He's the well-informed Godzilla nerd.

@johnjosephacuna3765

5 жыл бұрын

What

@arw1985

5 жыл бұрын

"He's gonna take you overseas, To watch some Japanese movies," I can't keep it going😁

@CaztheHunter

5 жыл бұрын

I sang this outloud...well played.

@hunam1464

5 жыл бұрын

He’d rather see some Dracula On BBC instead of Coppola He’s the rantiest critic you ever heard He’s the original book vs movie nerd He’s the Gojira vs Godzilla nerd He’s the Video Game Movie Nerd.

@francisjo3

5 жыл бұрын

@@hunam1464 Brilliant!

This is why i watch Cinemassacre . I love AVGN, Board James and all of those, but James just talking and analyzing things like this is my absolute favorite and I keep coming back to them, even the oldest ones. Never stop James, we all love you and what you do.

@thatonea-hole

5 жыл бұрын

Yup! That's why we love Cinemassacre!! That's why we love James, he stays true to who he is and what he creates!!!

@jew25624

5 жыл бұрын

he's an incredible analyzer. very gifted

@christianguitierrez3753

5 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah !!!

@jaceholloway1819

5 жыл бұрын

You can tell he actually cares and knows about the subject.

@spunkyspaz

5 жыл бұрын

Yep, James's enthusiasm for Godzilla is energizing!

I have a huge soft spot for Final Wars because I watched it non stop as a kid. All the other movies my parents had to rent for at Blockbuster, but this one my step dad happened to have on DVD. I'd just be playing with my little godzilla figures and watching that movie in the background. I remember once seeing a DVD of Godzilla vs Biollante on a rack in a gas station and I cant believe I didn't buy it, I am kicking myself to this day.

@lamecasuelas2

3 жыл бұрын

What do you mean with a soft spot? That movie Is freaking awesome

@nancyhamil5370

3 жыл бұрын

@@lamecasuelas2 yes

@epicfaceinspace

3 жыл бұрын

Lol just like that kid in final wars with all his godzilla toys

@ajzeg01

3 жыл бұрын

I had to order in the Dutch version of GvB, rip it, and download an English .srt file.

@shodaishisa

3 жыл бұрын

Same lol

I remember growing up, people made fun of me for liking Godzilla. Now that it’s in theaters, people want to watch my movies with me. Oh how times have changed lol

@turbopotat5533

2 жыл бұрын

when i was growing up me and my friends were making fun of people for NOT liking Godzilla xD

@evanmaldonado9799

2 жыл бұрын

I remember people thought it was weird to be into Godzilla now it’s cool especially after GVK

@dollfins1842

2 жыл бұрын

i can relate

@MayorBucky_

2 жыл бұрын

How the turn tables

@johndutkiewicz9401

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, YOUR movies?

Man, the Godzilla franchise was the MCU before the MCU, in the sense that it had a wide variety of films covering many different genres but still unified by a singular characteristic.

@TheEnigmaticBM39

5 жыл бұрын

@@ShineOnYouCD yep, I just going to say this.

@HarryKrinkle

5 жыл бұрын

To the point that, while back, the CEO of Toho said the coming series would be a "Marvel-style cinematic universe", to which we all said...really, the MCU is a Godzilla-style cinematic universe.

@hashknight1

5 жыл бұрын

you mean MLU:Marvel Lame Universe

@HarryKrinkle

5 жыл бұрын

@@hashknight1 No.

@les4767

5 жыл бұрын

@@hashknight1 Poor guy...you misspelled DCLU: DC Lame Universe.

I kinda liked Shin Godzilla because it simulates what may happen if an actual monster attack does happen in real life today, the military protocols, the government red tape, involvement of the U.S. and stuff. It's fascinating

@darkhumour741

5 жыл бұрын

Me too. I get why loads of people *didn't* like that since it's alot of talking, but presenting it in more casually and light-hearted with the backdrop of Godzilla rampaging about made it work imo. Also how they explored his biology/evolution was a cool add-on.

@verycasul

5 жыл бұрын

It's a really good way how to reboot such classic franchise like Godzilla. My personal top 10 favorite movies of all time

@verycasul

5 жыл бұрын

Oh, and don't forget about the score

@vinnieg007

5 жыл бұрын

@@verycasul Yep, it's so similar to Evangelion because it was directed by the same guy that did the Evangelion animated series (Hideaki Anno). So he got Shiro Sagisu to do the score.

