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Movie Review: LET THIS BE, THE FINAL 5 Stars
I got this DVD as an early Christmas gift, it is quite an enjoyable film. I don't know why Kiryu was referred to as Mechagodzilla through the whole movie, when in the first one they called him Kiryu 99.9% of the time. Well the plot is pretty good but to preachy at times, and there are moments when you wish that everyone would just shut up so you can see the big boys going at it. However this movie as many others say is just to set up the epic final battle between Kiryu and the Big G. They threw Mothra into the mix to make it more exciting.WARNING SPOILERS:
The movie starts out with the cosmos(annoying midget Mothra girls)warning this guy from the original Mothra movie that the bones of the original Godzilla must be returned to the sea because the dead should not be disturbed. The man(sorry I forgot his name)goes to the prime minister to warns him that Mothra will declare war on mankind unless the request is not anwsered. The prime minister says that Mothra destroyed Tokyo 43 years ago and says Kiryu is their only defense. Later on through the movie it's everyone discussing the situation, until a giant sea turtle(Kameobas)washes up on shore with huge claws marks in it's neck, and everyone knows that it's killer can only be Godzilla. Kiryu in the mean time is under heavy repairs after the whoopin Godzilla gave him in the first movie. That guy(from first mothra movie)still argues that Mothra will come and fight in Kiryu's stead. He is still scoffed at. Then the mighty Godzilla rises from the sea, the military is as always helpless against him. Godzilla comes ashore and begins wrecking havoc(GO BIG G),meanwhile that guy from the first Mothra movie(going to be reffered to as MOTHRA GUY for the rest of this review)goes looking for his grandson who has dissapered, and soon finds him laying out the Mothra symbol with desks from a nearby building. The sybol attracts Mothra who goes to battle Godzilla. They fight a fierce battle, but Godzilla quickly begins making short work of Mothra(FYI I don't like Mothra), The prime minister soon decides to launch Kiryu to assist Mothra in combat. Meanwhile on Infant Island(Mothras home) her egg hatches and to Mothra Larva are born, they quickly head to Tokyo to assist their mother. Kiryu soon arrives on the battle field and begin fighting a fierce battle. Godzilla charges the massive machine but Kiryu flips Godzilla over his shoulder, the pilots think the big guy is out cold and approach him. Godzilla now undoubtedly burning with rage lashes out with his powerful tail knocking Kiryu clear off his feet and tumnling down towards him, Godzilla quickly turns over and lets loose his mighty breath blasting Kiryu right in the face and slamming back, knocking him out cold.
Well to make a long story short the Mothra larva arrive and Mothra gets blasted to oblivion, the continue a long battle, Godzilla is eventually stunned and wrapped in silk by the larva and carried off to sea by Kiryu and they desend into the japenese trench. However if you wait half way through the credits you'll hear the mighty roar of Godzilla indicating he is still very much alive.
You will leave this movie very pleased I believe even though I was a little upset by the ending. I still believe people will be arguing over if Godzilla was defeated. Personally I think Godzilla is the mightiest being of all Kaiju and was the true victor, although he was flown away from Japan he survived while Kiryu did not, I think Godzilla was the victor, and to me he will always be the victor to me and I really think he was the victor.
In conclusion this is a great movie with great affects and I apologize for this long review, the major complaint I have about Kiryu is he doesn't have as much personality as he did in the first one. I give this roughly five stars.
Movie Review: One of the finest Godzilla films in ages
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been a Godzilla fan almost since birth, thanks to Creature Feature on TV. As a kid, I loved seeing the rubber monsters stampeding through a miniature city, even though I didn't really understand what was going on. As an adult, I appreciate the old films' camp and kitsch value, and honestly wasn't expecting (or hoping for) much more.
Which is why 'Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla', and this film, caught me completely off guard.
To fully understand 'Tokyo S.O.S.', you pretty much have to watch 'Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla', as it is one of the few times a continuity exists between two movies. In 'Tokyo S.O.S.', Japan is still reeling from Godzilla's last attack (no miraculous instant rebuilding here), and their mechanized superweapon constructed from the bones of the original Godzilla is out of commission. Fearing another attack, the Japanese government rush Mechagodzilla's repairs.
