Cassie Tremblay : Godzilla (1954)

@MrDannySteele - Spoiler Alert, please. Other people haven't seen this movie.

Richard Maurer

2024-08-10 15:48:47 +0000 UTC

“Next” I sworn on the Holy Mothra that I will never watch or own a copy of that garbage Godzilla 1998 ever

MrDannySteele

2024-08-10 04:32:13 +0000 UTC

The other time Godzilla dies is in Godzilla vs. Destoroyah in 1996. Toho studio made it well known by using the tagline “Godzilla Dies”

MrDannySteele

2024-08-10 01:41:47 +0000 UTC

This movie is one of two Japanese movies where it's canon that he died. The subsequent Showa era films were considered to be a second Godzilla.

Richard Maurer

2024-08-09 15:42:06 +0000 UTC

@Fritz - It's Godzilla: Final Wars. The movie MrDannySteele was quoting above.

Richard Maurer

2024-08-09 15:38:08 +0000 UTC

@Fritz - Agree 100%

Richard Maurer

2024-08-09 15:30:15 +0000 UTC

Surely you know.... Godzilla survived; given all the movies that came afterward. Godzilla had regeneration powers on the order of Wolverine.

Carlos Stevens

2024-08-05 04:22:54 +0000 UTC

LOL, to answer your question, "...How did they do this before CGI..." That is a dude in a suit.

Carlos Stevens

2024-08-05 03:47:33 +0000 UTC

While what the Japanese military did in east asia cannot be excused. I think ordinary people who were affected by the war have a right to express that unique pain through art. Especially in a film geared towards Japanese audiences made so soon after the war. There are innocent victims in all conflicts who are the pawns of their governments, and I think your take is ignorant and juvenile. You can criticize the Japanese government for not taking accountability for what they did. You can criticize the Japanese education system for not teaching enough about it. But you do not get to criticize civilians for responding via art to something that is objectively horrific.

Fritz

2024-08-05 01:04:53 +0000 UTC

I grew up watching a lot of Godzilla films. I think this is definitely one of the best. I still haven’t seen minus one but Shin Godzilla was phenomenal story wise, and visually. The modern American ones are pretty fun. But I feel like this one and shin Godzilla really understand what this was all supposed to be about in the first place. I think one of the things I didn’t expect when I finally watched this version as an adult is just how somber it is at times. You can really tell it’s about something more than just a giant monster.

Fritz

2024-08-05 00:58:45 +0000 UTC

I believe there’s a Japanese Godzilla film where they have Godzilla kill the Godzilla from the Matthew Broderick movie.

Fritz

2024-08-05 00:55:12 +0000 UTC

The subtitles are worth it. I would’ve hated it if her first exposure to Godzilla was the Raymond Burr one. I grew up with that one, and I was really surprised by the quality of the original when I finally watched it. The dubbing is so goofy and they hacked up the whole film.

Fritz

2024-08-05 00:53:22 +0000 UTC

Although Godzilla is my favorite monster movie it certainly isn't the best that belongs to The Host (2006) a South Korean monster movie.

Zachary K. (Verified Swiftie)

2024-08-04 17:39:12 +0000 UTC

It’s a one minute short. There’s very little to it. Just a black and white image of Bambi. Then he gets squashed by Godzilla’s foot. Here’s a link if you wanna see it: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c4oUuRBnEkE&t=7s

Just Plain Bob

2024-08-03 14:15:07 +0000 UTC

There's a film called Godzilla v Bambi???

Clarence Newman

2024-08-03 14:11:36 +0000 UTC

Cassie has apologised a thousand times on her videos for not being able to respond to everyone, and on her live Mail, Movies and More feeds, she sometimes gets flustered because she feels she's behind on chats or not accomodating everyone. When she can't identify who has sent a particular gift she just opened, it clearly upsets her because she wants to acknowledge everyone's contribution. She really is the sweetest human being you'll ever come across, so please understand, she cares about your opinions and mirrors your frustration on not always being able to respond.

Clarence Newman

2024-08-03 11:45:30 +0000 UTC

The 1933 version, yes? And Cliffhanger's a good shout, Richard. We need more Stallone on the channel.

Clarence Newman

2024-08-03 09:28:41 +0000 UTC

Thought you were going for a cliffhanger.

Richard Maurer

2024-08-02 11:00:04 +0000 UTC

(Hit return too Quick) it's required viewing for this genre.

Art-ist

2024-08-01 22:18:40 +0000 UTC

If Cassie is considering viewing "King Kong." Let me just say,

Art-ist

2024-08-01 22:16:12 +0000 UTC

People like to ridicule the Kaiju suits and the special effects in these movies, but if you take into consideration the technology of the time and the film's budgets, I think they did a remarkable job.

Richard Maurer

2024-08-01 17:25:39 +0000 UTC

Nice Final Wars reference.

Richard Maurer

2024-08-01 17:15:04 +0000 UTC

“I knew that tuna-eating monster was useless!”

MrDannySteele

2024-08-01 16:25:58 +0000 UTC

I think Alamo Drafthouse uses it as one of their bumpers. At least, I have a memory of having seen it years ago prior to a movie that was screening at Fantastic Fest. I wish they’d publish more of their bumpers on YouTube. They’re fun and unique.

