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The Original Monster Is Back In Godzilla Minus One

A new Godzilla movie is on the way, but it’s not part of the American continuity Warner Bros has set up. This one’s from Toho, the original inventors of the monster…and it’s literally going back to the beginning.

Godzilla Minus One is the name of a remake for what was originally released here as Godzilla: King Of The Monsters. It was written as a post-war fable about radiation creating a giant lizard that tears apart Tokyo, and the same time frame is kept here. As the trailer says, the title “Minus One” refers to the fact that Japan was “reduced to zero” after World War II and Godzilla winds up taking them to a negative number. The focus is less on the lizard this time and more on the people and communities it effects.

In case you’re wondering, Toho has a deal with Legendary Pictures, producers of the Western Godzilla (and King Kong) films, to never overlap two Godzilla movies in the same year. We’re not getting the Yankee Godzilla in 2023, but he will return (along with Kong) in a new picture next year.

Toho has gone back and forth on depicting Godzilla as a friend or a foe. This Godzilla is definitely not your friend. Godzillla Minus One will be released in Japan on November 3, and in the US on December 1.

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RedRooster

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Godzilla Minus One is like a blast from the past, bringing the essence of the original Gojira back to life. Toho's decision to revisit this iconic monster and explore the post-war angle is brilliant. It's a refreshing departure from the recent CGI-heavy Godzilla flicks. I'm expecting a thought-provoking narrative alongside epic monster battles. Plus, the symbolism in the title "Minus One" is intriguing; it hints at Japan's resilience after WWII.

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Terrance46

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It's fascinating to observe Godzilla Minus One delving into societal and environmental themes. The choice to focus on the impact of Godzilla on communities reflects contemporary concerns about natural disasters and human interference with nature. This movie could be more than just a monster flick; it might serve as a commentary on humanity's relationship with the environment

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Here We go!

Yeah Yeah Yeah You only live once!

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Toho's bringing back the original monster, and it's gonna be epic. Can't wait to see Tokyo get smashed again!

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Haywood

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Clear message here: Godzilla's not here to make friends,I'm curious about this new angle they're taking. Less monster, more human drama?

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Felix

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Sorry, but I gotta be real here. The Hollywood Legendary Films version of Godzilla already set the bar pretty high with their CGI and epic scale. Toho's got history, no doubt, but I gotta admit, Hollywood's been killing it lately. This one might not be my cup of tea.

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bebop

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Hold on a sec, buddy! I get that Hollywood's got those blockbuster budgets, but Toho's Godzilla has its charm. It's got that classic, nostalgic feel that the new CGI-heavy films sometimes miss. Toho's been at this for ages, and they've got a unique approach that's worth appreciating.

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FalconPunch77

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I'm absolutely delighted that Toho is modernizing the franchise while preserving its unique identity and style. It's remarkable that even after nearly seven decades, they continue to provide compelling reasons for people to enjoy Godzilla movies. A big shoutout to Toho for their commitment to keeping the legacy alive.

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Pippy No Stockings

I am so sick of tired of everything

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I gotta say, I'm loving the design; it's like this cool fusion of the Heisei era from the Hollywood Legendary films. But what really got me hooked in the trailer is how they're emphasizing the destruction Godzilla brings to humanity. It's a welcome return to the more sinister side of Godzilla after all those heroic outings in recent Toho and Hollywood movies

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Ben12

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You know what? This is exactly how I've always imagined Godzilla should be – a force of terror and destruction. I've grown tired of the more benevolent portrayals of Godzilla. It's refreshing to see a return to a darker, scarier version. This trailer is genuinely unsettling, tragic, and it evokes a strong sense of empathy for the human characters, which has been lacking in recent films where Godzilla played the hero. With Godzilla as the villain again, it's easier to root for the people.

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