The Godzilla Thread - Plus other giant monsters, no matter how popular or obscure

What is everyone's favorite Godzilla film?

Mine is Vs. Destroyah. It was one of those movies that hit every note for me. I really liked how the movie dipped into horror near the beginning when Destroyah was a microscopic lifeforms picking off fish, and then turned into its aggregate form and started picking off humans. I also think it has one of the most compelling human stories of the series (since Dr. Serizawa's sacrifice) in Miki Saegusa. She had been in the previous five Heisei movies, getting a bigger part of the story in Space Godzilla and this film. I was very happy to see her plot resolution with Godzilla Jr at the end. Then there were the very tragic moments involving Godzilla, and those broke my heart because I've been a fan of Godzilla since I was a very young boy. As gay as it is to say, the last 30 or so minutes of that movie make me tear up everytime I watch it, and I've seen the movie at least a dozen times.

It may be no surprise that my favorite villain monster is Destroyah. It was such a perfect match against Godzilla, and his design of his final form is one of my favorite designs of all time. It's like the devil in kaiju form.
Showa era: The original movie
Heisei era: Either Biollante or Desotroyah
Millenium era: GMK. Also my favourite Godzilla movie overall.
 
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Showa
Invasion of the Astro-Monster

Peak Showa Godzilla. Toho in the groove with good special effects, good pacing, the plot gets out of the way of monster action, Kumi Mizuno and Nick Adams have great chemistry, bright colors,, etc.

Heisei
Biollante

Best looking Godzilla to me. Varied fights and gimmicks. Gondo and Kuroki are the only interesting characters, Gondo is cool and Kuroki is an interesting allusion to Japan moving away from pacifism.

Millenium
GMK

Every monster gets brutally murdered by Godzilla until Godzilla gets brutally 'murdered.' Awesome.

American
Godzilla King of the Monsters 1956 of course
 
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Biollante has one of the coolest scenes that always gives me chills

(Sorry for the reddit post. Can't find this anywhere else)

Drawing dreams
Oh yeah, that is an amazing scene. Meta-wise, I'm sure those kids were more than happy to draw Godzilla, but in-story, that gives you a sense of dread because he had been presumed dead for years and the kids are none-the-wiser.

Anyhoo:
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Poké-artist RJ Palmer drew adorable fan-art.
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(ROFL "Submissive Pokémon")
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And the official Instagram has Valentine cards. This is just one example.
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Time for me to sperg out. I've got the itch, so I'm going to rank all the Godzilla films now.

I will also note that I am counting each entry as one, rather than separating Japanese and English versions from each other. For each entry, I will list my preferred version of the film.

Best to Worst:

1) Gojira (1954) = My favorite Godzilla film, my favorite monster movie, and one of my top ten favorite films of all time. I grew up with the American version, which is solid in its own right, but once I saw the original, there was no going back. Its a true classic that was made in a country and at a time that informed the movie in a way that made it stand out among all the other monster movies being made at the time.
Preferred Version: Original Japanese Version = Duh.

2) Godzilla Vs. Destroyah (1995) = It is a great bookened to the original film and a superb ending to the Heisei period. I love the ticking time bomb aspect to Godzilla in this film, which makes it more exciting, and you thrown in the emotional component with Godzilla Jr, and Destroyah's constant evolution throughout, and you have an awesome finale. Ifukube really hit it out of the ballpark with the music for his last go around as composer.
Preferred Version: Original Japanese Version = The Heisei International Dubs are HORRIBLE

3) Mothra Vs. Godzilla (1964) = It is considered by fans to be the best of the sequels and it is easy to see why. While King Kong Vs. Godzilla was more financially successful and special in its own way, this movie offers us an entry that I wish the previous film had been. The serious threat of Godzilla and the themes of human greed causing their own downfall are perfectly represented here. This movie also gives us my favorite version of Mothra. Despite being enemies here, this movie was the start of a beautiful friendship for the two co-stars.
Preferred Version: US Edit Godzilla Vs. The Thing = The dub is really good, nothing important was cut, and we get the added scene of the US Navy attacking Godzilla!

