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Honestly, when all is said and done... I dislike this film, but not to the level many others tend to. Sure, Godzilla's new suit is rather lame, Minilla talking was completely unnecessary, Gabara is likely among the worst monsters introduced to the franchise, and the overall production of the film comes across as rather crude... but even with all of that said, there is minor entertainment value in this film, if for the wrong reasons. Even if this film may be among the worst produced in the franchise, it at least has the advantage of being entertaining, if nothing else.

The Baranosdragon wrote:Godzilla's new suit is rather lame

There was no new suit made for this movie. What little new fx footage they filmed used the suit from DAM.

Speaking of suits, this would technically be the film with the largest amount of distinct designs used to represent a single Godzilla (NankaiGoji, SoshingekiGoji, MusukoGoji).

eabaker wrote:

The Baranosdragon wrote:Godzilla's new suit is rather lame

There was no new suit made for this movie. What little new fx footage they filmed used the suit from DAM.

Oh, it was? My mistake.

Correction: I am not a fan of SoshingekiGoji, and wish they had used a new design (outside of stock footage). I suppose that was a symptom of tighter budgets.

UltramanGoji wrote:Speaking of suits, this would technically be the film with the largest amount of distinct designs used to represent a single Godzilla (NankaiGoji, SoshingekiGoji, MusukoGoji).

What about Godzilla vs. Gigan? Soshingeki and Musuko in new footage plus Daisenso and Mosu in stock footage.

Terasawa wrote:

UltramanGoji wrote:Speaking of suits, this would technically be the film with the largest amount of distinct designs used to represent a single Godzilla (NankaiGoji, SoshingekiGoji, MusukoGoji).

What about Godzilla vs. Gigan? Soshingeki and Musuko in new footage plus Daisenso and Mosu in stock footage.

Oh damn, you're right. Totally forgot about the Daisenso footage in Gigan.

UltramanGoji wrote:

Terasawa wrote:

UltramanGoji wrote:Speaking of suits, this would technically be the film with the largest amount of distinct designs used to represent a single Godzilla (NankaiGoji, SoshingekiGoji, MusukoGoji).

What about Godzilla vs. Gigan? Soshingeki and Musuko in new footage plus Daisenso and Mosu in stock footage.

Oh damn, you're right. Totally forgot about the Daisenso footage in Gigan.

I just realized there are also four in Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla: MogeGoji, RadoGoji, and BatoGoji in new footage and BioGoji in stock footage.

Can anyone do 5?

Zarm wrote:Can anyone do 5?

Godzilla final wars takes the cake if you count the opening credits

LSD Jellyfish wrote:

Zarm wrote:Can anyone do 5?

Godzilla final wars takes the cake if you count the opening credits

The intro sequence to the American cut of Terror of Mechagodzilla technically uses footage of almost every Showa suit from 1964-1975.

Stumbled upon this great video, definitely worth watching.

Mr_Goji_and_Watch wrote:

Stumbled upon this great video, definitely worth watching.

Absolutely fantastic. First off, great effects, and I like the little skit surrounding it; works well as a satire of the film but also does not take away from the actual criticism.

Second, analysis is fantastic. One thing I’d like to talk about, is that while yes bullying is a stereotypical trope of modern media, particularly from the 90’s onwards, I think during its run it was rare, and very similar to the film that is mentioned, but also a bunch of other films I’ve seen like Good Morning/Ohayou. Also, while I used to criticism the films message on bullying from a western perspective, I now see it as really uplifting and cathartic.

Thanks for showing me this video.

Gojirawars 03 wrote:

LSD Jellyfish wrote:

Zarm wrote:Can anyone do 5?

Godzilla final wars takes the cake if you count the opening credits

The intro sequence to the American cut of Terror of Mechagodzilla technically uses footage of almost every Showa suit from 1964-1975.

Shouldn't that be 1964-1974?

mikelcho wrote:

Gojirawars 03 wrote:

LSD Jellyfish wrote: Godzilla final wars takes the cake if you count the opening credits

The intro sequence to the American cut of Terror of Mechagodzilla technically uses footage of almost every Showa suit from 1964-1975.

Shouldn't that be 1964-1974?

TOMG came out in 1975?
Unless what you mean is that the suit is the same.

Which it isn’t.

mikelcho is right though, the quote was “the intro sequence... uses footage of almost every Showa suit from 1964-1975.” The intro has no new original footage of the ‘75 costume.

Terasawa wrote:mikelcho is right though, the quote was “the intro sequence... uses footage of almost every Showa suit from 1964-1975.” The intro has no new original footage of the ‘75 costume.

Ah okay, I get what you mean.

The review makes some pretty good points, and I have always said that AMA is a well crafted film. But for me the latchkey kid storyline has always feel short, even when watching it subtitled. When I was a kid I think Godzilla Revenge would be about the only movie I would skip watching on TV. As for the stock footage it is probably the most creative use, and makes since in an age before home media was even a possibility.

He also brings up the comparison to stock footage use in Godzilla Vs Gigan. Which is actually the total opposite for me, I like the character story, and really don't like the kaiju battles.

That was a really nice video, glad I finally got the time to watch it. Thanks G&W.

Terasawa wrote:mikelcho is right though, the quote was “the intro sequence... uses footage of almost every Showa suit from 1964-1975.” The intro has no new original footage of the ‘75 costume.

Please, guys, call me Mike. Everyone does.