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Mothra vs. Godzilla
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List Price: $19.93
Our Price: $17.99
Your Save: $ 1.94 ( 10% )
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Manufacturer: Sony Wonder (Video)
Starring: Akira Takarada, Yuriko Hoshi, Hiroshi Koizumi, Yu Fujiki, Emi Ito
Directed By: Ishirô Honda
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: WELLSPRING/GENIUS
EAN: 0796019801799
Format: Closed-captioned
Label: Sony Wonder (Video)
Manufacturer: Sony Wonder (Video)
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Sony Wonder (Video)
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2007-04-03
Running Time: 89
Studio: Sony Wonder (Video)
Theatrical Release Date: 1964-09-17
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Editorial Reviews:
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(Action) After a fierce typhoon, Mothra’s gigantic egg washes ashore Japan. Meanwhile Godzilla reawakens and tramples across the land, heading straight for the big egg. Can Mothra save her offspring from Godzilla? Will Japan survive this epic monster battle?
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Summary: Mothra, Godzilla, the titans will meet.
Comment: When I was a child i only had my parents' word as to whether or not certain films were worth watching. Godzilla, the original b&w classic, was apparently my mother's favorite. i watched it with certain degrees of enthusiasm. Later my enthusiasm grew when one of the local stations in my town started showing these classic films on Saturday afternoons. With my dad watching them with me, talking for the monsters so that I knew what they were saying (and believe me they were very foul mouthed towards each other), I fell in love with these. As i got older, I learned more of the histories behind these classics, and soon became a huge fan wanting not only the movies, but the chance to watch them in their original japanese to see what differences there were.
This is the film that introduced one og Godzilla's greatest enemies who would from time to time become an ally, but then always revert back to being an enemy. Mothra is (obviously due to lack of ability to name things), a giant moth with no intention of destroying anyone or anything. in fact, as later movies will reveal, she's a part of the earth we never really understood. This is the movie that shows that Godzilla like an early morning breakfast consisting of eggs as much as any other hungry person in the world. LOL
I won't reveal plots, talk about acting, glorify the use of minatures, because you need to see these movies in order to appreciate them fully. I paid a miniscule price for a lifetime of fond memories and highly reccommend adding this movie to your collection.
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Summary: A colorful spectacle that deserves to be in any fan's collection.
Comment: Mothra vs. Godzilla is one of the best Godzilla films ever. The bright colors, the excellent special effects, the monster action, and a basic, yet interesting plot all come together and make this movie what it is. This movie is just pure fun for any fan of giant monsters and/or old-school sci-fi flicks. This movie is also a lot less campy than the future films in the series. As a sci-fi film, it's four stars, but among Godzilla films, it's easily five.
If you're already a Godzilla fan, don't hesitate to pick this up as soon as you can!
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Summary: A must have
Comment: This is a DVD that all collectors must have. there are two version of the film the original Japanese version in 2;35;1 and the US version as it was when it was first release as Godzilla vs the thing in 1;85;1. that is the way the US version should be shown. with its original US title intact.
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Summary: An Almost Adequate Dvd II
Comment: The original Japanese theatrical release is remastered and looks pristine. However, this is not the case with the American English dubbed version. Classic Media should've reconsidered cleaning up the American version as one may want to watch it as an alternative to reading and concentrating on the subtitles.
Included on the dvd are features that are welcomed by die hard fans of Godzilla but personally I would've wanted interviews with stars of the film-giving their insights on the movie, experience in filming scenes etc. It especially would've been a treat if they were able to get an exclusive interview with the peanuts.
In short, this should be in any Godzilla collection especially for completists.
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Summary: GOOD ENTRY IN THE SERIES BETTER TREATMENT FOR FILMS
Comment: I have said this in my past reviews of the Godzilla series, I grew up on these films and I have fond memories of watching them, but they are very juvenile. Even the Japanese versions are juvenile.....Having said that, I wish that these films were cleaned up. The print here isn't bad, but looks like there is room for much improvement. The features are quite good and considering the age of the material it is nice to see some of this stuff. I think 3 stars for any of these Godzilla movies is fair.....5 stars? Come on this isn't "Gone with the Wind" Please(Big G fans)don't have a hissy fit. I'm not really bashing "old radiation breath" he is a part of my childhood. If the prints were cleaned up and the extras were longer I'd give the release 5 stars. As it is, it's a fun entry in a juvenile series.
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