The MonsterVerse keeps on growing, and the latest installment, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, is a wild ride that pays homage to the classic Godzilla movies! This epic kaiju showdown gives audiences some major nostalgia and shows us that even as these films move into newer territories they manage to bring a big wave of what's exciting about the past and what's new in the present!
MonsterVerse References:
For those who loved Godzilla in its earlier forms this latest installment will be extra special, as many of the coolest scenes in the new movie directly reference some of the classic movies. Godzilla and Kong might not be facing each other but it takes these two titans to a new level, teaming up against powerful foes. The epic team up gives fans lots to celebrate, too! This brings a really interesting view on some of the greatest action pieces from Godzilla movies and more!
Mothra, The Peacekeeper:
In Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Mothra acts as the unlikely mediator! Her attempts to broker a peace between the two titans really shines a light on what many earlier Godzilla films delivered as it helps both Kong and Godzilla get ready for a more major, dangerous fight, one against the wicked Skar King.
What's so cool is the big connection to "Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster" (from 1964)! The similarities between the two shows what a deep dive it was into the history of this special series, paying tribute to the way Mothra acts as an influencer!
Kong's Electric Punches:
The big, powerful Kong has evolved to give fans an interesting storyline to look back at. For those of you who might think Kong's battles are new! That's just one more special part of this film!
If anything the electric punches from Kong bring another connection, one back to "King Kong vs. Godzilla" (1962). The whole idea, makes it memorable as it gives Kong more power, one that makes him formidable! Using some kind of power-up, and even letting loose some lightning!
Godzilla "Borrows" A Monster's Energy:
Godzilla's power really shines in this movie and one of the highlights. He might get even more amazing than he's been in prior films, using a unique way to obtain energy!
What makes it so impressive is the fact that this actually happened in the 1993 film "Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II." It looks like this MonsterVerse used Rodan's energy as it takes inspiration from that iconic movie moment and its unique effect to bring this Godzilla evolution, "Evolved Godzilla."
A Mind-Controlled Titan:
If you didn't like the villain of Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire. The "Shimo" character should interest you because she has this unique backstory!
Many Godzilla fans know what it is like to see their monsters completely taken over!
This unique aspect is also true for this character!
The MonsterVerse producers really do understand that you want these special references. This particular aspect goes back to "Terror of Mechagodzilla" (1975)! "Titanosaurus" is a familiar reference point to many who really get Godzilla. It really does provide something that reminds audiences of the classic approach, showing how easily something nice can turn sinister!
Titan Tornado Tag Team Match:
The action never stops with Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire! You can clearly feel how Godzilla's Showa era has had a significant influence! In "Godzilla X Kong," there's this awesome double team effect! What looks like fun in these films might also be somewhat crazy!
Some of the fun in those team matches is truly incredible! For example in "Godzilla vs. Megalon," (1973). You'll see the dynamic action from the team, showcasing this fun and unique combination!
A Baby Kaiju To The Rescue:
One thing no one expects to see, that works, and ends up providing this fun and epic moment: A Baby Monster to save the day! And even though that's just another special way the producers manage to honor the great classics! In Godzilla x Kong it is the Suko monster. The MonsterVerse brought this element from the classic "Son of Godzilla, and how the special Minilla made such an impact, providing this epic victory for his father! That makes Godzilla X Kong super unique!
Mothra Mind-Reading:
It is clear that the producers of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire gave a huge effort into showing those really special elements!
For anyone who loves these movies. What's special about this series, is that we also get to see an impressive aspect come to life, something from the earlier Godzilla movies. Mothra continues to be incredibly powerful! Her abilities extend far and wide, providing an awesome new way for Jia (from earlier Godzilla vs. Kong movies)to make use of her special skill as she talks telepathically to Mothra! It continues the lineage from past adaptations in these cool, classic shows where the characters were seen talking and creating this awesome partnership.
Godzilla's Icy Emergence:
There's always that major excitement from the big releases from Legendary's MonsterVerse movies! Even this element gives those big thrills for Godzilla fans, one that is reminiscent of what many viewers have enjoyed over time!
To get Evolved Godzilla we had Godzilla emerging from some of that frozen water. The amazing, cinematic entrance was super fun and cool. It takes the whole storyline to that major epic level as this was used to give a new look, back in "King Kong vs. Godzilla" in 1962 and then again in 1955's "Godzilla Raids Again." Bringing that same feeling for those of us who might want that nostalgia!
Kong's Sea Serpent Skirmish:
The ocean has plenty of special monsters, and what's cool about the big adventures is Kong's battles! You see Kong's long battle history that he keeps engaging in to defeat all kinds of dangerous sea serpents!
He's always got those big clashes but you'll remember Kong's special appearance in "King Kong vs. Godzilla". The big octopus battle really is memorable.
This new adaptation keeps going and goes with "Drownviper" a scary and unique monster! It adds something new to these films and really emphasizes that this big lizard/gorilla battle doesn't just come to life because there are just a couple of epic figures in it!
Godzilla's Spiral Heat Ray:
What's more cool, than a special attack for Godzilla?
The new Godzilla brings some massive upgrades!
This goes right back to the Heisei era. To remember this era, check out "Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II." Godzilla using that powerful spiral heat ray was unforgettable!
What really stands out! It is a blast that is incredibly powerful that's strong enough to give changes in the atmosphere and looks almost exactly like this updated version from Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire.
Fans of Godzilla will want to dive into Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire. What might also appeal is that the producers showed just what the MonsterVerse does so well. Paying attention to what makes these classic monsters so special!
