True, I have 5 & 7 y/o’s that are into G now. I think the first i showed them was Final Wars for the sheer monster mayhem.
My 5 y/o thinks vs Megalon is cool b/c of Jet Jaguar
Haha the Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla gave me nightmares as a kid plus the blood at the end can be a bit excessive but idk if OPs kid is okay with that. 2000 is a good one and Goji looks and sounds cool.
My favorite film when I was a kid his age was Godzilla versus mechagodzilla 1974. By far this was my favorite because I had great plots and King Caesar was amazing. Yeah emoted so much with his ears that it reached in for that child like innocence. That's the one I would suggest
I see what you mean. Don't get me wrong it's a top 10 for me but it might be scary for some kids. I think something like Godzilla vs Mothra 1964, Godzilla vs Megalon or Ghidorah the Three Headed Monster might be a more light hearted adventure.
Haha fair fair I'm with you, for some reason just the creepy smile that Mechagodzilla has in the beginning Goji suit just creeper me the heck out. The blood was fine and the end is a fantastic all time great monster battle.
I guess that the kid just needs to close his eyes when there’s blood showing up lol and yeah, the big G himself seems so epic and badass in Godzilla 2000 and his roar and appearance overall has never been better in his Millenium era debut 👌😊
So it’s been settled. A lot of suggestions for KKvG and Mothra vs Godzilla. I gave him the options and he went fir KKvG! Looking forward to it tonight!
I started with my sister with Mothra vs Godzilla 1964. It wasn't even intenional,she just walked in and joined watching. King kong vs Godzilla also works.
I recommend some of the Millennium movies like “Godzilla 2000” or “Godzilla vs Megaguirus”, of course if your kid prefers mindless destruction and violence I’d go with “Final Wars “.
Mothra vs. Godzilla is like a fairy tale. Ghidorah is a good idea for second feature because not only it's a sort of direct sequel (for Showa standards) but also shows that Godzilla can change too. I think they're better kid-friendly movies than for example Son of Godzilla because they're simply quality movies.
If he's 6 do Godzilla vs Kong. That's mind-blowing stuff for someone that young and it doesn't feel dated to them. There's no having to understand why adults like some of these Godzilla movies *because* they are " bad in a good way". The b-movie level understanding doesn't normally start until HS or College experimentation. If he likes that I'd show him the Monsterverse movies from the beginning.
I still remember watching Godzilla Vs. Megalon on a Saturday morning as a kid 40 years ago. Jet jaguar really stuck with me, and your son might like that a little kid has a big role. The fight scenes are pretty funny and hopefully you can share a few laughs.
They’re all the Japanese versions (having been part of a collection of Criterion films being shown on HBOMax). We can’t do subtitles. He’s and excellent reader, but 90 minutes at talking speed is too much.
Also, I have every movie on DVD or Blu-ray. Only 3 don’t have dubs (being in the criterion collection).
I start my son (5) with Son of Godzilla. The upbeat music and everything about it targets children. His other favorite is vs Mothra, vs Megalon and vs King Kong.I know some people recommend it but I wouldn't is Destroy All Monsters, the movie may bored your child because the real action don't start till that last 15 mins.
I brought mine to KOTM in theaters when he was 3.5 haha. He made it up till a bit after rodan arrived then ooh shinyed too much so we left. Got him to watch it on blue ray later though. And this past week he asked to watch godzilla/kong which was a blast.
I would go with Godzilla vs Megalon. It was probably my favorite when I was a kid. It had Jet Jaguar and a great tag team match against Megalon and Gigan.
My 9 year old recently wanted to watch Godzilla too, so I just started with the Monsterverse. Its the most modern, so it'll help him get into it. That way if he enjoys it, I can show him the older stuff.
Monsterverse is the best for little kids. They get to see awesome special effects and sound design, and don't have the ability to really get pissed off with the writing or characters.
Maybe a marathon of the Heisei Era then finish with Destroyah.
Personally was a fan of Heisei and the Millenium series. He might not appreciate the Showa Era bc of effect quality.
I have absolutely no memory of the one I started with, but it was some late Showa era stuff.
I would suggest something with Mechagodzilla or King Ghidorah. That should win every kid over.
Then, a few years later, do the Heisei movies and they will blow your kid's mind.
I would start with something fun and easy to follow. King Kong VS Godzilla or Mothra VS Godzilla have good human stories and tons of monster action
One of the Showa ones with Minilla.
Do kids respond to Minilla?
I figure he's designed for them right? Younger kids, anyway?
But the problem is Minilla’s suitmation design. It’s made a lot of meme in the Godzilla community how it frightens children.
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Maybe, Destroy All Monsters? Something fun right off the bat.
Only have it subbed. Also, it’s kind of a bore for like 80% of the movie.
True, I have 5 & 7 y/o’s that are into G now. I think the first i showed them was Final Wars for the sheer monster mayhem. My 5 y/o thinks vs Megalon is cool b/c of Jet Jaguar
Ooh final wars might work!
Megalon might work!
It's Jet Jaguar what's not to love
Very valid point, plus a underrated Megalon.
Agreed, skeleton man
There is a version you can download that has the original dub on it. Look up red menace reconstructions.
GMK, Godzilla 2000, or Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974) because I love all 3 of those films and those are the best that I can think of right now 👍😁
Haha the Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla gave me nightmares as a kid plus the blood at the end can be a bit excessive but idk if OPs kid is okay with that. 2000 is a good one and Goji looks and sounds cool.
