Should be nominated for Best Picture Academy Award. Certainly the best movie this year.

Good to know that art is still alive and well in Japan.

I sat down in the movie theater with my grandson looking for some Godzilla fun and what I/we got was so much more it was incredible me and my grandson left that theater and had such a deep and engrossing conversation about what we just saw from the meaning of Kamikaze to life death and sacrifice in a total subtitle movie we completely forgot was Subtitled well done Toho.

This is such an emotionally satisfying film. The script payed such close attention to the grounded and sympathetic human characters. You quickly become so invested in their struggles against various tragic difficulties. Then when all these people you care about so much become endangered by the insanely hazardous and seemingly unstoppable Godzilla it creates an amazing level of dramatic tension. The visual FX were very high quality, the music was moving and beautiful, and the well-written story was brought to life by the talented cast. My spouse and I are bilingual, she is is a Japanese native speaker, and I have studied the language since I was a kid. We both agreed that the subtitles for this movie were crafted with an impressive level of skill and care. I think it gives an English speaking audience a much more authentic and less filtered experience than if they were watching this with a dubbed soundtrack. My wife wasn't the only one who cried when we watched this, I am not ashamed to say I couldn't keep a dry eye either. We have seen it twice in the theater and we were thoroughly entertained. If you have the chance, you deserve to see this on the big screen too.

As a historian, this movie impressed me at every turn with the attention to detail and painstaking amount of research must have gone into every aspect. From all of the Chi-To tank prototypes being present, to the 500kg bomb strapped to the A6M5 late-war Zero in place of a drop tank normally expected to see the pilot home after a mission (a kamikaze hallmark), to the 13mm end-stage heavy machine gun instead of an obsolete 20mm cannon on the minesweeper, to the inclusion of a German-made ejection seat developed in that country for the rear-engined Dornier 335 and brought to Japan on a submarine with bits of an Me-262 fighter, to the distinctive paint scheme of the Takao, to all the ships besides that one having their main weapons removed, to using colorized aerial footage of the Bikini Atol tests... I did not notice a single historical misstep in the entire film from start to finish. That alone is one of the most seminal reviews I can personally give any movie.

I went to this movie with my brother and father- he was a bit skeptical about this since it was in all japanese, saying that he'd have to watch it twice- one to read it, and another to actually see the movie. Afterwards, he was found a fool for that comment, and actually enjoyed the whole thing. And I think his comment on the movie as a whole should be shared: 'Godzilla Minus One is a love story, wrapped in with redemption and forgiveness, all covered up by genocide and topped with atomic radiation'. I will always love a good movie, and the fact that this movie succeeded with a budget less than a tenth of most hollywood flops in the last few years, I still have some hope for the future of cinema. And I hope that this will be a critical lesson to Hollywood to get its act together.

It's a Godzilla movie that did something no Godzilla movie has ever done before. It made me actually care about the humans, and be concerned for their safety.

At 65yo and lifelong Godzilla fan I never thought a Godzilla movie would be one of if not the best movie of the year. But, there it is and it brought a tear to my eye when it dawned on me.

I love Godzilla and have since I was a child. I’m 68 yrs old now.

Friends of mine in Japan tell me that in recent interviews Yamazaki indicated that the budget for Minus One was less than $15 million. They believe it was between $10 - 13 million. Either way, that's incredible. A great film, starting with the script.

It was so good!! The main character was so sympathetic. I genuinely felt a connection to all the characters. I LOVED the through line of "living is what matters," and for some of them, "their war isn't over yet." They did what every kaiju movie made here has failed at. They made me care more about the human elements than Godzilla even. I can't gush enough about it. I started looking if it would have its release extended as soon as it was over to find out if I would be able to see it again!

My budget is pretty tight, but I’m going to see this today, because I know I’ll regret it if I don’t see it in the theater.

When I went to see Godzilla Minus One, the theater was 3/4 full. The audience, including myself, were engaged with the film and were most satisfied with the ending of the film. It's been a while since I came out of a film enjoying it. Just simply enjoying it! In regards to Disney spending hundreds of millions of dollars on their films, everyone has been saying, "Spending all that money on what?" I believe, in reality, that Disney is doing some, "creative bookkeeping" regarding their claims of films costing half a billion dollars.

