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| Mothra Vs. Godzilla(1964); Discuss the film here. | |
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| Topic Started: Feb 7 2006, 08:12 AM (1,750 Views) | |
| packmule | Feb 7 2006, 08:12 AM Post #1 |
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In April of 1964 Toho released Godzilla Vs Mothra(1964). In my opinion this film is a true classic. Toho gets it all right with this film-the music, the actors, the score, and last(but certainly not least) the monsters, Godzilla and Mothra(adult and twin larval forms). The story: a giant egg is discovered floating off the coast of a Japanese village. The local villagers manage to beach the egg, and promptly sell it to a local businessman and self-proclaimed "great entrepreneur." Meanwhile, the twin fairies appear, appealing to a reporter, cameraman, and scientist to help arrange the rightful return of the egg to Mothra. They fail. In the meantime, Godzilla, buried at the beach(from the typhoon), emerges from the sand in grand fashion, and immediately goes on a rampage. The miltary tries, without success, to stop Godzilla. The trio of photog/reporter/scientist go to the fairies island and make an appeal to them for Mothra's assistance in stopping Godzilla. At first refusing to help, the fairies relent and Mothra promises to fight Godzilla, with a hitch: the giant winged monster is on her last life cycle, and her strength is fading. Mothra and Godzilla have a great battle. The egg is hatched by the chants of the fairies and the natives faraway. Two twin larval offspring set out to Iwo Island to engage Godzilla in the climactic battle. Post your comments and opinions about this film here. :) |
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| Ghost the Bat | Feb 7 2006, 05:02 PM Post #2 |
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The films rocks! SPFX are top notch, acting is great, my favorite kaiju, Mothra, is in the film and my personal favorite Showa Godzilla suit is used. |
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| Legionmaster | Feb 7 2006, 05:14 PM Post #3 |
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Pretty good, and the last Showa movie with Goji as the villain! Also started the crossovers of other kaiju into the Goji series. |
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| godzillalord | Feb 13 2006, 09:36 PM Post #4 |
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I first thought it was stupid but I was young. Now, I think it's okay. But godzilla getting beat by 2 babies is just plain funny! |
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| Legionmaster | Feb 13 2006, 09:59 PM Post #5 |
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Pretty good film. The idea of twin larva was pretty cool to. |
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| packmule | Feb 14 2006, 07:24 PM Post #6 |
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Which version have you watched? The original(Japanese) version or the one with the frontier missile scene(the Americanized scene)? I have both. It is the one instance where I like the scene with the American actors as opposed to the original version of a Toho kaiju film. :huh: |
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| Legionmaster | Feb 14 2006, 08:00 PM Post #7 |
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The Americanized Version. ;) |
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| Ro-Dan | Feb 20 2006, 08:31 PM Post #8 |
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Y'know, I've only seen the American International Pictures version and that's all I care to see. I absolutely love the dubbing and the Frontier Missile scene is cool--albeit pointless. There's just so much nostalgia I have for the AIP versions of the Godzilla films. It's a shame they're being replaced with Toho's inferior international dubs. |
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| packmule | Mar 5 2006, 11:35 AM Post #9 |
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It most certainly is. One example of this that comes to mind is the AIP dubbing for Destroy All Monsters(1968). The narration is ably provided by Norman Rose, whose deep voice adds, I think, authority and an added touch of seriousness to this film. The voice of the narrator in the ADV release of this movie sounds like a businessman's Mr Limpet. crazy |
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| packmule | Jun 7 2007, 01:49 AM Post #10 |
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Turner Classic Movies has posted a very good review of the Classic Media DVD re-release of Mothra Vs Godzilla(1964): http://www.tcm.com/movienews/index/?cid=172096 |
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| TrentonFella | Jun 7 2007, 02:54 PM Post #11 |
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Indeed a pretty favorable review thumbs up |
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| packmule | Jun 8 2007, 07:49 AM Post #12 |
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I'm curious Trent-have you been picking up any of these Classic Media DVDs, the new releases and re-releases?  My favorites so far between all of them are Gojira(1954) and Mothra Vs Godzilla(1964). That said they are all very good.
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| TrentonFella | Jun 8 2007, 11:31 AM Post #13 |
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No I haven't brought any new dvds period. I'm trying to wait until I move before I buy any new dvds but temptation is causing me to think otherwise Mr Green |
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| packmule | Jun 9 2007, 10:10 AM Post #14 |
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The Classic Media "Godzilla" DVD Box Set will be released sometime later this year(no exact date has been set yet), which will include: Godzilla Raids Again(1955), Mothra Vs Godzilla(1964), Ghidrah The Three-Headed Monster(1964), Invasion Of The Astro Monsters(1965), Godzilla's Revenge(1969) & Terror Of Mechagodzilla(1975). This set is not expected to include Gojira(1954). The expected retail price for this box set is between $70-80. You could wait and get the Box Set, Trent. What makes these DVDs standout is the fact they contain both Japanese and American versions of these films, the prints all look stellar, and there are a multitude of extras that include trailers, audio commentaries, and stills galleries. thumbs up |
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| TrentonFella | Jun 9 2007, 06:39 PM Post #15 |
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Hmm so G54 isn't in the boxset? Then I'll probably order that one along with some other dvds I want to get (Naruto Boxset 3 and Tekkaman Blade Boxset 2). Thanks for the info and it seems Classic Media has really step up in terms of quality over their past dvd efforts. |
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