Many potential viewers might pass on Godzilla Minus One because they have no interest in a monster spectacle. But doing so would be an unfortunate mistake. Don't think of Godzilla Minus One as a movie about monsters but as a profound exploration of various aspects of the human condition, where the character of Godzilla is merely the catalyst that provides a frame for a poignant, gripping, and heart-rending narrative.
The story is set in post-World War II Japan, as the survivors seek to rebuild from the rubble. As the title, which no doubt got lost in translation somewhat, suggests, Japan is at its lowest point and couldn't possibly fall lower. But wait. There is Godzilla. As the monster begins to ravage the already shattered nation, we are drawn into the lives of some genuinely engaging characters, whose struggles offer us some deep insights into the workings of the human psyche.
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