Godzilla [DVD]

Very good film, something to settle down with a hot cuppa watching a pretty good film with good special effects and good acting. highly recommend

Ever since the 1950s the Japanese movie industry has produced a boatload of terrible, low-budget Godzilla (or Gojira) movies. They are characterized by men in rubber suits stomping around, and production values and acting so poor that only people who have a humorous attitude to this material can possibly love it. But I guess that is frequently how cult phenomena work: they acquire substance purely on the strength of having a cult following across many decades, and people come together in enthusiastic fandom to appreciate these "classics"; to participate in the vibrant culture that forms around them. It's the same with Doctor Who or Star Trek or James Bond. I have met many people who declared themselves big fans of Godzilla/Gojira, who love the Japanese movies and vehemently hates the American 1998 movie by Roland Emmerich. I guess there is a kind of symmetry in the fact that it is the other way around with me. I cannot endure much of the Japanese versions, but love the American version (which is currently rated a rather misleading 4.8 out of 10 at IMDb). Why do people hate this movie? I doubt it is no other but the main: it does not give them what they expect from a movie calling itself a Godzilla movie. Cult audiences generally want what they expect, and nothing else will satisfy them. Whether it's a good movie on its own, irrespective of its prior namesakes, is apparently not even worthy of being considered. What a crime. Why do I love this movie? Mainly, it's the (human) characters. I am a big fan of Matthew Broderick. Who cannot love Ferris Bueller? It's true Broderick has gotten a bit chubby in recent years, and he has been a bit dull in some of his later movies, but he's still ace here! He plays a really nice guy, and Maria Pitillo plays a really nice girl. Their performances and character histories ring so true to life that I can't help loving these characters - they're so adorable, and so right for each other. In combination with the highly engaging underdog/"nice guys finish last" theme, they totally make the movie for me. I wanna hug them! In addition to the mains, we also have Jean Reno as a sympathetic (!) French intelligence agent, and Hank Azaria, one of America's greatest showbiz talents, who's great as whomever in whatever. Then there's the monster. I think it's perfectly fine. It serves its purpose in the story admirably, and there's even a touch of pathos in its demise. I find nothing to criticize about the action structure of the movie; it proceeds by the numbers and culminates in an appropriate climax. Great. Godzilla is quite simply Roland Emmerich's best movie. Which is perhaps not saying a lot, but still. Godzilla is a character-driven movie, not a monster-driven one, and I think this is the best choice. Like in the first Transformers movie (2007), the human characters were the more interesting ones. Because it is pretty damn difficult to make some monster or alien robot more interesting than a well-rounded human being. Great movie!

With the way some films are disappearing from streaming to save on royalties it's worth getting some added to the library so, in theory, it can never disappear. This is one worth saving. No spoilers in this review... And this will be copy pasted to over reviews...

Poor Godzilla from the time she is found until the end of the movie she is picked on by us humans, Now she is angry bent on revenge spent on hell. To reach where she's going the water is the best way to trave as on land it's to easy to find her. Very active with a lot of ideas that have you suspended from the chair not moving a muscle. Yes action is thick and fast the suspense is full on so gather the popcorn before you settle in for the night. Godzilla wants a home for her babies and this place looks ideal. Now these nasty little people are going to get what for, so running around making a big bill for damages getting everyone tied in a knot sounds just right. Jam packed thrills and spills from beginning to end that will have you riveted to your seat. There's still more but you will have to watch it. Storyline great, actors done a fantastic job keeping everything under control well sort off, and entertainment at its best, what more do you want. I rated this movie an A grade plus as Godzilla did her role very convincingly and a first class movie that needs to be watched, Have the popcorn ready and chair near by to relax with your feet up, better still forget about relaxing as this show will keep you on your toes. Enjoy!

Great movie

As always, shown with slipcover shows up without it. The transfer is great tho, very good quality.

This film is amazing. Action packed all through. All the family loved it. It’s a film that can be watched over and over.

