News culture “An Incredible Movie” Christopher Nolan is fascinated by this 99% rated blockbuster that only cost $15 million
This incredible monster movie released last year surprised everyone. The famous Hollywood director Christopher Nolan personally congratulated the master of this Japanese feature film. A blessing for the author of this film, who doesn't want to stop!
Valuable compliments
Two-time Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan spoke personally a video His congratulations go to Takashi Yamazaki Godzilla Minus One. Produced by Toho Studios and rated 99% by the press on Rotten Tomatoes, the film grossed more than $115 million at the global box office against a budget of approximately $15 million.
I saw “ Godzilla Minus One » and it was an incredible film (…) I found it so exciting, so beautifully done (…) We felt a depth of themes surrounding the main narrative, even if it is that of Godzilla, even if it is entertaining and fast-paced. There was also an incredible depth of characters and an incredible story that I really enjoyed. -Christopher Nolan.
No wonder the British director appreciates this work Godzilla. In fact, Yamazaki was heavily inspired by his films. The Japanese explains this in various interviews Dunkirk was a good source, especially for directing the scenes that took place on the beach. The man also greatly appreciated the films of Steven Spielberg (Jaw), and that is noticeable Gozilla Minus One. He therefore cites Jurassic Park, a work that shows that it is not necessary to reveal the monstrous creature immediately, but only to hint at it in order to impress and keep the audience in suspense. Spielberg, who also recognized the potential of Godzilla Minus One in February 2024.
And it starts again
With its low budget (compared to other productions) Godzilla Minus One still managed to stand out internationally. A black and white version was also released in French cinemas at the beginning of November this year. The feature film was praised for its special effects, which earned it an Oscar in competition Mission Impossible 7 et The Creator above all. It took no less than 610 VFX shots to animate the kaiju and 100 for the water effects. Godzilla Minus Onea homage to the very first film in the series (1954), a next title will follow, still directed by Yamazaki.
