team'selated response to receiving an Oscar nomination for Godzilla film
When your groundbreaking film nabs an unprecedented, history-making nomination for Best Visual Effects at the Oscars, you've got reason to pop the champagne. And that's exactly what the crew behind the iconic "Godzilla Minus One" did today, as their blockbuster made it into the prestigious category.
The nomination places them in the company of powerhouses like "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" and "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning," not to mention "The Creator" and "Napoleon." But here's the kicker - "Godzilla Minus One" is the first Japanese-language film to ever earn a nod in this category, making waves in the cinema world.
The team's elation was palpable, captured in their instant reactions during the nomination announcement.
Now, this nomination comes as a surprise, but the hype was definitely building. Just a few weeks back, the Hollywood Reporter did a feature on the film's visual effects, hinting at a potential nomination. And here's an interesting factoid - only 35 talented individuals worked on the film's 610 shots. That's less personnel than the average blockbuster, yet their work speaks volumes.
Helmed by director Takashi Yamazaki, "Godzilla Minus One" has been a sensation at the U.S. box office, raking in over $50 million. This figure also makes it the highest-grossing Japanese movie, live-action or animated, ever in U.S. history. It's even the fifth-highest foreign language film to date.
Starting January 26, its distributor will release a special black-and-white version of the film, named "Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color," as a tribute to the original Godzilla films that inspired it.
And now, this exciting Oscar nomination can only boost its popularity further. If you haven't seen "Godzilla Minus One," we highly recommend you do - io9 didn't name it our favorite film of 2023 for nothing.
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"Godzilla Minus One" stands as a significant film in the Godzilla franchise. Set between 1945 and 1947, it depicts Japan's efforts to recover from the devastation of World War II, using Godzilla as a metaphor for nuclear devastation. The movie features advanced visual effects, offers emotional depth, and explores the historical context of the Atomic Age. Despite facing bans and controversy in some countries, it won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects in 2024 and received a positive response from critics.[1] The film's success has led to plans for a sequel, further expanding the franchise's narrative and exploring Godzilla's enduring presence in modern cinema.[1]
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- The nomination of "Godzilla Minus One" for Best Visual Effects at the Oscars demonstrates how technology in the film industry can elevate movies to prestigious levels, such as competing with major blockbusters like "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" and "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning."
- It's interesting to note that "Godzilla Minus One" stands out not only for its visual effects but also for the small fraction of people involved - just 35 individuals worked on the film's 610 shots, making its success even more impressive.
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- The film "Godzilla Minus One" holds significant value not only in the Godzilla franchise but also in the world of cinema, being the first Japanese-language film to earn a nomination for Best Visual Effects and later winning the award, which highlights the growing appreciation for technology in movies from diverse origins.
