re: Godzilla Minus One streaming on Netflix (Minus Color update in OP)

That certainly does fit one narrative. But of course, it also leaves room open for a deeper backstory. Godzilla‘s far older arc could overlap Koichi’s , and then continue. He could just be one in a long line of victims to the demon from the sea.

What was the black stuff spreading on Aikiko’s neck at the end in the hospital?
-It absolutely met the hype
-Something was off w/Godzilla’s look, the way he carried his arms/hands. Looked like Ricky Bobby few times
-Loved the underlying theme of the Japanese people and the post war effects on their lives. I was not expecting that
-The speech Doc gave about how Japan’s view of death has been wrong this whole time, all the while dude thinking he’s gonna kamakazi himself
-Those kind of speeches are hard to pull off, easy to sound corny. But this was well written and acted.
-The tugboat scene was dumb but whatever
-Very much want to see the B&W version

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It's not people like me, it's lazy film makers. I agree the human plot was really good but the Godzilla development was weak. I enjoyed it overall but it had more potential than it delivered.

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I actually agree that the tugboat thing was the only stupid part of the movie.

Watched it.

Phenomenal movie.

Incredible all around.

Lives up to the hype.

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They were standing on the pier and virtually see Godzilla in front of them but somehow managed to get on the ship and drive all the way out to the trench and then run into him again was to me the worst part

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Minor criticisms, but there were some aspects of that sequence which seemed a bit forced. Like how Godzilla got the jump on everyone and showed up on their doorstep while the ships were still at the docks.

(Also, by what mechanism did he lift and toss the boat flying on land like that. Amazing to see, but how'd it end up traveling on that trajectory?)

Were it not for Koichi's plan, they'd all be screwed. He's the one who came up with the idea of a fighter plane, then to get the mechanic Tachibana to get it fit for service. No way does Doc's plan have any prayer of working otherwise.

In short, as Koichi flies to intercept Godzilla, then annoy the hell out of him enough to chase him, Doc's team has the necessary time to get into position. About as plausible as anything can be, I suppose.

But my biggest disappointment with G-1 is the English dub. I was legit looking forward to seeing this version but despite trying several times, I always flip it back to Japanese with English sub-titles. The English voice actors simply lack any feeling or heart in how they deliver their lines. Koichi's neighbor, Sumiko was most evident. I felt none of the bitterness and annoyance in her voice as she first scolds Koichi, taunts him and his 'found' girl and child, then comes around to being effectively the aunt to the little girl.

And the subtle humor of Koichi's face when he sees the 'special' boat he'll be working on... always works.

This movie was overhyped. It's an okay, fun movie, but the people thinking that it should've been nominated as best foreign film for the Oscars are high.

The story was a bit silly, even for a Japanese monster film. Seemed like something that would fit well as anime or manga.

Entertaining, but not great by any means.

I completely whiffed on this one and missed it until I threw it on because I love this type of stuff. I got so much more than I expected, fantastic movie that I’ve been thinking about days after watching.

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I thought it was pretty apparent he was talking about an ejection seat.

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I did too, which made the expository flashback unnecessary. I like that he ejected and lived; I didn't like how the film handled the explanation of it.