Between Mario, Godzilla, and a new Studio Ghibli film...we're having a Japanese invasion in our entertainment this year, and I'm here for it.

Loved seeing a movie where the characters didn't have to be stupid to advance the plot. Even 'The Kid', the young comic relief character, figures out a solution and charges to the rescue when the plan stalls 'The useless to the rescue' indeed. Likewise the human relationships are extremely satisfying, but unlike so many other Godzilla movies where bland government-backed drones go through the motions, the ordinary people take the risks and prepare to pay the price.

My 13 year old son is a huge Godzilla fan. I have mostly just been along for the ride. G-1 is a masterpiece! I absolutely love it. We have seen it twice and will hopefully see it again third time. It is an incredible film and I keep telling people to go see it. The more I think about it, the more I love it. It is definitely one of my top 10 favorite movies of all time.

Well said, George… well said… I asked two of my old buddies (who at first thought it’d be silly to see a Godzilla) to go see G-1… By the end of the film, the two old men were weeping like babies

This movie proved you can't replace good story telling and good writing with big budgets

Magnificent. It is one of the two best movies of the year. The other being The Burial. All for the cost of 13 minutes of a She-Hulk episode.

Just came home after seeing Godzilla. Absolutely Brilliant! Had me in tears and joy with hints of humor. Loved it! Felt good to go to the cinema and enjoy a film in every possible way . Everything George says is exactly how it was !

I am a Godzilla fan. Watched all of them with my Dad growing up. And this one was awesome! Beautiful movie, some thought provoking scenes. Took a friend who doesn't go out to movies and she really enjoyed it!

Hope this comes out in South Africa. 😢 The 2 movies I'm dying to see the most in December is a Yamazaki and a Miyazaki.

This movie is on the same level as Jaws, Alien, or Terminator. Masterpiece.

Crazy to think this movie had a $15 million budget. Goes to show you how much TLC Toho Studios put into it. Great video as always George.

The best movie of the year WITHOUT question! It really is a modern masterpiece. Toho hit all the right notes with Shin Godzilla, and then crafted their Magnum Opus with Minus One. Godzilla is on the March, and Hollywood as we know it is doomed…. Long Live the King!!

Had to see this one. What made this movie even better was that is was kinda sorta Kamikaze on trial as a philosophy. In my opinion, it was steeped in Japanese culture while also a critique on it and it almost may have crossed the line. We get to see a warrior man fail time and again, only to not only win his personal war, but live through it, which goes against what his mission was. It was VERY deep and profound and it is these messages and philosophies that once made things like Star Wars. Like George said, the monsters or powers were only that backdrop for what the character had to do, which was keep going. I agree with some critics of the conclusion of this movie, but either way, it was very sweet. It was also an exploration of Japanese relationships between males, females, kids, adoption. I also liked how it was very practical about the message of war in that everyone dies. He had photos of so many of his people and they haunted him like ghosts. It was an actual movie where the monsters of his failings were bigger than the monster of the movie itself.

No one in the movie looks like me, its not even about my country. But still, i could completely relate.

I never thought I'd go see a Godzilla movie, till now. Thanks George, you made me very eager to see it. 🇦🇺👍

It's amazing to see background of the story, which influence plot and character motivation. Lost war, lost lives, shame, care for those who lost everything, courage, sacrifice, new value of lives, limited resources, unity, solidarity and hope. It's unbelivable, that in current times of flat characters they could create well-rounded multidimensional heroes. And we care about them, cause they seems like a real humans, with emotions, struggles, fears and developement we could identify with. No matter of skin color or gender - this is how to write timeless characters for most of mankind.

Perfect movie 10/10 deserving of my purchase when it comes out physical to watch a few more times

Thank you !!! It's been too long since I stood up & clapped for a movie ... 😔 I loved hearing you say that this movie UNITES people rather than divides ... ❤

Saw it opening night..such a great movie! Real edge of your seat stuff and you become so invested in the characters. Made on the catering budget of a Hollywoke tent pole.

I just saw Godzilla Minus One yesterday and I can’t wait to own the 4K release!