@CheshireCesare

4 жыл бұрын

The little baby axolotl-y version of Godzilla in that film was honestly terrifying, holy crap

"Godzilla Vs. Your Mom" XD James, you rock. Constantly poking fun at the things you care most about. Passionate but never blinded by it.

"That's a lotta fish!" - Matthew Broderick

@fourberyjones692

3 жыл бұрын

@Benjamin Leon Or when your creature get back his primal fonction, but... just cause he look like a reptile, he's not suppose to be call Godzilla... The Emmerich film bring a reflexion about the impact of humanity in environement and his consequences like the original movie did in 1954... So... in the spirit, his movie is more close to the primal fonction of the character than all of that kaiju fight film.

When James uploads a Godzilla video, you just know it's going to be gold

@matthooper5059

5 жыл бұрын

He is one of us..........

@dylan8736

5 жыл бұрын

KHAN!

@paine7992

5 жыл бұрын

AVGN & Godzilla...can there anything be better than this? 😻😻😻

I’m having flashback of GodzillaThon.

@Mrreebo

5 жыл бұрын

the way he said, "DESTOROYAH" did it for me

@doomy08854

5 жыл бұрын

@@Mrreebo DESTOROYAH

@gene8172

5 жыл бұрын

Cinemassacre’s monster madness Godzillathon!

@gene8172

5 жыл бұрын

Cinemassacre’s monster madness Godzillathon!

@gene8172

5 жыл бұрын

We gonna call all Godzilla movies from this point forward the Reiwa Series?

James thanks for living man :')

@footylad6468

3 жыл бұрын

That was wholesome :D

I'm a new fan and this video really helped.

@bryanbridges2987

5 жыл бұрын

Ha, I'm an old fan and it helped me too.

@HarryKrinkle

5 жыл бұрын

I'm an ancient fan and knew it all, because, y'know, ancient. Also too much time on my hands. Welcome to the family.

@nickgreene1096

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to cinemassacre, it can be combative! Unless you meant godzilla, same rule applies haha

@normalhumanperson4149

4 жыл бұрын

I'm also a new fan

@copperguide1675

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been a fan my whole life. Glad to hear you’re getting into it!

Greatest Godzilla Beginner video ever!!!! 😃

@energforce8287

5 жыл бұрын

MrGojira95 Totally agree :)

@Mrlahrmer

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@pap_le2598

3 жыл бұрын

How do I see you every were on KZread?

@SHE3N

2 жыл бұрын

Agree

Zelda: My series has the most convoluted timeline in the history of franchises! Godzilla: Hold my Atomic Breath.

@Antasma1

5 жыл бұрын

That's seriously such a misconception

@ygsr

5 жыл бұрын

Halloween or something might have been a better example. Zelda is really simple and people always make it more complicated than it is.

@drsatanrx

5 жыл бұрын

Getter robo has a pretty crazy messed up timeline too

@Snowfang00andco

5 жыл бұрын

eViLPaCcc FNaF keeps getting more and more out of control as well

@joemama151

5 жыл бұрын

I'd say the Fate franchise is more screwy than Zelda.

Shin Gojira is basically an Evangelion episode, the shots, the music, everything is based on Eva... obviously directed by Hideaki Anno too. May not be for everyone, but EVA fans will love it.

@MVP111233

Жыл бұрын

The only thing missing is an actual eva

@luxurybuzz3681

7 ай бұрын

It's more of a modern remake of Gojira(1954)

@rayfaulkner1260

5 ай бұрын

I love it so much

@EmperorNapoleon1815

5 ай бұрын

I’ve never watched Evangelion, but Shin is delightful!

@LoneWolf_Cub_Ogami_Itto

3 ай бұрын

It works for either Eva or Gōjira 1954.

I love how they built up Caesar the entire movie, but when he actually showed up he was completely useless.

@robertheadley3483

3 жыл бұрын

He was a master of distraction

@angryboi595

2 жыл бұрын

Not really. Without him godzilla would of died

@fellinuxvi3541

Жыл бұрын

@@angryboi595 would have

@factjuniorroll

Ай бұрын

@@fellinuxvi3541 would of

@fellinuxvi3541

Ай бұрын

@@factjuniorroll would've

Marvel Fan: "Yeah! The biggest crossover movie ever! The culmination of 22 films and 11 years!" Godzilla Fan: "Hold my sake."

@mayor.microraptor

5 жыл бұрын

-the culmination of 35 films and 64 years

@TsukiCondor

5 жыл бұрын

Your comment made me smile

@davewolf6256

5 жыл бұрын

C'mon! Godzilla drinks nuclear energy. So, hardcore G-fans only drink the next best thing -- habushu.

