In case you hadn't heard, there's a new Godzilla movie roaring into (US) theaters today...Godzilla Minus One. And ~spoiler alert~ it is fan-freaking-tastic.
Set just after World War II, when Japan had no self-defense force or armaments, the film explores a story where "what if" Godzilla came to Japan while it was completely disarmed.
Without giving too much away, let's just say that this is not your typical monster film. Yes, Godzilla himself is awesome and horrifying (and looks AMAZING thanks to some top-notch visual effects), but themes of post-traumatic devastation and the ongoing, generational horrors of a post-nuclear war (the first the world had ever seen) are also explored to heartbreaking effect.
And people who've already had a chance to see the movie are OBSESSSSSED:
Godzilla Minus One cost around 1/15th the production budget of The Marvels and is one of the best-looking disaster movies I’ve ever seen. We are absolutely rinsed when it comes to making these kinds of movies. pic.twitter.com/1IBu1g4y1G
GODZILLA MINUS ONE is a stunning achievement in Japanese cinema that had me in literal tears at the end. A gripping, fierce, horrific and heartfelt mediation on survivor's guilt and trauma. It has what is potentially the greatest sound mix I've ever heard in Dolby Cinema. 9.5/10 pic.twitter.com/jLWoMZEUaO
GODZILLA: MINUS ONE is one of the best films of the year. This is a monster film where the human conflict is just as compelling, if not more so, than the tremendous action sequences. This is emotional, hard-hitting, and simply the best Godzilla movie I’ve ever seen. pic.twitter.com/dfBDNfW76Y
Godzilla minus one is fantastic! The scale, scope and raw power of the character has never felt so real. Do your self a favor and see this in theaters. The score and sound design was awe inspiring. pic.twitter.com/HKwDLsqXQx
