Review of Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956) by Rob S — 07 Nov 2007
Most monster movies don't age particuarly well for many reasons. Ironically however, the original Godzilla still stands head and shoulders above every subsequent version. The reason is simple, Godzilla isn't just a monster but a representation of all of Japan (and most of the world)'s fears in 1956. Post-Hiroshima Godzilla represents the bomb.
Aside from that very real fear, Godzilla still stands up, It has a great story, and a wonderfully teasing reveal. Okay so the monster special effects are not incredible now, but they must have been absolutely mind blowing at the time. When Godzilla appears on screen you can sense the fear that now just a few boatmen are feeling but an entire nation.
Godzilla is also very intellegent. Debates as to whether we should just kill it or whether we have to research it could be transposed to any space or time. Godzilla is a classic, rightly so and if you can forgive it occasionally looking a bit shaky you'll reap the reward.
This review of Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956) was written by Rob S on 07 Nov 2007.
Godzilla, King of the Monsters! has generally received positive reviews.
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