@igniterise3227

5 жыл бұрын

I just want you to know that i love your comment on this.

@mudaman6977

5 жыл бұрын

What is a sake

“It’s like a car it’s named after the next year.”

@VlogCandyMinus

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad that he hung out with Jontron lol That was crossover was a match made in heaven.

>”The heisei era would apply to any Godzilla films made since” >video was uploaded on the day the heisei era ended

@genociderex93imperator84

Жыл бұрын

True that! All of us were born in Japan's Heisei Era, and people born now are Reiwa generation.

I saw Shin Godzilla in Japan! It was great! I especially liked when they ran the shinkansens into Godzilla and it did nothing

@Crowniecrown

4 жыл бұрын

They werent supposed to do damage. They were meant to wake him up and position him before they dropped the buildings on him.

I would listen to videos where James talks extensively about the Godzilla universe

@semiconductorwave7859

5 жыл бұрын

Whydoesthissitesuck search for Cinemassacre Godzillathon

@trekadam30

5 жыл бұрын

@@semiconductorwave7859 Monster Madness is an October tradition for me now. I hope he puts all of GodzillaThon into one video someday.

@semiconductorwave7859

5 жыл бұрын

@@trekadam30 yeah it's great. Some guy actually did it. It's on YT when you search godzillathon. I think its over an hour long.

@trekadam30

5 жыл бұрын

@phugwellsmind I believe so, but James could revisit it someday.

@trekadam30

5 жыл бұрын

@@semiconductorwave7859 COOL! Thanks for telling me; I've now added it to my Monster Madness: Resurrected & Remonstered playlist.

Also, there's always Bambi Meets Godzilla (1969)... Yes... That is a thing that exists...

@CylonDorado

5 жыл бұрын

People might not have the time for thirty movies, but they might can save the twenty seconds for that one.

@jjs32stepstoenlightenment37

5 жыл бұрын

And fucking Bambi’s Revenge and Son of Bambi Meets Godzilla

@trekadam30

5 жыл бұрын

@@jjs32stepstoenlightenment37 Really? Never saw those.

@katsuro76e

5 жыл бұрын

jmalmsten best fight ever!

@Patichu

5 жыл бұрын

I didnt believes you and then i looked it up wow just wow

I love how you can tell he genuinely loves the series and wants others to know about it. It certainly worked with me

"I don't think the average person has time to sit thought thirty films" me sitting in quarantine watching the last of the Godzilla movies

@getgle

2 жыл бұрын

honestly watching one movie a day gets it all finished in a month that seems doable for most people

@rayvenkman2087

Жыл бұрын

@@getgle The amount of live action Toho Godzilla films more or less nearly makes up a whole month.

Damn, James looks really happy here. I love these kinds of videos because he doesn't treat you like an audience, he treats you a like an old friend. It's really nice.

"I don't think the average person has time to sit through 30 films." Boy, wait til the average moviegoer hears about those superhero films.

@matthewpahnke2613

5 жыл бұрын

That's me. Got up Thor 2 and stopped paying to see them in theaters but then never got around you renting them. Too overwhelmed to even try to catch up at this point.

@regularstan6212

5 жыл бұрын

You can watch the 59 hr marathon!

@beaniepq

5 жыл бұрын

@@matthewpahnke2613 Finally, someone that gets it.

@DSan-kl2yc

5 жыл бұрын

Touche

@mathunit1

5 жыл бұрын

@kobe mallonmarsh He's still right though.

0:35 Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla Godzilla vs the Cosmic Monster Godzilla vs the Bionic Monster _Godzilla vs Your Mom_

@spinydoodles7898

3 жыл бұрын

Ha

I and my boyfriend spent every night of this year's summer watching all Godzilla movies.

@FRMNTDprod

4 жыл бұрын

MoonRay Wholesome

@SonicXtreme99akaCreeperMario

4 жыл бұрын

Nice

@carpet163

3 жыл бұрын

I'm now starting to wonder during every movie if you had a make out session each time or not.

@seandunn2062

3 жыл бұрын

*My boyfriend and I

@friendlyboi1900

3 жыл бұрын

I hope yall get to see Godzilla vs kong together

0:39 "Godzilla vs. Your Mom" LMAO. Ah, James never change man. AWESOME guide man. As a Godzilla fan I must say that those are very good picks for a starting fan.

@markhasiuk6278

5 жыл бұрын

Giga Kaiju I never would have see it! Lol

@steventopper9310

5 жыл бұрын

@@markhasiuk6278 Happy he included Mothra!

