Takashi Yamazaki directs Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe and Yuki Yamada in this prestige period prequel to the long running Japanese kaiju franchise.

Has the tone of a blockbuster of yesteryear. What now seems quite high minded and then had the cut of undeniable quality… yet always accessible. The comparison points from 25 years ago would be Titanic or Saving Private Ryan. Though this is still riveted to fantasy rather than pure historical recreation for entertainment. There’s something very considered and reverent about Minus One. The destructive set pieces shine – especially when Godzilla is hunted like Jaws (another impressive touchstone). I’m going to reveal my own mindless desires and say the actionless middle section did drag on. But in general, more like this, please.

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Perfect Double Bill: Shin Godzilla (2016)

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