4) Godzilla Vs. King Ghidorah (1991) = This one is wild and insane, but also dramatic and interesting. Its this weird mix of everything you expect to see in a Godzilla movie. The sci-fi elements like UFOs and Time Travel make for a wild ride, and working in Godzilla's origins, a great re-introduction for his greatest foe King Ghidorah, and the constant heel and face turns throughout the story make it engaging and wild throughout. Also, the reunion between Godzilla & Mr. Shindo might be my favorite moment in the history of the franchise.
Preferred Version: Original Japanese Version = The Heisei Dubs SUUUUUUUCK!

5) Destroy All Monsters (1968) = Despite being entry 9 of the 15 film Showa Series, it was the last one of the original series that I saw, which is strangely appropriate. Not much story here. This movie is pure spectacle with monster after monster attacking the world, an alien invasion, and a wild climactic battle where I finally got to see King Ghidorah get his two tailed ass kicked without escaping. It was simply glorious! The whole thing felt like a tribute to Toho's entire run of special effects films through the 50s and 60s, and works beautifully in that regard.
Preferred Version: Original Japanese Version = Though my feelings on this one aren't too strong either way. If you go Dub, track down the AIP Dub.

6) Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975) = The final Godzilla film of the Showa Series goes out with a bang. We get the return of Mechagodzilla, Titannosaurus introduced as the final new monster of the series, and Godzilla getting one last hurrah as Earth's great defender. The real emotional core of the movie is actually the human element as mad scientist Dr. Mafune and cyborg daughter Katsura are aligned with the evil aliens, but true love pulls Katsura away from desires of conquest and destruction. It works well, and it is especially fitting that Honda returns as director one last time with Ifukube composing the music.
Preferred Version: The US TV Edit = Fortunately, the butchered US Theatrical Edit that I grew up with is all but gone now. The US TV Edit includes a pretty spiffy intro using stock footage from previous films, so that gives it a slight edge. But the original Japanese version has a shot of plastic boobies...if you're into that.

7) Godzilla Vs. Biollante (1989) = While the 1984 film began the new series of films, I felt like this movie really set the tone of what the Heisei series was going to be all about with its comic book style storytelling and wild no holds barred approach. This movie introduces genetic engineering, psychics, fictional countries with foreign assassins, eco-terrorists, and more Sci-Fi weapons than I can count, and none of it feels out of place. The movie is an exciting romp with some of the best special effects in the entire series. Godzilla, to me, has never looked better, and Biollante is a practical effects marvel to witness.
Preferred Version: The Original Japanese Version: Though beware as there is some bad "Engrish" in there.

8) Shin Godzilla (2016) = Winner of Japan's Best Film award, and it is easy to see why. Like the original film, it took tragedy that Japan was still reeling from and used Godzilla as a way to comment on it, this case being government and bureaucratic inefficiency making disasters even harder to solve (and boy is that even more relevant in the age of COVID, huh?). Godzilla's constantly evolving and frightening appearance leads to one surprise after another, making it one of the most unique portrayals of the character. For all the horror and political elements on display, I have to say that I found a lot of the satire to be quite funny too, but maybe that's because I hate government BS, so to see it all get mocked made me happy.
Preferred Version: The Original Japanese Version: This is a VERY Japanese film, to its core, so it only feels right to see it in the original language, even though the leading lady's English is very bad.

9) Ghidorah the Three Headed Monster (1964) = This was Toho's equivalent to Universal's "House of Frankenstein" in that it took Toho's three biggest monsters Godzilla, Mothra, and Rodan, and combined them all into a wild monster mash. But we got the added bonus by introducing King Ghidorah. This also marked a major step in the development of Godzilla as he finds himself as a protector rather than a destroyer for the first time. I also love that the film's human drama is so weird with a princess with amnesia being hunted down by assassins while believing she is an alien prophet, and this poor dedicated cop is trying to protect her from death. Its all wild and crazy, and a blast to watch.
Preferred Version: Original Japanese Version = Only because it leaves Ifukube's full score intact.

10) Godzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All Out Attack (2001) = The best of the Millennium series by a country mile. This is one that alot of fans consider to be a top tier best, and I'd say its close, but there are a couple of minor issues that keep this Top Ten entry from being a Top Five. I was never a fan of this version of King Ghidorah for example. However, I LOVE this purely evil & destructive Godzilla, and Mothra gets a cool new upgrade. Its also great to have Baragon along for the ride, and the whole movie is more fantasy based rather than Sci-Fi which helps it to stand out. Its a very different, but very exciting film.
Preferred Version: The Original Japanese Version = The Millennium international Dubs aren't as bad as the Heisei films...but they still aren't great.

