The monster wins one at last as ‘Godzilla Minus One’ nabs the Oscar for visual effects

[KenH]

"The movie “Godzilla Minus One,” set in the waning days of World War II, won the Oscar for best visual effects, pushing aside such big-budget behemoths as "Guardians of the Galaxy 3," “Napoleon” and "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One."

“Godzilla Minus One,” from writer-director Takashi Yamazaki, marked the first time the prehistoric reptilian monster was nominated for an Oscar in the franchise’s 70-year history. It is the 37th film in the film series, which usually uses Godzilla as a sober symbol of nuclear holocaust and atomic trauma.

“Godzilla Minus One” became the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film ever in the U.S. and Canada."

- rest of article at Godzilla Minus One wins Oscar for best visual effects | AP News

 

[KenH]

King of the Oscars!

 

[JonC]

Been waiting for it to be released for rent.

 

[KenH]

Been waiting for it to be released for rent.

I watched it twice at the local cinema. Usually takes a while for Toho's movies to make it to the U.S. to purchase or rent. I'm not even sure if it will be on DVD. So much is on streaming nowadays.