with the twin atomic disasters of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. This prequel, similarly, yokes American imperialism, postwar malaise, survivor guilt and weaponised atomic power to produce the best action film of the year.
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Film Threat by Alan Ng
If you’re a fan of Godzilla, prepare to have your mind blown with Godzilla Minus One. Set your expectations high, and enjoy the ride.
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Variety by Richard Kuipers
Despite a few lapses into lumpy melodrama, Yamazki’s thoughtful script holds firm and is dotted with delightful humor at just the right moments.
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Polygon by Chris Plante
Godzilla Minus One is the throwback movie that longtime Godzilla fans have been waiting for.
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ABC News by Peter Travers
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.
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LarsenOnFilm by Josh Larsen
Writer-director Takashi Yamazaki and his team of effects artists bring a thrilling immediacy and tactility to the monster sequences, but what I loved most about Godzilla Minus One is the way it evokes the sense of loss and mourning of the granddaddy of these pictures, 1954’s Gojira (Godzilla in the U.S.).
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Observer by Oliver Jones
This time, Godzilla is a powerful symbol of the addictive pull of destruction, and how once unleashed, weapons of mass destruction can never again be contained.
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Washington Post by Lucas Trevor
Top Gun: Maverick showed us there’s still an audience for movies that combine concise and creative action with emotionally resonant characters. Godzilla Minus One is another reminder — and quite possibly the better movie of the two.
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