The world is an ugly nightmare filled with tragedy and death. Writer and director Takashi Yamazaki utilizes this harrowing worldview as the foundation Godzilla Minus One builds upon with its narrative and themes. While Minus One contains the thrilling kaiju destruction iconic to the king of the monster’s rich 70-year legacy, this recognizable attribute only plays a small role to elevate the focus of the film. That being its human story. The film is a hopeful look at how people come together to heal from the scars of a post-World War II Japan. Its compelling characters and heart wrenching set pieces culminate to present an emotionally resonant message: the beauty of human life, and the tenacity to preserve it.
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