#gojira mainasu wan

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Toho, in conjunction with Bottleneck Gallery, has released a Godzilla Minus One lenticular print. The 24x36 poster is printed on 4mm polystyrene and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Priced at $200, it's up for pre-order through March 24 and is expected to ship in June.

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Godzilla Minus One (dir. Takashi Yamazaki).

Cleverly titled in reference to Japanese society's post-war destruction resetting the nation back to "zero," Godzilla Minus One is centred on the people's deep-seated anxieties after surviving nuclear war and then going even further back to "minus" within the film. Its sense of resilience reckons with history on screen and wartime tensions of survivor's guilt and government frustrations.

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W A T C H I N G

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G: Minus One [the actual and only onscreen title] is what Shin Godzilla SHOULD have been.

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This was made with all the confidence of Godzilla's bulging chest and all the vulnerability of tiny Akiko's mumbled "Chichi," and every beat of it strikes with the power of a heat ray. An incredible postwar reflection, found family drama, monster film, and, especially, exploration of trauma. A stunning picture. Excellently written, shot, and scored.

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Godzilla Minus One (Gojira Mainasu Wan, ゴジラマイナスワン) - Movie Review

TL;DR – A visual riot and fascinating story that shows that Godzilla still has it after 70 years. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. Post-Credit Scene – There is no post-credit scene.Disclosure – I paid to see this film. Godzilla Minus One Review – Few icons can last 70 years and still feel fresh and engaging, but Godzilla is very much the exception. There is something so iconic that even a single…

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GODZILLA MINUS ONE - Review

DISTRIBUTOR: Toho International

SYNOPSIS: Set in a devastated post-war Japan, the country is still recovering from the scars of the past as a new threat appears. Koichi Shikishima and colleagues are dealing with devastated homes and issues over the lost war. Filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki asks the question of what happens when a disarmed and defenseless Japan encounters Godzilla.

REVIEW: I am a child of the Toho Monsters. When I was a kid, old enough to go to the local cinema on my own, the Saturday matinees were either classic universal monster movies or Toho giant monster movies. I never saw the 1954 film in a theater, only later as a teen on television. I built and painted an Aurora Godzilla Model kit, of course the one with the glow in the dark pieces, as well as a few of the other giant monster kits. Those films hold a fond place in my memories alongside the classic Universal monster films and the films of the legendary Ray Harryhausen. The best way I can describe my experience of viewing GODZILLA MINUS ONE is I had a reawakening of the awe and wonder of experiencing those films of my youth.

I loved what Yamazaki does with the narrative. At its core the film is about consequences and taking responsibility for one’s actions. Set against the backdrop of post WWII Japan, Koichi Shikishima is a kamikaze pilot who returns home to find his village destroyed and his parents dead. He is plagued by survivor's guilt and tries to subdue his demons by caring for a woman and orphan. The plot focuses on his relationships, the work he finds and when the United States' Operation Crossroads nuclear tests mutates the creature, the lengths he will go to protect the ones he loves and put his ghosts to rest. The film is rich with the social and political themes of the period, and Yamazaki does an excellent job of making them germain without being preachy. He does a marvelous job of finding the emotional sweet spot to engage the audience and transcend cultural differences. Many of the secondary characters feel drawn from the vast mythology of the Godzilla mythology, but feel fresh and sincere. Likewise there are several scenes that pay homage to the 1954 film and the mythology that will invigorate the fans.

The cinematography and visual effects are mind blowing. Yamazaki strikes a balance between logic and the history of the films in the franchise, and still manages to find some fresh and innovative concepts. I loved the way he presents moving in the ocean, how he walks on land once mutated, and the cool new sequence when he unleashes his nuclear blast. Even though it is fantastical I felt they put a lot of thought into the logic of the film. As much as they put into Godzilla, the vision and care that went into the design of the period designs, ships, aircraft, and machinery was flawless. Life action woven with the sound design and visual effects added gravitas to the scenes. I felt that Godzilla was chewing up and hurling life sized boats and trains, and rampaging buildings. The first scene where we encounter Godzilla feels like a homage to Harryhausen’s creatures in the creature's body posture and how it attacks the soldiers.Moreover, there is an aspect to the military hardware that ever so slightly has an aspect to their movement that feels like the hardware of the live action films. It’s like a modern dance number that has some classic choreography movements reimagined.

I loved, loved, loved Naoki Satō’s score. It creates a specific atmosphere to this story and cast of characters and at key moments he seamlessly transitions into the classic Godzilla themes by Akira Ifukube. I had totally forgotten about those pieces as I was so engrossed in the film so that when they hit I had goosebumps. If you are fans of the music you’ll want to sit through the credits as it is a feast for the ears.