I saw it Friday OUTSTANDING Gojira/Godzilla is BACK BABY...! #TOHO #Koichi #Noriko #Kenji #Shiro #Godzilla/Gojira November 1954 I Agree Oscar Worthy performances all around.🌟🌟🌟🌟✨

WooHoo!! I have tickets for this Thursday and can hardly contain my excitement. Thank you!

I'm so happy I got to watch my first Toho Godzilla movie in the cinema. I'm so thankful it was this one!

G Minus One was so great & as a fan of the big G, I teared up when the classic theme came on. The best of the godzilla films, best human story, best version of Godzilla (especially that atomic blast), I can only imagine the awards this film will receive.

Oh my... You sold me. I need to take my son to see this one. 😂

i just saw it, the seconded weekend they were showing it , it is a great movie already, this man is NOT lying. yes, you have to read it but it is so good. probably the best movie we will get for a long time

It honestly my favorite movie of all time now!!👍😎🔥

The smile you have while talking about the movie tells me all I need to know. Saw it last week. Amazing work of art.

I have watched Godzilla movies for years. As a 72 year old woman so very glad you liked this movie. It’ll be worth it to finally see a good movie again!

Amazing review, George! I was curious about your opinion on this one. I'll see it ASAP! I've seen many good low-budget films recently. It's obvious that if you have a good story and your audience in mind, you don't need hundreds of millions of dollars to make a good film.

What I love and appreciate about Minus One is it takes interesting elements from both some of the best and even overlooked films in the Godzilla franchise and redoes them in ways that makes it all feel fresh and new. It really deserves a follow-up and I hope it gets that chance after years of Toho rebooting everything like they’ve done either every entry since the 2000s.

I would call this movie: Kamikaze Redemption This is the actual story told in Godzilla Minus One Maybe even: Japan Redemption It's really about a story of a journey from defeat to courage, dishonor to honor, from hopelesness to hope.

i saw this movie yesterday and it is every bit as good as the reviewers i watched talking about it said it is. what is insane to me is that the biggest cinema chain in my country doesnt show this movie at all! was worth the 1 hour drive and easily one of the best movies this year for me. can wholeheartedly recommend this movie;)

i cannot tell you how happy i am that the movie is doing so well over here in the states, and I am glad so many people are getting the emotional impact by it. i loved your review of it, you really nailed it! i heard alot of people complaining of the movie being melodramatic, but that is how japanese movies, dramas, tv shows etc.. are. i lived in Japan over 15 years of my life and only moved back home to marry my husband. i had such a unique experience there. God blessed me to become fluent in the language rather quickly and every place i lived was way out in the boondocks with absolutely no other foreigner with in a 100 miles, i was so immersed in the lifestyle and culture i am like half japanese at heart i guess i say all that cause when you understand the culture and language it makes the film that much more beautiful and meaningful and sad at the same time. I guess an example is truly understanding the depths of the shame at that time for chickening out of a kamikaze flight and that it was such a horrible thing that would cause him to be kicked out from society , well i guess i am rambling now😅 anyway I love your videos, they are my favorite and thanks for listening

Watch it twice this godzzila minus 1 give this movie a rating 10!! People go watch it support the movie .

I too got lord of the rings vibes when watching this. Specifically ROTK. Never thought i'd feel that way again in the cinema. Took 20 years.

Been hearing about this for nearly two weeks. But it only comes out in the UK on 15 December. I just hope my small local cinema shows it, as it's probably a limited release. Unless, unless the British cinemas take note of the rave reviews and distribute it everywhere. Here's hoping🤞

