[Episode] Why I Don't Like Shin Godzilla | Video Essay (Patreon)
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Yep. People are going to crucify me.
I watched this movie a few times, and every time, I came to the same conclusion: I don't like it. I just can't bring myself to like it. I find this movie impressively made, and decently paced. I can only imagine how powerful the visual is to Japanese people. Its effects is unlike any Godzilla film that came before. For the first time, landscapes are truly realistic and recognizable. It must have been incredibly visceral.
Yet... If I'm Japanese, I would be rather uncomfortable, knowing my side of the story is completely ignored, in favour of a story purely about politicians.
That said, my opinion here does not mean the film is bad, or that you should feel bad for liking this film. There is no doubt this film is great, and has great intentions.
But hey, now that you know my opinions on this, what is your thought?