Godzilla Minus One (2023)

(dir. Takashi Yamazaki) This is a reboot of the Godzilla story, and certainly succeeds in creating some impressive moments of monster destruction. The postwar Tokyo setting allows the writers to explore themes of trauma and sacrifice, but unfortunately I found the dialogue a bit heavy-handed and the resolution too neat to satisfy. That said, Godzilla looks great and if you are a fan of kaiju 怪獣 you will enjoy this. ★★★☆☆