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Summary: two 4 the price of one1
Review: these are both great movies, but godzilla vs. destroya definentaly has an edge over godzilla vs. space godzilla. They are really both great and for a great price, it's definentaly worth it!!!!
Rating: 
Summary: 3 1/2 stars..."Destroyer" definitely being the high point!
Review: This DVD marks the "Americanization" of the ending of the 1990s Godzilla films, and it is definitely a mixed bag. I've already gone into detail about the dreadfulness of "G. vs. Space Godzilla" (short synposis...forget it!), but "G. vs. Destroyer" makes it quite worth the investment. While not the greatest of the Godzilla films, it is nevertheless a fine effort, especially since it recalls parts of the majesty of the original 1954 "Godzilla". The appearance of the late Momoko Kochii (who reprises her role as Emiko Yamane from the Toho classic) is wonderful, but perhaps even more so are the black & white flashbacks of the great Akihito Hirata, one of the greatest and most recognizable of the original kaiju eiga actors, in his immortal role of the tragic Dr. Serizawa, whose terrible Oxygen Destroyer resurrects itself in the modern day with enormous consequences."G. vs. Destroyer" is of course most known for the death of Godzilla (until the 2000 sequel, anyway), which musically is treated with the proper respect by maestro Akira Ifukube, who wrote most of the epic "Godzilla" scores from the very beginning. While knowing that Godzilla will eventually perish at the climax of this film, it is nevertheless hard to watch him die, as even one not closely affiliated with Japanese monster movies almost inevitably feels the sadness of an old friend passing. Like it or not, Godzilla is a part of our Western pop culture as well as Japan's, so perhaps it's only fitting that even an American might pause for a moment and reflect on the enormous influence this character has had on us...even if he is a radioactive lizard. Domo arigato, Godzilla, for putting your thunderous footprint on the lives of more than a few of us gaijins. Banzai.
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Summary: Godzilla, Episode 21: The Oxygen Destroyer Strikes Back
Review: This is the last film of the Heisei line of Godzilla films, and is awesome as such. While it pales in comparison to the original "Gojira" and 1999's "Gamera 3," it is certainly one of my favorite Godzilla movies. In this movie, a burning mad (literall) Godzilla arrives at, and destroys, Hong Kong (not Japan, for the first time in the Heisei series), while Akira Ifukube's awesome music plays in the background. From the opening sequences alone (including the title sequence), you know that you are in for something different. The next scenes until the arrival of Jr. in Tokyo follows the story of where Godzilla will strike next, what happened to Little Godzilla from the last two movies, and what is up with the giant red crab-like creatures attacking Tokyo. When the crabs converge into one giant creature, Godzilla Jr. arrives in Tokyo and the two fight. Jr. is badly wounded, but he manages to (seemingly) kill Destroyer. Then, Godzilla arrives and communicates with his son until Destroyer is reborn in an awesome scene. Destroyer then grabs his first foe (Jr.) and proceeds to drop him from hundreds of meters up onto a building, mortally wounding him. Godzilla mourns the death of his son, until Destroyer attacks him from behind, laughing at Godzilla's sadness (making Destroyer the only Godzilla, if any monster, foe that you truly start to hate). After this, an epic battle takes place that isn't just a beam war like the previous few movies were. Finally, Godzilla hits 1200 degrees and dies as Destroyer is finally killed by a freezer attack. Ifukube's haunting and powerful music along with a silence of all other noise creates a powerfully sad scene. However, through the radioactive fog after the meltdown, we suddenly see the silhouette of Godzilla Jr. in his final form, and then the movie ends. My only complaint about the movie itself are the crab vs. police scenes that are obviously a rip-off of similar scenes from "Alien." Other than this, the movie is good, with passable SFX (except for several crab sequences). My biggest complaint about this video release is that it cuts off the end credits (in the original movie, it shows more scenes from "Gojira" and then scenes from all the Heisei movies while playing to another Ifukube masterpeice). Other than this, the movie is great. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Godzilla becomes a nuclear reactor. Junior appears.
Review: This is the 22nd film in the series. Released in 1995.
A QANTAS airline is about to land into Hong Kong. Suddenly Godzilla II rises from the sea. He is steamy hot like lava. He was regenerated by the nuclear blast underwater, which gave him more energy. They think Godzilla's son and the other monsters have been killed.
A scientist has discovered that micro-oxygen can make fish grow bigger, but it can be used in making weapons. The tiny atoms can penetrate any metal. We don't want a global war, but an oxygen destroyer is needed to kill Godzilla II. Meanwhile, mutated lifeforces have already entered into the Tokyo's aquarium and are now destroying above and below the city of Tokyo. Even though Godzilla II got rid of those creatures he is still too dangerous for Tokyo. So they freeze him for six hours. Then at the beach, we are surprised to see Godzilla Jr. passing by. He is now an adult heading back to his nest. Papa Godzilla is chasing after him. GodZilla is so nuclear now that he could cause something worse than The China Syndrome (also a USA film in 1979). Godzilla II could become himself a nuclear meltdown and destroy the Earth.
