The Japanese film “Godzilla Minus One”leaded by Takashi Yamazakipremiered in Brazilian cinemas this weekend and has been hailed as one of the best films of 2023. However, fans have one question on their minds: who is Godzilla's “Minus One”?
The action takes place in the days after the atomic bombs he developed were launched J. Robert Oppenheimer, about the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This tragedy left Japan in ruins. Around 100,000 innocent civilians were killed, marking the only case in human history of nuclear weapons being used against humans. After the radioactive attack, the country faced the challenge of nuclear waste in the ground and radiation throughout the atmosphere. It was at its weakest and most vulnerable point and had to rebuild a society practically from scratch.
The title “Godzilla Minus One” brings to the point the incredible realization that things can always get worse. It symbolizes that after the atomic bomb explodes, the situation can only get worse if the monster emerges from the sea.
In short, the essence of this title is to show that Japan was at point zero and that the appearance of the monster represents an even greater decline, the “minus one,” in this desolate equation.
The production was a success at the cinema and generated impressive earnings $53 million worldwide, from a budget of just $15 million. Furthermore, the film received extreme praise from critics and won 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The film is already showing on the big screen in Brazil.
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Check out the critics' reaction:
“'Godzilla Minus Oneis exactly the film we need for the complicated and sometimes desperate times in which we live. The film reminds audiences that there is always hope as long as you are willing to fight for a better future.” The Mary Sue
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“The result is the best Godzilla film since the original 1954 film, thanks to a compelling story, Godzilla doing what Godzilla does best, and a wonderful cast and stunning photography.” Nerd reactor
“An exciting blockbuster full of spectacle”Godzilla: Minus onetakes the King of the Monsters back to his roots in postwar Japan. The story is characterdriven and the monster scenes are exciting and effective.” IGN Films
“'Godzilla Minus One' takes the titular beast back to its roots as a metaphor for the fear and pain of postwar Japan, offering a gripping spectacle that also contains a palpable emotional undercurrent.” Screen International
“I have to follow up on the excellent Shin Godzilla from 2016.”Godzilla Minus Oneis now able to maintain good faith in the original studio's investment in this massive movie monster. Luckily, this film is a blast and then some.” We live entertainment
“'Godzilla Minus One“is a reminder to the audience why we fell in love with this Kaiju, but also with the universe in which he lives.” But why?
“Visually,'Godzilla Minus One' is more reminiscent of the original film than any other Godzilla film since the 1950s. But by being set in the past, it avoids engaging with contemporary issues and is more content to be an entertaining ride.” Japan Times
