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Evil Munchlax

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I can't beleave there is no other topic for this, well actually I guess I can alot of people think the movies are boring and cheap. But the select many that do like them, this thread is for you to discuss the franchise.

From Wikipedia:

"On August 13, Bloody Disgusting.Com reported that Legendary Pictures, an American motion picture company, are in early talks about producing a possible Godzilla film, though the likelihood of the project entering production, as well as Toho's part in this, is still unclear. Toho was asked if this was true and they stated that they were exploring several possibilities. Reliable sources from the industry state that Weta will do the CGI and they want to include a Toho monster to battle Godzilla. Sources also indicate that Legendary Pictures will release an announcement before the end of 2009 and that if they get the rights, the film will possibly be released in July 2012."

Well there you have it. Hopefully if this all ends up happening it won't be as dissappointing to it's fans like the last American " Godzilla " movie. This isn't exactly new but I thought it might be to some people.

Discuss Godzilla here!
 
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Er-hem. I'm quite fond of the Godzilla movies (Kaiju films in general, really), the "worst", Godzilla vs. Hedorah, being one of my favorites. The monster designs are all very interesting, too, Hedorah and Gigan are probably my favorites. The "cheap" effects really give a nice charm to the series, especially nowadays when we're flooded with so much CGI.

I personally like the American [God]Zilla (the monster itself, at least), though I see it as a unique kaiju that is vaguely similar to the original, not a US re-imagining of Godzilla. The cartoon 'sequel' was great, especially with Fil Barlow's incredible monster designs. Real interesting to see a 'believable' take as well as a non-realistic, suit-o-mation angle on "giant mutant dinosaur fights other giant monsters."
 
I've never seen a good Godzilla film that wasn't made by Toho. And the 1998 version was so bad I'm unwilling to even give it a second chance.

That said, I love the Toho movies. The first 1954 movie is actually outstandingly good. Everything made afterwords is at least a lot of fun. There's nothing better than popping in a dubbed Showa era film and watching it with a handful of friends. Hilarious stuff.

Er-hem. I'm quite fond of the Godzilla movies (Kaiju films in general, really), the "worst", Godzilla vs. Hedorah, being one of my favorites.
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I can't see how anyone could consider that the worst. It's amazingly trippy and bizarre, which frankly is exactly what Godzilla needs. Even if that's not your thing, it's nowhere near uninteresting stock footage montages like Godzilla vs Gigan. That didn't even manage to be funny.
 
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Godzilla has been one of my favorite series ever, the american version sucked balls and is call Zilla 98 in most other forums. Zilla 98 wasnt an awful movie(I liked it), it just sucked as a Godzilla movie.

The Showa movies were more care free and silly.

Heisei was more serious and badass.

Millennium was meh, it had to many retakes (5 in total). You could get into one series without having to get used to it all over again.
 
Er-hem. I'm quite fond of the Godzilla movies (Kaiju films in general, really), the "worst", Godzilla vs. Hedorah, being one of my favorites. The monster designs are all very interesting, too, Hedorah and Gigan are probably my favorites. The "cheap" effects really give a nice charm to the series, especially nowadays when we're flooded with so much CGI..
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It's one of my favorites as well. I don't know what is wrong with it. I think it's a pretty cool idea too-a pollution monster that battles Godzilla from space that changes into different forms. I heard the creater of that movie was going to create another, Godzilla 3D to the Max and that there would be another Hedorah like monster named "Deathla". Guess the idea didn't make it?

I personally like the American [God]Zilla (the monster itself, at least), though I see it as a unique kaiju that is vaguely similar to the original, not a US re-imagining of Godzilla. The cartoon 'sequel' was great, especially with Fil Barlow's incredible monster designs. Real interesting to see a 'believable' take as well as a non-realistic, suit-o-mation angle on "giant mutant dinosaur fights other giant monsters."
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I liked it too, the monster. And the cartoon and movie was alright...but if it is Godzilla like the title says, it is just a mockery of it. Like the popular quote, "It took the "God" out of Godzilla. That's why he's " Zilla " in Final Wars. I don't know I liked the monster itself though. It's disign was pretty cool. I enjoyed seeing him in the latest Godzilla movie even if he was there for a couple of scenes. It was a treat to see Zilla the American version vs. the original. Too bad it only lasted like 15 seconds. It was the quickest monster battle in the whole movie. Shows just how much the film ticked off the Godzilla film makers in Japan.

The Showa movies were more care free and silly.

Heisei was more serious and badass.

Millennium was meh
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That's exactly the way I think of it. The Showa films are classics and always will be, even if they are a little silly. My favorite would be...Hm I cant decide they mostly are all really good.

The Heisei films are darker and more realistic. Godzilla vs Biollante and Godzilla vs King Ghidorah are my favorites from that series.

The Millennium films were good but won't be as memorable or have as much charm as the films in the first two. They were good though. Too short and I don't like how the only two films to have continity were Godzilla X Mechagodzilla and Godzilla: Tokio S.O.S..

My favorite would be GMK: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack-Godzilla was such a badass I loved how they were able to protray him there, they should have made a sequel instead of having the same thing we just saw with Godzilla and Mechagodzilla (Which was done already 3 times) but added Mothra and her babies. Because at the end
when Godzilla supposively dies in the ocean with King Ghidorah, his hearts still beats before the credits roll out on to the screen.