Just Plain Bob

2024-08-01 16:11:30 +0000 UTC

@Richard Maurer Agree 100%. Everyone’s taste in movies is different. Things I love, others will hate and vice versa. What’s obnoxious is when people find it necessary to insult those that like a movie that they loathe; for example, saying it would appeal only to 10 year old boys. Unfortunately, even Cassie has done this on occasion - saying that movies she didn’t like were obviously made for teenage boys. If you don’t like a movie, just say so. If you want, give your reasons. But what purpose is served in insulting those that do like it?

Just Plain Bob

2024-08-01 16:06:16 +0000 UTC

@Chris Thom - it's widely hated by Godzilla fans, and is usually referred to as "Gino" - Godzilla In Name Only.

Richard Maurer

2024-08-01 14:39:31 +0000 UTC

She basically said that anyone who enjoys this film is on the level of a 10 yr. old, which is ridiculous (Akira Kurosawa liked this film, was he on the level of a 10 yr. old?), but also that's not film criticism. And if you go there don't be surprised if people come back at you.

Richard Maurer

2024-08-01 14:32:28 +0000 UTC

First and only one I've seen is the Matthew Broderick, NYC one. Lol. I'd imagine it's not even considered canon to most fans.

Chris Thom

2024-08-01 12:59:56 +0000 UTC

Tbh everyone’s welcome to their opinion. There’s probably lots of movies I enjoy or you like that Carol wouldn’t & vice versa. At least she has explained why she isn’t a fan of the film.

Dean Holt

2024-08-01 12:55:02 +0000 UTC

How to tell everyone you're a movie snob without actually saying it. And yes, ten year old me is still alive and well, thankfully.

Richard Maurer

2024-08-01 11:17:04 +0000 UTC

Dude, just stop.

Richard Maurer

2024-08-01 11:13:19 +0000 UTC

This was a first watch for me. I liked the movie. I liked her reaction. "Damn beast" "How can we kill the bastard" I sensed the movie is deep but I was tired watching the movie after midnight. As an adult, I haven't been into these types of movies, but appreciate them. I read about the history of the movie and relevant aspects of the time -- found some of that fascinating. I am curious about the 1945-1960 post WWII time period in Japan. A few years ago before spending 11 days in Japan on vacation, I read much on Japan ancient history.

Clay F

2024-08-01 08:12:36 +0000 UTC

Cassie, thank you for this. Your reaction was great. To respond during your summary.....YES, you must see King Kong(1933). It's one of the greatest movies ever made. Yes, the stop motion effects are crude, but you must consider when the movie was made, which makes it an amazing movie experience. Getting back to your future with Godzilla Minus One up next; if you can somehow rope Carly into watching it with you, that would make for a fun reaction. The movie has a great story and it's special effects are spectacular. I think you both would enjoy it immensely. Thank you again, for all the fun you give us!

Mark Vaderr

2024-08-01 06:06:52 +0000 UTC

Oh, for sure. It was the biggest budget movie in Japan at the time (7 Samurai and the Miyamoto Musashi movie would ultimately go over budget to be bigger), and Tsuburaya wanted to shoot it stop motion, but with the available staff and resources, it would have taken 7 years to make the film. They had to go with the suitmation, which was awesome. Better maybe. Maybe more real? It'd be neat to see some kind of footage to compare.

Godzilla Jones

2024-08-01 06:02:37 +0000 UTC

Love this Movie. Cassie, if you are curious about Godzilla and its history, i would highly recommend the book "Godzilla: The Ultimate Illustrated Guid - Graham Skipper" it is the official guide from Toho the company that owns and produces the Godzilla movies. Now for some deeper background on the film... Godzilla was a direct response and commentary on the bombs dropped on Japan. Given this was filed less than ten years later is shocking looking back now. It is a giant metaphor (pun intended) on what Japan was going through and went through with the trauma of the bombs and the war. Godzilla is a living embodiment of the a-bombs. Something so powerful so destructive that nothing can stop it. The destruction of the towns, specifically the burning of the buildings and the people is a representation of what happened when the bombs were dropped. The randomness of Godzillas attacks, were met to symbolise the randomness of the bombings of Japan, how indiscriminate they felt for the people on the ground. The efforts against Godzilla were futile because in real life there was no way to stop the bombs or the bombs themselves. The idea around the oxygen destroyer, was about military escalation, the idea of "someone always gets a bigger stick" so when Serizawa creates something even more deadly than Godzilla (The A-Bomb) he understand how destructive and how much damage it can do to the world should it get out, a parallel to the scientists at Los Alamos who worked on the Manhattan Project. He sacrifice himself and his work because that escalation should never be unleashed, it had to be destroyed as well (in this case the real world idea of retribution or retaliation or making something worse than the a-bomb) . This is about saying, even though the bomb (godzilla) was dropped on japan, there cannot and should never be an escalation, to end the cycle of violence end death and destruction japan and to live with what happened, even if that means being the ones to take all that hurt and pain, never can such an act happen again, because anything to counter what happened will be worse.

