The new Godzilla movie hits cinemas next month – but will it honour the anxiety-laden roots of the classic 1954 original?
Japanese-film enthusiast George Knowles explores the origins, themes and impact of monster masterpiece Gojira, sets out his optimistic thoughts on the reboot, and laments how a once-great series ultimately lurched from the sublime, to the ridiculous.
From the original 1954 classic to Shin Godzilla, here are our favorite picks.
Godzilla: King of Monsters follows the heroic efforts of the cryptozoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient superspecies, thought to be mere myths, rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity's very existence hanging in the balance.ome
Warner Bros Debuts Trailer For Godzilla: King Of The Monsters starring Bradley Whitford, Millie Bobby Brown, Vera Farmiga, Sally Hawkins, Kyle Chandler, O’Shea Jackson Jr., and Ken Watanabe.