The 2009 Matthew Broderick version of Godzilla is a more gentle one but has a fair amount of violence so might not be suitable for the younger children. Great SFX make this film amazing but the actors and the story really make it one of my favourites of the Godzilla remakes. Godzilla in this film is a product of nuclear bomb tests. Now large and mature enough Godzilla goes to feed and then looks for a nesting site. Unfortunately he chooses Manhattan. There are some great fun moments and a fair amount of action in the film.

Compra 100% recomendada. No lo piensen dos veces. Yo la compré porque estaba importada en los almacenes de México y llegó al Locker de Amazon. Trae edición Blu ray estándar y Blu ray 4k. Ambas con idioma original y español latino. El empaque es sencillo, pero muy sellada para que no haya malentendidos. Es mi película favorita de todos los tiempos. Fue la primera vez que fui al cine a los ocho años de edad. Me trae tantos recuerdos y ahora la tengo en mi colección!!!

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Despite the bad writing this movie had, it really needs a second chance. The practical effects still hold up quite well and the story isn't that bad (for a Friday night popcorn movie) Most important it's spectacular, keeps a steady pace and has a killer score and soundtrack (except when Puff violates Led Zeppelin)

Années 1960. Une série d'essais nucléaires français, aux alentours de l'archipel des Tuamotu, entraine la mutation d'un lézard. Trente ans plus tard, la créature monstrueuse attaque un cargo japonais croisant dans le Pacifique Sud. Le seul rescapé est transporté à Papeete, où il est interrogé par des agents de la DGSE. Il murmure le nom de « Gojira », d'après une ancienne légende japonaise. Au même moment, Nick Tatopoulos, un jeune scientifique américain travaillant pour la Commission de réglementation nucléaire, est prié d'abandonner ses recherches à Tchernobyl pour se rendre avec un groupe de militaires à Panama. Il découvre les gigantesque empreintes du monstre, qui a traversé le golfe et piétiné un village pour se rendre dans l'océan Atlantique. La créature ne tarde pas à refaire parler d'elle, en engloutissant plusieurs navires. Les militaires, sous les ordres du colonel Hicks, essayent de découvrir le lieu vers lequel la chose semble se diriger. Il s'agit de New York, sur la côte Est. Tatopoulos émet l'hypothèse d'un représentant d'une nouvelle espèce biologique, ayant muté sous l'effet de radiations. New York est rapidement placé en état de siège par l'armée, qui échoue, malgré son important déploiement, à stopper le monstre reptilien. Tatopoulos découvre que la bête est sur le point de pondre une centaine d'œufs dans les sous-sols de la ville. Ses informations sont volées par son ex-fiancée, la journaliste Audrey Timmonds, qui en fait un reportage. Viré de l'armée américaine, le scientifique est bientôt récupéré par l'agent Philippe Roche, des services secrets français, qui veut trouver le nid de « Godzilla » pour l'anéantir. L'armée, tente de son côté, de tuer une nouvelle fois le monstre. Suite à un combat contre des sous-marins, la créature est finalement "vaincue" par l'armée. Alors que Tatopoulos et Roche pénètrent dans le repaire du monstre, ils sont suivis par Audrey et son associé, Victor « Animal » Palotti, qui veulent faire un reportage sur le nid de « Godzilla ». Juste à ce moment-là, les œufs du monstre éclosent les uns après les autres, donnant naissance à une armée de mini-godzilla affamés. Avec les moyens du bord, les quatre compagnons diffusent en direct, les images du nid et informent Hicks de son emplacement. Ce dernier envoie les avions F-18 bombarder le nid, en laissant le temps au protagonistes de s'échapper. Alors que le nid est détruit et que les héros vont pour partir, le parent « Godzilla » émerge du sol, se révélant avoir survécu. En voyant sa progéniture anéantie, la créature entre dans une colère noire et poursuit les héros. Après une course-poursuite en taxi (au cours de laquelle « Godzilla » ravage la moitié de Park Avenue), ils parviennent à prendre au piège le monstre qui, par sa taille, s'empêtre dans les câbles du Pont de Brooklyn. Les F-18 bombardent le géant qui s'écroule dans une longue et tragique agonie. Nick se rapproche de la créature, qui le dévisage, agonisante. C'est ainsi que « Godzilla » s'éteint... Encore que, un œuf demeure survivant du chaos..