Michael G

2024-08-01 03:31:47 +0000 UTC

Nobody has explained that the beginning is based on true events. In 1954, a fishing boat the Lucky Dragon No.5 was accidentally exposed to high levels of radiation in the aftermath of the Castle Bravo nuclear test in the Bikini Atoll on March 1. 23 people were exposed and developed radiation sickness. One died almost immediately, Kuboyama Aikichi who was the chief radio operator. The rest recovered and lived fairly normal lives.

MrDannySteele

2024-08-01 03:26:12 +0000 UTC

Another Kaiju movie you'd probably enjoy, Cassie (if you haven't already seen it of course) is Guillermo del Toro's PACIFIC RIM

Stick Figure Studios

2024-08-01 02:18:15 +0000 UTC

And the smell of that model glue…HOOO BOY! My mother hated when I started a new kit.

Dan M

2024-08-01 02:17:51 +0000 UTC

This was an extraordinarily dull movie. Really just a small step above the fare on MST3K. Flat characters, bad acting, 90% expositional dialogue, draggy scenes of people standing around talking. Even the destruction sequence at the midpoint got boring by virtue of repetition. A trite, on-the-nose message. Plus a dose of that classic Japanese self-pity about all the mean people who wouldn't let them conquer East Asia. I'm gratified to see that Ebert gave it only 1.5 stars. It means that he's not ten years old either.

Carol_White

2024-08-01 01:36:32 +0000 UTC

Cassie does her best to be equitable and fair in her responses to her patrons and YouTube subscribers. She also has 3 kids and a husband who certainly deserve most of her time and attention. I know it can be frustrating because you want to be heard, but I promise you this is the best reaction channel that I’ve experienced. In terms of content, variety, uniqueness, and community I haven’t found anything better. Please don’t give up on her so quickly.

Dan M

2024-08-01 01:01:52 +0000 UTC

The decision to go with suitmation was more a monetary decision than a skill one. They had a budget of around $900,000 to make it. Eiji Tsuburaya became a driving force behind the project and a master of special effects. Tsuburaya once did a recreation of the bombing of Pearl Harbor for a movie that was so realistic that it was mistaken for real footage of the attack. The crew when out and actually took a map around Tokyo and planned Godzilla’s rampage and were nearly arrested by the police while doing this.

MrDannySteele

2024-08-01 00:58:33 +0000 UTC

I had all of the Showa Era and Hesei Era movies also recorded on VHS. But over the years the tapes just got worn out and watching them was like watching a program on an old tv where you had to adjust the antenna. I have some of the movies on DVD. Some of them are available on HBO Max. I definitely have to work a little harder and building up the DVD collection.

Dan M

2024-08-01 00:53:33 +0000 UTC

I posted this before but here is my list of the best Godzilla movies, as someone that has seen all of them, I would list Mothra vs. Godzilla(1964), Ghidorah, the Three Headed Monster(1964), Invasion of Astro-Monster, Destroy All Monsters, Godzilla vs MechGodzilla, Terror of MechaGodzilla, all of the Heisei( 1984-1995), “Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All Out Attack”Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla , Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S., Shin Godzilla, and Godzilla Minus One as the best Godzilla movies and would make a great Godzilla marathon. I would also recommend that you watch “ The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms” which inspired Godzilla and features the amazing work of Ray Harryhausen.

MrDannySteele

2024-08-01 00:47:32 +0000 UTC

I had two VHS tapes,which was recorded from one of the TNT marathons, and watched them over and over again for hours until my parents literally took them away and then I lost them. I now have all of the movies on DVD, except the latest one.

MrDannySteele

2024-08-01 00:39:39 +0000 UTC

GODZILLA VS. BAMBI is a masterpiece.

Stick Figure Studios

2024-07-31 22:03:55 +0000 UTC

Well, this isn't creepy at all.

Stick Figure Studios

2024-07-31 22:02:12 +0000 UTC

Japan is cra-cra in the best possible way. Related/unrelated: Lost in Translation with Scarlett Johansson might pair well with these actually. It's a pretty special movie. Hope you do that one eventually.

Chris Thom

2024-07-31 21:56:37 +0000 UTC

That movie was far deeper than I was expecting it to be. I once read an essay where the writer noted that the direction from which Godzilla approached Japan was an indication within the country of where they saw the greatest threat to Japan as coming from. Numerous movies show him approaching from the south, and typically after being awoken by a nuclear test, which indicated that the Japanese felt most threatened by the US (our military occupation and re-writing of their constitution post WW2 was a great imposition on their culture). In at least one of the movies, he approached from the north, which coincided with escalating tensions with the Soviet Union (over continued occupation of one of Japan's northern islands - it continues to this day). I thought that was an interesting insight, as I remembered seeing several movies seemed to stress the cause and location of Godzilla's awakening. But this now seems way too simplistic to me. As shown here, Godzilla was not simply a creation or result of atomic testing, he was an old Japanese legend that had been released by modern nuclear testing. So he is both a destroyer of Japan and also a part of it, and a reaction from continued nuclear testing. So maybe Godzilla is representing some congenital aspect of Japan or its character as well(?). I'm now mulling over whether this movie is possibly acknowledging that the atomic bombs may have been necessary to end the war (my own reading puts me in that camp, modern naysaying aside), but also suggesting that the end of that war should have ended all further research and development afterwards - the scientist's action seem a very Japanese gesture. This is going to make my re-watch of Minus One far more interesting.