All Is 1 Hi! My name is Pierre. My online community knows me as P.A.Finley, AnonameUs, TheUniVerse. I am a 56 year young Black man born and raised in America. I introduce myself this way so you can know exactly where I'm coming from with what I am about to say about this movie. This movie was sooooooooooo good, that I didn't even know what I was watching. That's how good it was. The entire movie was a completely 'different' experience entirely. Can't say the last time I was in a movie theater and found myself at times gripping the handrest as if something was going to happen to ME. The closest movies I can compare it to is the ones this movie gives odes to: Jurassic Park. Jaws. Dunkirk. Star Wars. And of course, the original Godzilla. To put this into perspective, I was there when Jaws and Star Wars came out. I was a little kid at the time, but this was before PG Ratings and parents were taking hole families to see movies. Godzilla Minus 1 is like that. A breath-taking viewing from start to finish. A roller coaster ride of emotions from beginning to end. The writing. The acting. The sound. The action. Superb... all of them. Only a hand full of films can I say made me feel good about being alive. This is 1 of them. Godzilla Minus 1 shows us the absurdity and extreme consequences of war, throwing a floodlight on a part of our human history we are all uncomfortable viewing and talking about. We have way too many of those. This movie hints in a refreshing and so desperately needed, wished for and desired direction of change. We here at all things NexA.R.K as well as everything All1llA believe, among other things, that Humanity is 1 human Being. Just as our individual human bodies have billions of moving parts and pieces, so too is it the 1 Human Body. The only difference is, our individual billions of parts and pieces all work together as a unit to do and perform our every wish and will. Humanity has not evolved to that awareness yet, but that awareness is coming. Eventually, we as human beings will function as 1 unit. We got here to this state of technological marvel by way of war, destruction and conflict. Imagine what we could do united as 1.... warp speed, too slow. By way of watching this movie, twice, the word 'Godzilla' has been on my mind as of late. 'All1llA' simply means 'All is 1 and 1 is All'. I have a license plate that reads 'ALLIZW1' and an email that reads 'alliz1zilla'. You can see my obsession with this idea. 'All1llA' and 'alliz1zilla' are words called 'palindromes' - words pronounced the same way forwards or backwards, or what I like to call 'butterfly/mirror' images. Using this imagery in partial reverse with the word Godzilla, we have 'All Iz God'. Taking it a step further, 'All Iz God and God Iz All' Just saying. I will close with this. I think the main connection this movie has with me and the audience is that, even the worst of us, the coward of us can sometimes redeem ourselves and become the hero who saves us all. That is a very powerful message. 🤔 Peace and... 1 Is All

I’m more of a Kong fan and holy crap this movie blew me away. Best movie of the year

Forget another Godzilla movie, I want to see TOHO’s version of Star Wars.

Hi George! So happy you enjoy G-MO. I love'd it too. I've seen it three times now. All the best to you Sir!

George, Thank you so much for your deep and honest review. Just saw the movie today and I have to say that this is a masterpiece. You are so right. This is not a movie about Godzilla rather It is a human story movie that just happens to have a monster Godzilla in it. I would have never thought that I would be touched by a Godzilla movie. People in the theater crying towards the middle and the end of the film I did not expect. This film should be nominated for best foreign film of the year or for that matter Best Film of the Year. It delivers on all fronts. I hope that the Academy considers this film to be nominated. It would be a shame if it did not.

Thank you for your fantastic review of this movie and appreciation of the elements that go into making a great movie. I’m going to watch it tonight.

BTW…a movie had to be glued too bc of the subtitles, I think thats why I got so into the movie, Not being to miss a line, I truly enjoyed. Is a deep emotional movie 🥺

this movie is a masterpiece. It will inspire a rollercoaster of emotions and like any good rollercoaster you will be thrilled at the end that you got onto ride. All the character's are likeable and you will care about what happens to them. Too many films have characters you would rather see fail than win. They are no obnoxious and unlikeable and people you would never want to hang out with or work with. There is no pandering here. There is no black lesbian American to please the US market. This is a movie about Japanese people in Japan after WW2. It does fly bye and you will hooked for every minute.

That footage of Godzilla skimming through the water whilst they’re shooting at him looks more real than anything I’ve seen since district 9. Broad daylight cgi. They got balls…..but have the skills. I just hope it comes to my cinema here. I doubt it.

I didn't know there was a new Godzilla movie out there. I'll go and see it now that I've seen your video. Thanks, George.

I fought back tears of joy until the final scene. Smart, deliberate, and powerful. The greatest Godzilla movie ever made and one of the best films of 2023. You now have a new subscriber. Outstanding video.

I saw this movie twice. It's been years since there was a movie worth seeing twice.

