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The Classic
Out of all the movies from the Showa era of Godzilla, this is definitely the one that stands out the most after the original. The special effects are amazing for it's time. Watching the movie, I am amazed what they were able to pull off, such as the giant Mothra egg. Another cool thing about the movie is that it has a lot of actors who would later star in many Godzilla movies, so the choice of actors is also really good. My question always is, where did the twin girls from Infant Island get those fancy clothes when the island they come from is so primitive. They must have took them off of a doll! Overall, a classic movie that has aged a little, but still looks amazing after all of these years.

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IN 1964 THE LAST GREAT GODZILLA FILM WAS RELEASED... MOTHRA VS. GODZILLA (GODZILLA VS. THE THING)
The Godzilla suit is of the finest ever created for any Godzilla flick, except King Kong vs. Godzilla 1962( my opinion).This really is the the last great Godzilla movie ever made. After 1964 Godzilla had some shining moments in his later movies, but Godzilla movies from 1965 on were made with absolute sillieness and really no seriousness. The one exception was Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster 1966 this had some sillieness but had just enough seriousness to make it an adequate Godzilla movie. The 1970s were Godzillas whimp stage and his movies showed it. Sony Wonder does an excellent job with the film transfer and sound as it did with Godzilla vs. The Sea Monster and Godzilla vs. The Smog Monster (1971). You almost swear Godzilla vs. Mothra was filmed a few years ago, (not 43 years ago). the same could be said with the other two titles I mentioned. The one point I will bring out in this review is the genius of Ikira Ifakube. Ifakubes music score for Godzilla movies were used repeatedly in later Godzilla movies, but in Godzilla vs.Thing Ifakubes musical art is clearly heard in this film. Note when Mothra first arrives as Godzilla is ready to destroy the egg, Godzilla stares at Mothra ready to battle, the camera zooms closely on Godzillas face and all you hear is Ifakubes echoey like symbols in the background you really feel Godzillas fury. Story, music aside Amazingly and effective you feel the action and emotion in this film thanks to the directing of Inoshiro Honda and Akira Ifakubes brilliant music score.This movie does have a message to it about over land development and greedy humans of rich wealthy companies that don't care about nature or the enviroment they only care about development for profit. As Godzilla is trouncing Japan you see large scale factories being destroyed, portraying mankinds over development and pollution of the enviroment in the name of profit. Godzilla vs. Mothra shows how sometimes these greedy wealthy humans get more than they bargained for. The Mothra twins are cool and capture the 1960s with a flower power punch. I just wish the ending would have had Godzilla triumph. This movie really is a sci-fi epic I dont care what any fan or critics say. Godzilla vs. Mothra (or the Thing) is an incredible sci-fi adventure to be enjoyed by old and new G fans alike. The 1960s Toho Pictures golden age................. <
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The Best made even better!
Without a doubt not only the best made Godzilla film of the old series but <
>one of the greatest giant monster films foreign or domestic. After a violent <
>storm a huge egg appears floating off Japan's Karada beach where its quickly <
>brought to shore and put in a huge incubator for public exploitation. All of <
>those involved soon find out that this lost egg belongs to the god of infant <
>island "Mothra" and must be returned as told by the two tiny representatives <
>(the Peanut sisters) but their cries fall short of the greedy opportuntist <
>Things become worse when Godzilla appears (and not in the best of moods)With <
>Japan (and American) weapons unable to stop this Titan. The only hope now is <
>that of Mothra but will the natives of infant island be reluctant to help those who refused them? This sets the stage for a truly great scifi/Fantasy tale as only Toho could weave. <
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> Great on so many levels this was one of the few serious Godzilla entries <
>of the series and it shows in the care of it's production From the pacing <
>of the film's story to Eji's Special Effects (Godzilla never looked more <
>menacing) to Akira's greatest score ever! I never get tired of watching <
>this film one of my favorite moments other then the titled bout itself is Godzilla's first weary & confused appearance as he slowly stomps his way <
>toward Japan's more populated areas (I always thought of this the after <
>effect of his fight with King Kong from "King Kong vs. Godzilla" but that <
>is probably just me.) <
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>The Newly Released version by Classic Media is the best restored version <
>yet whether your watching the Original Japanese Version or the American <
>Dubbed version you love the clean up The Japan version is in 2.31 format <
>while the American Version is formatted to fit 16x9 Televisions. Extra <
>features are in the form of a well meaning tribute to Music Master Akira <
>Ifukube and a poster slide show with an Original Japanese Trailer. I look <
>forward to sampling future attractive thin cased Media classics. <
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