Movie Lover
Godzilla Minus One is not your average kaiju spectacle—it’s a war-torn,
emotionally charged drama that treats its atomic lizard less like a rampaging monster and more like a metaphor for trauma, guilt, and national devastation. Director Takashi Yamazaki crafts a deeply human story, placing a damaged post-WWII Japan at the mercy of yet another unstoppable force. The film centers on Koichi Shikishima, a kamikaze pilot haunted by survival, guilt, and personal loss. His arc is compelling—his reluctance, redemption, and quiet heroism form the backbone of the film, making Godzilla's wrath feel personal rather than purely destructive. Jaw-dropping VFX and practical effects (on a surprisingly modest budget) and excellent score that heightens tension and delivers melancholic beauty are added strengths of this movie. More than just a creature feature, Godzilla Minus One reflects Japan’s trauma and resilience, challenging viewers to confront grief beneath the rubble. It’s a bold and introspective entry in the Godzilla legacy—but not without a few narrative cracks in its foundations.
29 Jul’25 12:01
Nona Prince
Superb! This is Cinema, Godzilla Cinema! So much to learn about how to tell big
scale cinema with emotions
This Is Barry
This one is a refreshing take on Godzilla set in a time when Japan was reduced
to dust. The Hollywood versions have become rather over the top!
Sidcinnati .
I learned that the reason behind calling it 'minus one' is that the plot is set
in a post-WWII Japan, that has been devastated. Much of the humanity there has to build up from
Om • The Blackbars
A S K
" This is CINEMAAA!! "
~ What an incredible film , a film in which every single
department gave their best whether it's the performances from the cast , the stunning visuals the
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EvilBro ™
😲👏
Mano Yokesh
Words can't express how much I'm disappointed with Hollywood Godzilla films.
Always hated Godzilla movies. I even won't watch the Godzilla cartoon telecasted in TV. My opinion
Aln Binoy
🫴🏽🔥
Soumya Sarkar
A guy fighting monster for his moonstar
Spookie Knights
Aj Pat
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Godzilla Minus One *(Netflix)*
When Godzilla makes an entrance, it’s never subtle & *Godzilla Minus One* proves
Udhav Patil
I never see such and interesting take on godzilla mostly it's just action and
thriller movie or adventure series but this movie cut the rope with that tried and testing method and
G T Baranidaran
This movie has proved that the budget is not proportional to the quality of
cinema.
The VFX was realistic and natural compared to the American one. And the main success was the
That1 Reviewer
Godzilla: Minus One is a masterpiece of cinematography that weaves the plot of
a monster funeral with heartbreaking human drama. This movie, directed by Takashi Yamazaki, is no
Bustards S
The best Godzilla film I've ever seen 💥
Mad About movies
Started at slow pace and gripping by the end.
Initially i found godzilla as a suited gigantic human but eventually get used to it. Not worth the hype but defenitely a watchable
Barbheimer 🔥
Incredable!
MAN OF CINEMA
Why this godzilla movie is the best rated godzilla movie ever made.
That too with the lowest budget. Most of the previous godzilla movies by Hollywood tried to glorify the
Rishikant Piyush
One of the best godzilla movie that actually shows that the creature is
disastrous and not the protector unlike in the Hollywood version of the film franchise.
Satwant Singh
One of the best Godzilla movie
Sagar Kapoor
Cinema meets Godzilla and talk art!
Shridhar Manivannan
🖤
Jinesh Muralidharan
Apart from being the most entertaining Godzilla movie , what I liked was that
they made some effort in writing the characters of the protagonist, the aftermath of the deadly war,
Harman Singh
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Nivedkrishna Thavarayil
When I started this, I didn’t think I would have needed tissues..d
amn they made a Godzilla movie with so much emotional segments. Some of the scene i actually felt to my heart
Sanad Dhanke
I think Japanese film industry is like malayalm industry...w
ho beats Hollywood in every fucking aspect...
I mean
LOW BUDGET, HIGH QUALITY CONTENT ✌️
Athul Prasanna
Favorite Monster movie.
Thrilling
Nothing But Films
The Godzilla movie which I have craved for for years is now a reality!
Heartbroken about the fact that I couldn't see this in glorious IMAX!