Thanks George!! Love how you find the best 'vintage' clips to make the point. They shine like diamonds in your videos! After watching your review, might even drag my family to a real cinema to watch this one! 😁😁😁

I love Godzilla since I was a kid! I will definitely go check this out! Thanks George ❣

Agree with every word. I was born in 1953 a year before original Godzilla. This is the Best one I've seen

To this day I still can't fathom that out of all the bland movies especially Hollywood has been putting out for these past months (except Oppenheimer), I never thought that A GODZILLA MOVIE will become one of the biggest highlights of films last year and still to this day. And as a lifelong Godzilla fan I could finally say, other than the 1954 Godzilla, we finally have a modern Kaiju masterpiece!

Seen it twice. Thinking of a 3rd viewing today if I can. Can't wait to own it.

I'm waiting for this movie to come here on Argentina. I will be seeing it on the cinema :D Hail George! :D

Super accurate review! Loved the movie! Left the cinema with a big smile. Finally a movie worth leaving my home for!

Tell me how you really feel.!!! Wow. Please find more movies you like and report on them so I can run see them. This was a masterpiece George. Love your insights. Thanks again 😊❤ Loved your ending!!

The film does so many things well. I think one thing that it does a great job of is having a sense of emotional authenticity. I feel that so many Hollywood scriptwriters are scared - scared of being uncool - scared of being vulnerable. They don't want to have any kind of emotional authenticity, so they hide tense movements with self-referential humor or sarcasm. Yes, it can guard one from being uncool. However when scripts are so guarded they will never be able to compete on an emotional level at the same depths as a film that is more emotionally authentic like Godzilla -1.

After hearing the user reviews, I knew this film was going to be good, but boy I wasn't expecting it to be that good! . Best cinema experience I've had in a while. From the acting, casting, character arcs, pacing, tension build up, action, cinematography, special effects. It was pure perfection. 10/10

I'm a "classic Godzilla" fan since childhood. Would watch the films on TV with my Dad and little sister. Up till now, Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964) was my favorite. I didn't like anything after Godzilla 1984 and especially despised the Hollywood versions. Godzilla Minus One is now my ABSOLUTE FAVE. Speaking Japanese, I loved that it was not dubbed. The English subtitles were spot on. Using various musical themes from classic Godzilla movies for the awsome soundtrack brought me to tears. The story lines are incredibly touching. Toho this time totally caught post WW2 Tokyo. I was impressed not only by the dialogue but also the sets, costumes, colors, attitudes, etc. This is NOT some woke Hollywood movie. I was clapping and cheering at the end with warm tears it was so beautiful. This is the best movie I've seen at the cinema for years. In my book, it is up there with Young Frankenstein (1974), the first Star Wars (1977), Chariots of Fire (1981) and The Princess Bride (1987). This is indeed my favorite "Kaiju Eiga" and one of my favorite films ever produced. Thank you, George, for this lovely presentation. Warmest wishes from Northern California ❤🤍💙

As a LONG time fan of the Godzilla movies (I grew up watching them) the sequence of his atomic breath was SO freaking good. Both because it brought back the feel of the old school practical effects of the original as each biomechanical dorsal spike ratcheted out like some spring tension system before all releasing in a single satisfying click. Also because the sequence along with the actual breath attack and explosion somehow FELT like Anime where intense moments of an attack are juxtaposed with almost serene brief moments of calm before the chaos lands. Throw in ALL the awesome references to the original Godzilla with some beat for beat recreated scenes like him wrecking the trains, and this is a movie that just knows what it is and knows how to be the best at that. If this isn't taught in film school from here on something is wrong with our priorities in film making and making file makers

Not a movie I would have considered watching but your joy has sold it to me George!

We went to see it on Saturday and it is an AMAZING film. Touching and moving with a massive monster doing his thing. It makes you realise just how far gone Hollywood is as they mostly just pump out drivel these days. Thanks for your review, it encouraged us to go and see it 😁👍🦖🦖🦖

Stopped going to theaters years ago. I'm a huge Godzilla fan , but I will drop my self-imposed boycott to see it!

