Godzilla as an indestructible force of nature is always a concept that I can relate to more than the light-hearted installments of the franchise. With "Shin Godzilla," that's exactly why I was drawn in from the start. The natural disaster element is even taken to the extreme, as the movie is primarily a bureaucracy drama about the reaction of politicians and authorities to the monster's appearance. I myself have been a photographer at media events concerning natural disasters, most recently when German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited some flooded regions. And it is indeed the case that such events are often largely media or PR events. This is also conveyed well in this film.

Ultimately, however, you have to live with the fact that the movie mainly consists of conversations in conference rooms. That was a bit too much for me in the end. Nevertheless, the destruction that is shown in some moments is also very well realized. The computer effects aren't exactly flawless, especially as Godzilla moves rather stiltedly. Overall, however, the monster mayhem is well realized. In terms of the story, the message is perhaps conveyed to the viewer a little too much with a sledgehammer. Still, I would answer whether "Shin Godzilla" is one of the best parts of the series with a clear yes. The movie has something to say and does so effectively. This makes it stand out from the rest in a positive way.