2-Can

2024-07-31 21:49:00 +0000 UTC

Ok i was checking IMDB after because I swore I recognized him from that but didnt want to bring it up and be insensitive if I was wrong! I knew it! I recognized his kind face!

Cassie

2024-07-31 21:37:14 +0000 UTC

Thanks for sharing /s

Richard Maurer

2024-07-31 20:28:49 +0000 UTC

You need to at least watch Shin Godzilla, which won the Japanese equivalent of the best picture Oscar. It's nearly as good as Godzilla Minus 1.

Richard Maurer

2024-07-31 20:26:16 +0000 UTC

You should definitely watch King Kong. The stop motion is ground breaking and the only reason it wasn't used for Godzilla is that there simply weren't enough people in Japan skilled enough to do it. I have so much to say about this movie, but I'm sure others will say it for me, if they haven't already. I won't say you should watch all the old movies. They do get a bit silly after Ishiro Honda's departure as director, when they start being aimed primarily at children, but you should hopefully enjoy the new American series. They're a lot of fun. I hope you watch them. I grew up on these movies. My mother laughed when I started calling myself Godzilla Jones. Said she always knew I'd change my name to Godzilla. I drug around a hard plastic Godzilla toy everywhere I went. I slept with it like a teddy bear. Minus One is gonna floor you with it's story though. You'll love it.

Godzilla Jones

2024-07-31 20:00:52 +0000 UTC

Great reaction! Excited for Minus Zero, I'm going to watch the Minus Color version for the first time with your reaction.

Brian's Dog

2024-07-31 19:18:59 +0000 UTC

That is one of the most underrated kaiju movies there is. I added War of the Gargantuas to the Popcorn Requests list but it's buried near the bottom, so there's practically no chance of it ever being watched.

Richard Maurer

2024-07-31 18:47:19 +0000 UTC

I am going to do a first watch of this movie along with the reaction -- maybe tonight or tomorrow. It's possible that I watched the movie 50 years ago as a kid. I am curious what I will think about the movie.

Clay F

2024-07-31 18:39:32 +0000 UTC

She has thousands of paying patrons. She has thousands of paying YT members. She receives hundreds of messages each day.

Clay F

2024-07-31 18:37:44 +0000 UTC

Well it is 10 days until the day of her death it seemed right

Zachary K. (Verified Swiftie)

2024-07-31 18:36:44 +0000 UTC

Nice update on the profile pic

Clay F

2024-07-31 18:34:10 +0000 UTC

I was head over heels in love with Jessica Lange after seeing her in King Kong. Yes, she was in her 20s and I was only seven, but dammit our love was meant to be! I also loved Charles Grodin in the movie, but he’s superb in everything. And I definitely had a man-crush on Jeff Bridges. He had that beard and the cool long hair and he knew more than anyone else but they wouldn’t listen to him. I wanted to drink milk and eat cookies with him (hey! I was only seven!) and be his best friend.

Just Plain Bob

2024-07-31 18:26:05 +0000 UTC

I'm so glad you watched this! I've been a huge Godzilla fan since I was a kid. Also, Godzilla Minus One is not a sequel. It's technically a reboot. I also hope that you watch more Godzilla movies down the road. I'd recommend Godzilla 1985 and Shin Godzilla.

Cody Nelson

2024-07-31 17:38:49 +0000 UTC

Brad Pitt was once asked his favorite film and he said "War of the Gargantuas" (1966). He said he watched it over and over as a kid. 😊

Steve Holton

2024-07-31 17:16:18 +0000 UTC

the war of the Gargantua's was my favorite

zynjams

2024-07-31 17:10:39 +0000 UTC

Fun as always great perspective - were you sitting on a bag of potato chips? Your "room mike" picked up loud russelling crunchy sounds likewise, when you picked up your drink and laid it back down. Sounded like you're moving 50 gallon drums on a loading dock. It wasn't horrible but it was noticeable . . . Very much looking forward to -1!

R Harper

2024-07-31 17:01:33 +0000 UTC

You understand that you are one of 3000 paying patrons and that she has 3 young children right? How much time exactly do you expect her to have for one individual?

Cole Jennett

2024-07-31 16:37:27 +0000 UTC

Definitely a boy thing building models,I grew up with two older brothers,model cars & trucks & trains & planes & tanks everywhere...lol

Celeste McAllister

2024-07-31 16:24:59 +0000 UTC

I built model cars, ships, and planes as a teen. It would take me a couple of weeks to finish each one because I was so meticulous with how I built them…I wanted them to look exactly like the picture on the box. I had them displayed all over my bedroom. Every so often my little sister would go into my room, pick them up, and a small piece here ant there would come off. And I would get so ticked off. I can’t imagine building an entire miniature city, making it look so realistic, only for a guy in a rubber monster suit to come in and demolish it within minutes. But I was so into it as a kid. Still into it with The Monsterverse now.

Dan M

2024-07-31 16:15:08 +0000 UTC

I can't stand these kind of movies. I even watched the new one and I still don't like them.