I've been waiting for this film my since I was growing up in the 1970s. The original Japanese version will always be number 1. I wanted Godzilla to be bad again fighting no monsters but trampling people with glee. Those Showa era films were silly but played every weekend and during the week on the 4:30 movie in the NYC area so some I'm a fan of like Ghidorah the 3 headed monster. GMK was one of the better later films. Those memories as a kid will always stay with me.

My husband and I watched this movie here in Japan in IMAX without subs. We're not that good with japanese yet but we were to get emotional and understand the universal message.

I’m probably the biggest Godzilla fan ever. Life long. The fact that everyone loves this makes me cry

I was so drawn into this movie. 100% satisfied 💯 Money well spent on a Great Movie!!!👍👍👍👍👍

Absolutely agree. My husband and I went to see this one thanks to you, after more than a year of avoiding the big screen. Man, was it worth it. The story was gripping, absorbing and just plain good. It had us talking about it days after seeing it, a rarity in movies today...

Always been a Godzilla fan. See this movie when it first hit and loved it. Thanks for the video George. Great video for a truly impressive film.

Godzilla -1.0 is Shohei Ohtani

The scores in this movie made my hair on the neck stand. My eyes were filled with water and i understood that i was entertained to the full satisfaction

Godzilla movies always remind me of Blockbuster for some reason 📼📼📼 going there to rent movies was so much fun.

I finally saw the movie and wow, it was epic. The sound kept me nailed to the seat throughout and it was addictingly awesome. I need to see this again at Imax just to hear that classic sound track and explosions!

Saw this film today. Was so damn good. The effects were superb as well. George I loved your ending monolaogue @ 8:10. So well said. Love your videos my friend. May you always walk in the light of Iluvatar.

The difference between making a movie for the audience, instead of for yourself.

Great review! I appreciate the mention of Jaws and Oppenheimer in the way you mentioned them. I feel the same. When Jaws came out, I was a kid and it scared me to the core. I believe this one would have done the same had I seen it back when I was that age. A major difference, however, is this movie's human story, which Jaws also had, but it's on a different level. This film is much more important than Oppenheimer. G -1 is first and foremost about nuclear war; and the reverberating physical and psychological effects it has on its victims. I did find myself tearing up unexpectedly and surprisingly, and I think it was due to a combination of knowing the historical context, the symbolism of Godzilla, seeing a scene or two that reminded me of footage of the 2011 tsunami rampage in Fukushima, but also the timeliness considering what's happening in the world today. It is truly a masterpiece.

Thank you for the ‘Membership, George’. I apologize as I wasn’t aware until I tried to sign up during your live Broadcast but didn’t realize I was already a member. I’d subscribed, of course, and thought there was an error. This gift is very much appreciated. Your kindness will not be forgotten as this means a lot to me. Your Broadcasts are filled with so much good and informative & useful content that I often watch several times. You’re a kind and wise man. My sincere thank you, George. ✨Always Forward ✨

this movie is SO good i've seen it twice already and will see it many more times

I only watched it accidentally, because my son is a massive Godzilla geek. It wasn’t promoted AT ALL in the UK, which is a fucking shame! A brilliant movie! I left the theatre buzzing.

I grew up watching Godzilla movies and loved all of them despite some funny scenes but it entertained me. I will absolutely watch this one. I’m not sure why I missed it.

I agree 💯 percent George. It really showed Hollywood that putting millions in a movie with no substance or good characters will not work. This movie was outstanding. Thanks for your passion and dialogue George. You said it perfectly. God bless!! 🙋

Simply Amazing movie. Amazing review. I saw this in IMAX on it's 2nd Friday and my theater was packed. The ending was great, and what did you think of that blink-and-you'll-miss-it part at the end?

Just saw it, this afternoon. OMG ! ! ! So good. I would only add that, the monster story is even somewhat ancillary to the human drama that is perfectly played out befire us. DEFINITELY, THE BEST FILM THIS YEAR ! Hollywierd is now officially, on life support.

Finally something great its been quite a while since something good came out. Thank you for sharing George. 🥰👋👋🇬🇧

It's like that scene from jack and the beanstalk the true story ending with harp playing it's song near the end. It's so satisfying and makes me feels things in my dead heart.

Excellent review …you never cease to impress week after week …really enjoying your opinions…keep up the good work