“Godzilla Minus One” another monster movie with human touch

“Godzilla Minus One” is a blockbuster film that brings back the charm of classic monster movies

The movie follows Kōichi Shikishima, played by Ryunosuke Kamiki, a WWII pilot who faces disgrace for avoiding kamikaze duties

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With a simple yet engaging story, the film successfully takes Godzilla back to its roots

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Godzilla wreaks havoc with radioactive breath, attacking both by sea and land

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Writer-director Takashi Yamazaki, also in charge of visual effects, skillfully balances the monster action with human elements

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