Final Wars might have but all those human/mutant scenes... I watch a Godzilla film to see Godzilla and other monster battle and break buildings and stuff I don't want to see some sci-fi kung fu movie with Godzilla and kaiju at the very end. If they would've made it more like Destroy All Monsters it would have been a better Godzilla film. But it was nice to see alot of the classic monsters we havn't seen scince the Showa movies such as Hedorah and Gigan. Gigan's new look is awesome by the way. Monster X however kind of dissappoints me. He's too demonic/humanoid. They make up for it when he becomes Ghidorah however. And as I said earlier it was nice to see Zilla and Godzilla face to face. But this movie just isn't as epic as it should've been.
 
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My favorite is Destroy All Monsters. Oh how I just love watching monsters beat the living crap out of each other.

Final Wars was also really good.
 
I have been a huge fan of the Godzilla franchise since the I watched that old Hana Babara Godzilla cartoon. The first movie I watched was Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla; it had awesome background music. My favorite monster in the series is Mechagodzilla because of that movie (loved his roar).
 
It would be interesting to see Godzilla in this age of animation.
 
I am a hardcore Godzilla fan! I grew up on those movies. I remember being like 4 years old watching Godzilla Vs. Gigan on VHS... Good times! I used to pretend I was Godzilla.

A new film would be hella rad.
 
Guess we'll have to wait 'til 2013 or 2014 for new Toho film. In order to renew interest for the fans. I'm interested now! Lol and I thought the new Godzilla movie in 3D would be exciting even if it wouldn't be an official part of the series however that is probobly cancelled due to the delays. It's a shame too it woulv'e been like Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster and the new monster, Deathla seemed intersting. The new American Godzilla is due for 2012 if it is alright for them.

*sigh* Guess I'll just have to pass the time by watching older Godzilla films. I'm also eager to see The Host 2 and Cloverfeild 2. But those are beside the point I suppose.
 
Shouldn't this be on the entertainment thread? O well
Godzilla has been around so long and his/her popularity has grown over the years. Too bad that poor dubbing and the gap between special effects now and when Godzilla first started have kinda ruined their credit. What they need is remakes in perfect CGI and with more modern topics.
 
Evil Munchlax said:
Guess we'll have to wait 'til 2013 or 2014 for new Toho film. In order to renew interest for the fans. I'm interested now! Lol and I thought the new Godzilla movie in 3D would be exciting even if it wouldn't be an official part of the series however that is probobly cancelled due to the delays. It's a shame too it woulv'e been like Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster and the new monster, Deathla seemed intersting. The new American Godzilla is due for 2012 if it is alright for them.

*sigh* Guess I'll just have to pass the time by watching older Godzilla films. I'm also eager to see The Host 2 and Cloverfeild 2. But those are beside the point I suppose.
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Hopefully they'll make the new US Godzilla movie more serious and dark to show the US that Godzilla isnt just a guy in a rubber suit. All long as they have him fighting another monster and make him look sorta like the Japanese G everything should run smooth.

But hey if they do make it at least well get to see it before we die in 2012 ;)
 
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Shouldn't this be on the entertainment thread?
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I don't know what you mean. It is posted on the Entertainment section.

Hopefully they'll make the new US Godzilla movie more serious and dark to show the US that Godzilla isnt just a guy in a rubber suit. All long as they have him fighting another monster and make him look sorta like the Japanese G everything should run smooth.
But hey if they do make it at least well get to see it before we die in 2012
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That's what shouldv'e happened with the older film. And they still couldv'e had him breath fire too I mean wtf.

And yes that would be rather unfortunate :D
 
I got into Godzilla after playing the video games. I don't like the idea of another US-made Godzilla film.
 
i like godzilla too. I agree with jiggy, the games are awesome. I would like to see a godzilla movie that isn't boring too :)
 
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Too bad that poor dubbing and the gap between special effects now and when Godzilla first started have kinda ruined their credit. What they need is remakes in perfect CGI and with more modern topics.
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Fans need to get over themselves. The bad dubbing is perfect for the movies. It's distinctive, and part of the charm. As long as the Japanese versions are available on DVD (and in large part, they are), it shouldn't be a problem.

Nothing after the very first movie (with the possible exception of GMK) has tried to be anything more than a total cheese-fest. And that's okay.
 
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Nothing after the very first movie (with the possible exception of GMK) has tried to be anything more than a total cheese-fest. And that's okay.
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I don't see Mothra vs. Godzilla, The Return of Godzilla, Godzilla vs. Biollante or Godzilla vs. Destroyah as cheese-fests either, personally.

I love Godzilla, and have been watching the movies ever since I was little. Showa is my favorite series as some other best - IMO - movies were released here, like the original Godzilla, Mothra vs. Godzilla, Destroy All Monsters, and Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla.

If the new American Godzilla does get made, all I wish is for them to make a Godzilla closer to the original - atomic ray, invulnerability and all. I don't like Godzilla '98 as a Godzilla movie or as a movie in general.
 
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I don't see Mothra vs. Godzilla, The Return of Godzilla, Godzilla vs. Biollante or Godzilla vs. Destroyah as cheese-fests either, personally.
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Those may play themselves a little more seriously (Mothra vs. Godzilla being the most mature of the bunch), but every single one of them still boils down to getting two monsters to fight for our entertainment. Not a whole lot of substance going on. And the plots are only slightly less ridiculous than Venusian invaders.

That's not a crack at them. It's just that even at their most serious, the post-1954 films aren't very serious.
 
Return of Godzilla only had Godzilla alone, but I see what you're saying. In any case, if they were all made to be dark and serious, it would get pretty boring. That's why I like the Godzilla series, there's simply so much variety in them.

Topic Question: "Showa, Heisei, Millennium - Which Do You Consider the Best?"
 
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