For many, Godzilla has been an entertaining monster-feature packed with action and nail-biting moments. However, there is much more to the storyline that developed into one of the longest-running movie franchises in the world. The first movie, Godzilla, was directed by Ishiro Honda in the year 1954, and the political and social influence is clearly seen in the work. The idea derives strongly from the horrifying state of Japan after the second world war. The destruction following the nuclear explosions was a shocking reality-check on what weapons of mass destruction are capable of!
From 1954 till today, there have been over thirty Godzilla films with varying contexts that have bolstered the Kaiju genre. Some explore the political angle, while others focus more on the dark themes of haunting mythological monsters. The role of Godzilla varies as well, from a protector of Japanese values to an agent of unthinkable destruction. We have also experienced several other monstrous creatures and aliens in Godzilla flicks. It is fun to watch these gigantic beasts in action and take on Godzilla at times. In this video, we have picked the monsters that managed to get the better of Godzilla, if only temporarily!