GODZILLA MINUS ONE has a magnificent,ensemble cast. They balance comedy and tragedy with superb execution. I was emotionally engaged, I laughed numerous times and was mesmerized by their awe and shock. The young actress who plays the ward of Kōichi and Noriko is just so damn cute. The supporting cast creates these characters that are reminiscent of other characters from the Godzilla universe without feeling cliched. They feel grounded and genuine. They do an amazing job of taking the viewer on this epic journey.

First, GODZILLA MINUS ONE is the only film I’ve seen in 2023 that I would pay to see in a theater again. Second, it is so well balanced that The Criterion Collection should start working on their special edition now. It clearly is a rare Japanese masterpiece alongside the films of Akira Kurosawa, Yasujiro Ozu, and, of course, Ishiro Honda, to name just a few.

I like the Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment giant monster films. However, those films are all about the special effects and the blockbuster/visual effects element taking precedent. They’re unbalanced as I’ve never felt emotionally engaged by the characters, or felt their peril or jeopardy. GODZILLA MINUS ONE is a well rounded film that immerses the viewer in the experience and is emotionally engaging.

Thank you to the Japan Society in New York City for the advance press screening.

Until Toho capitalizes on the success of this film, and Takashi Yamazaki has expressed an interest in doing one more film, you’ll be able to get America’s “Big Mac & Fries” equivalent of a giant monster film with “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” slated for March 2024 and the Apple+ TV series “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” is currently streaming.

CAST: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Ando, and Kuranosuke Sasaki. CREW: Director/Screenplay/Visual Effects - Takashi Yamazaki; Based on Godzilla by Ishirō Honda; Producers - Minami Ichikawa, Kazuaki Kishida, Keiichiro Moriya & Kenji Yamada; Cinematographer - Kôzô Shibasaki; Score - Naoki Satô; Godzilla Theme - Akira Ifukube; Editor - Ryûji Miyajima; Visual Effects - Kiyoko Shibuya OFFICIAL: godzilla-movie2023.toho.co.jp INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/godzilla231103 TWITTER: twitter.com/godzilla231103 TRAILER: https://youtu.be/r7DqccP1Q_4?si=q7eMpsyeOvoGjkx1 RELEASE DATE: In theaters December 1st, 2023

**Until we can all head back into the theaters our “COVID Reel Value” will be similar to how you rate a film on digital platforms - 👍 (Like), 👌 (It’s just okay), or 👎 (Dislike)

Reviewed by Joseph B Mauceri

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GODZILLA MINUS ONE (2023) First full trailer

Godzilla Minus One is a 2023 upcoming Japanese kaiju film in which the reptilian radioactive monster appears in post-World War II Japan. Written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki. Co-produced by Robot Communications and Toho Studios it is the 37th film in the Godzilla franchise, the 33rd Godzilla film produced by Toho, the fifth film in the franchise’s Reiwa era and the second live-action film…

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Four Godzilla Favorites with Takashi Yamazaki

With Godzilla Minus One now out in theaters, director Takashi Yamazaki shares with his four favorite Godzilla films with Letterboxd.

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The Weekly Gravy #168

Passages (2023) – ***½ Liking Tomas is pretty much out of the question. He cheats on his husband Martin (with a woman, Agathe) and excitedly tells him about it the following day, soon breaks up with Martin and moves in with Agathe, but when Martin begins a relationship with another man, he weasels his way back into Martin’s life – and when Agathe becomes pregnant, gets the notion that they can…

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The Japan Society Announces Special Public Screening of "Godzilla Minus One"

The Japan Society Announces Special Public Screening of "Godzilla Minus One"

The Press Release: Japan Society is honored to announce a special public preview screening of Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One. Following its world premiere at the prestigious Tokyo International Film Festival, Japan Society will present the first Japanese Godzilla movie since 2016 to eager audiences in NYC on November 28 at 7:00 pm. The special public screening will take place at Japan…

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Super 7's latest Toho Ultimates figure is Godzilla from the new Godzilla Minus One. Expected to ship in September 2024, it's available to pre-order for $85.

The King of the Monsters stands 8.4" and 14.22" long. Two interchangeable heads (neutral and roaring) are included.

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new-to-me #989 - Gojira Mainasu Wan (Godzilla Minus One)

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About to go see gojira mainasu wan because it was either that or Wonka and I don't feel like getting wonked today

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While everyone's watching the new Godzilla trailer, take note that nobody's saying "Gojira" with a damn 'r' sound.

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Godzilla Minus One releases on home video in US and UK

Photos courtesy of Toho and Anime Limited. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho, Anime Limited press releases Special Thanks to Josh Stevens (Fetch Publicity) The latest film in Toho’s classic series, GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0, ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan, 2023) was crafted to be the most terrifying incarnation of the character yet, returning the franchise to its post-war roots with a powerful…