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Nice to hear what you had to say on this film. I enjoyed what the movie had to offer and I hope to see you have reviews on some recent kaiju media later on.
Honestly I love Godzilla raids again it’s one of my favorites
Godzilla just looks terrible. Completely weightless
The score SUUUUUUUUUUCKS. We need that 2019 Godzilla KOM score!
I agree with a lot of your views. I watched this opening day and walked away thinking, "That could have been 20 minutes shorter, and the human cast should have been cut down farther. " *sips on her GxK cup and eats out of her GxK popcorn tin.* Kong's story was so heartfelt. It was drawn out in places (hence the 20 minutes shorter), but it is an excellent setup for another movie. Godzilla's pink form is just 😚💋🤌🏿. I do want to watch it again to see if my heart changes about the main human cast. Unfortunately, I've personally never bought the chemistry between Jia and Ilene. Something is cold about it. And Bernie? Godzilla Allmighty, did he annoy me! I hope the next movie is more serious like Goji 2014 and that the human cast is better utilized.
So glad the japanese cut was included on the 8th disc of the criteron collection You have to deal with occasional grainy footage for stuff that wasnt in the american cut but its fine
The thing that really helps sell this movie as the best thing to come out of The Monsterverse yet is the progress to it. Look at how the scope, tone, action, technology and primary Monsters have come since 2014. I don't know how intentional it was, but the makers were VERY sure to be carefull with what they did in each installment. The only thing I wish hadn't disappeared was when you saw the aftermath of the destructive battles and how people were hurt and/or killed because that was one of the things that made the Godzilla 2014 film stand out among others before it. This makes me really hate when Rebecca Hall tells a Monarch worker informing her that people are wanting Godzilla held responsible for his crimes to just basically just let them continue complaining as if it mattered.
Not sure how I feel about this one. Definitely gonna need to watch it again.
I've jokingly said Godzilla is the Goku of this story. He spends most of the movie training/powering up and then he's a main part in the final battle.
It would have been interesting to see Kong, Sanda, Gaira and Ebirah, who were in the original script included.
long live the king
I really enjoyed this one after being let-down by a second watch of GvK Whilst King of the Monsters is still my personal favourite of the Monsterverse, I do think this movie does a lot of things better than it. And this probably represents my favourite characterization of Godzilla in the more fun, popcorn level movies, I like when Big G is the jerk-ass who does the right thing, and GxK is unapologetic about it, really hope they keep this characterization going forward. Not the biggest Kong fan but I really like him in this movie, very reminiscent of Kratos in the later God of War games (For obvious reasons)
"A solid sense of direction . . ." Wingard will not be directing the next installment.
Meh movie to me, monsterverse peaked in KotM, but I was glad to see Mothra again. And happy that we have more Godzilla. My god give Bear McCreary more work though.
It was you who convinced me to see this. Ok, so let's start with things I don't like. The story is bad. Human characters are here, and that's all I can say about them. This title is absolute trash. Soundtrack could not exist at all, and nothing would change. Big villain is pathetic. But this movie also has some positives. Supercharged godzilla looks cool. Shimo is a good addition to MV. Most fights are good. Return of mothra is weird but nice.
Coming off the heels of the trilogy the seemingly drastic change in tone and audience really did a number on Gamera fans. I remember talk about how this was the worst Gamera film ever. Bro. Have you seen the Showa era Gamera films? They're inane, and as cheap and nasty as you imagine old Godzilla films are (the irony being the worst of the Showa era Godzilla is still better than the Showa era Gamera).