As popular as AVGN and other stuff James does there's nothing I enjoy more from him or Cinemassacre than watching him talk about old monster or horror films.

@anthonyfabel8463

5 жыл бұрын

I was literally saying this to my son yesterday. I could watch James talk about movies for hours (and I have)

@MrNb22

5 жыл бұрын

@@anthonyfabel8463 I cant wait for the marathon on Halloween, hopefully will be a new yearly tradition

I’m so glad you’re talking about these, been a Godzilla fan since I was a kid and was lucky enough to be near a Blockbuster that had nearly all of them. Thanks for the great video and for bringing back some great childhood memories!

@nanoff815

4 жыл бұрын

I bought like 22 of them on dvd when I was a kid.

@EmperorNapoleon1815

5 ай бұрын

Same! After it went under, I started my journey to collect them all myself. I’m currently only missing several installments from the Showa Era.

Godzilla 1954 is just a classic. There are many good Godzilla movies, but 54 should absolutely be your introduction

@genociderex93imperator84

3 жыл бұрын

My girlfriend watched the 1954 original by my recommendation, and it changed her life.

@tcrpgfan

3 жыл бұрын

@@genociderex93imperator84 Better or worse?

@genociderex93imperator84

3 жыл бұрын

@@tcrpgfan For the better! She is a really big fan now. Couldn't be happier that she checked out Godzilla.

Hey! Godzillathon is Back!

@Lhyak

5 жыл бұрын

I'm up! Beers and pizza on me!

@SonicXtreme99akaCreeperMario

4 жыл бұрын

Lhyak really?

I hope Jet Jaguar shows up in the new film. Just randomly popping up for no absolute reason with his theme song playing in the background blasting through the theater speakers.

@faheemjerseyxs4222

5 жыл бұрын

Fuck yeah!

@chuviis3508

5 жыл бұрын

That'd woule make somehow happy

@andrester88

5 жыл бұрын

I just want even a cameo of his Theme Song.

@MrWhatdafuBOOM

5 жыл бұрын

You know what? It could work. Kinda like a mix of Baymax, Bumblebee and Ant-Man.

@Asian_Movie_Enthusiast

5 жыл бұрын

Jet Jaguar can program himself to violate the laws of physics. That is simply awesome.

Funny story: Because I wanted a complete set of the Godzilla films (dvd was fine with me) I got a bootleg set. Not only did it include every movie and a bonus disc with some mini documentaries, but there was a section that was “Godzilla Film Reviews”. Out of curiosity, I put on and guess what? It was James Rolfe’s Godzillathon, in its entirety. James really is the expert on everything Godzilla if he gets bootlegged with the Godzilla movies.

My top 5 for new fans would be as such, 1- Gojira (54) 2- Return of Godzilla (84-85) 3- Shin Godzilla 4- Godzilla vs King Ghidorah (91) 5- Mothra vs Godzilla HONORABLE MENTION- Godzilla vs Biollonte With one of the best Military vs Godzilla battle sequence there is. The one just before Godzilla’s confrontation with Biollante, (2nd form) the attack at night in the rain. Not a huge fan of the night scenes but this is one of the best to where the night really helps give the effects just a bit more intensity and visual attractiveness

"YOU KNOW WHAT'S BULLSHIT?! When movies get released as a double feature, but the two movies don't go in order so it forces you to organize your collection in a mixed up way! That really brings my piss to a boil."

@trekadam30

5 жыл бұрын

Truer words were never spoken.

@AceOThorns

5 жыл бұрын

I have genuinely never heard that phrase before - I love when the internet delivers something new into my world. The video: a good solid introduction to Godzilla (although I would have counted Godzilla vs Biollante as well....)

@adamgardner28

5 жыл бұрын

You never heard of "You know what's bullshit?" It's one of James' older series that brings weird, idiosyncratic anomalies of society into light and why they are bullshit. Look some of them up. They are funny as well as enlightening.

I love Godzilla, love Cinemassacre. Thank you!

James casually just dropping the fact that he can listen and understand japanese like no biggie

@arte0021

Жыл бұрын

Wait, James knows japanese? Is he a weeaboo? Why else would he know japanese?

@javierecf

Жыл бұрын

@@arte0021 He probably wanted the original Godzilla experience so he learn Japanese for that

I watch the entire Godzillathon at least once a year. It's the defiitive guide.

shin gojira highlights the ineptitude of the government to face crisis and that makes it wonderful.....

