Movies Favorite Godzilla Movies

[VampireLord1024VampireLord1024's icon]

A few that I really like are Godzilla VS Destoryorah, Godzilla VS Megalon, (mainly due to Jet Jaguar being in it) and Godzilla VS SpaceGodzilla.

 

[Octopus]

For me it's always the original Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla. The human plot was really well done, there was some actual tension and you even got to see Godzilla bleed for the first time. Plus, it gave us the absolute banger of the King Caesar song (and the hilarity of all the hype buildup for him just for him to get slapped down in like two minutes).

Honourable mentions to Megalon too, because Jet Jaguar is awesome.

 

[Gorse]

I really like Godzilla vs. Hedorah (a.k.a Godzilla vs. The Smog Monster). Hedorah’s a great movie monster — he’s all goopy, with terrifying red eyes, and he’s got, like, a million forms! I tend to like creatures made of slop and slime, and I think Hedorah’s the only kaiju that fits such a description.

The movie had some really neat parts, too, like a bunch of creepy animated segments and some great vocal songs. I like how dance and music is a major theme through the film — it builds an extremely tense, crowded, uncomfortable atmosphere, which serves as a good metaphor for the impact of pollution. Tokyo looks really gross and filthy in the movie — and, of course, that was accurate to what it was actually like in the ‘70s, so I think the environmental message comes across well.

The scene where “Save the Earth” plays over a montage of sewage pouring into the ocean, forming and mutating Hedorah, interspersed with a crowd of people wearing fish masks and dancing up against each other in a dark, cramped nightclub is awesome. I think I “got” what the movie was going for, and I was really entertained throughout. The battle between Big G and Hedorah at the end is kind of dumb, but enjoyable in a silly way, where you’re fully aware that it’s just two losers in rubber suits limply posing at each other. It sucks, but it’s great.

I love the movie’s marketing, too. The Polish poster for it was my phone wallpaper for many, many years, and this kiddy promotional tie-in song is hilarious:

I've also seen Godzilla vs. Megaguirus, which is completely unremarkable and boring throughout. I kind of like Megaguirus conceptually, though, because dragonflies are cool. Just watch a clip of the ending fight scene on YouTube and save yourself 90 minutes of people blabbering on about nonsense.

Oh, and I watched Godzilla vs. Biollante, too! (In case you haven't noticed, I prefer kaiju that aren't based on animals.) The first half, before any monsters show up, is quite good – the scene where all the kids are drawing pictures of what's happening in their nightmares, and it's revealed to be Godzilla, is very effective – but all the actual on-screen fighting is just a bunch of standing around while dust motes fly across the screen. Great soundtrack, though!

 

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I really like Godzilla vs. Hedorah (a.k.a Godzilla vs. The Smog Monster). Hedorah’s a great movie monster — he’s all goopy, with terrifying red eyes, and he’s got, like, a million forms! I tend to like creatures made of slop and slime, and I think Hedorah’s the only kaiju that fits such a description.

The movie had some really neat parts, too, like a bunch of creepy animated segments and some great vocal songs. I like how dance and music is a major theme through the film — it builds an extremely tense, crowded, uncomfortable atmosphere, which serves as a good metaphor for the impact of pollution. Tokyo looks really gross and filthy in the movie — and, of course, that was accurate to what it was actually like in the ‘70s, so I think the environmental message comes across well.

The scene where “Save the Earth” plays over a montage of sewage pouring into the ocean, forming and mutating Hedorah, interspersed with a crowd of people wearing fish masks and dancing up against each other in a dark, cramped nightclub is awesome. I think I “got” what the movie was going for, and I was really entertained throughout. The battle between Big G and Hedorah at the end is kind of dumb, but enjoyable in a silly way, where you’re fully aware that it’s just two losers in rubber suits limply posing at each other. It sucks, but it’s great.

I love the movie’s marketing, too. The Polish poster for it was my phone wallpaper for many, many years, and this kiddy promotional tie-in song is hilarious:

I've also seen Godzilla vs. Megaguirus, which is completely unremarkable and boring throughout. I kind of like Megaguirus conceptually, though, because dragonflies are cool. Just watch a clip of the ending fight scene on YouTube and save yourself 90 minutes of people blabbering on about nonsense.

Oh, and I watched Godzilla vs. Biollante, too! (In case you haven't noticed, I prefer kaiju that aren't based on animals.) The first half, before any monsters show up, is quite good – the scene where all the kids are drawing pictures of what's happening in their nightmares, and it's revealed to be Godzilla, is very effective – but all the actual on-screen fighting is just a bunch of standing around while dust motes fly across the screen. Great soundtrack, though!

I've also seen those movies, maybe Godzilla vs Hedorah and Godzilla vs Megaguirus two or more times and maybe once for Godzilla vs Biollante.

 

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I did also like Godzilla: Final Wars. too.

 

[King Koopa's iconKing Koopa]

Godzilla vs Ghidorah (1991) will always be my favorite because it was a childhood favorite. Plus it's really fun.

 

[Nidoking's iconNidoking]

The funny thing is I wasn't exactly versed in Godzilla before meeting my wife (the biggest Godzilla fan possibly ever) and now I'm pretty well experienced with it.

