History WebVideo / UpFromTheDepths

[[https://www.youtube.com/c/UpFromTheDepths88/featured Up From The Depths]] is a Website/YouTube channel focused on films in the {{Kaiju}} genre, specifically ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}''. The bulk of the channel is reviews of assorted Kaiju films, including the entirety of the ''Godzilla'' and ''Franchise/KingKong'' franchises (including ''Film/GodzillaVsKong''), with assorted companion videos that go in-depth on certain topics or scenes related to those films, top ten lists, and livestreams.

* ItsTheSameSoItSucks:[[invoked]] Notes when particular entries of the ''Godzilla'' and especially ''Gamera'' franchises get too formulaic, derivative, and repetitive of what came before. Special mention to the ''King Kong'' franchise here: with the exception of ''Film/TheSonOfKong'' and ''Film/KingKongLives'' (and possibly ''Film/KingKongVsGodzilla'' and ''Film/KingKongEscapes'', both of which still retread plot points from the original, but add Godzilla, Mechanikong, and other elements that may keep them fresh and not "just a remake"), every Kong film is just a remake of the original, which gets boring fast, no matter how good those remakes themselves are. It wasn't until ''Film/KongSkullIsland'' that Kong got a new film, wholly original, yet paying respect to the life of the franchise. That said, these formulaic and derivative films are not necessarily ''bad'': some take their well-trodden path and run it with charm and enthusiasm. Others just cover the same ground over again because it's expected of them.

[[https://www.youtube.com/c/UpFromTheDepths88/featured Up From The Depths]] is a Website/YouTube channel focused on films in the {{Kaiju}} genre, specifically ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}''. The bulk of the channel is reviews of assorted Kaiju films, including the entirety of the ''Godzilla'' and ''Franchise/KingKong'' franchises (save ''Film/GodzillaVsKong'', yet), with assorted companion videos that go in-depth on certain topics or scenes related to those films, top ten lists, and livestreams.

** Upon release of ''Film/GozillaVsKong'', his thoughts are trending in this direction. If you came expecting something deep and serious and meaningful, you'll be sorely disappointed. If you approach it as a ten-year-old catching a flick on your couch on a Saturday afternoon, you'll fall in love with it and watch it over and over again.

* KidAppealCharacter: Notes some films, particularly ''Film/GodzillaVsMegalon'' and the Showa-era ''Film/{{Gamera}}'' films for being particularly kid-friendly, though this may not be a bad thing if the child actors are good, the story is solid, and the film doesn't fail in special effects, budget, or use of StockFootage. He'll note entries which are good for sparking a love of giant monsters in young children.

* ItsTheSameSoItSucks:[[invoked]] Notes when particular entries of the ''Godzilla'' and especially ''Gamera'' franchises get too formulaic, derivative, and repetitive of what came before. Special mention to the ''King Kong'' franchise here: with the exception of ''Film/TheSonOfKong'' and ''Film/KingKongLives'' (and possibly ''Film/KingKongVsGodzilla'' and ''Film/KingKongEscapes'', both of which still retread plot points from the original, but add Godzilla, Mechanikong, and other elements that may keep them fresh and not "just a remake"), every Kong film is just a remake of the original, which gets boring fast, no matter how good those remakes themselves are. It wasn't until ''Film/KongSkullIsland'' that Kong got a new film, wholly original, yet paying respect to the life of the franchise. That said, these formulaic and derivative films are not necessarily ''bad'': some take their well-trodden path and run it with charm and enthusiasm. Others just recover the same ground because it's expected of them.

* ItsTheSameSoItSucks:[[invoked]] Notes when particular entries of the ''Godzilla'' and especially ''Gamera'' franchises get too formulaic, derivative, and repetitive of what came before. Special mention to the ''King Kong'' franchise here: with the exception of ''Film/TheSonOfKong'', ''Film/KingKongLives'', and possibly ''Film/KingKongEscapes'' (if you consider it "properly" part of the Kong franchise or not), every Kong film has basically been a remake of the original, which gets boring no matter how good those remakes themselves are.[[note]]''Film/KingKongVsGodzilla'' follows the basic story of the original film, though adds Godzilla and social satire to liven things up; where this puts it on the scale of "just a remake," YMMV.[[/note]] It wasn't until ''Film/KongSkullIsland'' that Kong got a new film, wholly original, yet paying respect to the life of the franchise. That said, these formulaic and derivative films are not necessarily ''bad'': some take their well-trodden path and run it with charm and enthusiasm. Others just recover the same ground because it's expected of them.

* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic:[[invoked]] Even the film itself is lackluster, Up From The Depths will note if the score is amazing (as it frequently is, especially in ''Godzilla'' films). A rare few films will be noted for having a score that saves an otherwise lackluster film; for instance, ''Film/Godzilla1998'' is noted for its score doing the dramatic heavy lifting for its rather thin plot. On the other hand, ''Film/GodzillaVsMegaguirus'' is noted for having a score far, ''far'' too good for a rather uninspired and formulaic film.

