Godzilla and Kong are reigning supreme in the MonsterVerse! After a massive global hit, the Titans’ latest team-up movie, “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” finally premiered in Japan this weekend.
As a huge kaiju fan myself, I was hyped to see how Japanese audiences, the true home of Godzilla, would react. Let’s just say they roared with approval! Not only is the film a box office success but legendary game creator Hideo Kojima (Death Stranding) shared his love for the movie online.
His review mentioned the movie’s style, reminding him of the classic “speech bubbles” used between Godzilla and Anguirus in “Godzilla vs. Gigan,” a film he adored as a child. Looks like “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” is a monster mash that’s captured the hearts (or should I say claws?) of audiences worldwide
Kojima: The Godfather of Stealth Games and Mastermind of Mind-Bending Stories (Loves Kaiju Throwdowns Too!)
Hideo Kojima isn’t your average game designer. He’s an auteur, a visionary who crafts video games like works of art. Kojima’s journey began with a love for movies and literature, and that passion bleeds into his games, known for their intricate plots, cinematic storytelling, and genre-bending twists.
But his biggest claim to fame? Creating the legendary Metal Gear series, practically inventing the entire stealth game genre in the process.
Kojima’s love for pop culture and everything strange extends far beyond video games. He’s a huge fan of the kaiju (giant monster) genre, with films like Godzilla and King Kong holding a special place in his heart.
This fascination has even found its way into his games, with giant creatures and epic monster battles sometimes making surprise appearances in his titles. Who knows, maybe someday we’ll see a full-fledged Kojima Kaiju game – now that would be something!
Kojima Raves About Godzilla vs Kong: The New Empire – Monster Mash Hits All the Right Notes!
Kojima, known for his love of classic monster movies, seems particularly impressed with how the film builds upon the legacy of Toho Studios’ kaiju films.
Kojima even points to a seemingly insignificant detail – Kong suffering from a toothache – as a way the film establishes its tone. This quirky element speaks to the movie’s ability to blend seriousness with a touch of lightheartedness.
Kojima Unleashes His Inner Critic (and Huge Fan!) on Godzilla vs Kong: The New Empire
He took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the new monster brawl, Godzilla vs Kong: The New Empire. Kojima, appears to be thoroughly impressed!
In the tweet, Kojima highlights the movie’s ability to balance monster action with character development, something he seems to particularly appreciate.
He mentions the film’s success in portraying “monster action, monster battles, and their growth and drama” without getting bogged down in excessive human drama – a common pitfall in some Godzilla movies.
Kojima even draws an interesting comparison to the genre of yakuza films, where rivals might temporarily join forces against a greater threat.
He finds the hints of a budding “friendship” between Godzilla and Kong to be quite touching, adding a layer of unexpected depth to the monster’s mayhem.
This tweet offers a fascinating glimpse into Kojima’s perspective as a gamer and movie aficionado. It’s clear that he not only enjoys monster action but also appreciates films that weave a compelling narrative around these giant creatures. Here’s the tweet:
I watched “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.” It was a monster movie from “Toho Champion Festival” that I was crazy about as a child. It reminded me of the “speech bubbles” between Godzilla and Anguirus in “Godzilla vs. Gigan”. If you can take something borrowed from Toho this… pic.twitter.com/Y9AtRfUHDC
— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) April 28, 2024
While Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire may have already premiered in Japan, audiences in the US can still catch it on the big screen for a limited time. With its deep dive into Titan’s history, origins, and epic battles, the film promises a thrilling continuation of the MonsterVerse.
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