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Terrifying and colossal than ever, the iconic Godzilla prepares to make his grandiose return to the big screen in “Godzilla Minus One,” produced by the iconic Toho, his longtime production house since the legendary “Japan Under the Terror of the Monster” in the fifties. Despite the success of Warner’s Monsterverse, Japan proves that it is still the spiritual home of the legendary creature.
However, this film marks a shift in tone from the acclaimed “Shin Godzilla,” moving away from the almost surreal, near-horror approach of New Flesh. Here, the atomic bomb is not the genesis of mutant spawn but a source of drama, destruction, and despair. This could be understood as a combative response to “Oppenheimer’s” semi-propaganda message.
With its premiere scheduled for November 3 in Japan and December 1 in the United States, “Godzilla Minus One” takes us to the post-war period, where Godzilla has left the country in ruins. Perhaps this is the film that best connects with the essence of the original “Japan under the terror of the monster,” where Godzilla was a giant nightmare arising from the panic of total atomic destruction.
This approach is not only faithful to the origins of the monster but also innovative. Over the decades, Godzilla has become a friendly pop icon and even the hero of his own movies. However, the trailer for “Godzilla Minus One” suggests that this Japanese lizard is ready for something much more shocking than a few collapsing buildings.
Monster movie fans and those looking for an epic Godzilla revival are eager for what this movie promises to deliver: a monumental dose of mayhem, destruction, and a larger-than-life legendary monster. Godzilla is back, and this time, he’s more monstrous than ever.
