Fresh off his Oscar wins for 'Oppenheimer', Christopher Nolan has heaped heavy praise on Takashi Yamazaki's film 'Godzilla Minus One'. The film, which won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects at the 96th Academy Awards, had a box office gross of $106 million against a budget of $15 million. Nolan commended the film's craftsmanship, immersive mechanics, and profound character depth. He described it as a 'tremendous' film and expressed his belief that it would resonate with audiences worldwide [d9ba12e1].
Yamazaki, the director of 'Godzilla Minus One', expressed interest in exploring Japan's history further and creating a film centered on the atomic bombings. The film is set in post-World War II Japan and has received acclaim for its visual achievements. Despite its success, 'Godzilla Minus One' is still unavailable to watch, leaving fans eagerly awaiting its release. The film has been released in Japan and the US but has yet to open in China, South Korea, India, and other Asian markets. It was allegedly removed from theaters due to the upcoming release of 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' from Legendary Pictures. The worldwide release of 'Godzilla Minus One' is obstructed by a deal between Toho and Legendary Entertainment. Despite this, Nolan's endorsement of 'Godzilla Minus One' adds to the anticipation surrounding the film [03a3a30a] [c97edb2b].
In a recent article by Scroll.in, director Takashi Yamazaki discusses his film 'Godzilla Minus One'. The film won the visual effects award at the Oscars and was released in the US in December 2023. Made for under $15 million, the film is now available on Netflix. Yamazaki describes the film as a throwback to the first Godzilla film directed by Ishiro Honda in 1954, with Godzilla representing the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. 'Godzilla Minus One' follows the story of kamikaze pilot Shikishima and his mission to destroy Godzilla, while also exploring the Japanese experience of World War II. The film combines stunning visual effects with a heartfelt human story and a tribute to Japanese resilience [bc44603c].
Simon Pegg, in a recent interview, criticized Hollywood's 'Godzilla' films for cultural appropriation. Pegg recommended watching 'Godzilla Minus One' instead, praising it as the best Godzilla movie since the original Japanese version. He emphasized that 'Godzilla Minus One' is a proper movie made by the people who created Godzilla, not an example of cultural appropriation. Pegg urged fans to watch the original Japanese version of the film. 'Godzilla Minus One' was released on Netflix on June 1, 2024, and won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects. The film is set during the end of World War II and tells the story of a devastated Japan mobilized by the arrival of a giant reptilian creature. Pegg's comments come after the release of 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' earlier this year. There have been a total of 5 Hollywood-made Godzilla movies, with the first one released in 1998. Pegg's criticism is in contrast to the positive reception of the recent American films in the MonsterVerse franchise [0b729950] [d9ba12e1].
Directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi, 'Evil Does Not Exist' is a quietly eerie Japanese film that challenges industrialization's unchecked advance. It won the Grand Jury Prize Golden Lion at the 80th Venice International Film Festival and Best Film at the 2023 BFI London Film Festival. The film explores the complex relationship between those who rightfully occupy the land and those who want to own it. The story revolves around a provincial meeting where representatives of a multinational company face resistance from the village chief and the villagers. The film depicts the bond between a father, Takumi, and his daughter, Hana, as they explore nature together. The film's cinematography captures the monotony of Japanese village life. However, the film has pacing issues and some plot conveniences. Overall, 'Evil Does Not Exist' offers a transparent depiction of rural life without sentimentality [d0734ce1].
'Godzilla Minus One' has been released on the OTT streaming platform Netflix. The film, which was produced on a budget of $15 million, grossed $115 million globally and won an Oscar. It features Yuki Yamada, Ryunosuke Kamiki, and Minami Hamabe and tells the story of a traumatized former Japanese Kamikaze fighter pilot who joins the civilian efforts to fight Godzilla. The film is available in Japanese with English subtitles and an English dubbed version. Another film, 'Hit Man,' is also available on Netflix [8b0d9670].