This is the meanest and angriest I have ever seen Godzilla in any film. The grand finale will hold your interest and so much action is going on. I wouldn't mind seeing Godzilla reach a high temperature again. Where did they put that thermometer?
The next films in the series is:
Godzilla (1998) American Film.
Godzilla 2000 Japanese film.
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Summary: A Kings last stand!!!!!!!!
Review: Godzilla vs. Destroyah
Truly this leaves a proudful filling inside you if you love Godzilla as much as me. The big G finally dies(not by Destroyahs hand though)Destroyah prooves to be pure evil with his cruelity in this film. I won't give it away but there are some sad scenes in here. Once you see Godzilla get into it with Destroyah you will witness a king in all his fury. Truly a great film.
Godzilla vs. Spacegodzilla
The plot for this was not great but Spacegodzilla was amazing, and the fights were pretty good. Good movie IMO most people don't like it for some reason.
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Summary: Just Space Godzilla, okay
Review: I haven't seen the first one in this set, but Godzilla vs. Godzilla with mountains for shoulders is good. I'm a huge fan of crappy, badly done cinema (just cause its there, I think), and this one delivers.
Apparently, Godzilla DNA out in space mutates, or something...and it goes on from there. Then, the rubber clad lizards fight for a while, open beers, and forget what they were fighting about. In fact, they wonder why they even started...
And that's when the fighting resumes. It's over the affections of Rodan, beautiful Rodan...They both want her, and in utter desperation, Godzilla pulls out a beautiful diamond ring and says his classic line "You had me at hello."
Rodan says yes to his proposal and Space Godzilla finds the nearest giant 12 gauge shotgun, puts the barrel in his mouth and pulls the trigger with his scaled toe...a tragic end to Space Godzilla...but Godzilla starts a new life in Paris with Rodan, and they forget about the whole mess....life sure is a kick in the pants, huh, folks?..
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Summary: An Improvement
Review: This Godzilla was more improved, more serious, more dramatic, and more effects. the creature destroyer kind of reminded me of the ALIEN in the Alien Trilogy. Destroyer kind of has the same features as the ALien in the Alien Triolgy with Sigourny Weaver. At least Godzilla died sadly and just watch to see what happens to Baby Godzilla........................
Rating:
Summary: two 4 the price of one1
Review: these are both great movies, but godzilla vs. destroya definentaly has an edge over godzilla vs. space godzilla. They are really both great and for a great price, it's definentaly worth it!!!!
Rating:
Summary: Godzilla, Episode 21: The Oxygen Destroyer Strikes Back
Review: This is the last film of the Heisei line of Godzilla films, and is awesome as such. While it pales in comparison to the original "Gojira" and 1999's "Gamera 3," it is certainly one of my favorite Godzilla movies. In this movie, a burning mad (literall) Godzilla arrives at, and destroys, Hong Kong (not Japan, for the first time in the Heisei series), while Akira Ifukube's awesome music plays in the background. From the opening sequences alone (including the title sequence), you know that you are in for something different. The next scenes until the arrival of Jr. in Tokyo follows the story of where Godzilla will strike next, what happened to Little Godzilla from the last two movies, and what is up with the giant red crab-like creatures attacking Tokyo. When the crabs converge into one giant creature, Godzilla Jr. arrives in Tokyo and the two fight. Jr. is badly wounded, but he manages to (seemingly) kill Destroyer. Then, Godzilla arrives and communicates with his son until Destroyer is reborn in an awesome scene. Destroyer then grabs his first foe (Jr.) and proceeds to drop him from hundreds of meters up onto a building, mortally wounding him. Godzilla mourns the death of his son, until Destroyer attacks him from behind, laughing at Godzilla's sadness (making Destroyer the only Godzilla, if any monster, foe that you truly start to hate). After this, an epic battle takes place that isn't just a beam war like the previous few movies were. Finally, Godzilla hits 1200 degrees and dies as Destroyer is finally killed by a freezer attack. Ifukube's haunting and powerful music along with a silence of all other noise creates a powerfully sad scene. However, through the radioactive fog after the meltdown, we suddenly see the silhouette of Godzilla Jr. in his final form, and then the movie ends. My only complaint about the movie itself are the crab vs. police scenes that are obviously a rip-off of similar scenes from "Alien." Other than this, the movie is good, with passable SFX (except for several crab sequences). My biggest complaint about this video release is that it cuts off the end credits (in the original movie, it shows more scenes from "Gojira" and then scenes from all the Heisei movies while playing to another Ifukube masterpeice). Other than this, the movie is great. I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Two of the bests
Review: I own these two on DVD. Godzilla versus Destoroyah I little better because there is more military envolvement. Other than launch Moguera the defense department doe snot do much to counter Space Godzilla. These two have towns of destuction great special effects. The two most powerfull enemy godzilla fights in this series. Destroyah have been created by the oxygen destroyer has some powerful deadly attack. Like its laser horn which can slice through godzilla flesh. I like these together deals they are fun worth it. This is one of the good films. If hope strong suggest you do not she Godzilal versus King Kong or The Son of Godzilla fort they are the worst one sin the series
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