Making a movie is like going to summer camp…or war…depending on the production. It can be a long and tumultuous process with incredibly long hours, which means the entire cast and crew spend a lot of time together. Some personalities clash, resulting in war, while others form bonds that last forever. This is why I love behind-the-scenes footage because you never know what you’re going to get – Heart of Darkness or Best Worst Movie.
Shin Godzilla, Japan’s Godzilla remake that won an Acadamy Award in its home country for Best Picture, looks like it was a blast. The home video release in Japan came boasting this excellent 7-minute long bloopers and outtakes reel that’s jam-packed with smiles and positive vibes that’s probably one of the reasons the movie turned out so excellent. Check it out…
The iconic science fiction monster Godzilla stomps to home video here in the States when Shin Godzilla (read our review) hits as a BD/DVD Combo + UV exclusively on the Funimation website on August 1, 2017. Extras are disappointing here, however, as they include trailers and the interview “Godzilla vs. the Nerds”.
Co-directed by Hideaki Anno (creator of “Evangelion”) and Shinji Higuchi (director of Toho’s 2015 “Attack on Titan” live action movies), Shin Godzilla is the 29th Godzilla film produced by Toho and represents a brand new chapter in the 62-year history of this celebrated movie monster. The film stars Hiroki Hasegawa and Satomi Ishihara – both also from the “Attack on Titan” live action movies – as well as Yutaka Takenouchi.
[Related] Shin Godzilla is Surprisingly Grounded and Compelling
In Shin Godzilla (Godzilla Resurgence), “An unknown accident occurs in Tokyo Bay’s Aqua Line, which causes an emergency cabinet to assemble. All of the sudden, a giant creature immediately appears, destroying town after town with its landing reaching the capital. This mysterious giant monster is named “Godzilla”.”
