Godzilla Minus Zero (2026)
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Director: Takashi Yamazaki
Starring: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada
Synopsis:
Two years after the attack by Godzilla, Japan faces a new threat when a meteor is revealed to be an extraterrestrial chyrsalis that spawns a rampaging monster.
Impressions:
Given how great Godzilla Minus One was, I had high hopes for the sequels. Not everyone was as optimistic, but I figured if nothing else, the filmmakers had built up enough good will to warrant a watch. Well, I was pleased to see my faith in the filmmakers be rewarded. Sure, it may not be quite as superlative as its predecessor, but it nevertheless fully earns a place at its side. Of some interest is the fact that this is arguably more Dr. Noda's film than Shikishima's, which isn't a bad thing, It makes sense with how the story works in this one. For anyone who thought Noriko's survival in the previous film was a little too convenient, that gets accounted for here and ties into a major plot point. The tragic figure of Professor Murakami is tastefully handled and played quite well by Min Tanaka. So many creature features fall flat on the human story, but as with the previous film, this serves as a rare example of it being done so well you almost feel like you don't need the monsters. However, the monster action is well-done and a visual treat. If you liked the first film, and most did, then you will like this one as well and I am happy to recommend it for your collection.
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