Gojira (1954)

Originally reviewed on 8/26/23.

Poster showing Godzilla standing and berathing his atomic breath down at the ground while people at the bottom look on fearfully. The text GODZILLA is red and in call caps near his legs.

Incredible film, I highly recommend even for non-giant monster fans. We all need to watch more old black and white movies, might as well make it be the meaningful and moving monster movie. I believe this film is a very important watch for anyone seeking to get into film history and shit like that.

An unfortunate case of me not having much to say about things I enjoy. Just watch it. Plot is great, monster is great, effects are great... Godzilla is seen as silly campy fun but this first film is nothing but dark and bleak. It has a story to tell and a message to give, no time for jokes and fun.

The Godzilla suit of this film fascinates me. That thing was a mobile Saw trap. Also, its left elbow was sealed to its body for some reason. The puppet looked super different from the suit. I don't think anyone knows what color the original suit was. Many mysteries.

★★★★★