@gunterahh5177

5 жыл бұрын

and the sound tracks are simply amazing if you familiar with Evagelion

@Die217

5 жыл бұрын

Paul James YES

@SGlitz

5 жыл бұрын

I would say it's the most political satire and most reality based one. It's marvelous.

@catiagui6836

5 жыл бұрын

@ Paul James agree! that is actually what's appealing from that movie (aside from the ultra scary re-design of Godzilla of course).

@MrThrashSnake

5 жыл бұрын

@@gunterahh5177 SHIRO SAGISU !!

This is why I love you James. I have absolutely no interest in Godzilla, but I'll be damned if this wont be the best video I watch all day.

@ChristopherSibert

5 жыл бұрын

FCKNA man , FCKNA.

@Gojirawars03

5 жыл бұрын

I do genuinely encourage fans of cult films to check out the Godzilla series.

Funny how he said that Final Wars is a little too insane for beginning viewers, but it's what got me really into Godzilla.

Bless you for putting the whole list up on screen. I wish other youtubers would take note

not gonna lie, I kinda wish shin godzilla made it into the top 5. that movie reinvigorated my interest for the franchise on its own. it's that damn good.

@notyourdeadghoul

4 жыл бұрын

Gonzalo Nieto it really is so good, I definitely agree

@ravenking1822

3 жыл бұрын

im not big on that one, I also hated the design of Godzilla

You should have recommended Cinemassacre Monster Madness Godzillathon.

@MrBrandonStar

5 жыл бұрын

Yup

@ericjohnson5462

5 жыл бұрын

Brandon Star he already did it

@bones9171

5 жыл бұрын

Love Godzillathon

@SmartAlec1

5 жыл бұрын

@@ericjohnson5462 we mean recommend people watch it.

@ericjohnson5462

5 жыл бұрын

Smart Alec yep

Godzilla Final Wars has been the only Toho Godzilla movie that my non fan friends really enjoyed. It was a movie ahead of it's time. My second favorite movie in the saga after the original Gojira.

I liked Final Wars for 2 reasons. 1 it has Sum 41, and 2 the OG Godzilla destroys the 98 Godzilla with no challenge.

@loosetube5417

3 жыл бұрын

It's also like doing a bump of coke. Such a fucking insane film, definitely one of best animes ever made

@pn2294

3 жыл бұрын

Ehh

@SeanMacadelic

3 жыл бұрын

Zilla

@yaboytroy357

3 жыл бұрын

So you like 1 scene, cuz both happen at the same time 😂

Godzilla vs. Your Mom was one of my favorites. I cry everytime.

@RayB50

5 жыл бұрын

she took Godzilla like a champ!

@TheGeneralZubas

5 жыл бұрын

Lol! Good one

@DinosaurSatan

5 жыл бұрын

John Alejandro The technical term is, “macroherpetophilia.” Please consult the classic novel Crooked Little Vein for more information.

@handsomebrick

5 жыл бұрын

Godzilla vs. John Alejandro's Mom

The only movie I've seen all of was Shin Gojira. They had the Japanese film in theaters here and I thought it was amazing. The music with Godzilla winding up that atomic breath...gives me chills.

When I was growing up my dad and I watched Godzilla all of time on cable t.v. This franchise forever holds a place in my heart.

The Heisei series is incredible. Possibly excluding Godzilla vs. Space Godzilla, the Heisei series is occupied by one absolute banger after another.

It's incredible how recently I wanted to start warching the Godzilla franchise, but I did not know where to start. Thank you James! It's always so amazing to listen to someone so passionate on the topic theyvare talking about.

@TheMattwolf

5 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Club Kaiju! You will find plenty of company.

@TarrareZekori

5 жыл бұрын

@@TheMattwolfhaha thanks!

@vla1ne

5 жыл бұрын

Have far along are you? I still remember when I didn't know about the existence of most of these movies because they were so Hard to find in the states.

@TarrareZekori

5 жыл бұрын

@@vla1ne Ones that I was able to find on 123movies; there are some to choose from but I've seen Gojira and Destroy all Monsters.

@vla1ne

5 жыл бұрын

destroy all monsters was my original introduction to the series. my dad just said "wanna see something cool?" and popped it in for me. I didn't get to see gojira till almost a decade later. love them all now, and the branch series actually made me like mothra more than i thought possible. good luck hunting thouhg, i assume there'll be a mass collection release of them all in the upcoming moths depending on how this movie does, so if you're having trouble finding one, it may be available pretty soon.

I really think Shin Godzilla is a must see. Easily my favorite movie I've seen recently.