* JustHereForGodzilla:[[invoked]] The reviews will note if a film balances the human and monster stories well, and if the human characters are interesting enough to hold their end up, or if a film is just one where you fast-forward through the human plot to get to the monster fights. Rarely, he'll note some films where the monster action is particularly lackluster.

* TopTenList: A few, including [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQxp3edfs3c 10 Greatest Godzilla Characters]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFPOEB6KIqA 10 Funniest Godzilla Moments]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQCmqNU9quA 10 Greatest Godzilla Monsters]], and [[10 Must Watch Godzilla Movies]].

* OpinionFlipFlop: Happened with ''Film/GodzillaKingOfTheMonsters2019''. Pre-release, [=UFtD=] made a video about [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_QGJ4hZ9xs why this film being made was so important to G-fans everywhere.]] Upon release, his initial reactions were. . . [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08djrmcqo8s underwhelming.]] After a few more viewings and some reflection, his [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLhIR8J_Dvc opinion grew a bit more favorable]], and his full final review [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZzA1JRacDc was quite favorable]], ending with four out of five stars. Even later, he made another video exploring [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr0GBJ7VJsI some of the deeper themes]] that exist within the film, and may or may not elevate it in the estimation of the average viewer.

* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic:[[invoked]] Even the film itself is lackluster, Up From The Depths will note if the score is amazing (as it frequently is, especially in ''Godzilla'' films). A rare few films will be noted for having a score that saves an otherwise lackluster film; for instance, ''Film/Godzilla1998'' is noted for its score doing the dramatic heavy lifting for its rather thin plot.

* AwesomeMusic:[[invoked]] Even the film itself is lackluster, Up From The Depths will note if the score is amazing (as it frequently is, especially in ''Godzilla'' films). A rare few films will be noted for having a score that saves an otherwise lackluster film; for instance, ''Film/Godzilla1998'' is noted for its score doing the dramatic heavy lifting for its rather thin plot.

* JustHereForGodzilla:[[invoked]] The reviews will note if a film balances the human and monster stories well, and if the human character are interesting enough to hold their end up, or if a film is just one where you fast-forward through the human plot to get to the monster fights. Rarely, he'll note some films where the monster action is particularly lackluster.

* ItsTheSameSoItSucks:[[invoked]] Notes when particular entries of the ''Godzilla'' and especially ''Gamera'' franchises get too formulaic, derivative, and repetitive of what came before. Special mention to the ''King Kong'' franchise here: with the exception of ''Film/TheSonOfKong'', ''Film/KingKongLives'', and possibly ''Film/KingKongEscapes'' (if you consider it "properly" part of the Kong franchise or not), every Kong film has basically been a remake of the original, which gets boring no matter how good those remakes themselves are.[[note]]''Film/KingKongVsGodzilla'' follows the basic story of the original film, though adds Godzilla and social satire to liven things up; where this puts it on the scale of "just a remake," YMMV.[[/note]] It wasn't until ''Film/KongSkullIsland'' that Kong got a new film, wholly original, yet paying respect to the life of the franchise. That said, these formulaic and derivative films are not necessarily ''bad'': some take their well-trodden path and run it with charm and enthusiasm. Other just recover the same ground because its expected of them.

* AccentuateTheNegative: ZigZagged. While he will point out flaws a movie has, and the film's final score will reflect those flaws, he'll also note what a film does right and why a Kaiju fan, even a casual might be interested in seeing it. On the other hand, he'll note some films as likely only being of interest to die-hard giant monster fans, and even ''they'' might have a hard time sitting through something like ''Film/{{Reptilicus}}''.

[[https://www.youtube.com/c/UpFromTheDepths88/featured Up From The Depths]] is a Website/YouTube channel focused on films in the {{Kaiju}} genre, specifically ''Franchise/Godzilla''. The bulk of the channel is reviews of assorted Kaiju films, including the entirety of the ''Godzilla'' and ''Franchise/KingKong'' franchises (save ''Film/GodzillaVsKong'', yet), with assorted companion videos that go in-depth on certain topics or scenes related to those films, top ten lists, and livestreams.

* KidAppealCharacter: Notes some films, particularly ''Film/GodzilaVsMegalon'' and the Showa-era ''Franchise/{{Gamera}}'' films for being particularly kid-friendly, though this may not be a bad thing if the child actors are good, the story is solid, and the film doesn't fail in special effects, budget, or use of StockFootage. He'll note entries which are good for sparking a love of giant monsters in young children.

[[https://www.youtube.com/c/UpFromTheDepths88/featured Up From The Depths]] is a Creator/YouTube channel focused on films in the {{Kaiju}} genre, specifically ''Franchise/Godzilla''. The bulk of the channel is reviews of assorted Kaiju films, including the entirety of the ''Godzilla'' and ''Franchise/KingKong'' franchises (save ''Film/GodzillaVsKong'', yet), with assorted companion videos that go in-depth on certain topics or scenes related to those films, top ten lists, and livestreams.