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[–] TheImpressiveX@lemmy.today 107 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Counterpoint: Godzilla's budget was so low because Japanese workers get overworked and underpaid, and the JPY is generally weaker than the USD.

I genuinely hope the workers were properly compensated for G–1.0, it's an excellent film and they truly deserve it.

[–] Airfried@piefed.social 23 points 1 week ago

I think your comment and the one about someone in Hollywood pocketing the money are both true. Money laundering and/or a tax trick may also play a role.

[–] DupaCycki@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Japanese workers are overworked and underpaid, as opposed to... American workers being well paid and relaxed?

[–] ExLisper@lemmy.curiana.net 12 points 1 week ago

Yes, Japanese workers have only 10 days of guaranteed paid vacations per year while Americans get... 0.