Monster Discussion: Godzilla (2001/GMK)

[Gyaos]

After watching GMK recently, Ive gotta say this is my second favorite suit in the Millenium films, Kiryu Goji being the first.

[darkcancer]

I just watched it again also and I like GMK more every time. This is probably my favorite Millennium movie because of the unique take on the monsters and the mysticism that plays a prominent role. Also, I really liked the Godzilla suit, especially the eyes.

[TyrantGojira]

Gmk goji is one of my favorite designs for ank kaiju, he's not only evil looking, he's one of the most evil b@#$%^&* i'v ever scene.

[kpa]

I remember reading that one of those girls is the same actress who played Ayana in G3.

The twins were played by real-life sisters Ai and Aki Maeda.

Ai played Ayana in GAMERA 3 and Kitano's daughter in the two BATTLE ROYALE films, and had supporting roles in AZUMI 2, SINKING OF JAPAN, DEATH NOTE: THE LAST NAME and THE SHOCK LABYRINTH. Her younger sister Aki played Ayana in the flashback at the beginning of GAMERA 3 and was the female lead in the BATTLE ROYALE movies. She's also one of the stars of LINDA LINDA LINDA.

[Patrick Alan]

I would have changed the movie a little, Have Godzilla fight Mothra, King Caesar, and Orochi! It could still be called GMK.

Godzilla goes to Okinawa to battle the guardian monster, King Caesar.
Godzilla goes to Tokyo to fight the guardian monster, Mothra.
Then finally he battles Orochi, the final guardian monster.

[BigBaragon]

About to start this in a few minutes....

85% of what I hear are GREAT opinions of it, so I'm looking forward -

[Mincecraft]

Now this is completely open to debate, which I want, and your opinion is yours.

I rank GMK as my favorite Big G movie after the original (can't beat it ). This is mainly due to the portrayal of Godzilla. I consider this one of the greatest performances of Godzilla to date. He's big, looks scary almost, and his power is almost unmatched! The scene in which he anihalates the military in less than 15 seconds is stunning and is embedded in my head. Plus, he has the best shot of him rising from the bay.

Now, in your opinion, do you agree? If not, which do you prefer and why?

[GotengoXGodzilla]

We had a topic exactly like this on the old forum. As I recall, it didn't end well. Topics discussing how powerful a monster is never end well.

As for GMK Godzilla's strength, he's average for a Godzilla. The only reason it looked like he did so much damage was because he was fighting weak monsters. His beam might be powerful, but it takes far too long to charge in order to effective. Without charging the beam, it has no staying power. The main thing that makes him weaker then most Godzilla's, is that he has no means of regeneration. Every Godzilla, except for '54 Godzilla, has super regenerative powers, and can heal just about any wound in seconds. GMK Godzilla couldn't heal a simple shoulder wound over the course of the final act of the film.

So no, I wouldn't say GMK Godzilla is the most powerful Godzilla. That would still go to Heisei Godzilla.

[Mincecraft]

Thank you for your opinion. I'm sure it never ends well . I am aware that they weakened the Guardians. Although I would say that the Heisei is average as well. Ah well, to each his own.

[Ethan]

Thank you for your opinion. I'm sure it never ends well . I am aware that they weakened the Guardians. Although I would say that the Heisei is average as well. Ah well, to each his own.

Be warned though, some take this matter very seriously. It's as if though the power of the monster was proportional to their pride.

But to answer the question, GMK's Godzilla is the most powerful incarnation of the character.

[Living Corpse]

Oh boy here we go again. I'll get the popcorn.

[SuperSaiyan4Godzilla]

Depends. Do you want to believe Kaneko and Toho? Or would do you let the film speak for itself?

If its the former, then he is.

If its the latter, then he's not.

[Mincecraft]

Thank you for your opinion. I'm sure it never ends well . I am aware that they weakened the Guardians. Although I would say that the Heisei is average as well. Ah well, to each his own.

Be warned though, some take this matter very seriously. It's as if though the power of the monster was proportional to their pride.

But to answer the question, GMK's Godzilla is the most powerful incarnation of the character.

Hey, i'll take it, I did say it was their opinion. Thank you for yours.

[Living Corpse]

Depends. Do you want to believe Kaneko and Toho? Or would do you let the film speak for itself?

If its the former, then he is.

If its the latter, then he's not.

And thus SS4g showed why there will never be a truly "Ultimate Godzilla" officially, cause a lot of film makers have claimed their Godzilla was the strongest and Toho would back them up as long as theirs was the latest, then when a new version is made support that guy's claims that his is the strongest.

[Godzilla165]

I think that burning Godzilla, and FW Godzilla are much worthier choices than GMK but that's just me.

[Living Corpse]

I think that burning Godzilla, and FW Godzilla are much worthier choices than GMK but that's just me.

The fanbase in general tends to lean to Burning though not much good it will do him since he's gonna die. He could have destroyed Destroyah if he didn't run away. Even if the G-Force didn't kill it he would have died of a meltdown long before he got the chance to find him again and finish what they started

[Mincecraft]

I think that burning Godzilla, and FW Godzilla are much worthier choices than GMK but that's just me.

The fanbase in general tends to lean to Burning though not much good it will do him since he's gonna die. He could have destroyed Destroyah if he didn't run away. Even if the G-Force didn't kill it he would have died of a meltdown long before he got the chance to find him again and finish what they started

Well, its a good job the military actually killed a monster for once or we would all be screwed then wouldn't we? Destroyahs one tough ************.

[Living Corpse]

Oh I'm by no means saying it was a bad thing, it was nice that mankind actually got a victory against a monster for once. And a super monster equal to or stronger then normal Godzilla no less! Nice bonus. But even if they failed Junior as an adult would have probably tracked him down and finish the fight but yeah the G-Force killed him before he could spread the death to outside of Japan.

Bravo G-Force. It's just sad for Godzilla who as far as he knew died thinking his son's killer was killed before he could finish what is easily his most personal fight at his hands. Before Junior's death Destroyah was just another asshole as far as he was concerned, after Junior being attacked Destroyah became the bane of his existence.

[Mincecraft]

Actually, that idea about Junior killing him woulda been kind of poetic. But this will go on and on so, back on topic. Thank you for your opinion.

G-Force FTW!

[Living Corpse]

G-Force! HOORAH!