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The "forgotten" Godzilla movie.
The second Godzilla movie is a transitional entry in the series. Serious, but not as grim as "Godzilla, King of the Monsters," we see the first traces of the camp humor that became a trademark of Japanese sci-fi. It is one of the few movies of the series that does a "hand-off" from the previous flick. Dedicated fans will recognize Dr. Yamane from the first Godzilla film. In addition, Godzilla (also known as "Gigantis") meets Angilus, the first of many bizarre enemies. In somber B/W photography, the story of dueling monsters on the loose unfolds. This time it's Osaka and not Tokyo, threatened with fiery destruction. As usual, the monsters invade populous areas, destroy buildings, and threaten civilization. As usual, conventional military hardware has no effect. The English-dubbed dialogue is occasionally hilarious. The special effects and other production values are typical of Japanese sci-fi. This movie, virtually overlooked through the years, initially appeared in the USA as "Gigantis the Fire Monster." It played on a double feature program back in 1959/1960 with "Teenagers From Outer Space" (reviewed elsewhere in ...). Godzilla movies are an acquired taste that delight fans and repulse "normal" viewers. For aging baby-boomers, and other serious collectors of low-budget sci-fi, this movie is a recommended treat. :-)

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The second Godzilla movie
When this film was originally made in 1955 in Japan, it was called "Gojira No Gyusku". That's "Godzilla's Counterattack" in Japanese. Then, it was titled "Godzilla Raids Again". When it came to here in the US of A, it was called "Gigantis, the Fire Monster". Confusing, right? The plot is that Godzilla is back and this time he's in Osaka rather than Tokyo. Anyway, Godzilla fights a monster that looks like an Anklyosaurus with TONS of spikes on his back. This monster is called Anguirus. Another name for Anguirus is "Angilas", but I call him Anguirus. Anyway, this was a fine movie. Its kinda campy, and the dubbing is terrible, but that's the only bad thing. Enjoy this movie. WARNING: This movie contains very violent scenes, including Godzilla (basicly) rips out Anguirus's throat. So, only let kids about 8 and up watch this movie. Nuff said.

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Nothing can keep the BIG GUY down!!!!!!
Godzilla is back and better than ever in this movie. On an uninhabited island, Godzilla(Gigantis) is locked in mortal combat with Angilas,who is unbelievably related to Godzilla. The sailors who find the monsters flee back to Osaka and tell the authorities about the monsters!!! Not long after that the monsters resurface and continue the titan clash in Osaka. Godzilla then destroys Angilas with his radioactive heat beam. Godzilla is then found on a frozen island on is then ambushed by the Japanese airforce and is buried alive in ice, but in my opinion he isn't dead, he's just chillin'. This is in my opinion the best Godzilla film ever made!!!!!