Craig Russell

2024-07-31 15:31:44 +0000 UTC

All those highly detailed miniatures,they must have been expensive and smashed to pieces,burned by a guy in a "Big G" suit! I liked the Japanese language no dubbed in voices and original editing,the overall look was kind of nightmarish...

Celeste McAllister

2024-07-31 13:53:59 +0000 UTC

Please enjoy your gifts!!!

Rodger

2024-07-31 13:32:57 +0000 UTC

She is a very funny, beautiful, lovely lady.❤️ I just don't know why she never contacted me when I texted her so many times. I'm not giving her my money anymore!!! If someone in my patron sends me money, I would rather talk to him then instead of me that can't afford to send you things when I'm trying to pay my bills and daughters college!!!

Rodger

2024-07-31 13:32:09 +0000 UTC

Well, Jessica Lange in the 1976 version, so yeah!

Above Average Dave

2024-07-31 13:27:12 +0000 UTC

I really don't know why for the last year popcorn in bed never has listened to anything that I said! My apologies to her if I did anything wrong, but if not I don't know! So that is why I'm not going to continue to follow her!

Rodger

2024-07-31 13:26:05 +0000 UTC

You reminded me of one of my favorite jokes from MST3K (where the guys talk back to the movie). It was in one of these movies or a knock off. A clearly toy boat is shown in distress and the guys start chanting "Abandon Toy!! Abandon Toy!!". lol

Mike Gallagher

2024-07-31 13:21:07 +0000 UTC

the song "Godzilla" by Blue Oyster Cult https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myqSETD5_bs

JAKH

2024-07-31 12:32:04 +0000 UTC

Always loved Godzilla movies, would look forward to marathons on cable in the 90s. As a kid I preferred the ones where Godzilla is the hero of the story against evil monsters, as I get older I appreciate ones like this and minus one where he's more of a destructive force of nature. The effects, storytelling and acting are certainly dated, that's why I'm so excited for you to watch minus one, it's almost like a remake of this with much more modern filmmaking and one you'll definitely enjoy way more

Choof

2024-07-31 12:26:26 +0000 UTC

If you do watch King Kong, the Peter Jackson King Kong is definitely a must watch.

Jaccob Cortes

2024-07-31 11:58:25 +0000 UTC

I’m totally on board with the idea of a Kong week. And then sometime down the road, bring the two icons together by watching the Monsterverse movies.

Dan M

2024-07-31 11:43:49 +0000 UTC

This is going to bring back a lot of memories. I remember sitting in my living room on rainy afternoons, my eyes glued to the tv watching a Godzilla marathon on WPIX as the smells of my moms cooking filled the air. Godzilla movies and other monster movies were the pinnacle of my cinematic experience as a kid. Yes, the “suitmation” and special effects were cheesy. And at times the acting and plot points in later movies (after the original) were laughable. But as a grade school kid, nothing was better. And the sound of the big G’s iconic roar always put a smile on my face. I don’t think I can sit through 6-8 hours straight of Godzilla movies today, but I’ll gladly take a trip down memory lane with you for the one that started it all.

Dan M

2024-07-31 11:38:30 +0000 UTC

I totally agree, but my favorite is Godzilla vs. Bambi I also loved watching Ultraman Good Times Thank God I was a kid in the 70's and 80's

Scott Souza

2024-07-31 10:44:20 +0000 UTC

Growing up in the 70s, I loved all the kaiju movies. Gamera (my favorite), Rodan, Mothra, Godzilla (King of the Monsters), etc. I loved ‘em all. Probably my favorite Godzilla movie growing up was “Godzilla vs The Smog Monster.” I’ll never forget the image of Godzilla tucking his enormous tail under his body and using his atomic breath like a jet engine to take off flying (backwards!). Absolutely ridiculous, and wonderful! Cassie mentioned the possibility of reacting to the original “King Kong” at the end of her reaction. I wholeheartedly support that. Personally, I’d like to see her make a week of it. First, the original. Then, the 1976 version (starring Jeff Bridges aka The Dude aka the little Lebowski). And capping off with Peter “The Lord of the Rings” Jackson’s 2005 version. The original is a classic with good reason, and the best of the three. But I have a real soft spot for the 1976 version. I know it’s widely reviled, but I love it.

Just Plain Bob

2024-07-31 10:19:32 +0000 UTC

He was Kurosawa's favourite actor even moreso than Mifune and you can easily see why, the scene in the bar in Ikiru, where he is singing to himself is absolutely heartbreaking

William Burnham

2024-07-31 10:00:03 +0000 UTC

The Americanized version with Raymond Burr from 1955 was the first time I was introduced to Godzilla, on TV, way back in the early 70s, which was pretty much how most of America was introduced to this Japanese monster. It wasn't until much, much later that I finally saw the movie in its original format, with English subtitles. The original version is the better of the two, but you should check out the Raymond Burr version when you have the chance.

Donald Fleming

2024-07-31 09:54:57 +0000 UTC

"Unless he's roasting them." - I thought that was way funnier than it should have been. Never change Cassie.

