Rating: Summary: Acceptable Graphics, Try Less Sadness, Good Fights Review: It could have done better without the father making an idiot of himself, the kid getting all over sensitive, and a much better looking of the 1954 Godzilla corpse. They must've used a doll for the "Godzilla dying in Tokyo Bay" scene but that was just ridiculous. And when Mechagodzilla goes crazy after hearing Godzilla's roar, that's just plain dumb. I've come to expect incredible movies from Toho Co. but this could've done better.Lose the kid, the crazy robot scene, and use the real footage from Godzilla's first death in Tokyo Bay.
Rating: Summary: An honest review from a diehard G fan Review: After the rather superb GMK, this film is quite a step backwards, and proves to be the most dissapointing entry in the "Millennium Series". The plot is pretty much the same as Godzilla Vs MechaGodzilla 93, with mankind using cutting edge technology (in this case, the bones of the original Godzilla) to create a giant robot duplicate of the King of the Monsters. This film fails to create the spectacle of the previous MechaGodzilla film though. While the new MechaGodzilla (Kiryu), is very well designed, it lacks the sheer menace of the 78 original, or the overwelming, almost unbeatable odds that the 93 version presented. In what could have been a great plot twist, and made for a unpredictable and very non formulaic G film, Kiryu goes beserk after its first encounter with Godzilla. Godzilla's roar unleashes the primal fury of the G essence that makes up Kiryu, causing it to attack the city. However, this problem is quickly solved and never again becomes a factor, leading to a "by the numbers" last half, which is quite the missed opportunity. The effects in this film are dissapointing as well, more so after viewing the impressive and inventive sequences that GMK offered. Many extremly fake looking computer graphic shots are unwisely used, such as some flying Kiryu shots and a battle tactic in which Godzilla is swung by his tail. Also, in many puzzling sequences, it appears as if the Godzilla suit is empty, the creature not even slightly moving as it is bombarded by the military or Kiryu. On the plus side, there are a few standout scenes (Godzilla's opening attack during a typhoon and Kiryu's use of the icy Absolute Zero Cannon) and an overall decent soundtrack...although it should be said that the new "Godzilla Theme" is a masterpiece. While I personally found this film to be a massive dissapointment, I cannot give the statement "do not watch this movie" or something along those lines. As all diehard G fans know, a new Godzilla film is always worth checking out.
Rating: Summary: Fairly Disappointing, Yet a Must-Own Review: Short and sweet: I was a bit disappointed in the lack of action and the seemingly poor conversion to English language (I apologize for that comment if Toho actually made the film so unrecoverable). Kiryu (Mecha-G) is pretty cool looking, but I liked the 90's version more. Godzilla's appearance has regressed...I think the director was over-compensating for the lack of pupils in "...All Out Monsters Attack" (which is a MUCH better movie). What G needs is a battle against Gigan. Someone...please bring Gigan or Megalon back....pleassse. I really wish Godzilla had an answer to any of the Gamera-trilogy movies. Maybe "Final Wars" will be a step-up.
Rating: Summary: Disappointing Review: I am a die hard fan, but was disappointed with this film. The storyline seemed way too contrived, especially between the female lead and the doctor who has an interest in her. I've seen better fight scenes in the previous 2 films. There were times when Godzilla just stood there while he was blasted with lasers and missles. Most of the special effects were pretty good, but there were some real boners too. For instance, they added a black and white computer animated sequence of the 1954 Godzilla. This scene is just a couple of seconds long, but very poorly done. I am a huge fan of the 1993 Godzilla vs. Mecha-Godzilla film and thought that this entry was a lot less entertaining.
Rating: Summary: Disappointing Review: After being very disappointed with "GMK", I was excited to hear that Godzilla X Mechagodzilla was supposed to be very different from GMK, much darker, and using the familiar Godzilla suit. I think I'm starting to understand that Japan loves bad CG. That's the only explanation I can think of. So many shots look like they were composited using Photoshop. The battles are boring. The acting is surprisingly the only thing worth talking about. The DVD has no Godzilla-related extras. Only trailers for other strange badly CG'd Japanese movies. Unless you like bad japanese-style CG, you should avoid this Godzilla title and stick with stuff from the 90's. Hopefully the new flick "Final Wars" won't look like crap.
Rating: Summary: Godzilla gets his butt kicked Review: Pretty good movie but should be called Mechagodzilla vs. Godzilla. Godzilla is definatly the villan in this movie. I even found myself routing for Mechagodzilla. I gave this movie only 4 stars because Godzilla is emotionless, no atitude like in previous movies. It doesn't seem like a Godzilla movie if he doesn't get pissed!! By the way it ended, you know there will be another movie!! Speaking of endings, don't turn it off when the credits roll, there is additional story after the credits
Rating: Summary: A Step Back In The Godzilla Series Review: After viewing GMK (Godzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah: All out Monsters Attack), I thought there was no where to go but up for the Godzilla series.....Boy was I wrong. Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla went right back to the same formula as other Godzilla movies....poor story, poor special effects, and overall uninteresting. It blows me away how a movie like GMK can do so many things never seen before in a Godzilla movie (like awesome special effects, unique camera shots, a unique story that really moved), and then this one to be such a disappointment....nothing I haven't seen before. This is the first in a trilogy featuring MechaGodzilla.....let's hope the next two are better. If you are a Godzilla fan, you must own it, but don't rush out to get it. If you're not a Godzilla fan....purchase GMK, in my opinion, the ultimate Godzilla movie.
Rating: Summary: Over the top Review: I was lucky enough to pick up an advanced copy of this film on dvd as I have no credit card and no bank account,and despite the lack luster reviews I've read from the Godzilla fan boys this is a much better than I could have hoped. The main problem with the film is that the special effects and directing attempt to over step it's self a bit. Most of the film takes place during the day, as apposed to Godzilla 200, which love ot or hate it was one of my recent favorites. Day time fights and action really show the flaws in the film, and from time to time you can tell their taking this way too seriously, much the like the horrendously boring gamera trilogy. In the end it's all about the fights, which, as I mentioned aren't too well done in terms of shooting, but the ideas are fantastic and the creativity of it shines through. There are some awsome momemts in the film, especially the fights between the two monsters, and the basic plot was definatly clever (inane enviromental messages and the beauty of life crap aside). Definatly a must for any Godzilla fan!
Rating: Summary: One of the best G titles Review: I bought this movie over a month ago from Japan. So my copy is in Japanese. The action was great and I can't wait to buy the english translation. I have almost every single godzilla movie made, and this by far is the best one so of them all up to this point in time.
Rating: Summary: Awesome movie! Review: It's awesome. Lots of special effects. The only thing that kept me from giving it four stars is that most of the movie is about keeping Mechagodzilla from rampaging.
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