Review of Godzilla (1998) by Diane Odysey C — 01 Mar 2011

Why? Just why? No wonder Japan felt inclined to start making Godzilla films again after this.

This review of Godzilla (1998) was written by Diane Odysey C on 01 Mar 2011.

Godzilla has generally received mixed reviews.

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