Mike Lemon

2024-07-31 09:51:13 +0000 UTC

WOO-HOO!!!! This was totally worth staying up till 2am lol! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this reaction Cassie, makes me so happy that you've finally started watching GODZILLA! HAIL TO THE KING!!!!! lol! To be honest and I swear I'm not lying, this was my first time watching this movie as well, yup no joke! See, I'm not a fan of subtitles, I'm always reading the subtitles and I end up missing the performances by the actors so that's why I've never bothered watching the OG Godzilla, but I really did enjoy this movie! Heck I saw GODZILLA Minus One in the theater when it came out, knowing that it was in subtitles, yet I was still able to enjoy it! I know you said in the reaction that you don't know whose side you want to be on, the humans or Godzilla, the way I see it, it's a double edged sword! Meaning, you want to route for the humans in stopping Godzilla, but yet at the same time, you can't help but feel a sense of awe when you see this indestructable creature rampaging and destroying buildings and breathing atomic fire! 👏Well done Cassie at guessing Godzilla's origin, you pretty much nailed it, round of applause👏 I know the effects from back then may seem a little quaint compaired today's standards of special effects, but back then this was top notch! Mainly it's basically a stunt man in a big rubber suit going around stomping on miniature buildings, plus plenty of model vehicle effects as you saw with some shots with the boats and the fighter planes! Since this movie, Godzilla has become a staple in Pop Culture, starring in 39 films (and counting) and back in 2004, his 50th anniversary, he got his star on the Hollywood walk of fame, I've seen it with my own eyes many times lol! Where to go from here after you see Godzilla Minus One, personally I'd slightly avoid some of the OG Godzilla movies that came after this one, mostly because they don't really serve much in the sense of continuity, and they become really campy and geared towards children! However, the Heisei Godzilla set of films from 1984 to 1995 follow strongly in the sense of continuity to this movie from: "GODZILLA 1985 aka The Return of GODZILLA" to "GODZILLA vs DESTROYAH"! Where he's portayed as somewhat of an anti-hero but fights other giant fan favorite monsters! After that I'd say start with the Monsterverse produced by WB and Legendary Pictures beginning with: "GODZILLA 2014" to the most recent film "GODZILLA x KONG The New Empire" And since you said it yourself in the reaction that you should see KING KONG, start with the OG 1933 and then the Peter Jackson remake! Don't be confused with "KONG SKULL ISLAND", it's part of the Monsterverse! Maybe consider the other remake of KING KONG that came out in 1976 starring Jeff Bridges, I kind a have a soft spot for that movie mostly because my Dad and I watched it lol! Speaking of giant movie monsters and KING KONG, there was one American made monster movie that came out one year before this movie that served as the inspiration to GODZILLA, the movie is titled "THE BEAST FROM 20,000 FATHOMS" a giant prehistoric dinosaur creature that was awakened in the North Pole by nuclear testing, gee sound familiar lol! One difference though, unlike GODZILLA, the Beast doesn't feed off nuclear radiation! The effects for the Beast were done by stop-motion effects master Ray Harryhausen, who was inspired by another stop-motion effects master named Willis O'Brian who did the effects for KING KONG 1933! Harryhausen became a legend with his work on stop-motion effects of giant movie monsters that ended up inspiring many well known figures today into becoming filmmakers such as Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, James Cameron, Peter Jackson, etc. I totally recommend many movies that feature Harryhausen's work that you should do reactions to! Anyway, I think I've left a long enough comment, sorry lol! Loved this reaction Cassie, glad I was able to enjoy it as much as you, can't wait for Minus One! Love and support as always, you and Carly are the best, God bless you & the family🥰😇🙏😁😉👍✌🌹

Wesley White

2024-07-31 09:49:24 +0000 UTC

So glad you are watching this, and I found it awesome that you brought up "Seven Samurai". There is a connection between the two and that is that the great actor Takashi Shimura who plays Dr. Kyohei Yamane in this played the Samurai leader Kambei Shimada in "Seven Samurai". He was one of the greatest of all actors in my book with many great movies under his belt.

Damien beatty

2024-07-31 08:49:51 +0000 UTC

He does have a very compelling face, doesn't he? There are very few actors who can convey so much just by using their facial features, but Takashi is definitely one of them.

Clarence Newman

2024-07-31 08:28:14 +0000 UTC

Takashi Shimura is the greatest screen actor. Both Seven Samurai and my favourite film -Ikiru- are absolutely brilliant

William Burnham

2024-07-31 08:10:01 +0000 UTC

Cassie, Zach here Taking a trip back to my childhood here. As a kid I loved Godzilla I got it from my oldest brother. He took me to see Godzilla 1985 in the theater and every one after that. I loved Godzilla minus 1 but Godzilla King Of The Monsters (2019) is definitely my favorite. I even remember the kids show from the 80's . This one will be a treat to watch with you. Thanks for watching these . I definitely hope you watch more. For some odd reason I have Bye Bye Bye by N'Sync stuck in my head gf and I have been singing nonstop since Friday morning. Catchy tune have to admit. Weirdest part boy bands are not my thing. Well except for The Monkeys the original boy band. Well I thought I would thank you for starting to watching the Godzilla movies. Much love ❤️ to you Ben, Carly and your family. I still 🙏 for all of you everyday. Now it's back to sleep. With these dogs who keep shifting in their sleep. Bye Bye Bye

Zachary K. (Verified Swiftie)

2024-07-31 08:09:48 +0000 UTC

Seconded. Even taking into account Peter Jackson's 2005 remake, the 1933 original still stands as the greatest monster movie ever. Cassie has become very good at adjusting herself to the era the movie came out, so I think the effects will blow her away.

