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Summary: The Best Of The G-Sequels
Review: "Mothra vs. Godzilla" (the correct title, not the other way around) is not just a great Godzilla film. It is also a landmark for Japanese special effects, especially when compared with its predecessor, "King Kong vs. Godzilla". The annoying blue matte lines that marred the latter are gone, and the Godzilla suit used in this movie (referred to as the "Mosu-Goji" suit by hardcore fans) is among the best designs of the entire series. The plot is also solid; not only does the story flow smoothly and logically, but it is also a clever jab at the excesses of rampant commercialism--as was the case in 1960's "Mothra". Ishiro Honda supplies deft direction, while stars Akira Takarada and Yoriko Hoshii both give excellent performances as a newspaper reporter and photographer, respectively. The battles between Godzilla and Mothra (both in larval and adult form) are first-rate--Eiji Tsubaraya's imaginative special effects are astounding for the period, and hold up well even by today's standards. Also of note is one of Akira Ifukube's best scores, combining the famous Godzilla and Mothra themes seamlessly...thankfully the American version keeps all of which intact. The English dubbing is also unusually good. If you're looking for any G-film to own besides the historic original "Godzilla, King Of The Monsters", this is the one to get--quite simply, it has everything that a good sci-fi or action-adventure flick should have. For the price, it's a bargain.
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Summary: Good Godzilla film
Review: This movie is pretty good actually. The special effects were pretty good, the sound was bad, and the acting was bad. but the story is good, the ending is good, and so are the monsters. Godzilla doesnt appear till about 30-40 minutes into the movie, but after he does, there isnt a minute after he's not featured until the end. FIrst he goes through tokyo, survives missle attacks, fights mothra, destroys more towns, and fights off 2 mothra larvae's. its a good movie. hopefully if u liked godzilla vs Monster zero, or ghridrah, the 3 headed monster, you'll love this.
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Summary: 2nd Best Showa Godzilla flick
Review: "Godzilla vs. Mothra" is everything "King Kong vs. Godzilla" should have been. The entire film oozes quality. Drama, Plot, Effects are spot on perfect. The pacing of the film is just right, action seems to proceed naturally throughout. The music for this movie is awesome. If all the Godzilla movies had been this good, I probably wouldn't have a life, because I would keep watching them over and over again. :-)
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Summary: Godzilla vs. Mothra
Review: This is the first of many losses Godzilla has with mothra. It is well made and has a decent plot.
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Summary: The Best of The Golden Age of Kaiju Eiga
Review: Godzilla vs. Mothra (actually, Mosura tai Gojira [ Mothra vs. Godzilla]) is the best of the golden age of kaiju eiga (Japanese giant monster movies). It came on the heels of King Kong vs. Godzilla, which, although commericially succesful, was a flawed if entertaining effort. Godzilla vs. Mothra features sprawling, beautiful special effects, an engrossing story and likable characters. Director Inshiro Honda and SFX Director Eiji Tsuburaya, the artistic legends behind the Godzilla legend, are in top form. The score of Maestro Akira Ifukube drives this great spectacle with thundering, memorable themes as well the beautiful themes and songs associated with Mothra, the strangely beautiful giant insect who somehow manages to fight Godzilla to a standstill. Godzilla vs, Mothra is not only a classic, indeed the greatest sequel of the Godzilla series, but one of the greatest science fiction films ever made.If you want to see the best of the Godzilla series after the 1954 original, Gojira, then see this wonderful epic where all of the hallmarks of kaiju film making are on such grand display: the great kaiju (monster) designs (in fact, many fans of the series consider this Godzilla design, called the Mosu-Goji, the best design of them all) , the expressive suit acting, the detailed miniatures, stunning visuals and meaniful but entertaining storytelling. Godzilla vs. Mothra is a wonderful chapter in the world of kaiju eiga (Japanese Giant Monster movies). Treat yourself to this great adventure.
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Summary: Memoirs of a Godzilla fan
Review: Technically well made, and competently directed, with a good Godzilla suit, this film holds its status as one of the best in the series. Still though, I can't help shake my first impression of this film. I must have been 6 years old when I saw it and remember crying at the end when Godzilla was defeated by Mothras offsrping. In the direct sequel to this movie, GHIDRAH, THE THREE-HEADED MONSTER, Godzilla returns and teams up with Mothra and Rodan against a menace not of this earth, leaving no doubt where our sympathy should lie. Because Godzilla is the antagonist in GODZILLA VS. MOTHRA, it's hard for me to look back at this movie with complete objectivity.
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Summary: Classic.
