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.
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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.