Mothra vs. Godzilla
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Movie Reviews of Mothra vs. Godzilla
Movie Review: IN 1964 THE LAST GREAT GODZILLA FILM WAS RELEASED... MOTHRA VS. GODZILLA (GODZILLA VS. THE THING)
Summary: 5 Stars
The Godzilla suit is of the finest ever created for any Godzilla flick, except King Kong vs. Godzilla 1962( my opinion).This really is the the last great Godzilla movie ever made. After 1964 Godzilla had some shining moments in his later movies, but Godzilla movies from 1965 on were made with absolute sillieness and really no seriousness. The one exception was Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster 1966 this had some sillieness but had just enough seriousness to make it an adequate Godzilla movie. The 1970s were Godzillas whimp stage and his movies showed it. Sony Wonder does an excellent job with the film transfer and sound as it did with Godzilla vs. The Sea Monster and Godzilla vs. The Smog Monster (1971). You almost swear Godzilla vs. Mothra was filmed a few years ago, (not 43 years ago). the same could be said with the other two titles I mentioned. The one point I will bring out in this review is the genius of Ikira Ifakube. Ifakubes music score for Godzilla movies were used repeatedly in later Godzilla movies, but in Godzilla vs.Thing Ifakubes musical art is clearly heard in this film. Note when Mothra first arrives as Godzilla is ready to destroy the egg, Godzilla stares at Mothra ready to battle, the camera zooms closely on Godzillas face and all you hear is Ifakubes echoey like symbols in the background you really feel Godzillas fury. Story, music aside Amazingly and effective you feel the action and emotion in this film thanks to the directing of Inoshiro Honda and Akira Ifakubes brilliant music score.This movie does have a message to it about over land development and greedy humans of rich wealthy companies that don't care about nature or the enviroment they only care about development for profit. As Godzilla is trouncing Japan you see large scale factories being destroyed, portraying mankinds over development and pollution of the enviroment in the name of profit. Godzilla vs. Mothra shows how sometimes these greedy wealthy humans get more than they bargained for. The Mothra twins are cool and capture the 1960s with a flower power punch. I just wish the ending would have had Godzilla triumph. This movie really is a sci-fi epic I dont care what any fan or critics say. Godzilla vs. Mothra (or the Thing) is an incredible sci-fi adventure to be enjoyed by old and new G fans alike. The 1960s Toho Pictures golden
Movie Review: The Best made even better!
Summary: 5 Stars
Without a doubt not only the best made Godzilla film of the old series but
one of the greatest giant monster films foreign or domestic. After a violent
storm a huge egg appears floating off Japan's Karada beach where its quickly
brought to shore and put in a huge incubator for public exploitation. All of
those involved soon find out that this lost egg belongs to the god of infant
island "Mothra" and must be returned as told by the two tiny representatives
(the Peanut sisters) but their cries fall short of the greedy opportuntist
Things become worse when Godzilla appears (and not in the best of moods)With
Japan (and American) weapons unable to stop this Titan. The only hope now is
that of Mothra but will the natives of infant island be reluctant to help those who refused them? This sets the stage for a truly great scifi/Fantasy tale as only Toho could weave.
Great on so many levels this was one of the few serious Godzilla entries
of the series and it shows in the care of it's production From the pacing
of the film's story to Eji's Special Effects (Godzilla never looked more
menacing) to Akira's greatest score ever! I never get tired of watching
this film one of my favorite moments other then the titled bout itself is Godzilla's first weary & confused appearance as he slowly stomps his way
toward Japan's more populated areas (I always thought of this the after
effect of his fight with King Kong from "King Kong vs. Godzilla" but that
is probably just me.)
The Newly Released version by Classic Media is the best restored version
yet whether your watching the Original Japanese Version or the American
Dubbed version you love the clean up The Japan version is in 2.31 format
while the American Version is formatted to fit 16x9 Televisions. Extra
features are in the form of a well meaning tribute to Music Master Akira
Ifukube and a poster slide show with an Original Japanese Trailer. I look
forward to sampling future attractive thin cased Media classics.