I agree with you about the human cast as well. I think if they would’ve just had one team of humans in the last movie instead of “team Godzilla.” And “ team Kong “, I think the audience and critics would like it even more than they do. When you’re writing down the pros and cons of Godzilla versus Kong one of the cons are the human characters. Team Godzilla, as much as I do like these characters was really pointless. They could’ve had a water pipe break open and spill on the computer at the end and it would’ve been the same thing. They’re just really wasn’t a lot for team Godzilla to do. And it’s not the actors fault and like I said, I do like the characters, but team Kong can actually communicate with him. Team, Godzilla just has to follow him from a distance and that’s it. That’s what I loved about this movie is actually made up a new team made up of members of both teams from the last movie. I think that made the humans and their purpose mean 10 times more.
I know there were some new kaiju fans (I say New because the new ones that just got into this genre in the last decade from the 2014 Godzilla movie and everything that’s happened since from both legendary and to, they act really weird. I felt like every other generation before them just loved Godzilla and King Kong. These kids act like King Kong stole their girlfriend.) Say they want just a solo Godzilla movie next they don’t want any other monsters in it they just want a Godzilla film. I guess it’s because of Godzilla minus one and they want to see the monster versus replicate that but in this timeline, how exactly do you do that? So they’re just supposed to turn this Godzilla bad and then by the end of the movie the humans find a way to kill him? I mean that’s really the only thing you could do in your killing one of your biggest attractions. The other thing I think people need to come to grips with is that those type of fans need to realize that Godzilla and King Kong together are kind of what makes this work now. Say what you want or your favorite is but the top three successful movies in this franchise I’ll have King Kong in them. If you’re judging the movies and you take out who your favorite is and take out the spectacle of it all in which movies just the best movies as far as the plot and things like that it’s Kong Island steel. I’m not saying that means it has to be your favorite. I know that’s the better movie but I have more fun lately the two movies with both Godzilla and Kong in them. Kong he’s what pushes the movie forward. he’s the one that can talk to the humans I’m not saying you have to have that, but it does work and most of the casual fans look at king Kong as the representative for us. I love both monsters, equally I really do. But I just don’t buy this idea that the right move is to have Godzilla in a movie by himself because the conflict would have to be the world versus him. Godzilla minus one is the best Godzilla movie, but for the universe that is set up with legendary that just wouldn’t work here. I know it sounds cool, but I think even the people saying that’s what they want once they saw it would realize they didn’t want that. Would love to see a threat, maybe even from multiple different monsters we still haven’t seen Mecca Ghidora yet. Maybe the group that stole the skull in the last movie finds a way to create him and it would be a good way to also introduce some of the other alien kaiju from Toho like Gigan. I would really like to see three or four super overpowered space monsters come in to where Godzilla, King Kong, Mothra, Rodan and and even bring in Anguirus make his debut in this hypothetical movie, and have those for fighting to defend the earth from the space monsters. Start the movie with the Worlds government just furious and they have just had it with the Titans. They’ve made up their mind. They don’t want to listen to monarch anymore and they have all these new weapons that they’re going to destroy Godzilla and King Kong and every other titan with. But before they can attack, earths monsters have the invasion from the alien monsters, and then earth military’s use all these new weapons. They’re proud of them and they don’t work. Have them. Have like a military general and some politicians so happy as they marched towards the alien monsters and they’re smiling irritated ear because after they destroy them, they will prove to monarch that they don’t need Godzilla and King Kong and the other ones either that they can take care of these threats. And after they kill these alien monsters, then they’re plan is to go after the earth monsters. But then, when the plan fails miserably, and all the military that was sent after the alien titans are all dead, the Earth realized that they’re only hope was their titans. I think that’s where they need to go next. I know why people want just a solo Godzilla movie but in this universe it wouldn’t be as cool as they think it would be.
The umpteenth reviewer to imply the non-existence of Project Powerhouse's first mention in the film, prior to its reveal. Seriously, this is an epidemic.
I assume we're keeping her quiet because it's a big reveal but I genuinely cried when she returned
I have a lot of problems with GvK, GxK fixes some of those problems. I enjoyed it, the character development of Kong has been the heart of the Monsterverse and they delivered in a major way gain. I just hope Godzilla gets some of that same development in future installments.