Review: Back in the 60s the first ever Godzilla VS Mothra came out, and this is it. There is not TO much to say about this film, it is a good film, how ever it does have some problems, for Example, Mothra is just a flying moth, it does not really have that much attack options, just flying, and releasing bowel movements on the enemy. There fore the battles are not ultra spectacular, but are still good. The overall DVD quality is good consdiering its a film from the 1960s, how ever I wish there was Japanese audio track with optional subtitles, but its better then nothing. One MAJOR flaw I feel with this movie is the ending, it is a major open ended end, and has very little clouser. Overall would I suguest it to people? Yes. ESPECIALY Giant monster fans!
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Summary: The Best Of The G-Sequels
Review: "Mothra vs. Godzilla" (the correct title, not the other way around) is not just a great Godzilla film. It is also a landmark for Japanese special effects, especially when compared with its predecessor, "King Kong vs. Godzilla". The annoying blue matte lines that marred the latter are gone, and the Godzilla suit used in this movie (referred to as the "Mosu-Goji" suit by hardcore fans) is among the best designs of the entire series. The plot is also solid; not only does the story flow smoothly and logically, but it is also a clever jab at the excesses of rampant commercialism--as was the case in 1960's "Mothra". Ishiro Honda supplies deft direction, while stars Akira Takarada and Yoriko Hoshii both give excellent performances as a newspaper reporter and photographer, respectively. The battles between Godzilla and Mothra (both in larval and adult form) are first-rate--Eiji Tsubaraya's imaginative special effects are astounding for the period, and hold up well even by today's standards. Also of note is one of Akira Ifukube's best scores, combining the famous Godzilla and Mothra themes seamlessly...thankfully the American version keeps all of which intact. The English dubbing is also unusually good. If you're looking for any G-film to own besides the historic original "Godzilla, King Of The Monsters", this is the one to get--quite simply, it has everything that a good sci-fi or action-adventure flick should have. For the price, it's a bargain.
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Summary: Never Come Between a Moth and Her Grubs!
Review: 'Godzilla vs. Mothra' is one of my favorite in the Godzilla series. It is still early enough (1964) to be serious, yet more decidedly less dark in tone than the original. In this one Godzilla is still a bad guy, and Mothra, a giant moth, is summoned from Monster Island with the help of two miniature singing muses and some natives. Ultimately Mothra almost overcomes Godzilla with some great rubber monster fights along the way (and all the toy airplanes, tanks, boats, etc., that comes with them), but it is a 'Lion King' (or "Circle of Life", if you prefer) moment as Mothra dies atop her egg, which is being coaxed to hatch by some very imaginative chanting. The two grubs that emerge from the egg are out for vengeance and taunt Godzilla with several wily maneuvers before cocooning him in silk and dumping him into the ocean. The sight of the two grubs swimming off into the sunset is particularly delicious for fans of the series. The movie is well made for the era, and I think the English dubbing is better than in most of the Godzilla films. Likewise the script is more mature than the bulk of the Godzilla series, which in general I like, although it becomes a bit preachy about the anti-nuclear stuff (Ishiro Honda is the greatest director of the Japanese monster movies, but subtlety is not one of his more admired filmmaking attributes.) The film does, however, serve its desired function as a comment on greed and avarice admirably. I recommend 'Godzilla vs. Mothra' highly, and no fan of Japanese cinema or monster movies should be without it. It is available as a single DVD or part of a Godzilla five-pack, which I recommend highly: it's a bargain at any price!
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Summary: One of the Best!
Review: One of my favorite Godzilla films of all-time is also considered to be one of the greatest by the majority of the fanbase. This film never seems to get dull and is more and more exciting each time you watch it! Video Quality: Presented in its original format, it is expected to have some faded colors and some dust spots. The color, while not as crisp, is still very good. There are few dust marks on the DVD. Much less than what some people make out to be. Audio: You have the choice of Mono or Dolby Digital 5.1 stereo. It is automatically set to the stereo which would give you a better experience with the film, but the Mono is also good if you are curious as to how the film may have sounded like in Japanese theaters in 1964. Extras: Not much in the way of extras. There is the Nintendo Gamecube promo for the Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee video game. But other than that, you really aren't going to find anything spectacular on this. Overall: A very great film and DVD. The set it also comes in (the 5 disc set) is also a worthwhile buy. But fans who have the Simitar version of the film will not want to pick this one up because they are basically the same. The only difference being the menu layout and the Gamecube promo for the Godzilla video game. For fans who do not have this, this DVD still should be relatively easy to find along with the 5 disc set as well. In fact, you may be able to find this in a bargain bin for under $10 or $5 by itself.
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