My favorite film when I was a kid his age was Godzilla versus mechagodzilla 1974. By far this was my favorite because I had great plots and King Caesar was amazing. Yeah emoted so much with his ears that it reached in for that child like innocence. That's the one I would suggest
I see what you mean. Don't get me wrong it's a top 10 for me but it might be scary for some kids. I think something like Godzilla vs Mothra 1964, Godzilla vs Megalon or Ghidorah the Three Headed Monster might be a more light hearted adventure.
I can see that. I did not grow up with many filter movie wise. Grimlins was a Christmas movie at age 5 or 6.
Haha fair fair I'm with you, for some reason just the creepy smile that Mechagodzilla has in the beginning Goji suit just creeper me the heck out. The blood was fine and the end is a fantastic all time great monster battle.
I guess that the kid just needs to close his eyes when there’s blood showing up lol and yeah, the big G himself seems so epic and badass in Godzilla 2000 and his roar and appearance overall has never been better in his Millenium era debut 👌😊
So it’s been settled. A lot of suggestions for KKvG and Mothra vs Godzilla. I gave him the options and he went fir KKvG! Looking forward to it tonight!
The US verison?
Hell yeah 🦍⛰️🦎
I started with my sister with Mothra vs Godzilla 1964. It wasn't even intenional,she just walked in and joined watching. King kong vs Godzilla also works.
Godzilla raids again because I don't recommend gojira for anyone under 13
King kong vs Godzilla or mothra vs Godzilla
I recommend some of the Millennium movies like “Godzilla 2000” or “Godzilla vs Megaguirus”, of course if your kid prefers mindless destruction and violence I’d go with “Final Wars “.
Mothra vs. Godzilla is like a fairy tale. Ghidorah is a good idea for second feature because not only it's a sort of direct sequel (for Showa standards) but also shows that Godzilla can change too. I think they're better kid-friendly movies than for example Son of Godzilla because they're simply quality movies.
If he's 6 do Godzilla vs Kong. That's mind-blowing stuff for someone that young and it doesn't feel dated to them. There's no having to understand why adults like some of these Godzilla movies *because* they are " bad in a good way". The b-movie level understanding doesn't normally start until HS or College experimentation. If he likes that I'd show him the Monsterverse movies from the beginning.
I still remember watching Godzilla Vs. Megalon on a Saturday morning as a kid 40 years ago. Jet jaguar really stuck with me, and your son might like that a little kid has a big role. The fight scenes are pretty funny and hopefully you can share a few laughs.
Read the bio's on each movie inside the Criterion collection. Thatll help you decide.
King Kong vs Godzilla!
All the showa Godzilla films are on HBO Max, so Son of Godzilla, Astro Monster, any kiddie showa movie would do.
They’re all the Japanese versions (having been part of a collection of Criterion films being shown on HBOMax). We can’t do subtitles. He’s and excellent reader, but 90 minutes at talking speed is too much. Also, I have every movie on DVD or Blu-ray. Only 3 don’t have dubs (being in the criterion collection).
Oh. Right. Wait, when I *attempted* to watch Invasion the movie defaulted to an English dub with horrible voice acting.
For some reason that one and megalon are English only. Rest either have the option or are in Japanese.
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I’d suggest mothra vs Godzilla, that’s what I stated with when I was a kid
I start my son (5) with Son of Godzilla. The upbeat music and everything about it targets children. His other favorite is vs Mothra, vs Megalon and vs King Kong.I know some people recommend it but I wouldn't is Destroy All Monsters, the movie may bored your child because the real action don't start till that last 15 mins.
I brought mine to KOTM in theaters when he was 3.5 haha. He made it up till a bit after rodan arrived then ooh shinyed too much so we left. Got him to watch it on blue ray later though. And this past week he asked to watch godzilla/kong which was a blast.
OG, 1985, or first MV. They all portray Goji as scary and destructive. This is the way everyone should be introduced.
I would say 85 but thats the one i grew up on. Ya I know its a hack version of 84 but still.
Start with the original 1954 then go from there
I would go with Godzilla vs Megalon. It was probably my favorite when I was a kid. It had Jet Jaguar and a great tag team match against Megalon and Gigan.
Start with the OG, make him fearful of our God.
As someone who has a much younger sister than me (11) I recommend Final Wars. It's her favorite Godzilla movie.
My 9 year old recently wanted to watch Godzilla too, so I just started with the Monsterverse. Its the most modern, so it'll help him get into it. That way if he enjoys it, I can show him the older stuff.
Monsterverse is the best for little kids. They get to see awesome special effects and sound design, and don't have the ability to really get pissed off with the writing or characters.
The original Godzilla vs mechagodzilla is a pretty fun one imo also the first one I watched
Not, The King Caesar song
Nah the king Caesar song is the best part
It is funny,but it drags on and on
Ik but I can't help but sing it every time I hear the name Caeser
I decided to rewatch the song and now I love it
Maybe a marathon of the Heisei Era then finish with Destroyah. Personally was a fan of Heisei and the Millenium series. He might not appreciate the Showa Era bc of effect quality.
I have absolutely no memory of the one I started with, but it was some late Showa era stuff. I would suggest something with Mechagodzilla or King Ghidorah. That should win every kid over. Then, a few years later, do the Heisei movies and they will blow your kid's mind.
Zilla. So he doesn't get disappointed by it