Godzilla (2014) Part Three (NON-SPOILER DISCUSSION)

[Gojilove]

I feel like in the history of Godzilla and Mothra, Godzilla would be the Joker to Mothra's Batman no?

[lhb412]

[planetxleader]

King Ghidorah is Godzilla's joker. End of story.

Mothra is more like.... Godzilla's Ra's Al-gul?

[metal_bryan]

[lhb412]

[GFan]

[Gojira-2000]

I guess how heroic Godzilla is considered here would depend greatly on whether a potential sequel deals with the aftermath of events of, let's say, Hawaii. I'm not sure many of those people would consider him a hero.

[Hybrid Gojira]

[mrbluehair]

I just got confirmation that I won advance screening tickets for tomorrow!!

[snowfall]

[king_ghidorah]

[DannyBeane]

If Mothra doesn't have the Shobijin as part of the mythology then it ain't Mothra imo. Its one of my critiques of GMK... Seriously though, for a sequel, I want them to bring back Biollante or Hedorah. Make them genetic experiments run a muck. If we get a 3rd film, then have it be King Ghidorah.

[Jorzilla]

I'm going to watch this movie with an open mind tomorrow. I'm going to watch it with a critical eye on Thursday.

I for one am looking forward to some epic ranting and flame wars on both sides.

Not to be a total elitist, but I am interested on whether or not a non-Japanese studio can pull off a Japanese feeling film. Not in an "American's can't do anything right," or putting Japanese cinema on a pedestal way. Rather, these films are steeped in traditions and common tropes which have come to define the genre. Not that change is bad or anything like that, but different just the same.

I'd be totally interested in another Godzilla film that tried to emulate Honda's style, Tsuburaya's effects approach (not his effects, rather, his way of framing action since he started out as a cinematographer), and Sekizawa's writing. That era is obviously gone, I will just re-iterate that I think it's slightly tragic that we may never see a "traditional" Godzilla film again, even if these movies get aspects of the characters right. As much as I HATED this movie, that new 'Neighbors' movie had a recurring joke about "who's Batman to you." Christian Bale vs. Michael Keaton. This Godzilla, and future sequels are going to be the definitive version of the character going forward.


Snowfall, I know your a redditor, so this should be really interesting.

[Dorkzilla]

At this point, it seems like everyone's gonna see it tomorrow except for me.

[Gorjira54]

[Hybrid Gojira]

Add me to that list.... Thursday seems so far away.

[DannyBeane]

I'll be seeing it Thursday as well. Ba humbug...

[lhb412]

[DannyBeane]

[Dorkzilla]

Personally, I don't need the Shobijin. Mothra works just fine as a godlike being without them, honestly.

[lhb412]

[Hybrid Gojira]

[The Great MM]

I can imagine Mothra being from the same "era" that Godzilla originally comes from (and even the Mutos) that has survived much like Goji has, but has remained even more elusive and secretive while being worshiped by a long lost tribe on some remote island. While I don't believe the Shobojin will be fairies, I DO imagine they'd appear as human priestesses. But that's just me.

[jellydonut25]

Tonight (assuming I get in) is "please be a good movie" night. Thursday will be "please be a good GODZILLA movie" and "please be good on a rewatch" night

[Shonokin]