Godzilla Slays the Critics, Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes
Godzilla Minus One dominates the US box office while securing the top rating on Rotten Tomatoes, achieving Certified Fresh status
Minus One, the 33rd entry in Toho Studios' Godzilla franchise, has recently achieved the highest rating on the review aggregator platform Rotten Tomatoes. The film premiered in Japan on November 3 and made its international debut on December 1.
The film has been enthusiastically praised by critics as a reboot of Toho's original 1954 Godzilla movie. As a result, Godzilla Minus One held a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score for most of the month, but a few negative reviews brought it down from its perfect score.
Godzilla Minus One is finally Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes
The kaiju blockbuster didn’t miss the mark by much. At present, Godzilla Minus One boasts an impressive 96% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 85 reviews. Additionally, the creature feature has garnered enough positive feedback to earn the platform's coveted "Certified Fresh" rating.
In our review, we called it a “lovingly crafted, thoughtful blockbuster that should appeal to purists and casual viewers alike.”
The 85 reviews gathered by Rotten Tomatoes highlight the successful balance in Godzilla Minus One between its impressive set pieces and emotional depth. Among these reviewers, Variety's Richard Kuipers was particularly impressed with the film, stating that "Takashi Yamazaki’s reboot brings back the basics in a grand and captivating way, combining compelling human drama with breathtaking mass destruction."
Bob Strauss from The San Francisco Chronicle was also impressed, stating that it has taken 69 years, but there is finally a Godzilla movie with compelling human interest. Meanwhile, Eric Francisco of Inverse was even more enthralled than Kuipers and Strauss, declaring Toho’s latest Godzilla film as one of the best in the kaiju genre since the franchise began in 1954 with Ishiro Honda’s Gojira.
Godzilla Minus One sinks its teeth into the US box office
"This is a beautifully crafted tribute to the kaiju classics and possibly the first Godzilla film that will move you to tears," praised Christopher Cruz of Rolling Stone. "Watch it on the largest screen available."
Professional critics and general audiences alike have heaped praise on Godzilla Minus One. The film has achieved an impressive 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, reflecting its widespread popularity. In the UK, the movie had the highest opening weekend box office for a foreign-language live-action film since Hero in 2002.
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Editor's P/S
Godzilla Minus One, the 33rd entry in Toho Studios' Godzilla franchise, has received critical acclaim and achieved Certified Fresh status on Rotten Tomatoes. With an impressive 96% critic score and a 98% audience score, the film has been praised for its successful balance between impressive set pieces and emotional depth. Critics have lauded the film's return to the basics, combining compelling human drama with breathtaking mass destruction.
As a Godzilla fan, I am thrilled to see the franchise receive such positive reviews. Godzilla Minus One seems to capture the essence of the original 1954 Godzilla movie while also bringing something new and fresh to the table. The film's ability to appeal to both purists and casual viewers is a testament to the skill of director Takashi Yamazaki and his team. I highly recommend checking out Godzilla Minus One in theaters if you have the opportunity.
