Godzilla Minus One - December 1, 2023

[MaulFan]

I made this splicing some 4K frames together since it's a pan up shot in the movie and we never get to see it all in frame.

 

[jye4ever]

If you’ve seen this movie twice then technically one does not need subtitles to watch it at home because you are already fully aware of the story beats, character arcs and emotional highs.

I actually prefer this way going forward because it will give a very clean aesthetic look to the movie where there is only Japanese dialogue with no subtitles and yet you will still know the story and that sounds like a great way to watch this.

Think about that for a second.

You really REALLY don’t need the safety net of the subtitles any longer after the second viewing with subtitles which obviously is very important to have on your first two viewings.

The important thing here is that you definitely had to have watched this movie at least once with subtitles or you’re screwed if your first viewing is without lol

 

[darth dennis]

If you’ve seen this movie twice then technically one does not need subtitles to watch it at home because you are already fully aware of the story beats, character arcs and emotional highs.

I actually prefer this way going forward because it will give a very clean aesthetic look to the movie where there is only Japanese dialogue with no subtitles and yet you will still know the story and that sounds like a great way to watch this.

Think about that for a second.

You really REALLY don’t need the safety net of the subtitles any longer after the second viewing with subtitles which obviously is very important to have on your first two viewings.

The important thing here is that you definitely had to have watched this movie at least once with subtitles or you’re screwed if your first viewing is without lol

I just want a sweet disc set with all the options. Subtitles, no subtitles, color, minus color. I do like the idea of watching again after a couple of viewings without the subtitles. I've still just seen it the one time in the theater so I'm itching to see it again.

 

[jye4ever]

I just want a sweet disc set with all the options. Subtitles, no subtitles, color, minus color. I do like the idea of watching again after a couple of viewings without the subtitles. I've still just seen it the one time in the theater so I'm itching to see it again.

The only reason I did not buy that glorious Japanese set was because Minus Color was not in 4K not because the lack of English subtitles.

I am being serious when I say that I do not need subtitles to enjoy this movie the visual language wil be enough for me going forward.

 

[The Buffinator]

The only reason I did not buy that glorious Japanese set was because Minus Color was not in 4K not because the lack of English subtitles.

I am being serious when I say that I do not need subtitles to enjoy this movie the visual language wil be enough for me going forward.

Just bundle the Japanese set with this and you'll be all set lol...

 

[jye4ever]

First thing I learned in Japanese was “Are you over 18?”

 

[JAWS]

That Japanese box set is so insanely gorgeous that I’m seriously considering buying it just to throw in the American 4K later on.

Remember that the Japanese release 4K has no subtitles and the black-and-white version is only HD not 4K.

But that box set is so freaking insane.

I bought it

 

[JAWS]

The only reason I did not buy that glorious Japanese set was because Minus Color was not in 4K not because the lack of English subtitles.

I am being serious when I say that I do not need subtitles to enjoy this movie the visual language wil be enough for me going forward.

I prefer the color

And it’s 4k Dolby Vision is beautiful.

I’ll buy the American version whenever that comes out and replace the regular color version blu ray.

Like you I thought the box set was great looking. Had to get it.

 

[jye4ever]

I prefer the color

And it’s 4k Dolby Vision is beautiful.

I’ll buy the American version whenever that comes out and replace the regular color version blu ray.

Like you I thought the box set was great looking. Had to get it.

But do you agree with my subtitle logic lol

 

[JAWS]

But do you agree with my subtitle logic lol

Yes and no.

I can follow it

BUT

Without the subtitles I just zone out when Godzilla is not on screen.

 

[Mandible]

I prefer the color

And it’s 4k Dolby Vision is beautiful.

I’ll buy the American version whenever that comes out and replace the regular color version blu ray.

Like you I thought the box set was great looking. Had to get it.

Hey Jaws, what's the supplemental stuff like, any good?

 

[Mandible]

I watched this again last night and I have to say... it's now in my 10 ten all-time films (and I'm not even a Godzilla fan).

It hits me like a truck every time. The characters and story are great, and then you get the bonus of some of the best large-scale blockbuster stuff as well.

Near perfect movie. 9.9/10. Only reason I don't give it a 10 is because of the moment he finds Noriko in Ginza - a bit too convenient for my liking.

 

[darth dennis]

I watched this again last night and I have to say... it's now in my 10 ten all-time films (and I'm not even a Godzilla fan).

It hits me like a truck every time. The characters and story are great, and then you get the bonus of some of the best large-scale blockbuster stuff as well.

Near perfect movie. 9.9/10. Only reason I don't give it a 10 is because of the moment he finds Noriko in Ginza - a bit too convenient for my liking.

100% agree. I was blown away in the theater with how much I cared about the human characters and the Godzilla scenes, the ones chasing the boat in particular, are some of the most dramatic and compelling in that entire universe. I want my American 4K disc, damn it!

 

[jye4ever]

I watched this again last night and I have to say... it's now in my 10 ten all-time films (and I'm not even a Godzilla fan).

It hits me like a truck every time. The characters and story are great, and then you get the bonus of some of the best large-scale blockbuster stuff as well.

Near perfect movie. 9.9/10. Only reason I don't give it a 10 is because of the moment he finds Noriko in Ginza - a bit too convenient for my liking.

Well they had to set her up to become Hedorah lol

 

[Mandible]

Well they had to set her up to become Hedorah lol

Not in the hospital (that was epic), when they're all running from Godzilla and Koichi happens to find her in the crowd. It'd be like going to downtown LA and looking for someone when chaos is everywhere - a one in a zillion chance.

Minor gripe, but again, a bit too convenient for me.

 

[jye4ever]

Not in the hospital (that was epic), when they're all running from Godzilla and Koichi happens to find her in the crowd. It'd be like going to downtown LA and looking for someone when chaos is everywhere - a one in a zillion chance.

Minor gripe, but again, a bit too convenient for me.

I hear you I can’t locate my wife at the mall even with a smart phone lol

 

[JAWS]

Hey Jaws, what's the supplemental stuff like, any good?

Only watched the movie so far. I’ll have to take a look.