Godzilla

We've been treated to a variety of Godzilla stories in recent years, but back in 1998, the King of the Monsters made his first American big-screen appearance in a film that was pretty much hated by all. For me, though, it was the right film at the right time, sparking a love for kaiju that has stayed with me ever since.

Like many others, this was my first introduction to the big lizard. It opened the door to discovering more of Toho's legendary monster movies, but despite its many, many flaws, I've never been able to shake my affection for the 1998 film. It might not be the Godzilla movie fans wanted, but it's the one that started it all for me.

It’s essentially a disaster film first and a Godzilla film second, which makes it a perfect fit for the era of big, bombastic blockbusters. The characters are gloriously ’90s, the action descends into absolute chaos, and the story is about as simple as they come — but I still absolutely love it.

Though I have previously spoken about this film on the pod a few years ago (albeit a bumpy review), I wanted to give this giant another stint in the spotlight - because after all, size does matter.

Full thoughts in this revisit.