1998 Godzilla vs 2014 Godzilla. FIGHT! - Blu-ray Forum

kylor · 04-07-2019, 09:01 PM

In the lead up to Godzilla: King of the Monsters (which I firmly believe will blow both of these two movies out of the water IMO), I would like to pose this question to you: Which Godzilla movie do you prefer out of the 1998 Godzilla and the 2014 Godzilla?

IMO I prefer 1998 Godzilla over the 2014 Godzilla. While 2014 Godzilla is faithful to the classic movies, 1998 Godzilla entertains me more and I tend to watch that more often.

hockeyshark91 · 04-08-2019, 12:38 AM

They're both so different. To be honest, '98 Godzilla is more of a fun movie. I may be one of the few that really liked/likes it. Not that I'm disparaging '14 Godzilla, good movie, but different. 2014 = 4/5, 1998 = 3/5. I still prefer '98 by a small margin.

Gacivory · 04-08-2019, 01:25 AM

98 Godzilla! Saw it in theaters as a good, and really liked it! Felt bored out my mind during the 2014 one.

The Debts · 04-08-2019, 01:39 AM

Leonidas King · 04-08-2019, 01:41 AM

1998 for the nostalgic factor and for childhood purposes but the 2014 is the better film in every aspect.

imsounoriginal · 04-08-2019, 01:42 AM

2014 is objectively better but '98 is special to me.

MechaGodzilla · 04-08-2019, 01:45 AM

While it has its flaws, Godzilla '14 is actually a decent movie. Godzilla '98 is just bad (joke's on me as I still own it... it's the Godzilla completist in me).

Here's hoping Godzilla: King of the Monsters dethrones its predecessor as the best American Godzilla film to date. It certainly looks to have the potential.

Cremildo · 04-08-2019, 01:59 AM

The 1998 Godzilla is one of the most cringe-worthy films I've seen, and it pains me to remember how much I liked it back when I was 11. From the typically silly Emmerich-ian jokes to the OTT acting, it's inane - a children's movie.

The 2014 movie is a majestic, somber, epic sci-fi that I'll probably still admire decades from now.

It's no contest.

Hardkore · 04-08-2019, 04:31 AM

The '98 may be a decent flick but is not the Big G. I grew up with Godzilla, so I was fairly disappointed with it.

So,yeah, my vote went to the '14 version.

pi2loc · 04-08-2019, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leonidas_King

1998 for the nostalgic factor and for childhood purposes but the 2014 is the better film in every aspect.

This. 100%.

Gizz · 04-08-2019, 11:59 AM

Godzilla 2014 is the better film however I have liked Godzilla 98 ever since I saw it in the theatre.

Mikezilla3k · 02-26-2020, 12:15 AM

2014, though neither are that good.

Synchg · 02-26-2020, 02:44 AM

godzilla 2014 has no repeat viewing value. saw it once, was enough.
would watch again in 3D only to test out my hardware.

OutOfBoose · 02-28-2020, 09:23 PM

98 is just more fun.

KManX89 · 02-28-2020, 09:32 PM

Rich of RLM said it best: the 2014 Godzilla has its issues, but what it needed to get right, it got absolutely right. This (G98) doesn't get anything right.

Godzilla 2014 no contest. And I never bought the argument "if G98 wasn't called Godzilla, it would be great". Yeah, no, it would still be a terrible movie. They could call the 98 movie anything else and it would still be a dumb kaiju film with terrible acting and dialog ("that's a lot of fish" is a literal line in the movie FYI), plot holes so big you could drive a semi through them, shoddy CGI (they had to keep GINO in the rain/dark to cover up how bad the CGI was), annoying characters and action scenes that are really nothing special. All he does is run away from shit while the braindead military somehow manages to not once hit a friggin' 200+ foot tall iguana. And lose sight of him twice along with 8 million people. What are the odds?

CreasyBear · 02-29-2020, 09:29 AM

I'd rather watch the 1998 again than the 2014 one. I watched the 2014 again last year in anticipation of KOTM and it has practically no replay value. I appreciate Edwards willingness to hold back, but it may have been to the detriment of the film. And even though both films largely take place at night, I can actually see and enjoy clearly what the hell is going on in Emmerich's film.

BladeRunner2007 · 02-29-2020, 10:33 AM

2014. That one actually looks like Big G.

don3663 · 02-29-2020, 01:47 PM

I tried to rewatch 14 twice. I just found myself only watching the zilla scenes (about 8 minutes worth...). Agree with the sentiment it has ZERO replay value. Its not an awful film.

98 is an awful film, but its fun.

KManX89 · 02-29-2020, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BladeRunner2007

2014. That one actually looks like Big G.

G98 is still a bad movie ignoring this.

Whirlybird fan · 06-17-2021, 09:55 AM

Which version do you like more?

I personally enjoy Emmerich's one more, as it is more 'fun' to watch.