@ahareally

5 жыл бұрын

Just finished watching it - and yes, arguing about taste is idiotic - but I seriously have no clue, how stuff like this is even remotely entertaining to others. Felt like watching a Japanese version of Sharknado.

My whole friend group is really into godzilla & I hadn't watched any of the movies until my friends started having watch parties of the 2000's ones. Your breakdown of it all was really helpful & I can't wait to start watching & finally understanding all my friends' nerdy godzilla talk

@EmperorNapoleon1815

5 ай бұрын

Godzilla is the bomb👌

Just by binging your Godzillathon videos I get all the information I need! Thank you James, you are awesome!

"You can attack it any way you wish." I think you mean... Giant Monsters All-Out Attack it any way you wish

@hashi258

5 жыл бұрын

*Time for an All-out Attack!*

"(Godzilla '98) is not that bad of a movie." THANK YOU.

Shin Godzilla is my favorite because it went in such a drastically different direction, bringing back the allegories and political implications of the 1954 original. I also don't think it's that crazy for me to say that the atomic breath scene is just... beautiful. Maybe not as action packed as most movies in the series, but also a much more poignant film with more message than just "kaiju rumble time." Me and one of my friends watched it right after Pacific Rim and it was really cool to see such drastically different tones in (what are on paper) two very similar movie premises.

This series should definitely continue. This has really helped me, because I’ve wanted to get into Kaiju films for a while now. So thanks James!

Loved this video! My 8 yr old is ALL GODZILLA right now, even cried when "Santa" brought him a NECA figure and even asked for a Godzilla themed birthday party. (Had to drive to Mexico to pick up the hand made piñata, worth it!) Found a couple VHS movies at the thrift shop and we'll just watch them all weekend. Best. Times. EVER!

"here we go again, another crappy day" *Cinemassacre uploads a video "What a nice day"

Giant Monsters: Destroying Japan SCP Foundation: *sweating intensifies*

@Gojirawars03

3 жыл бұрын

The actual SCPs: **also sweating**

@drfudgecookie5800

3 жыл бұрын

Not at all. The SCP foundation deals with monsters that are the size of countries, reality benders, eldritch gods and metafictional entities or objects. Godzilla would be relatively easy to contain.

@igor-jo8bw

3 жыл бұрын

@@drfudgecookie5800 but doesn't godzilla produce a lot of radiation so wouldn't they die if they got close

@drfudgecookie5800

3 жыл бұрын

@@igor-jo8bw radiation suits exist, and again. They literally deal with elderitch gods that can destroy multiverses just by being there. Godzillas something they can handle.

@igor-jo8bw

3 жыл бұрын

@@drfudgecookie5800 godzilla killed gods tho

Just got back from seeing King of The Monsters, you're going to love it!

@dmin5782

4 жыл бұрын

Angus Scrimm Nah.

Shin Godzilla is definitely the best one. But as a gateway to the Godzilla franchise, James's choice is perfect. I'd recommend Shin as a next step. That movie is incredibly well-constructed both cinematically and thematically.

@SonicXtreme99akaCreeperMario

4 жыл бұрын

Problem is that much of the time of the film is focused on the people,and you know how normies feel about people in Godzilla films

@Cafeman_2D

4 жыл бұрын

Shin is my favorite. I love the talky parts, quite satiric and it just works. Godzilla is so powerful and frightening.

@rsmith02

4 жыл бұрын

Like the original, this one was relevant to society today, having been released in the aftermath of the tsunami and nuclear disaster of 2011. It's not just about the monster but society's slow and inept response to it.

@stratocaster-dn7gt

3 жыл бұрын

@@Cafeman_2D Todd howard "it just works"

@pedrovallefin8406

11 ай бұрын

@@rsmith02 I watched it recently and i was surprised about how relevant it still is today. Not that its old enough for its social critique to not still hold up, but i would argue is much more relevant nowadays. Like, after covid the satire takes a whole new meaning, hitting close to home even if you know nothing about that disaster background you mention.

Are you kidding me, Shin Gojira the acting, the build up the talking, the realism. I love it!!!

Shin Godzilla is #1 on my list. I don’t think it drags at all. Yes it’s “talky” but I feel like it’s shot in such an interesting way and is so distinctly Japanese that it’s an awesome watch.

@xXJLNINJAXx

4 ай бұрын

I don't think so either, but for some newcomers it might.

I've watched EVERY godzilla movie in existence, I love them all. Nostalgia IS indeed real.

I was impressed when I saw the 1954 original, was so dark and cruel! The actors really seem terrified and desperate. The classic soundtrack is amazing on it's own.