11) Godzilla Vs. Hedorah (1971) = A controversial entry for sure, but I've always liked this one for just how bonkers it is. And to director Banno's credit, his passion for the subject matter kind of makes this film like the 1954 film of the 70s. Tonally, the two films couldn't be any different, but the passion for the subject matter makes it feel like this film has more than say beyond the monster spectacle. The goofy moments are memorable, and the horror moments are legitimately gruesome. I love Hedorah as a constantly evolving foe as well. Like it or hate it, you can't deny that the film isn't memorable.
Preferred Version: AIP Dub "Godzilla Vs. The Smog Monster", only because you get "Save the Earth", the English song and it is fantastic!

12) Godzilla Vs. Mechagodzilla (1993) = You like monster fights? Then this is the one for you. You get Godzilla, Mechagodzilla, and Rodan, and you get all the possible fight combinations between them. We also get a great reimagining for MechaG, tying his origin in with Mecha Ghidorah, and the Son of Godzilla, who actually looks like Godzilla this time around! Go figure! Rodan doesn't fair quite as well, but does get a couple good fight scenes. I also love that the film doesn't really have a bad guy. Mechagodzilla is created to defend Japan from monster attacks, and both Rodan and Godzilla are looking to protect the Baby, so there is no definitive villain monster here, and the movie kind of forces you to pick a side, which is different and nice. Its a monster filled spectacle with great moments.
Preferred Version: The Original Japanese Version = The Heisei Dubs are AWFUL

13) Godzilla Vs. Mechagodzilla (1974) = The 70s Mechagodzilla is my personal favorite version ever. He's the swiss army knife of kaiju, and he's great. The whole idea of him framing Godzilla to draw him out only to reveal his true power and unload on Godzilla was awesome to see. This results in two of the most memorable fights in the series. This is also a shocking graphic and violent entry, with almost enough blood to rival some horror movies, but its also got enough of that 70s spectacle and cheese to keep it from being too rough for kids. King Ceasar is kind of a bust, which is a let down after all that build up, but everything surrounding Godzilla, Mechagodzilla, and the alien invaders are all good.
Preferred Version: The International Dub = Only because the alien commander's voice is so deliciously evil in English language version.

14) Godzilla Vs. Monster Zero (1965) = This movie is a pure delight. It was the first Godzilla alien invader film, so this was before that whole concept had kind of become overplayed. The Xilieans are my favorite aliens in the franchise too. They are so delightfully weird. And hey, it even has a love story that works, carried awesomely by the tragic Miss Namikawa (played by series cutie Kumi Mizino) and Nick Adams, who add a tons of western charm to this (so much so that the English version is actually my preference). There isn't much monster action here, but the alien plot is so much fun, that the film never drags either.
Preferred Version: The US Edit = Only to experience Nick Adams' full performance.

15) Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) = The Monsterverse's 2nd Godzilla entry was met with, to put it kindly, mixed reviews, but as a fan, I was happy as hell with it. Why? Because it gave us the big icons Godzilla, Mothra, Rodan, and Ghidorah all together in one big budget American blockbuster and cut them loose. It was delightful, and gave us probably my favorite version of Ghidorah to date. I also felt like I watched Godzilla go through a hero's journey in the film, and he was glorified perfectly. The film was a blast for me.
Preferred Version: Only seen the US Theatrical Version

16) Godzilla (2014) = The beginning of the MonsterVerse introduced us to this new version of Godzilla and the Monarch organization, and I love the film's slower and deliberate pace, which gave the film a great atmosphere and build up. Granted, mistakes were made, like killing off Brian Cranston, the best actor in the movie, and it also meant a reduced screen time for Godzilla. But to me, they made every second with the Big Guy count, and it made the final battle all the more exciting. In an age where blockbusters are more about sensory overload and wall to wall action, it was actually refreshing to see something a tad more reserved, but still delivering the goods when it counted.
Preferred Version: Only seen the US Theatrical Version

