23 years ago today, Roland Emmerich's Godzilla hit theaters.

Why are we making a big deal about this thing when we never do for, y'know, any other film (good movies) in the series?

I mean, people love to complain about things.

I agree with your assessment. Bad Godzilla movie, but a decent and enjoyable kaiju movie. Jean Reno's character, Philipe, was far and away the best character. 

Godzilla316

The mercanary? I haven’t seen the movie in a while so.. I don’t know how much I remember.

this article should be called: 23 years ago today, roland emmerich tricked thousands into thinking he made a godzilla movie.

monsterzero9

I mean I don’t hate the film. But that made me laugh.

wow. one of my jokes actually made someone laugh.                   

thats new.

I really wanted to love this movie and lied to myself for a few years. Then Godzilla 2000 came out and the fog cleared. I think I subconsciously thought that 1998 might be the last ever Godzilla movie and I HAVE to like it.

I really wanted to love this movie and lied to myself for a few years. Then Godzilla 2000 came out and the fog cleared. I think I subconsciously thought that 1998 might be the last ever Godzilla movie and I HAVE to like it.

@Gman, I think we should start! Anniversaries of classic Toho films and fan reaction. Would be good to shed light on some of the lesser talked about films in the series.

My deepest apologies to Roland, Dean and all of Tristar. I really wanted to see Godzilla and was upset it was not the Lizard I knew but at least she was a big Lizard. Now days it's a new Godzilla every year and none of them are the one from 54. Godzilla 98 murderlizes shin and makes singular point look like crap. Didn't think Japan would ever shit the bed but without the core crew they just hire a new batch of no-Godzilla fans who knows not what to do. It's all money but they are making a living doing it and own the rights. I love the series and personally volunteer to direct sequels where she would be granted invincibility. To bad Godzilla 98 and Final wars Godzilla did not team up but I was part of the problem acting like a immature deviant that showed no appreciation for the sweet art or love for this beautiful God Iguana.  Such a pity. The past cannot change, the future is in motion.