Review of Mothra (1961) by Jim A — 28 Apr 2014

Number 3 in the original pantheon of atomic "Kaiju" monsters--in this case more fantasy than horror. Get this: a giant moth creature "ravishing a universe for love," replete with tiny island luminous fairies who perform songs.

Yet it has a good cast, creative fun plot, sense of humor, appeal to children, earthquakes, machine guns, dance scenes, cheesy explosions, and an entertaining quality making it undeniably one of the most unique of the B movie monster era.

Truly a classic in this sense. Surprising that of all the monsters, Mothra is the most common recurring character in the Godzilla films. Hmmm... so that makes Mothra yet another flight-themed sidekick ala Robin, Falcon, Buzz Lightyear, Tinker Bell, Hedwig, and Rocky the flying squirrel from Bullwinkle fame.

Now THAT would make an interesting super-team...