I'd push back a little against the idea that Godzilla lacks metaphorical power. Godzilla here is meant to metaphorically and literally be a force of nature. He treats humans like ants basically, not caring what happens to em when he stomps somewhere or leaves tidal waves in his wake. Some people like to read climate change into things, and I think that's kinda an element an here, but would become far more prevalent in KOTM.
I also really like how the movie establishes its own lore for the monsters, suggesting that G and by extension the other creatures are basically Gods that has awakened from dormancy at a time when human beings have themselves developed God-like power.
Just wanted to add a minor correction - it is Ishiro Honda, not Ichiro Honda.
I'd push back a little against the idea that Godzilla lacks metaphorical power. Godzilla here is meant to metaphorically and literally be a force of nature. He treats humans like ants basically, not caring what happens to em when he stomps somewhere or leaves tidal waves in his wake. Some people like to read climate change into things, and I think that's kinda an element an here, but would become far more prevalent in KOTM.
I also really like how the movie establishes its own lore for the monsters, suggesting that G and by extension the other creatures are basically Gods that has awakened from dormancy at a time when human beings have themselves developed God-like power.
We're so back babyyyyy