I'll admit I'm not fond of ones where it's a lot of human focus and very little kaiju. The exception there is the original, as that strives to go above and beyond.

Of anything 'older'... probably "Vs. Space Godzilla"? Destroyah and Kiryu both have great movies, though.

Overall, though... even if it's a little cliche, I'm going with Minus One. It absolutely blew me away and had me captivated the whole way through.

 

[Mr. Daddy]

My top three are probably Godzilla vs. Mother's, Minus One, and Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla. GMK is a close honorable mention though.

 

[Gromoff]

My top two are Shin Godzilla and Godzilla: Final Wars, which are complete polar opposites of each other.
It just goes to show how versatile the Godzilla character and franchise can truly be.

 

[Aisf]

Godzilla minus one is badass.

 

[Parasite_Steve]

Shin Godzilla and Minus One were great although the latter had a lot of issues with overdramatic acting (as is usual for the director). A pretty stark contrast to the American-made Godzilla movies at the time which were kind of about nothing but also not quite entertaining enough to make up for it.

I do enjoy the more silly movies in the franchise too, especially the heisei era. In general I just love the look of tokusatsu media in that time. Out of those my favorite would be Godzilla vs Biollante.

 

[Ian Naxieas]

I think the first Godzilla film is and always will be my favorite. I watched quite a few of the other movies growing up, but I honestly can't remember a damn thing about them. x) Random scenes come to mind, but that's about it. Godzilla 1985 (The Return of Godzilla) was the only Godzilla film I owned and even as a kid I wasn't too impressed by it, though I do have fond memories of the charming miniature sets from it. Also, Bambi Meets Godzilla, that was the true highlight of the film. Still never seen the original version of it though. Both of the chopped up American films are kinda a travesty. I suppose Godzilla, King of the Monsters! was a necessary evil though, it did introduce the world to Godzilla.

I did see Shin Godzilla with a couple friends when it came out and I did enjoy it. I really liked it's fucked up new design, especially the weird form where it slid on it's belly. Of course I did see the 1998 Godzilla film in theaters as a kid, but even back then I didn't really like it, that was the first and only time I watched it. 2014's Godzilla was much better, but it didn't really speak to me in the end. It had some neat stuff though. I liked Godzilla's design, Bryan Cranston was a pleasure to see as always, Godzilla killing that one MUTO with it's atomic breath down the throat was cool. Uhh, I'm sure there was other stuff, but I don't remember any of it. x) Those MUTO things were just meh city though. Overall, it's average I guess. Are any of the other American made movies worth watching?

Sadly, I (totally legally I promise, pinky swear) got all the Godzilla films and tried watching them, but I couldn't get into them. I feel really bad about it, but I can't force myself to like things. I do want to see the other newer Japanese Godzilla films though, especially Minus One. It will happen, I swear!

 

[Toppis]

I am only seen first godzilla movie

 

[ThirteeTooBeets]

Shin Godzilla, the original Godzilla vs. Mothra, and the OG from 54'.
I also liked King of the Monsters a lot, it was a bit goofy but a true work of love for fans, I never got the general hate

 

[Ian Naxieas]

 

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Ah, yes, the "traditional Godzilla violence".

 

[Darth Vader]

Lord Vader enjoys many films about the pitiful beast known as Godzilla, but his favorite is SPACE Godzilla.

 

[GuyZero32k4]

Grew up watching Godzilla. As a child, all that ever came out was Godzilla vs Megalon, King Kong vs Godzilla, Terror of MechaGodzilla, Godzilla vs The Smog Monster. But then, 1985 came out, and begged and pleaded to go to theater to see it and i did; and it blew my little mind. Years pass, I NEVER got to see the first Godzilla movie (US version 1956) till I was 16, when they showed it on cable. So imagine my anger when one day in 1993, going through Blockbuster to rent a movie and there's Godzilla vs Biollante. "WHAT THE-- They made more after the ending of 1985?!!!"
Didn't get to see Gojira till I was 32, was surpised how much had been cut out for 1956 version)

Favorites for me Gojira, GMK, Final Wars, Godzilla Minus One.

 

[Antilocal123]

The one where he dies.

 

[RebelofDaNeonGod]

Easily, it's Godzilla vs. Hedorah (Hedorah is my favorite kaiju)

 

[TamagotchiTamaHero24's icon TamagotchiTamaHero24 TamagotchiTamaHero24]

1993's Godzilla V.S. MechaGodzilla is peak fiction.

But Minus One is clearly the best overall film.
I love so many films in the series, so remind me to talk in this thread later!


Oh, and I regret to say that I'm an unapologetic fan of Godzilla: KOTM. It's my baby. Holds a special place in my heart for being my first Goji film I saw in the cinema.

 

[VampireLord1024VampireLord1024's icon]

Easily, it's Godzilla vs. Hedorah (Hedorah is my favorite kaiju)
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If someone was to look at the first picture above they might think Godzilla somehow gains an extra pair of eyes in that movie, (which I know he doesn't since I've watched the movie about twice).

Lord Vader enjoys many films about the pitiful beast known as Godzilla, but his favorite is SPACE Godzilla.

I guess that would probably be Darth Vader's favorite Godzilla movie if he was real.

 

[Gym Ghingham]

For the last three years and so, i always tell myself that i will watch in chronological order all of them. But my time is limited.