Few movie monsters in history have the legacy ofGodzilla. Not only does he have a really cool name, but it feels like he’s been around forever. He first appeared in the 1954 Godzilla film. Since then, many movies featuring the oversized creature have been released.
Usually he’s not the only giant monster in the movie, as he’s typically fighting or teaming with a bunch of equally large beasts, such as King Kong. The quality of these films has varied a lot, but there are some that are really worth checking out. Out of those currently available to buy, these are the standouts.
The World Almost Got Walter White Versus Godzilla
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The 2014 Godzilla movie serves as a reboot of the series. It revolves around an American soldier who must travel to Japan to help his father. While there, things begin to go south as multiple monsters wake up and start causing havoc. Humanity then searches for a way to save the world.
In the build-up to its release, this 2014 Godzilla movie was highly anticipated. Bryan Cranston regularly provided excellent performances in Breaking Bad around this time, so seeing him in a Godzilla title was exciting. Unfortunately, neither he nor the titular monster gets much screen time in the flick.
This is still a solid monster movie, though. In fact, some people may even appreciate the usage of the titular creature. It’s a slow burn as you see little bits and moments of Godzilla before he truly makes his presence felt. Once he does, the visual effects are worth the wait, as there is some wonderful action in the latter stages of the film.
Monsters Everywhere
There’s a lot going on in Godzilla: Final Wars. There’s an alien race, a superhuman Earth Defense Force, plenty of monsters, and, of course, Godzilla himself. The titular creature plays the role of the hero in this one, as he must stop the litany of monsters destroying the world.
If your interest in Godzilla movies comes from your love of watching giant beasts beat the stuffing out of one another, then Final Wars might be the film for you. After all, it doesn’t provide great storytelling, characters, or writing, but it excels when it comes to the large brawls.
Most of them are silly and outrageous, as many of the creatures unleash some very wacky moves in an attempt to get the better of their opponents. For example, the King Caesar monster crawls partway up a mountain and flips back toward Godzilla in the sort of move you would only perform withWWE action figures. What could be more entertaining than that?
Godzilla movies generally lack depth, as they’re more about spectacle and entertainment. Yet, Godzilla vs. Destoroyah actually has some emotional moments. This comes from the fact that Godzilla faces his own mortality throughout the movie, and you can see him literally burning from the inside.
It makes this a different sort of Godzilla movie, as it’s arguably the most sympathetic the monster has ever been. However, that doesn’t mean this is a complete departure from classic Godzilla films. You still get the giant monster battles and copious amounts of destruction. Godzilla’s impending doom just adds an extra element to the whole thing.
Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.
All About The Action
Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. takes place a year after Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla, and the mechanical monster is still recovering from the battle. Godzilla returns, though, and battles Mothra before a repaired Kiryu (aka Mechagodzilla) gets involved. The movie revolves around the three monsters.
In Godzilla: Toyko S.O.S, both story and character progression take a back seat. The movie is only 91 minutes long, and a large percentage of that is dedicated to monster-on-monster battles.
So, it’s undoubtedly a fast-paced and action-packed film. And as the big fights are often the best part about these flicks, it’s not the worst thing in the world. Yet, if you’re someone who wants a strong narrative alongside the creature fighting, this might not be the Godzilla movie for you.
Godzilla vs. Kong
The Battle Between Two Icons
Two of the most famous movie monsters ever go face-to-face in Godzilla vs. Kong. Godzilla is a danger to all of humanity, whereas Kong actually cares about at least a few humans. As such, the giant ape might be humanity’s last hope of stopping Godzilla.
Godzilla fights plenty of large creatures in his movies. Yet, it’s extra special to see him square up against King Kong. This is down to Kong being an equally iconic movie monster. Of course, just because both of the characters are legendary doesn’t mean every movie with them involved will be good.
However, thankfully, Godzilla vs. Kong delivers the goods, especially when it comes to its central premise. The battles between the two monsters are exciting and look incredible due to the movie’s beautiful visual effects. The human characters are less exciting but don’t get in the way too much.
FAQ
What Is The Most Successful Godzilla Movie In The US?
According to BoxOfficeMojo, the most successful Godzilla movie at the American box office was the 2014 Godzilla reboot. It made over $200 million domestically.
Why Does Godzilla Glow Pink Now?
In the Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire movie, Godzilla achieves a new pink form. This happens because he absorbs a lot more radiation to increase his power, and the pink glow is a side effect. Jared Krichevsky, the creative designer on the movie,revealed that the form was inspired by Goku’s Kaioken transformationin the Dragon Ball Z anime. It also led to some new ideas forexcellent Godzilla action figures, which was likely another reason for the form.
