Godzilla - Tokyo S.O.S.
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Movie Reviews of Godzilla - Tokyo S.O.S.
Movie Review: Sayonara Kiryu!
Summary: 4 Stars
This is one of the best action-filled Godzilla movies! The sound and picture quality of this movie are outstanding. Director Masaaki Tezuka really puts this movie into high gear. It starts out a little slow, but soon enough the action thickens, culminating in the extended battle scene that seems to take up 40% of the story. Concerning the plot, I think it is adequate, not spectacular - but hey, this is a Godzilla movie - which typically focuses on action rather than on plot or character development.
The special effects in this film are very well done! Kudos to the Asada special effects team! I think some of the most memorable (and realistic) action scenes of Godzilla films are found here. The scenes with Kiryu and Godzilla are just breathtaking. The CGI and digital effects are excellent; they increase the realism of the film.
I like Godzilla Tokyo SOS so much more than the first one, Godzilla against Mechagodzilla. For one thing, Tokyo SOS has more action, better SFX and sound, and more monsters. And don't forget, it has the cute fairies that act as Mothra's ambassadors. The redesigned Kiryu in Tokyo SOS looks and acts more like the ultimate weapon against Godzilla.
This movie, IMHO, is almost as good as GMK (Godzilla Mothra King Ghidorah). In addition, Toho has included on the DVD a really fascinating, behind-the-scenes featurette. Arguably, this rare featurette itself is worth the reason to get the DVD. If you haven't seen this film, I'd recommend renting or (better yet) purchasing the DVD. When you do see the film, don't forget that there is a short scene at the end of the credits. I give this film 4 out of 5 stars. Kudos to Masaaki Tezuka and his cast and crew!
Movie Review: Godzilla x Mothra x MechaGodzilla: Tokyo S.O.S- Great special effects but lacking in something new
Summary: 4 Stars
I am a big fan of Godzilla, I have all of his movies, and I, like many other fans, will write a review about this movie. Godzilla x Mothra x MechaGodzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. is a good movie, but it seems to be lacking in any new material.
Personally, I did not care for any of the Millenium designs of Godzilla. To me the best Godzilla was that of the Heisei series. That Godzilla had a look of a real creature and he has impressive facial movements like a real animal. But all of these Millenium Godzilla's seem too fake and unrealistic.
Mothra as ususal is better than ever in both its imago and larvae forms (the mother & offspring). Her movements are impressive and realistic. Her golden scale attack is also impressive. The larva are also impressive in their fight against Godzilla. Their webbing reminds me of the Showa series. Its good to see the larvae again in a film.
MechaGodzilla, more or less, is impressive, but I still like the Showa MechaGodzilla the best out of the MechaGodzillas'.
There is one monster that deserved to be in the film a lot more than it did. That kaiju is none other than Kameba. We don't get to see its fight against Godzilla or anything! It's just a carcass! The poor monster dragged itself on the beach and died. Why didn't the director use Kameba in the final fight against Godzilla?! Hell, it would of made it very interesting indeed! Mothra, MechaGodzilla, and Kameba face off against the brutal kaiju Godzilla.
The movie is good, but it doesn't break no new ground when regarding the storyline or plot. The special effects are great though and deserve the best reccomedation possible. Buy this film and enjoy! :)
Movie Review: Solid Entry in the Series, and Sequel to "...Against Mechagodzilla"
Summary: 4 Stars
If you enjoyed "Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla" but felt that the film was incomplete...well good news...here is the sequel..kind of. If you wanted to find out what happened to the heroine of "Mechagodzilla" you are out of luck as she isn't even mentioned in "S.O.S."...on the otherhand, if you simply want to see Godzilla tangle with Mechagodzilla...you are in luck.
"S.O.S." is a direct sequel to "Against Mechagodzilla" taking up almost right where the previous film left off. Mechagodzilla is being repaired after his epic fight at the end of the first film which drove Godzilla from Japan. Godzilla seems to be hibernating deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, and all seems well, except when Mothra's two tiny fairies show up and warn one of Mechagodzilla's crewmen that unless the original Godzilla bones which were used as a frame for Mechagodzilla are returned to the bottom of the ocean, Mothra will declare war on humanity. If Mechagodzilla is sent to the bottom of the ocean that will leave Japan vulnerable to another attach by Godzilla, and if they keep the mighty cyborg above ground, Mothra will begin her reign of destruction.
"S.O.S." is a fun movie, with some fantastic special effects, and great monster fight sequences. Adding Mothra to the mix is always a good choice, and teaming her up with Mechagodzilla is a unique and inventive pairing of the two fan favorites.
I highly recommend you watch "Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla" prior to watching this entry as there are some things you will pick up in the first film which are addressed in "S.O.S.".
Movie Review: Godzilla : Tokyo SOS - Not too bad.
Summary: 4 Stars
Kaiju Eiga fans are in for a treat with this, the 2nd to last entry in the Godzilla series. The movie itself is a direct link to two of Toho's previous creations (Godzilla x Mechagodzilla, and Mothra). So there's quite a bit of story interwined from all three of these movies...
The best part of the film would have to be the monster battles, Mothra never looked better, and Kiryu (Mechagodzilla) is also a nice addition to the mix. Although, I for one, am getting tired of the Kiryu's appearances, and I'm glad that the robot doesn't appear in "Godzilla : Final Wars" (the big guys final film).
The down side would have to be, well, a few things in all honesty. One, Kiryu is never called by it's true name once through out the film... When it is repeated over and over again. Instead, the subtitles read either "Mecha G" or "Mechagodzilla".
I'd also have to say that I like the original title of "Godzilla x Mothra x Mechagodzilla : Tokyo SOS" 100% better then the title that the DVD is going by.
But all in all "Godzilla : Tokyo SOS" is a great entry, and shouldn't be missed by anyone.
BTW - "Godzilla : Final Wars" is already out in the Monster King's homeland and all in all it's doing okay... Though, there are many mixed reactions to Goji's final film here in the States.
Only time will tell.
Movie Review: Not too shabby
Summary: 4 Stars
I recieved this film for christmas and I have to say that I was impressed with the special effects. When watching a Godzilla film, one doesn't come to expect a certian technical prowess when it comes to CG work. However, while not ILM quality, the effects here more than get the job done. The opening Jet sequense is particularly stunning, and proabably compromises some of the best CG work in any Godzilla movie. Period. And of course, Godzilla is still a man in a rubber suit, and I must say, he looks better than ever. The movies actng is a bit cheesy and never lives up to the films powerfull score. But this is to be expected. I really dont understand how someone like Roger Ebert can give a Godzilla movie a poor rating because of the effects work. It amazes me how he completly misses the point of these movies. I must say that I was a bit confused by the plot (despite it bieng used more than once in past films) but this is proabably due to the fact that I never saw Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla --this movies prequel. The action is great, the effects spectacular, and the dvd offers the origional Japanese soundtrack. What more can a Godzilla fan ask? Buy it today.