Movie Review: Amazing movie
Summary: 5 Stars
First of all I must say I am a huge Mothra and Godzilla fan (this is the reason I just had to have this movie for my collection)! This movie stars Emi and Yumi Ito, "The Peanuts" who play the twin fairies from Infant Island. They also played them in the first Mothra movie ever released in 1961. Here is what it says on the back of the box: "After a fierce typhoon, a mysterious gigantic egg washes ashore. The twin fairies of Infant Island plea for the egg's return to Mothra, its rightful owner, but it's too late - greedy promoters have turned it into an amusement park attraction. Meanwhile Godzilla reawakens and tramples across Japan, heading straight for the big egg. Can Mothra save her offspring from Godzilla? Will Japan survive this epic monster battle?" Sounds good right?! Anyway I enjoyed this movie sooo much, its one of those movies you can sit down and watch over and over at the edge of your seat in suspense, even though you know whats going to happen. Its just that good! I also have to say the special affects are great for 1964 when the movie was made. Also the old original flailing of monster heads, tails, wings, and other appendages are all there (just one of those old movies that all adults used to watch in horror, but laugh at today). I highly recommend this movie for many reasons: if your into fighting and monster action, if you have a history of watching these as kids, if you have an incomplete Godzilla movie collection, or if your just one of those monster sci-fi nerds. Please enjoy if you decide to purchase this item, I promise you wont regret it! (its also a perfect gift for a birthday or Christmas if you have Godzilla fan children from ages 7 and up!)Movie Review: The Egg Belongs to Mothra...the MIghty Thing....
Summary: 5 Stars
Mothra vs. Godzilla features one of Godzilla's finest screen appearances, with human drama and spectacular monster action coming together to create a near-flawless daikaiju picture. Classic Media presents an excellent DVD release, with both the original Japanese version and the 1964 American International Pictures release (under the original A.I.P. title Godzilla vs. the Thing). This film is one of the few Toho monster fests whose American release version surpasses the original.
This Toho classic depicts Godzilla at his all-time best, featuring one of the most impressive Godzilla suit designs and some of Eiji Tsuburaya's finest special effects work. Virtually every scene featuring Godzilla was composed to be visually spectacular, and the innovative effects work holds up admirably, even after 40+ years. Akira Ifukube composed a memorable score, which perfectly complements the film and establishes motifs that have become synonymous with Godzilla over the years.
While the original Japanese version contains a few minor scenes that aren't present in the American release, it is missing one of the best-realized effects sequences shot for the film--the Frontier missile attack scene. Most likely, this is because the attack is carried out by the U.S. Navy, which, at the time, would have flown in the face of Japanese sensibilities.
The Classic Media DVD is superb, although the aspect ratio of the U.S. version is cropped to be narrower than the original widescreen (due to it otherwise being the best available print, I understand). It's a small issue, so this DVD release receives top recommendation.
Movie Review: WHATS IN A NAME?
Summary: 5 Stars
Here is a list for Godzilla & Gamera fans. It will help you keep track of the monsters names, english and japanese.
GODZILLA = GOJIRA
MOTHRA = MOSURA
KING KONG = KINGU KONGU
GHIDRAH = KING GHIDORAH
RODAN = RADON
SPIGA = KUMONGA
GIMANTIS = KAMAKURAS
MOGERA = MOGUERA
MAGMA = MAGUMA
VARAN = BARAN
GIGAN = GAIGAN
MEGALON = MEGARO
ANGUIRUS = ANGILAS
MINYA = MINILLA
JET JAGUAR =JET JAGAR
KING CAESAR = KING SEESAR
DAGORA = DOGORA
SPACEGODZILLA = SUPASUGOJIRA
DEATH GHIDORAH = DESGHIDORAH
DAGARLA = DAGARHA
MECHA G = KIRYU
BROWN GARGANTUA = SANDA
GREEN GARGANTUA= GAIRA
BROSAURUS= GOROSAURUS
GODZILLA '98 = 'ZILLA
GAMMERA = GAMERA
BARUGON=BARGON
GAOS = GYAOS
MONSTER X = JIGER aka JAIGA
VIRAS= BIRASU
GUIRON= GUILLION
SPACE GAOS = OUTER-GALAXY GYAOS aka GYAOS II
YOG = SPACE AMOEBA
MUSHROOM PEOPLE =MATANGO
H-MAN = LIQUID PEOPLE
ATRAGON= GOTENGO aka GOHTEN
SMOG MONSTER = HEDORAH
SEA MONSTER = EBIRAH
ORGAH = ORGA (short for ORGANIZER)
COSMIC MONSTER = "FAKE GODZILLA" aka MECHAGODZILLA aka MG
MG2 = MECHAGODZILLA 2
ROBOT KONG = MECHANIKONG
INFANT ISLAND = BEIRU ISLAND
MONSTER ISLAND = SORGEL ISLAND aka SOLGEL ISLAND
MONSTERLAND = OGASAWARA ISLANDS
MONDO ISLAND = SKULL ISLAND
REGENERATOR G-1 = ORGANIZER G-1
G CELL = GODZILLA CELL
G FORCE = GODZILLA FORCE
All others the same.