This was the worst of the Godzilla movies. It was really a Kong with some of Godzilla. I did like Mothra and her web slinging. I really didn't like the deaf girl or her foster mom. Didn't buy it. Well, maybe better luck next time.
Not the worst.
I'd love to see you review Monarch
One complaint about the Monsterverse: I feel they're just too big. When the cities and skyscrapers and such just become sandbox toys I feel everything just loses a sense of scale that actually makes the destruction more intense. That's another thing Minus One did really well, Godzilla's size. Huge and scary but not so big it's subconsciously unrelatable. The great thing about the franchise is there's room for every interpretation, of course. Seeing in at Toho Cinemas in Shinjuku opening weekend was like a childhood dream come true.
I agree with your facts, monsterverse delivers a big sizes because it sticks to the kaiju-sized characters. I'm just glad that you didn't compare it to minus one and still appreciates it 👍🏻
Worst Godzilla movie ever
Wrong.
@@Matt_Gon.23 right
It's crazy that they actually did a better job at telling Kong's non-verbal story than what they did with the human characters. Just tells you what a strong character Kong is.
One thing I appreciated about this film was the human story. Not all the characters were spectacular, but they went on a proper adventure. Unlike GvK, the humans kept up with the monsters when it came to advancing the plot. I was genuinely interested to see what the humans were exploring as well as Kong. It reminds me of Godzilla vs the Sea Monster and Son of Godzilla where the humans were stuck on an island with monsters and as a kid, I wanted to see how they get out.
That's why I loved this film so much.
I love ALL these movies. Don't care about "financial disappointments". As long as they're made, I'm watching!
Monsterverse is a financial success like jurassic franchise.
As much i love Godzilla x kong the new empire I don't care if Godzilla Kotm is a financial problem, to me its still a great movie in the Monsterverse and my favorite
Your impression was completely the opposite of mine. It's an absolute slog, the human characters are all awful, I was completely disengaged the entire way through
It’s a good thing that you are finally back to review another godzilla film and considering that I watched this film back in December and it is truly a goddamn masterpiece and considering that this film feels more like a reboot and a remake of the first film, the human characters are great, the darker tone of the film is also great and considering that this film was made with a Low budget it’s definitely impressive and considering that this is the only Godzilla film that won an Oscar and as Godzilla fan, I’m truly pleased that this film achieved it
Considering that I watched this film in theaters, it’s definitely awesome and badass kaiju film and the new kaijus of this film are definitely awesome and the fighting sequences are also great but the only main problem I have with this film is that the fighting sequences are kinda rushed
We could get more Godzilla screentime if Toho wasn't so stingy with their licensing of monsters.
I appreciated that this film leaned into the campy/corny nature of the showa era films. I really enjoyed it. I expected it to be wild fun, and got just that. This was only a few months after watching Minus One which is probably my favorite Godzilla movie to day as a life-long Godzilla fan.
Your plot summary is actually way better structured and paced than the actual movie plot
I liked this movie the first time i saw it. Although, i may have overhyped myself too much. I came out of the theaters confused about how much i liked it. Then i watched it a 2nd time. Then a 3rd. A 4th. 5th. 6th. 7th........it just got better and better the more I watched. The little details i missed. Also, if this movie had a Bear McCreary score.........my Godzilla
Its been a good few years to be a G fan. While minus 1 suprised me in how well a Godzilla story can be told, GxK just fuelled the inner child in me. Good review man 👍
Definitely doesn’t deserve 4 stars. I remember you giving Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) a well deserved 3 stars and seeing people in the comments complaining about you being too harsh on the film. From what you had to say about this film, it sounded like you were going to give it the same rating, so I was surprised to see that additional star. Don’t feel like you have to pander to your audience and give the rating they want to see.