@MTart96

5 жыл бұрын

Apocalyptico100 it is by far the most important and best Godzilla film.

YOU got me into Godzilla James!!! Your, "Godzillathon" is what reeally sparked my interest! cool cool cool 😎

@jaakkopontinen

5 жыл бұрын

Zelda 2 for life!

@furryballsploppedmenacingl8534

4 жыл бұрын

Tight, tight, tight!

dude i cant thank you enough for making this video. it really helps that you made such a substantial list of all the movies.

This is one of the most comprehensive and complete video on KZread! I wish all the videos I watched on here were as well organized as this. Well done!!

IMO Biollante is the best one. The whole man vs nature gimmick is pretty cool and biollante is one of my favorite baddies

@elricofmelnibone425

5 жыл бұрын

But the acting is absolutely atrocious.

@Kachna25

4 жыл бұрын

I agree

@ninjabluefyre3815

3 жыл бұрын

The Heisei films honestly seem like the best set to me.

@genociderex93imperator84

3 жыл бұрын

@@ninjabluefyre3815 They really are.

Marvel has the most ambitious cinematic universe. Godzilla: hold my beer.

@Psychoma99

5 жыл бұрын

To be FAIR at least Marvel is all in the same timeline and the accessibility is really easy. I did like the comment though

@Roarrior.

5 жыл бұрын

@@Psychoma99 toho planning to do a shared universe in 2021.

@Psychoma99

5 жыл бұрын

@@Roarrior. Hell yeah then I hope it turns out really good

@farkbett699

5 жыл бұрын

@@Roarrior. oh fuck yes that sounds awesome

@MrTaipeiDan

5 жыл бұрын

If Godzilla needs someone to hold his beer, probably nobody would be able to unless they're a kaiju themself or Superman, Hulk, or Thor.

Thanks to you Mr. Rolfe and Godzillathon many years ago, I've been a G-Fan for nearly my whole life. For that, I can't thank you enough.

as a life-long Godzilla fan myself id say you nailed it. those five are great and i appreciate how varied you made this list as their are so many tough choices in my opinion.

This brings me back when I watched the entire monster madness godzilla series on cinemassacre. Bless you Rolfe, these movies were all awesome in their own little ways.

Here are my recommendations based on personal tastes: Best Narrative: Godzilla (1954) Best Action from beginning to end: Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla 2 (1993) Best Sci-Fi action: Monster Zero (1965) Best that showcases Godzilla's superiority: Godzilla Final Wars (2004) Best Modern effects: Godzilla (2014), Shin Godzilla (2016) Best Insane movie: Godzilla vs Megalon (1973)

@qazmko22

5 жыл бұрын

You could hold your own oscars.. but just for the Godzilla movies. I mean their are so many of them.

@wjrg7180

5 жыл бұрын

I want to play: Best old school Godzilla: Mothra vs Godzilla Best Middle Series: Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla 2 Most Unique Villain: Godzilla vs Biollante (it’s a freakin’ plant) Best Schlock: Godzilla 2000 (A Godzilla Detection Agency!?!) Most Embarrasing: All Monsters Attack! Favorite Damned Godzilla Movie And I Don’t Care What Anyone Says: Godzilla Final Wars

@animanga87

5 жыл бұрын

Best Overall: Godzilla vs Megalon just for Jet Jaguar alone

5 жыл бұрын

@adam: Horrible, worse than King Caesar.

@johannlopez1097

5 жыл бұрын

best wtf movie: godzilla vs Hedorah

My introduction was Godzilla v. Mechagodzilla (the original) when I was six. I was instantly hooked! The Caesar chant was so spooky as a kid, and when he finally showed up he was wild to look at. Such a crazy movie, and very entertaining. Godzilla Minus One just came in as a crowning entry to the franchise, so much so that I would potentially even put it as the number one film to watch for beginners. At least number two behind the original. What a spectacle in theaters!

I’ve never been a Godzilla fan. Thank you for wasting your time to educate people like me on these movies. I knew you’ve been always a fan so I couldn’t wait to listen to this. Keep up the hard work! You’re the man!

It truly is a great time to be a Godzilla fan

I started with Final Wars, I like insane!

@Wildtangent01

5 жыл бұрын

I loved it for donald frye. god damn that mans moustache was on point. also beginning to end he was a badass.

@apemayor3046

5 жыл бұрын

Mr oneshot is a strait up legend.

