Godzilla Minus One
Going back to basics, 2023's Godzilla Minus One returns the story of Godzilla to post World War II Japan with themes of post-war trauma, regret, and anti-war and anti- nuclear messages so prevalent in the original film. Our protagonist is KÅichi Shikishima (Ryunosuke Kamiki) who encounters Godzilla at the end of WWII while flying as a kamikaze pilot who refused to crash his plane. Two years later, after cobbling together a family of other survivors, and working to remove leftover naval mines, Shikishima encounters Godzilla again. Centered around Shikishima's guilt and cowardice, the return of Godzilla allows for a chance at redemption by becoming the suicide bomber he failed to be during the war.
A terrific addition to the franchise, Godzilla Minus One delivers on both its dramatic tale and on the looming threat of Godzilla rising from the ocean to cause great devastation. While drama is the main focus, no effort was spared in creating a visually impressive and menacing monster looming just under the surface. The setting not only allows the film to play with themes of the original film but also sets a limit on the technology that can be used to fight Godzilla forcing hard choices for several characters including Shikishima who is given a chance to prove his heroism and reclaim honor in the climactic battle.
The new "Watch Along" 4K edition includes both the color and black-and-white versions of the film in one two-disc set, each with its own commentary track from the visual effects team that created the film.
Watch the trailer- Title: Godzilla Minus One
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