Clarence Newman

2024-07-31 08:07:27 +0000 UTC

I would have played the 1956 Americanized version with Raymond Burr, but that's because I hate reading subtitles. Now, you need to do the original 1933 King Kong.

Eddie Perkins

2024-07-31 07:55:04 +0000 UTC

I used to watch both this movie and RODAN a lot when I was a kid. Yes, the effects were primitive, but that didn't matter to my young mind. I absolutely believed what was happening on the screen and I was captivated (I didn't even realize that those scenes were achieved via a guy in a big rubber suit stomping on model miniature cities until I saw a brief glimpse into the making of these films in PEE-WEE'S BIG ADVENTURE). They, along with a Japanese TV show callled ULTRA MAN that I remember I had to get up so stinking early in the morning to watch (because that was the only time it was broadcast) were my introduction to "Kaiju cinema" and I thought they were all so cool. I even remember staying up late one night to catch a television broadcast of GODZILLA VS. KING KONG. I am pleased as punch that you will be watching both this and GODZILLA MINUS ONE. Looking forward to these reactions.

Stick Figure Studios

2024-07-31 06:36:53 +0000 UTC

Glad you saw it. You and Carly would love Godzilla Minus One!

Raj K. Dixit

2024-07-31 06:30:29 +0000 UTC

Can't wait! Yes, a lot of the effects are very cheap. What I like about this movie is how it is treated more like a disaster movie, instead of a giant monster movie.

Mark Vaderr

2024-07-31 06:21:43 +0000 UTC

Godzilla Minus 1 is a great movie. You will fall in love with the little girl in the movie. She is absolutely adorable. The characters are more fleshed out in this than any US Godzilla movie. It goes back to the original intent of Godzilla as well. He was the bad guy in the first movie but became more a heroic figure which I felt went against the original message of the first movie which was a cautionary tale on the use of nuclear power.

Brian McGovern

2024-07-31 06:20:31 +0000 UTC

I'M SO WATCHING THIS, RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL!!!!🤣🤣🤣 HAIL TO THE KING

Wesley White

2024-07-31 06:18:42 +0000 UTC

Yee! Can't wait.

Godzilla Jones

2024-07-31 06:15:31 +0000 UTC

Godzilla (1954) - Full Reaction

Comments

@MrDannySteele - Spoiler Alert, please. Other people haven't seen this movie.

“Next” I sworn on the Holy Mothra that I will never watch or own a copy of that garbage Godzilla 1998 ever

The other time Godzilla dies is in Godzilla vs. Destoroyah in 1996. Toho studio made it well known by using the tagline “Godzilla Dies”

This movie is one of two Japanese movies where it's canon that he died. The subsequent Showa era films were considered to be a second Godzilla.

@Fritz - It's Godzilla: Final Wars. The movie MrDannySteele was quoting above.

@Fritz - Agree 100%

Surely you know.... Godzilla survived; given all the movies that came afterward. Godzilla had regeneration powers on the order of Wolverine.

LOL, to answer your question, "...How did they do this before CGI..." That is a dude in a suit.

I believe there’s a Japanese Godzilla film where they have Godzilla kill the Godzilla from the Matthew Broderick movie.

The subtitles are worth it. I would’ve hated it if her first exposure to Godzilla was the Raymond Burr one. I grew up with that one, and I was really surprised by the quality of the original when I finally watched it. The dubbing is so goofy and they hacked up the whole film.

Although Godzilla is my favorite monster movie it certainly isn't the best that belongs to The Host (2006) a South Korean monster movie.

It’s a one minute short. There’s very little to it. Just a black and white image of Bambi. Then he gets squashed by Godzilla’s foot. Here’s a link if you wanna see it: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c4oUuRBnEkE&t=7s

There's a film called Godzilla v Bambi???

The 1933 version, yes? And Cliffhanger's a good shout, Richard. We need more Stallone on the channel.

Thought you were going for a cliffhanger.

(Hit return too Quick) it's required viewing for this genre.

If Cassie is considering viewing "King Kong." Let me just say,

People like to ridicule the Kaiju suits and the special effects in these movies, but if you take into consideration the technology of the time and the film's budgets, I think they did a remarkable job.

Nice Final Wars reference.

“I knew that tuna-eating monster was useless!”

I think Alamo Drafthouse uses it as one of their bumpers. At least, I have a memory of having seen it years ago prior to a movie that was screening at Fantastic Fest. I wish they’d publish more of their bumpers on YouTube. They’re fun and unique.

@Chris Thom - it's widely hated by Godzilla fans, and is usually referred to as "Gino" - Godzilla In Name Only.

She basically said that anyone who enjoys this film is on the level of a 10 yr. old, which is ridiculous (Akira Kurosawa liked this film, was he on the level of a 10 yr. old?), but also that's not film criticism. And if you go there don't be surprised if people come back at you.

