Godzilla 1998 — Open Matte [verified]

The (often found in HDTV broadcasts or specific old DVD releases) removes those black bars. Instead of cropping the sides to fit a TV, it "opens" the top and bottom of the frame, showing extra visual information that was previously hidden. What the Open Matte version changes:

However, if you are a , a completionist , or someone who loves the artifact of home media history, the Godzilla 1998 Open Matte is essential viewing. It is a time capsule of 35mm filmmaking. It reminds us that what we see in the theater is not the whole picture—literally. Godzilla 1998 Open Matte

In the theatrical version, Godzilla is often "beheaded" or cut off at the feet in close-ups. The Open Matte version allows the "skyscraper-sized lizard" to take up the full verticality of the screen, making the creature feel more imposing against the New York skyline. The (often found in HDTV broadcasts or specific