Godzilla Minus One (Blu-ray)

I originally saw Godzilla Minus One in the theater, which of course is always the best way. We liked it so much. We went back the next night. I went several more times. I guess I saw the movie about six times in theaters. I wasn't happy with the streaming version, but I'm VERY satisfied with the Blu-ray. It's excellent! There's another disc with extras included that I've only watched part of. A lot of the terrific backstory is on the second disc. Sometimes Toho makes their own Godzilla movies, other times they license it to American Studios. I usually prefer the Toho versions made in Japan. This movie is a Toho version made in Japan. (Trivia, when they license Godzilla, Godzilla is not allowed to eat anyone. He might step on you, but he won't eat you!) Regarding the English language version. When I saw the movie in a movie theater, it was in Japanese with English subtitles. Wasn't a problem at all. It's quite easy to keep up with the dialogue. I enjoy hearing the original actors voices and expressions. So when I received this Blu-ray, I set it to English and I was thoroughly impressed with the English dubbing. It's about the best I've ever seen/ heard. Don't confuse it with those older Godzilla movies from the 1960s. (Although I like those as well.) As best I can tell, there is no differences in the movie itself between the English and Japanese versions. People who are familiar with the 1954 Godzilla know that the English and Japanese versions were edited differently. This is not the case with Godzilla Minus One. So what makes Godzilla Minus One so special? As others have written, it is a different type of Godzilla movie. In short, it's an anti-war movie, it's a love story, it's about regular people struggling against a very powerful adversary. The movie accurately depicts the utter devastation that Japan endured during World War II. You can see how the people in Japan suffered terribly because of the very bad decisions made by a handful of Japanese leaders. Don't misunderstand the above, there is PLENTY of Godzilla being a major nuisance. Visually, he's unbelievable. You're going to get plenty of Godzilla in this movie, but the parts of the movie that do not have Godzilla in it you will enjoy equally as well. I promise. Another interesting aspect about Godzilla Minus One is how even the minor characters are interesting and well done. I also enjoyed the cultural differences between Japan and the United States. You will notice this in the relationship between the young man and the young woman who always be behaved "appropriately". The movie also features a charming little girl played by a couple of different actresses. In the United States, it's quite common for studios to use twins with very small children. I have every Godzilla movie ever made on disc. My favorites are 1954 Godzilla, the English version which is called Godzilla, King of the Monsters, 1962 King Kong versus Godzilla, Godzilla 2000, and yes I actually like Godzilla 1998, which is controversial in the Godzilla fan community.

Best SFX, best script, best acting. The Blu-Ray is exquisite, but you knew it would be. Even if you’re not a Godzilla fan, the story is so good is doesn’t matter. This is one of the best movies, ever!

Godzilla Minus One is not only a return to form for the franchise, but possibly the best Godzilla movie ever made. It delivers strong storytelling, impressive visuals, and a powerful take on Godzilla that feels both classic and fresh. This is a Japanese film so subtitles are the best way to watch.

The movie itself is one of the best modern Godzilla stories, with emotional depth, great acting, and a terrifying-but-beautiful take on the monster.

I couldn't get it at Walmart so I opted to buy via Amazon. Great CG effects...won Oscar. You need to watch the extras on how they created this movie...unreal.

Godzilla -1 is a true masterpiece and a much needed relief to all the garbage coming out of Hollywood as of late. Godzilla -1 take place during post WWII Japan. It features a compelling story were I am just as interested in the human story as I am about the Godzilla itself. The story is deep and well defined, the characters come together naturally and are well thought out with motives and and depth that make you want to know more about them as the story moves on. This was my biggest shock, Godzilla movies as of late leave me rolling my eyes at the human aspect and this movie did it right. The humans add so much to the story and I was invested in them, it tackles topics like survivors guilt, or PTSD so well. I can't recommend this movie enough, It's a great human story that compliments a great Kaiju/Monster story.

It's a very good movie ( if you can understand Japanese ). It's all In Japanese but you have to read it in English on the bottom of the screen. Happy but disappointed.

MAN OH MAN! WHAT A AWESOME GODZILLA MOVIE! No wonder it won an Oscar! Brought me back to the days when I was a kid & watched the original 1954 classic on TV. Would be a great addition to your Godzilla collection.

I've watched *all* the Godzilla films at least twice, and own them all on DVD or Blu-Ray. Godzilla Minus One has become my new favourite of all the franchise (the 1954 original was previously first, followed by Shin Godzilla). It is the remake of the 1954 original we've been waiting for. But it's not just a copy: it's a full re-imagining and redesign. It is a deeply moving story set in a gritty postwar Japan, and the monster has been revamped from the previous Shin Godzilla film. This is a must-see movie for all monster lovers, and a keeper for kaiju fans. Toho's move to CGI from a suit actor playing Godzilla has opened the door to impressive special effects, although I miss the rampage through those meticulously created miniature cities. If you previously thought Godzilla was just a campy franchise without a serious core, this film will change your mind. The Blu-Ray version is clear, crisp, and beautiful. It has subtitles, but that's fine for me because I can read and watch at the same time.

For an expensive 4K Blu-ray, there is a lack of quality control by the manufacturer. There are scratches in the 4K disc had to return them away. Disappointed how come these discs are allowed to be sold to consumers at such a high price if the disc are not in prime condition since they are labelled as "New".

Excelente película, me hubiera gustado que estuviera doblada al español latino, pero por lo menos trae subtitulos.😃

This is a bare bones Blu Ray but it has an English dub, so that's all you need. A great buy.

Llegó a tiempo sin ninguna afectación y a disfrutar está gran película