First and only one I've seen is the Matthew Broderick, NYC one. Lol. I'd imagine it's not even considered canon to most fans.

Tbh everyone’s welcome to their opinion. There’s probably lots of movies I enjoy or you like that Carol wouldn’t & vice versa. At least she has explained why she isn’t a fan of the film.

How to tell everyone you're a movie snob without actually saying it. And yes, ten year old me is still alive and well, thankfully.

Dude, just stop.

Another Kaiju movie you'd probably enjoy, Cassie (if you haven't already seen it of course) is Guillermo del Toro's PACIFIC RIM

And the smell of that model glue…HOOO BOY! My mother hated when I started a new kit.

I had two VHS tapes,which was recorded from one of the TNT marathons, and watched them over and over again for hours until my parents literally took them away and then I lost them. I now have all of the movies on DVD, except the latest one.

GODZILLA VS. BAMBI is a masterpiece.

Well, this isn't creepy at all.

Japan is cra-cra in the best possible way. Related/unrelated: Lost in Translation with Scarlett Johansson might pair well with these actually. It's a pretty special movie. Hope you do that one eventually.

Ok i was checking IMDB after because I swore I recognized him from that but didnt want to bring it up and be insensitive if I was wrong! I knew it! I recognized his kind face!

Thanks for sharing /s

You need to at least watch Shin Godzilla, which won the Japanese equivalent of the best picture Oscar. It's nearly as good as Godzilla Minus 1.

Great reaction! Excited for Minus Zero, I'm going to watch the Minus Color version for the first time with your reaction.

That is one of the most underrated kaiju movies there is. I added War of the Gargantuas to the Popcorn Requests list but it's buried near the bottom, so there's practically no chance of it ever being watched.

I am going to do a first watch of this movie along with the reaction -- maybe tonight or tomorrow. It's possible that I watched the movie 50 years ago as a kid. I am curious what I will think about the movie.

She has thousands of paying patrons. She has thousands of paying YT members. She receives hundreds of messages each day.

Well it is 10 days until the day of her death it seemed right

Nice update on the profile pic

I'm so glad you watched this! I've been a huge Godzilla fan since I was a kid. Also, Godzilla Minus One is not a sequel. It's technically a reboot. I also hope that you watch more Godzilla movies down the road. I'd recommend Godzilla 1985 and Shin Godzilla.

Brad Pitt was once asked his favorite film and he said "War of the Gargantuas" (1966). He said he watched it over and over as a kid. 😊

the war of the Gargantua's was my favorite

You understand that you are one of 3000 paying patrons and that she has 3 young children right? How much time exactly do you expect her to have for one individual?

Definitely a boy thing building models,I grew up with two older brothers,model cars & trucks & trains & planes & tanks everywhere...lol

I can't stand these kind of movies. I even watched the new one and I still don't like them.

All those highly detailed miniatures,they must have been expensive and smashed to pieces,burned by a guy in a "Big G" suit! I liked the Japanese language no dubbed in voices and original editing,the overall look was kind of nightmarish...

Please enjoy your gifts!!!

Well, Jessica Lange in the 1976 version, so yeah!

I really don't know why for the last year popcorn in bed never has listened to anything that I said! My apologies to her if I did anything wrong, but if not I don't know! So that is why I'm not going to continue to follow her!

You reminded me of one of my favorite jokes from MST3K (where the guys talk back to the movie). It was in one of these movies or a knock off. A clearly toy boat is shown in distress and the guys start chanting "Abandon Toy!! Abandon Toy!!". lol

the song "Godzilla" by Blue Oyster Cult https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myqSETD5_bs

If you do watch King Kong, the Peter Jackson King Kong is definitely a must watch.

I’m totally on board with the idea of a Kong week. And then sometime down the road, bring the two icons together by watching the Monsterverse movies.

I totally agree, but my favorite is Godzilla vs. Bambi I also loved watching Ultraman Good Times Thank God I was a kid in the 70's and 80's

He was Kurosawa's favourite actor even moreso than Mifune and you can easily see why, the scene in the bar in Ikiru, where he is singing to himself is absolutely heartbreaking

"Unless he's roasting them." - I thought that was way funnier than it should have been. Never change Cassie.

He does have a very compelling face, doesn't he? There are very few actors who can convey so much just by using their facial features, but Takashi is definitely one of them.

Takashi Shimura is the greatest screen actor. Both Seven Samurai and my favourite film -Ikiru- are absolutely brilliant

Seconded. Even taking into account Peter Jackson's 2005 remake, the 1933 original still stands as the greatest monster movie ever. Cassie has become very good at adjusting herself to the era the movie came out, so I think the effects will blow her away.

I would have played the 1956 Americanized version with Raymond Burr, but that's because I hate reading subtitles. Now, you need to do the original 1933 King Kong.

Glad you saw it. You and Carly would love Godzilla Minus One!

Can't wait! Yes, a lot of the effects are very cheap. What I like about this movie is how it is treated more like a disaster movie, instead of a giant monster movie.

I'M SO WATCHING THIS, RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL!!!!🤣🤣🤣 HAIL TO THE KING

Yee! Can't wait.

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