17) Son of Godzilla (1967) = Some fans love it, some hate it, but its one I've always had a big soft spot for. I liked it a lot as a kid, so it has a bit of a nostalgic charm to it, and I recommend it to anyone looking to get their small kids into Godzilla as its a perfect entry point. Its cute, funny, and has a fair bit of heart as we see Godzilla actually grow to care for something and get legitimately protective. True, Minilla looks nothing like his dad, but the suit actor did a phenomenal job of giving the character a personality. Also, the puppetry on Kamacarus and Kumonga can't be denied either.
Preferred Version: The AIP Dub = I felt like they gave the characters a lot of charm, especially Peter Fernandez as the lead.

18) Godzilla 2000 (1999) = I saw this film at the right time as it was the perfect pallet cleanser after the 1998 Tristar debacle. This wasn't the best Godzilla film of all time, but it felt familiar and fun, like a slice of apple pie, and the ending fight is a blast too. Also, it was great to finally get to see a Japanese Godzilla film in theaters. Also, I can't help but notice that making the main villain a UFO and giving Orga certain features that made him resemble the 98 Zilla, I couldn't help but feel like they were taking shots at Devlin and Emmerich, haha.
Preferred Version: The US Edit = The dub was fun, but also, this version cut out some unnecessary dead footage that dramatically improved the pacing AND they beefed up the music score and sound effects significantly too.

19) Godzilla: Tokyo SOS (2003) = In some ways, this is the best of the Millennium Series. For one thing, the visual effects are top notch for the third series, and by being a sequel to Godzilla X Mechagodzilla, this film didn't have to waste much time on exposition and set up and could just dive right into it. Also getting Mothra and Mechagodzilla in a film together feels like a big deal. Now the film does have kind of a "Been there, done that" feel to it, as scenes from Mothra and Mothra Vs. Godzilla are basically reenacted, but its still a delightful monster romp that builds off of what was done in the previous film and gives the Kiryu story a satisfactory conclusion.
Preferred Version: The Original Japanese Version = Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever watched the Dub.

20) King Kong Vs. Godzilla (1962) = The massive success of this film is what turned Godzilla into a franchise player. It is also the first time these two legends were showcased in color, and its, as far as I know, the first major crossover of its kind (East Meets West). Now they did go for a comedic tone to match the Salaryman comedies that were prevalent in Japanese cinema at the time. The film is legit funny, though it is weird to see these two stars clashing in a comedy. Also, the Kong suit is terrible. But still, its a really fun movie, and its fun to revisit for me, considering it was the first Godzilla movie I ever saw.
Preferred Version: The Original Japanese Version = The useless news scenes in the US Edit REALLY slow the film down to a halt.

21) The Return of Godzilla (1984) = This was an admirable attempt at recapturing the dread of the original film, and in some ways, it really succeeds. There are some moments in this film where Godzilla is downright scary. However, the characters are painfully uninteresting, the only exceptions being the funny bum trying to scrap for food and trinkets in an abandoned Tokyo and The Prime Minister, whose tortured face looks like he has the weight of the world on his shoulders. However, if you want dark Godzilla, this is a good one to go with and it proved to be a great kick off to this new series.
Preferred Version: The Original Japanese Version = The original version flows better, but this is a tough call though as Raymond Burr's presence really helps out the US edit Godzilla 1985, especially his closing speech at the end. The US edit also cuts out the pop songs, which helps, lol.

22) Godzilla: Final Wars (2004) = I can understand why this is a polarizing entry. On one hand, SO MUCH STUFF happens that it feels like sensory overload to the max. Its almost too much to keep up with it all. And there are parts of the story that straight up don't make sense. I also felt that Destroy All Monsters did a better job of conveying the idea of having so many monsters. Still, as a celebration of Godzilla's history, this film is a wild ride with plenty of action, spectacle, and fan service, that I also see why some fans adore this entry. Either way, it is a wild ride and I definitely recommend checking it out.
Preferred Version: The Original Japanese Version = Though I gotta be honest, I've never seen a version with the infamous New York scene uncensored.