@machinist7230

5 жыл бұрын

Final Wars is one of my favorites - I used to joke that they should have titled it as "Godzilla whips everybody's ass" 😂

@Di3mondDud3

5 жыл бұрын

I saw the clip with the sum41 song and nuking Gino from a karl smallwood video, and yeah im down for some edgy insanity

@TheGeneralZubas

5 жыл бұрын

INNNSAIINNNEEEEEEEE!!!

I love whenever James gets to talk about things he is genuinely passionate about

Wow, you might just have taken my fandom from passing interest to insane fan.

MF DOOM made an album based completely on godzilla films, and wow it’s great.

@geraldbenton1

5 жыл бұрын

Heartworm Injection Okay? Take Me To Your Leader. Yes it is.

@FromeFmAjayD

4 жыл бұрын

Heartworm Injection Okay? So did Esoteric & DJ 7L from Czarface.

Back to the classics huh? And yes these movies' time line is a total and complete clusterfuck

@comepoopatmyhouse

5 жыл бұрын

The 8th Wonderer, jet jaguar punch punch punch!!!

@koloth5139

5 жыл бұрын

The timeline is only a problem if you go into it expecting it to be coherent. Thing to remember is that except for the Heisei series they are all basically stand alone films. And even the Heisei series doesn't need to be watched in order. It just makes it a bit more cohesive.

@demi-fiendoftime3825

5 жыл бұрын

@@koloth5139 Heisei era story line is glorious and has a beautiful bittersweet Ending in Godzilla vs Destroya

@handsomebrick

5 жыл бұрын

I like Godzilla's Saturday morning cartoon style of continuity where the movies are like awesome interchangeable episodes.

I love the "state of emergency politics" in Shin Godzilla.

I love how creepy they made him look in Shin Godzilla. Also, the ending... It still freaks me out

As a Godzilla fan, growing up watching these with my Grandma, this is completely accurate!

@mrcteddy20

5 жыл бұрын

I remember watching these films at my grandma's house as well :)

As I understand, after Godzilla vs Kong next year, Toho is planning another reboot. Shin Godzilla stands totally alone, and isn't getting a sequel as far as I know. I guess Toho's new films will be the "Reiwa" series, seeing as that's the era name in Japan with Naruhito ascending to the throne.

@alittlebitofhistory

5 жыл бұрын

That's a real shame tbh Shin Godzilla was pretty interesting would of liked to of seen it continued.

@canceritself1854

5 жыл бұрын

Norfolk lad *would have

@warbossgegguz679

5 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I feel like it kind of needs to be it's own separate thing. Like the original, it's a movie born out of tragedy, not really fit for blockbuster movie goers.

@alittlebitofhistory

5 жыл бұрын

@@warbossgegguz679 True that makes a lot of sense tbh, Just thought it was a very interesting take on Godzilla with an interesting design and compared to the US version I could see him witch was nice.

@SquinkyThreepwood

5 жыл бұрын

Do we know if they're nerfing Godzilla or supersizing Kong?

Am I the only one who came here after watching Godzilla minus one??

@mastervading4306

5 ай бұрын

I'm watching it this weekend. 😊

I’ve been a G fan for a long time, and this is perfect for new comers. Well done James

Godzilla vs Megalon is THE BEST! Jet Jaguar is amazing and Gigan has always been my favorite!

@seatspud

5 жыл бұрын

He jock it made of steel, eats sushi from a pail...

@poleythepolarbearandfriend7684

5 жыл бұрын

rush1er I know right, I love the 70s ones

@Junotaku

4 жыл бұрын

Ill never forget the flying kick

@SonicXtreme99akaCreeperMario

4 жыл бұрын

Kasia35 Godzilla 73?

@seanmadson8524

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent thumbnail, excellent comment, you win

Shin Godzilla is essentially a remake of the original film but repurposed/recontextulised for modern Japan post tsunami and nuclear meltdown instead of the atomic bombs

Godzilla 1998 was where I began as a kid... looking back I am not disappointed

Godzilla Minus One would be top of this list other than the original

I love these scripted videos about films!

@ragerodracir

5 жыл бұрын

Burn5 Solo James is best James

@cookiesontoast9981

5 жыл бұрын

They're by far his best video's if you ask me.

@MyPawnsEatPpl

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. These videos are gems.

The series had always been great with the soundtracks, they’re just fucking awesome

Godzilla 2014 is a masterpiece of the genre imo - even better than the new one. Coming from a 15 year Godzilla fan, I find it absolutely stunning

I could listen to you talk about GODZILLA for hours. Thank you for this and the Godzillathon videos!