Godzilla Minus One
Directed by Takashi YamazakiIn het naoorlogse Japan staat een nieuwe verschrikking op: Godzilla. Zal het diep geraakte volk kunnen overleven... laat staan terugvechten?
Godzilla Minus One Ratings & Reviews
- M08Y4 mei 2026I really am quite fond of this one. Previous to this, my only experience with Godzilla was the 2014 Hollywood version and it's sequels. The dying days of the second world war in Japan is a fascinating setting and a natural fit for this film. This film really does have everything you'd want. Character arcs, warships, fighter planes, anti-mine boats and a big scary dinosaur thing with nuclear breath. All very good. The budget of this film is quite possibly the most impressive thing about it. This film reportedly had a $15M budget which is genuinely astonishing. Hollywood really could learn a thing or two from Godzilla Minus One. The audio and visuals are generally solid. There are some questionable CGI moments but honestly for $15M it's incredible. The atomic breath scene REALLY packs a punch.
- Paul Schwartz22 maart 2026Good story and interesting take on the original
- Seabee4uu21 maart 2026Really decent. Now as with "Shin", don't watch the dubbed version, it sucks. Try the original japanese with subs. Loved it.
- WiseGuySaidSo17 maart 2026Second only to Shin Godzilla overall, this is best film from a story perspective and grounded in the human experience. Godzilla stays firmly in his roots here causing choas and destruction proving once again that the best Godzilla films aren't made in Hollywood, they are produced by Toho.
- alexmpowers22 februari 2026Incredibly heart felt and easy to see why it is a standout in the franchise.
- CatcherNTheRyan26 januari 2026The best human story of the series. The second straight great TOHO Godzilla movie.
- jackmeat19 oktober 2024My quick rating - 8.0/10. I’ve been eagerly awaiting my chance to see Godzilla Minus One, especially since it clinched the Oscar for Visual Effects, and it did not disappoint. This latest installment in the Godzilla saga takes us back to postwar Japan, where the iconic monster wreaks havoc on a nation already devastated by war. The story is grounded in the human experience, centering on survivors who, with no military or government support, must band together to confront this unstoppable force of nature. The visual effects are breathtaking, and it’s easy to see why the film won its Oscar. From the meticulously recreated 1940s cityscapes to the terrifyingly lifelike Godzilla, the effects team managed to bring the monster to life in a way that’s both modern and nostalgic. There’s a particularly striking scene where Godzilla marches upright through a downtown area, toppling buildings in a clear homage to the original films. It’s a powerful blend of old and new, honoring the franchise’s roots while pushing the boundaries of what modern technology can achieve. But this movie isn’t just about the spectacle. The human characters are given depth and significance, with the story focusing on their struggle for survival and their determination to fight back. The little girl’s role is especially poignant, adding an emotional layer that’s often missing in monster movies. The war cry speech, delivered to rally the citizens, is well-written and genuinely stirring, encapsulating the film’s theme of resilience in the face of overwhelming odds. The period recreation is also spot-on. Everything from the buildings and military equipment to the everyday costumes feels authentic, transporting the audience back to the 1940s. The decision to portray Godzilla as the villain again, a force that humanity must figure out how to stop, brings the franchise full circle, echoing the tone of the original 1954 film. The movie wraps up with a feel-good ending that’s both satisfying and true to the spirit of the Godzilla legacy. While I’ve enjoyed the Godzilla vs. Kong films from Hollywood, Godzilla Minus One stands out as the best overall Godzilla movie I’ve seen. It’s a visually stunning, emotionally engaging, and thematically rich addition to the franchise.
- Rick12 februari 2025I went in expecting a good movie based on word of mouth, I wasn't expecting one of the best movies I've ever seen. The perspective of a post war Japan from the Japanese side, the emotional gut punches, and the city smashing were all top notch.
- kgcarini13 januari 2026Such a wonderful heart felt story. I did not expect to be in tears from a Godzilla movie. It is so good.
- darsan11 november 2025i absolutely CAN'T WAITT FOR godzilla minus zero this was the best godzilla film i've ever seen, the story, the emotions,the visuals and the score were bonkers and im glad that i finally locked in to watch this masterpiece.
- AtlasOnEuropa2 september 2025Is your war... finally over?
- imredorka5 januari 2026I love Godzilla. Great movie. There is no bad movie with it.
- Karen Nakamura18 september 2025Was not what I expected! This movie had me through all the emotions: sadness, happiness, nostalgia, excitement, scared, curious, and so on. Easily best of all the Godzillas. So refreshing to see what can be done on a reasonable budget if you have a good story and good actors.
- Robert Potter28 december 2025Killer visuals that'll make you cry.
- mickerdoo10 december 2025Solid action, CGI and battle sequences. Didn't live up to the hype for me, though. Some predictability, blocking and monster mauling issues.
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Godzilla Minus One Trivia
Godzilla Minus One was released on 3 november 2023.
Godzilla Minus One was directed by Takashi Yamazaki.
Godzilla Minus One has a runtime of 2 u, 4 m.
Godzilla Minus One was produced by Kenji Yamada, Go Abe, Kazuaki Kishida, Keichiiro Moriya.
In het naoorlogse Japan staat een nieuwe verschrikking op: Godzilla. Zal het diep geraakte volk kunnen overleven... laat staan terugvechten?
The key characters in Godzilla Minus One are Koichi Shikishima (Ryunosuke Kamiki), Noriko Oishi (Minami Hamabe), Shiro Mizushima (Yuki Yamada).
Godzilla Minus One is rated 12.
Godzilla Minus One is an Action, Adventure, Horror film.
Godzilla Minus One has an audience rating of 7.7 out of 10.
Godzilla Minus One had a budget of US$ 15 mln..
Godzilla Minus One has made US$ 113,7 mln. at the box office.