not really, he claimed on his first thoughts review, that he was a bit underwhelmed by GvK but this movie corrected most of the issues he had with GvK (like the focus on unesesary human filler subplots, which godzilla x kong fixes that issue) its just a case of him enjoying a movie more than the other
@@tarzantabi7845I hadn't watched that video, so I lacked that context. I guess I was just projecting my own opinions onto him. It's been a long time since I last watched Godzilla vs. Kong, but from what I remember, the problem with the human drama wasn't that there was too much of it, but that it was bad. By having less human drama, I don't really see that as fixing the problem, but more so just sweeping it under the rug. I think viewing the human story as an unfortunate necessity to create an excuse for monsters to fight is the wrong way of looking at kaiju movies, and that, ideally, the story of the humans and the monsters should be interlinked. I find that the kaiju movies I tend to enjoy the most do this (e.g. Daimajin (1966), Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris (1999), Cloverfield (2008), and Colossal (2016) just to name a few). A large part of my disappointment with Godzilla vs. Kong was the lack of care it had for telling a compelling story. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire did seem like it was trying to fix that problem, I just think it went the wrong way in trying to do that. I don't really know where I'm going with this comment or what point I'm trying to make so I'm going to stop typing now.
Great Review Dude, I really loved this film so much 10/10 😍
This was fkn awesome, you should do more than just Godzilla movies and probably even work in the movie industry.
First American Godzilla I have enjoyed!
I loved this thing, the soundtrack felt like the only piece that wasn't up to the same level as everything else otherwise I'd even say it's a perfect movie. It's so sad that they will rush he next movie without the director who did such a great job with 2 of them. Wingard "gets it", he knows what makes this stuff fun and is competent at doing it which is hard to find in Hollywood.
Did we watch the same movie? Nothing about this movie was compelling.
This was such a blast. Easy to devour, simple fun. Loved it. Same with GvK.
My biggest gripe with the movie was how they handled Jia. Nothing wrong with the character or the actress, she did a fine job but they sort of made her into a 'Girl who's the key to everything'. It would of made more sense, and I was hoping they would add her twin down in Hollow Earth and they both awaken Mosura like the movies of old. Not only would it make more sense, but also provide Jia a connection with Hollow Earth's natives while staying with the science lady (I forget her name). Minor gripe, I wasn't keen on how Mosura sounded in the movie. But over all I had fun with the movie. It was Kong's journey through and through and I was glad to see him have a happy ending.
true, but that is kind of new cliche revolving around little girls or boys in every modern day blockbuster. they will always be used as macguffins rather than characters (doctor strange multiverse of madness, and the creator did similar things)
We Kaiju fans have been eating so good lately🔥🔥 Has UFTD covered Gamera: Rebirth yet? Criminally underrated series
its alright, but I won't call the series underrated
The film suffers from a lot of bad writing in it.
For me, this film is my least favorite out of the Legedary films and its mostly becuase of the human characters. In fact, my favorite human characters are the ones that don't talk at all! And, somehow, Mothra returned. I know Mothra reincarnates through her offspring but she just comes out of nowhere here, even though her offspring was hinted at at the end credits in KotM.
I agree with the mothra thing.
It's not my preferred tone for Godzilla but I can accept a big budget rendition of the Showa era. I'm glad that at least more people are calling attention to how bad Tom Holkenborg's music for the monsterverse has been.
its not necessarily bad, its decent music on its own right. the problem is that it follows the generic Hollywood stable, of making sure the music plays second fiddle to the spectacle, which is why they always have the most generic scores imaginable, it happens with almost every blockbuster these days (Dune 2 is one of the few exceptions)
I hope next movie is Godzilla solo movie or Godzilla and Kong with more focus Godzilla story because Kong has development and happy story for him, more screen time than Godzilla in MonsterVerse. Godzilla is character begining this cinematic universe so he deserves another movie focus him and let bring powerful Toho villain next time.
Adam winged said he wanted to make another godzilla and kong crossover that focused more on godzilla, but since he is now out of the picture, I dont know if the next film would take that approach or not