23) Godzilla Vs. Gigan (1972) = I've had a love hate relationship with this movie that has evolved over time. As a kid, it was one of my favorites. I got so sucked into it. I thought Gigan was awesome, and I loved the drama presented by the big fight. Heck it was the first time I saw Godzilla bleed. However, as I got older, the obvious cheapness of the production became more apparent and it became harder for me to enjoy the film. Now though, I find myself enjoying the film more, warts and all. The cheapness is still there and the alien invader bit felt like old hat, but Gigan is awesome, Haruo Nakajima plays Godzilla one last time, & Anguirus gets his day in the sun, so there is plenty to enjoy.
Preferred Version: The Original Japanese Version = Its nice not having to hear Godzilla actually talk, lol. The speech bubbles work better.

24) Godzilla Vs. The Sea Monster (1966) = I hated this one as a kid. I just found it so boring, probably because it felt like Godzilla wasn't really challenged here. Rewatching the film now though, I feel like its a fun caper with a nice change of setting from the norm, and there is plenty of enjoyment to be had. I still feel maybe the film would be better if Godzilla wasn't in it though (Kong would work better in this story) but hey, if he wasn't, I wouldn't be talking about it, right?
Preferred Version: The US TV Dub = Really well dubbed and has the superior title too.

25) Godzilla: The Planet Eater (2018) = Most fans agree that the Anime Trilogy was a misfire and a missed opportunity to do something great and different. Fortunately, it did end on the highest note with its ending, The Planet Eater. The main highlight is actually the film's very unique take on Ghidorah as a Lovecraftian God of destruction, creating some legitimately creepy and unsettling moments. There are still issues to be had, like Mothra being built up for two films only to be used for a few second cameo, but after stumbling to the finish line, this movie at least helped it to end on the best note possible.
Preferred Version: The Original Japanese Language Version = Preference isn't strong either way though.

26) Godzilla X Megaguirus (2000) = The movie doesn't have the most cohesive story (also, why was a kid even there), and Megaguirus sadly feels superfluous and included just to give Godzilla something to fight. However, there is fun to be had too. The Dimension Tide, essentially a Black Hole Gun, gets points for its sheer insanity as a plan to stop Godzilla. There are also plenty of good moments and action set pieces. Also, as with the two Kiryu films, Oshima's score is wonderful and Ifukube level good. Finally, it was kind of cool to see the 2000s Godzilla reenact key scenes from the 1954 film.
Preferred Version: The Original Japanese Language Version = No solid preference either way.

27) Godzilla Vs. Spacegodzilla (1994) = Largely considered to be the weakest of the Heisei films by fans, it is easy to see why. Signs of a rushed production are abundant, Little Godzilla is obnoxious, and some of the subplots (like the out of nowhere inclusion of the Yakuza) are baffling. Still, the movie is made enjoyable by its villain, Spacegodzilla who wild and mean in his personality. Heck, I even like reintroducing Moguera as a transforming mech! And also props for using the continuity from previous films to create a Captain Ahab like character that obsesses over killing Godzilla. A mixed bag for sure, but there is stuff to enjoy.
Preferred Version: The Original Japanese Language Version = The Heisei Dubs are PUTRID

28) Godzilla Vs. Mothra (1992) = My pick for weakest of the Heisei series goes to its most financially successful. However, the box office success of this film can be attributed entirely to Mothra's popularity and little else. The story, from the human family drama, to the pointless retreads of earlier Mothra films, gives this film kind of a tired feel to it. There were also a handful of Godzilla and Mothra scripts being developed (Mothra Vs. Bagan, Godzilla Vs. Gigamoth, etc.) and this film kind of feels like a hastily developed amalgamation of ideas that were being thrown around in those scripts. The savior of the film is Battra, who makes for a nice addition to Toho's Monster Menegerie.
Preferred Version: The Original Japanese Language Version = For the last time, The Heisei Dubs are AWFUL

29) Godzilla X Mechagodzilla (2002) = This movie boasts one of the greatest intro scenes to any Godzilla movie, and a VERY creative concept for reintroducing Mechagodzilla. So why is this my least favorite of the Millennium films? Well, its because the film feels somewhat incomplete. Just as an example, one of the movie's most memorable moments is when the spirit of the original Godzilla takes over control of Kiryu. Its cool and a shock...but then this movie doesn't follow up on it or address how the issue was fixed. So it just feels like a pointless detour. And that's the entire feel of the movie. A lot of ideas, but they aren't woven together very well. This has become a super popular entry in the fanbase in the last few years, so I don't want to be too hard on it, but I'll say it would probably be lower on my list if Tokyo SOS didn't give its story threads with Kiryu a more satisfying conclusion.
Preferred Version: The Original Japanese Language Version = Though there is no strong preference either way.