Meanwhile, in a far off cottage, an old man is visited by a pair of acquaintances he hadn't seen in forty years, namely Mothra's pixie priestesses. Apparently, Mothra learned that humans have desecrated the old Godzilla's body and spirit in creating a terrible weapon and sent her diminutive clerics to spread the message that she is not cool with that at all. The priestesses assure the old man and his family, which includes one of MechaG's mechanics, that Mothra will defend them should Godzilla attack again, but warn of dire consequences should their warning not be heeded. Naturally, the government doesn't listen; in fact, the prime minister mentions that MechaG was built, not just to repel Godzilla, but also Mothra and other monsters.
This sets the stage for one of the most spectacular kaiju battles ever to grace the screen. The models have come a long way since Toho's heyday, and are amazingly realistic. MechaG looks fantastic, and of course, the battle-scarred Godzilla has never looked better. What stole the show for me was Mothra. Her grand entrance in the beginning of the film was simply awesome, her wing flaps and twitching legs are far more fluid than they were in years past, and out of all the characters (human and kaiju alike), she was the most sympathetic. I flinched when she was tossed like a rag doll against a skyscraper, and felt myself getting choked up when she heroically took the full blast of Godzilla's atomic breath to save her young and exploded in a fiery nimbus that has to be seen to be appreciated.
Not all the special effects are as excellent, with the silly string-webbing by Mothra's larvae being the biggest culprit. However, it's easily forgiven when taken along with the rest.
Worth noting is the ending with MechaG, which will also tug at the heartstrings when it's discovered that it is sentient.
The acting and character development were pretty decent, and the pace is brisk. Some plot holes are present, so suspension of disbelief is a must (besides, it's about giant monsters rampaging a world metropolis).
Overall, this is a fine addition to a lengthy series, and fans of Big G will not be disappointed. In addition, Mothra fans will also find much to love, as she is portrayed lovingly with grace, might, and ultimately heroism.
Movie Review: There goes Tokyo! Hooray!
Summary: 5 Stars
This summer, I attended the Chicago premiere of the latest Godzilla movie: Tokyo SOS! We got there around 9:15 and got in line. Lucky for us, the big crowd arrived after we did, so we got good seats. We waited for half an hour, and then the crowd, apparently knowing that the movie would start soon, started chanting gSOS! SOS!h Then J.D. Lees, the head of the whole G-Fest thing and publisher of G-Fan, came up and made a short speech about how it was so great that people were getting popcorn after the movie was supposed to start, and that it would begin in five minutes. We waited another five minutes, and thenc the TOHO logo! Plastered up on the screen with all itfs glory! At that point, the crowd went nuts. Of course, being the civilized person that I am, so did I. The movie started off with a shot of Mechagodzilla (or Kiryu, if you prefer) in the repair dock, with all the chords and metal thingies sticking out of him. Then, it immediately switches to a scene of two fighter planed tracking an unidentified object through a thick cloud cover. They try to shoot it down, but they just end up missing. One of the planes takes a picture of it. Back at base, they focus the picture, revealing a familiar shape. gOh, no! Itfsch The word gMothrah flies onto the screen, followed by gKiryuh and gGodzillah. Then, the screen blows up in a fiery explosion, revealing the title of the movie. In my opinion, this scene is right up there with Star Wars and the original Godzilla as one of the best opening title sequences in movie history.
They really donft mess around with sub-plots and characters in this movie. After you get past the first fifteen minutes of plot development (who needs that?!), it's pretty much just one long, spectacular battle until the credits roll. The battle was probably one of the greatest in Godzilla movie history. At some points in the battle, you just want to stand up and cheer (which is what everybody did). For example, in one part, Godzilla and Kiryu are standing on opposite sides of a building. Kiryu fires a storm of missle around the building at Godzilla, who doesnft even seem to be bothered the explosive impacts. He then fires his heat ray through the building at Kiryu. Godzilla then runs at Kiryu, who grabs him by the tail, swinging him over his head and into a nearby building. Godzilla, now undoubtably pissed off, blasts Kiryu in the face with his heat ray, knocking him out cold. Wow.