04-07-2019, 09:01 PM	#1
kylor Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2015 Location:The past.. or the future. 4K collection:696 Blu-ray collection:7101 DVD collection:620 MA collection:1030 Digital collection:2058 Trading Score:3	1998 Godzilla vs 2014 Godzilla. FIGHT! In the lead up to Godzilla: King of the Monsters (which I firmly believe will blow both of these two movies out of the water IMO), I would like to pose this question to you: Which Godzilla movie do you prefer out of the 1998 Godzilla and the 2014 Godzilla? IMO I prefer 1998 Godzilla over the 2014 Godzilla. While 2014 Godzilla is faithful to the classic movies, 1998 Godzilla entertains me more and I tend to watch that more often.

06-17-2021, 09:55 AM	#20
Whirlybird fan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2021 Location:Sydney, Australia Blu-ray collection:285 DVD collection:31	Godzilla (1998) vs. Godzilla (2014) Which version do you like more? I personally enjoy Emmerich's one more, as it is more 'fun' to watch.

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1998 Godzilla	20	33.90%
2014 Godzilla	39	66.10%
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04-08-2019, 12:38 AM	#2
hockeyshark91 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2013 Location:South Bay CA 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:3053 DVD collection:8 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:80	They're both so different. To be honest, '98 Godzilla is more of a fun movie. I may be one of the few that really liked/likes it. Not that I'm disparaging '14 Godzilla, good movie, but different. 2014 = 4/5, 1998 = 3/5. I still prefer '98 by a small margin.

04-08-2019, 01:25 AM	#3
Gacivory Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Los Angeles, California 4K collection:1123 Blu-ray collection:5616 DVD collection:183 Digital collection:25 Trading Score:1	98 Godzilla! Saw it in theaters as a good, and really liked it! Felt bored out my mind during the 2014 one.

04-08-2019, 01:41 AM	#5
Leonidas King Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Sparta, Laconia - GRC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:657 Blu-ray collection:2628 Blu-ray reviews: 34 Trading Score:250	1998 for the nostalgic factor and for childhood purposes but the 2014 is the better film in every aspect.

04-08-2019, 01:42 AM	#6
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:322 Blu-ray collection:950 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	2014 is objectively better but '98 is special to me.

04-08-2019, 01:45 AM	#7
MechaGodzilla Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Sweden 4K collection:96 Blu-ray collection:660 DVD collection:234	While it has its flaws, Godzilla '14 is actually a decent movie. Godzilla '98 is just bad (joke's on me as I still own it... it's the Godzilla completist in me). Here's hoping Godzilla: King of the Monsters dethrones its predecessor as the best American Godzilla film to date. It certainly looks to have the potential.

04-08-2019, 01:59 AM	#8
Cremildo Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jul 2011 Location:Brazil 4K collection:167 Blu-ray collection:1053 Trading Score:51	The 1998 Godzilla is one of the most cringe-worthy films I've seen, and it pains me to remember how much I liked it back when I was 11. From the typically silly Emmerich-ian jokes to the OTT acting, it's inane - a children's movie. The 2014 movie is a majestic, somber, epic sci-fi that I'll probably still admire decades from now. It's no contest.

04-08-2019, 04:31 AM	#9
Hardkore Special Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2013 Location:Alabama Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:437 DVD collection:153 MA collection:1 Digital collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:1	The '98 may be a decent flick but is not the Big G. I grew up with Godzilla, so I was fairly disappointed with it. So,yeah, my vote went to the '14 version.

04-08-2019, 11:59 AM	#11
Gizz Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2012 Location:England Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:420 Blu-ray collection:1825 DVD collection:808 Digital collection:10 iTunes collection:340 Prime collection:151	Godzilla 2014 is the better film however I have liked Godzilla 98 ever since I saw it in the theatre.

02-26-2020, 12:15 AM	#12
Mikezilla3k Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Feb 2019 Location:Richmond, CA 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:268 DVD collection:305 MA collection:56 Digital collection:19 Trading Score:2	2014, though neither are that good.

02-26-2020, 02:44 AM	#13
Synchg Banned Member since:Jan 2011 Trading Score:8	godzilla 2014 has no repeat viewing value. saw it once, was enough. would watch again in 3D only to test out my hardware.

02-28-2020, 09:23 PM	#14
OutOfBoose Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2015 Location:The City Blu-ray collection:1	98 is just more fun.

02-29-2020, 09:29 AM	#16
CreasyBear Blu-ray Count Member since:Apr 2019 Trading Score:115	I'd rather watch the 1998 again than the 2014 one. I watched the 2014 again last year in anticipation of KOTM and it has practically no replay value. I appreciate Edwards willingness to hold back, but it may have been to the detriment of the film. And even though both films largely take place at night, I can actually see and enjoy clearly what the hell is going on in Emmerich's film.

02-29-2020, 10:33 AM	#17
BladeRunner2007 Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Germany 4K collection:58 Blu-ray collection:1031 Blu-ray reviews:3	2014. That one actually looks like Big G.

02-29-2020, 01:47 PM	#18
don3663 Special Member Member since:Jul 2016 4K collection:13 Blu-ray collection:431 DVD collection:1	I tried to rewatch 14 twice. I just found myself only watching the zilla scenes (about 8 minutes worth...). Agree with the sentiment it has ZERO replay value. Its not an awful film. 98 is an awful film, but its fun.

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