30) Godzilla: Planet of Monsters (2017) = The first of the Anime trilogy came in with a lot of promise and a very good premise. Unfortunately, the execution is a sluggish affair that fails to live up to its premise. With the exception of Metphies and maybe the lead Haruo, the characters are also so dull that on first viewing, I forgot some of them existed and got some of them confused with other characters. The film ends on a satisfying closer though with the full introduction of Godzilla Earth, arguably the trilogy's best scene, and promises for cooler stuff down the road that would go largely unfulfilled.
Preferred Version: The Original Japanese Language Version = Though there is no strong preference.

31) Godzilla Raids Again (1955) = The 1st Godzilla sequel deserves credit for creating the format of Godzilla fighting other monsters for pure spectacle of pro wrestling level proportions and also introducing us to fan favorite Anguirus. However, the film also has a largely lifeless feel, in that it feels almost like a typical monster movie, which sadly puts this film squarely in the shadow of the 54 original. Its also weird that the climactic monster fight happens at the half way point, leading to a somewhat lesser second half. I chalk this up to them still trying to find their way to handling Godzilla sequels and maybe rushing this out too quickly after the success of the original film.
Preferred Version: The US Edit Gigantis The Fire Monster = I am only saying this because this version embodies all of the negatives of a US edit for one of these movies (bad dub, pointless narration, even more pointless additional footage added, terrible translations, and even getting the monster's name wrong!) but it does it all to such a high degree that the movie is hilarious to watch, where as the original is just kind of dull and run of the mill.

32) Godzilla Vs. Megalon (1973) = Some fans love this one for its unapologetic cheesiness and for the fact that it had such successful runs in theaters and on TV in the US, thanks to its advertising campaign. Now I like good cheese as much as the next guy, but I found this movie to actually be kind of boring. Whenever I've watched it, I felt like I was watching a bad pilot to a bad Japanese TV show. Its just a slog to sit through...until the ending when you get that wacky battle which is delightful. Too bad it takes so long to get there. The rushed and limited nature of the production are on full display throughout the film too and it feels like the full thing could have been made for 50 bucks. Still, Jet Jaguar gets some laughs and has become kind of a sentimental favorite among the fans.
Preferred Version: The MST3K Episode = Having the crew of the Satellite of Love riff the movie makes it more bearable to sit through.

33) Godzilla's Revenge (1969) = Widely considered by fans to be the worst of the series, it is easy to see why. The obsessive use of stock footage get in the way of what could have been a fun "Godzilla in Wonderland" type of story. As is, the whole thing feels like a terrible patch job, and a talking Minilla doesn't help. I give Honda credit for tackling the social issues of the latchkey kid...I just wish it was handled in a better and more satisfying movie, which this could have been, even if (or maybe even because) all of the Godzilla stuff was a dream. There was a lot of creativity to be mined here, and instead it just feels like a skippable and overly long PSA.
Preferred Version: The US Edit = First of all, Minilla's Lenny from Of Mice and Men voice in the US dub is actually less annoying than the squeaky baby voice the Japanese original gives him AND the opening song in the Japanese version makes me want to rip my ears off just thinking about it.

34) Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle (2018) = The 2nd entry of the anime trilogy not only tanked the Anime Trilogy, but became the worst Godzilla film ever, at least for me. Why? Well, I felt like I had been lied to. This was the film that would build off of the premise of the first movie, expand on the premise, and give us a huge Godzilla Vs. Mechagodzilla battle (BTW, Mechagodzilla is all over the poster and the merchandising for the film). We...did not get that. Mechagodzilla is technically not in the movie, and what we get is a city made of liquid metal that evolved from Mechagodzilla. That's fine and all, but could you close it out with a liquid metal Mechagodzilla while you're at it? This is also the entry that dragged the most, for sure, which only heightened by disappointment.
Preferred Version: The Original Japanese Version = Though there is no strong preference.

