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- If we simply added up screen time it wouldn’t be fair as Godzilla has been in many more movies. So, we found and utilized some very reliable sources and prior Rotten Tomatoes editorials to come up with our numbers (the latter also explains why more on-screen time is better in monster movies).
editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/godzilla-vs-kong-by-the-numbers/
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I personally think that the monsters all together should have had a total screen time at least 1 hour. I think the movie would have even got better reviews if there was more monster screen time then just 22 minutes.
If there had been a compelling human storyline, the exact same amount and form of monster screen time around it would have been perfect, and this movie could have been a 9/10 masterpiece. I still give it a 7 or 8, because of the monsters and the worldbuilding, which I love.
Did you know Godzilla vs Hedorah and Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla 2 have well over 20% of the runtime dedicated to Godzilla, while Monster Zero has the lowest at only 6%. For those interested, here's a rundown of Godzilla's screen time and percentages he's on screen per film.
- Round 1 – Tomatometer
- Round 2 – Audience Score
- Round 3 – Box Office
- Round 4 – screen Time
- Round 5 – Property Destruction
- Round 6 – Most Impressive Victory
- Tiebreaker Lightning Round
- Godzilla Wins!
Godzilla: 61.8% average (32 films)King Kong: 55.8% average (8 films)Highest rated: Godzilla vs. Destoroyah(1995), 100%Lowest rated: King Kong Lives(1986), 0%Godzilla: 59.5% average (33 films)King Kong – 46.8% average (8 films)Highest rated: Godzilla vs. Destoroyah, 95%Lowest rated: King Kong Lives, 17%King Kong: $180 million average (4 films)Godzilla: $152 million average (4 films)Highest grossing: King Kong(2005), $310 millionLowest grossing: King Kong Lives, $11 millionKing Kong: 22.1% of runtime on average (8 films)Godzilla: 14% of runtime on average(32 films)Film with most screen time: King Kong Lives, 33.6%Film with least screen time: Invasion of Astro-Monster, 6%King Kong: Estimated $1.5 billion (adjusted for inflation) – The destruction of Atami Castle was very expensive. Also, trains aren’t cheap. Throw in damage (or destruction) to theaters, cars, helic...Godzilla: We don’t even know where to begin – He has destroyed numerous cities, including Tokyo multiple times. The submarine he destroyed in Godzilla (1998) is worth $900 million alone. Dwayne Jo...King Kong: Godzilla in King Kong vs. Godzilla(1962)Godzilla: Gigan, Zilla, Kumonga, Kamakuras, Rodan, King Caesar, Anguirus, Ebirah, Hedorah, and Keizer Ghidorah in Godzilla: Final Wars(2004)Best Fight: King Kong vs. the Tyrannosaurus Rex in King Kong(1933) (Photo by Everett Collection) You might be thinking we’re joking, but the Kong vs. T-Rex brawl in King Kongis a legendary piece of work — and it features the first time Kong is seen fighting… anything. Also, props to Kong for landing a sweet single-leg takedown during the fight. It’...
There you have it! After a grueling battle, Godzilla emerges victorious and wins the decision. Will the new film mirror these results? Could it change the outcome? We’ll just have to wait and see. Godzilla vs. Kong is in theaters and on HBO Max on March 31, 2021. On an Apple device? Follow Rotten Tomatoes on Apple News.
Apr 4, 2024 · As a result, Godzilla sightings are fleeting, aiming to maximize impact within minimal screen time. According to Mr. Goji on X, a viral commentator, Godzilla accumulates only 40 minutes of screen time across the four MonsterVerse films.
Dec 11, 2023 · Invasion of Astro-Monster is usually cited as my favorite Godzilla movie, but his time onscreen is used expertly and, frankly, the story and characters are engrossing enough that I don't notice his short appearance.
Dec 2, 2023 · Godzilla's lack of screen time in Godzilla films is a valid criticism considering his iconic status and the expectations set by other title characters.
