Godzilla Minus One

The latest Japanese Godzilla film has turned into a global hype, which is interesting, to say the least. Takashi Yamazaki is a perfect fit for a film like this and there are some pretty impressive moments. That said, some glaring flaws hold it back from truly excelling. Still, it's much better than its Hollywood counterparts.

When a kamikaze pilot chickens out and lands his plane on a nearby island, he finds himself in a heap of trouble when a local giant crashes their camp and kills an entire squad. The pilot escapes and goes back to Tokyo after the war, where he tries to repent for his sins. But then the monster returns, all grown up and with a much bigger appetite.

There's too much melodrama, the final action scene fails to trump the previous two and for some weird reason, they messed with Godzilla's roar (arguably his most iconic trait). The action set pieces are impressive though, especially on such a tiny budget. A short, more condensed film would've been better, but if you like the (Japanese) Godzilla franchise, this is your chance to watch it on the big screen. It won't disappoint.