Godzilla - The reality
Godzilla is a lot more than just a movie or two. Godzilla is surely an enduring culture legend, as well as the most recognizable Japanese cultural symbol. He first appeared in 1954 in the Japanese movie of the identical name, and it has starred in numerous movies, comic books, animated shows, and more. He even has a hit rock song about him, "Godzilla" by Blue Oyster Cult. - Godzilla 2014 Official Teaser
His origin stories vary somewhat, nevertheless they all include atomic mutation and since the Atomic bombings of The second world war were still fresh inside the minds with the Japanese in those days, he is seen as an metaphor of the dangers of weapons of mass destruction. Some follow on movie stress the perils of pollution also.
Although he started as a monster, seemingly unhappy and bent on destruction and positively terrifying, some later roles showed him as a hero, often protecting Tokyo from other monsters and usually playing the "good guy." In later movies he's gone onto be a villain again, but is portrayed as a lot more intelligent and feeling. He even adopts a son in a single movie, named Minilla. Minilla continued a number of other movies too.
Godzilla has won several awards including Best Supporting Actor ("Godzilla vs. Mothra), several Japanese Oscars, and the man has his or her own star around the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
His appearance and also color have changed somewhat as time passes, however the essentials, large, prehistoric, and dinosaur like, never have changed significantly. And we haven't seen all of the him yet. A fresh film is born in 2012! - Godzilla 2014 Official Teaser