N/A) Godzilla (1998) = Many fans have said that this is a slap in the face of Godzilla's legacy and the worst of the series. I half agree. To me, the film missed the mark so badly with Godzilla's character that I have a hard time even counting it. The fact that the Tristar Godzilla has been rebranded as just "Zilla" officially makes it harder to count this as an official Godzilla film. I also have a hard time calling it the worst when its not THAT bad. Okay, its bad, but sort of like generic action movie bad, not "Please kill me" bad. The movie's biggest sin is the name. Had they called it anything else, it would probably have a cult following today, but the name raised certain expectations that just weren't met. I will give the film credit for helping to lead to the release of the 90s films in the states after years of waiting, and giving us an animated series that hit way closer to the mark of what we wanted.
Preferred Version: Only seen the US theatrical version.
 
But...why? IT's a literal Swamp thing Kaiju


Anything with Mecha Godzilla in it is my favorite, even the Anime that had Mecha Godzilla as a literal Omega Supreme Base was the tits.

I tend to prefer mechagodzilla too but hate the design of Heisei mechagodzilla. That design had no character and only hovered around firing beams at godzilla.

Showa godzilla had better attacks and Kiryu could actually physically wrestle Godzilla.
 
Had to think about it for a little bit but I guess I'll add my list.

Showa: Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla

Heisei: Godzilla Returns or Godzilla vs King Ghidorah, not sure kind of torn on this one:

Millennium: I'm not sure I like any of them enough to have a favorite, but perhaps G2000.

Still Shin might be one of my favorites overall.

I doubt I'm gonna really like Godzilla vs Kong so I'll say G'14 is my favorite American movie so far.

I hated Grootzilla with a passion so I'll wait until Singular Point comes out to make a judgement about the anime series.
 
What is everyone's favorite Godzilla film?

Mine is Vs. Destroyah. It was one of those movies that hit every note for me. I really liked how the movie dipped into horror near the beginning when Destroyah was a microscopic lifeforms picking off fish, and then turned into its aggregate form and started picking off humans. I also think it has one of the most compelling human stories of the series (since Dr. Serizawa's sacrifice) in Miki Saegusa. She had been in the previous five Heisei movies, getting a bigger part of the story in Space Godzilla and this film. I was very happy to see her plot resolution with Godzilla Jr at the end. Then there were the very tragic moments involving Godzilla, and those broke my heart because I've been a fan of Godzilla since I was a very young boy. As gay as it is to say, the last 30 or so minutes of that movie make me tear up everytime I watch it, and I've seen the movie at least a dozen times.

It may be no surprise that my favorite villain monster is Destroyah. It was such a perfect match against Godzilla, and his design of his final form is one of my favorite designs of all time. It's like the devil in kaiju form.

My Top 5:

1. Gojira
2. Shin Godzilla
3. Godzilla vs King Ghidorah
4. GMK
5. Godzilla vs The Thing/Mothra vs Godzilla

Honorable mentions: Godzilla vs Biollante, Godzilla vs Destroyah, Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla, and Final Wars.

I know that people either love or hate Final Wars. I love it. It aimed to be absolute batshit crazy nonsense, and it excelled being as such with flying colors. lol.
 
Favorites would be Shin Godzilla, OG Godzilla and GMK. Especially for Rie Ota's Baragon roar



Plus she had it rough the director did not want Baragon's knee on the ground.
 
Oh yeah, I remember this was announced as a children's book.

Jesus Christ it's adorable. Godzilla and Kong playing with military artillery is amazing, and St. Louis became their playground. Never would've expected that.
It's the end of the next movie.
You know it.
I know it.
Legendary will find a way to mess it up.
Bask in the wholesome.
 
Oh yeah, I remember this was announced as a children's book.

Jesus Christ it's adorable. Godzilla and Kong playing with military artillery is amazing, and St. Louis became their playground. Never would've expected that.

Its so stupid and cute, I can't help but love it. Kind of like Godzilland.


Favorites would be Shin Godzilla, OG Godzilla and GMK. Especially for Rie Ota's Baragon roar



Plus she had it rough the director did not want Baragon's knee on the ground.

That Baragon footage is one of my favorite things. So wholesome, lol.
 
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