Review of Destroy All Monsters (1968) by Louis D — 06 Feb 2008
Given the prolific nature of Ishiro Honda makes it difficult to penalize him for the occasional sub-par flick. Fortunately, the monster fights are at the top of their game (particularly the introduction of "space monster" Ghidorah) as would be expected given the film's title.
Unfortunately, Honda's brilliant socio-political commentary-a staple of his work-is hardly noticeable, perhaps because it's virtually non-existent. Monsters are no longer symbols of historical destruction but are instead just monsters.
Even the alien takeover element (Moonwomen are bent on the earth's destruction) pales in comparison to Honda's alien invasion/post-World War II trauma films, Atragon and The Mysterians. An entertaining film, certainly, but one in dire need of beneath-the-surface substance.
This review of Destroy All Monsters (1968) was written by Louis D on 06 Feb 2008.
Destroy All Monsters has generally received positive reviews.
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