This movie successfully combined the e70fs fun with the e90fs ray-shooting slug-fests to create the ultimate Godzilla movie. While the original will remain the best movie ever made, Tokyo SOS has totally exceeded my expectations. Itfs now definitely one of my all-time favorite movies! Where can you get a dramatic storyline, non-stop action, and the coolest monsters ever? One word. Godzilla.
Movie Review: Godzilla x Mothra x Mechagodzilla
Summary: 5 Stars
"Godzilla - Tokyo S.O.S." ("Gojira tai Mosura tai Mekagojira: Tokyo S.O.S."), the fifth film in the Millennium Series, is a showdown between Japan's three most famous Kaiju. A rare direct sequel, following "Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla " ("Gojira tai Mekagojira"), this flick features massive Giant Monster Action, with the three beasties squaring off against each other in the heart of Tokyo, much to the dismay of the citizens of Japan.
The plot is Godzilla Standard, with the extremely cute Shobijin showing up to warn of a future attack, unless repairs are stopped on Mechagodzilla, and the bones of the original Godzilla (now being used as the skeleton for Mechagodzilla,) are returned to the sea. Seeking out Dr. Shinichi Chujo, with Kaiju veteran Hiroshi Koizumi reprising the role he first did over 40 years ago in "Mothra," they sing their pretty song and say that Mothra will again come calling to Tokyo in a viscious assult. Secure in the power of Mechagodzilla to repulse Godzilla, the government does not heed their warning. Of course, Godzilla strikes, stomping toy tanks and smashing buildings, and of course, Mothra comes flying in to meet him. But Mothra is no match for Godzilla, and the mighty yet unfinished Mechagodzilla must be deployed, leading to the three-way showdown.
Like the rest of the Millennium Series, "Godzilla - Tokyo S.O.S." features some impressive effects while still keeping the "Man in Suit" feel that is the heart and soul of the Godzilla franchise. Mothra has never looked better, and manages some impressive flying thanks to CGI assistance. Godzilla is looking good also, and his breath-weapon is truly deadly. Mechagodzilla has bulked up a lot since his original appearance almost 30 years ago, and is looking even more fierce.
The 3-Way battle (actually 5-Way battle, when the Mothra larva get into the mix) is smashing, with some nimble feats of dexterity not possible in previous flicks. There is more pathos in "Tokyo S.O.S." that I have seen in any other G-Film, and the final stand of Mothra is enough to moisten an eye over her brave sacrifice.
The DVD for "Godzilla - Tokyo S.O.S." isn't bad at all, with a wide-screen release and original Japanese with English subtitles available. There is also a nice little featurette with almost 22-minutes of behind the scenes footage. Definitely one of the best Godzilla DVD releases.
Movie Review: City Stomping Fun
Summary: 5 Stars
"Godzilla: Tokyo SOS" (released in Japan under the rather cumbersome moniker "Godzilla X Mothra X Mechagodzilla: Tokyo SOS") is one of the best of the recent Godzilla movies. For those of you who don't like all that pesky plot and character development getting in the way of monster carnage - this is your movie. A startlingly long amount of the running time is devoted to a three way melee between Godzilla, Mothra, and Mechagodzilla, and it's some of the best monster action Toho has ever filmed. What little human plot there is is made a bit more interesting than usual by the presence of Hiroshi Koizumo, reprising his role from the original "Mothra."The DVD from Columbia doesn't look as good as it should considering that this is a 2003 movie. There are scenes, particularly near the beginning, of very heavy grain, and there are some truly grotesque moments of edge-enhancement. Purists will be happy to know that subtitled Japanese audio is available as well as the English track. Unlike most of Columbia's Godzilla DVDs, there is a rather substantial extra - a Toho-produced 20-minutes behind-the-scenes documentary about the special effects. It's pretty interesting, but definately not for casual fans. Also included are some random trailers, including the Japanese teaser for "Godzilla: Tokyo SOS."