Toho’s GODZILLA MINUS ONE Trailer Brings It Back to Post-WWII
The famous giant lizard character, Godzilla, has been around for almost 70 years. The first movie, released in 1954, was a symbolic representation of Japan's challenges after World War II, specifically the consequences of the atomic bombs dropped by the United States. Godzilla was born out of atomic energy and brought about further destruction. Throughout the years, Godzilla's role has shifted from being an enemy to a savior and vice versa. The most recent Japanese production, "Shin Godzilla," offered a fresh interpretation of the threat posed by Godzilla for a newer generation. Now, Toho, the production company behind Godzilla, is going back to the origins of the story with a new film titled "Godzilla Minus One."
Setting this new movie in the aftermath of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki devastation is an interesting and harrowing new wrinkle in the Godzilla mythos. We’re used to seeing him demolish buildings, but what if the buildings are already destroyed? I wonder if any of the politics of the U.S. occupation following Japan’s surrender will be there at all. It’s clear from the trailer and the title, that Godzilla is just another horror for the people of Japan to deal with, one of many.
In addition to the new trailer, there is also a sweet new poster for Godzilla Minus One.
