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by **Benjamin Haines** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 11:22 pm

Really, the type of movie that Kitamura made GFW does not follow the rules of how to make a good movie. But rather, it does more closely parallel the makings of a parody-type movie. A parody movie (Ex.: Scream, Kung Pow: Enter The Fist) is a movie that is intentionally bad, that the filmmakers purposefully make to have flaws. The reason for this is simply that they are seeking to entertain the audience, not play by the rules of what makes a good movie.

Kitamura's GFW is somewhat like this, except that not all of the flaws are intentional. Some flaws, such as the purposefully bad toy tanks, are intentionally put in there for a reason (in this case, as a tribute to Golden Age then-cutting-edge special effects work). But other flaws in the movie, such as all the many plot holes, are likely not intentional. Really, intentionally leaving the movie filled with plot holes would not merit any special tribute or in-joke of any kind. The reason is simply that Kitamura wasn't worried about plot holes in the story. He instead focused on making the story filled with intense and fun-as-hell action, for the sole purpose of entertaining the audience.

So again, when it comes to the flaws of GFW: Some of them are intentional for parody-type nostalgia, and some are unintentional as a result of Kitamura not caring to play by the normal rules. The end product, while a flawed and technically bad movie by critical standards, is an overall highly entertaining and fun experience to watch.

by **Elliot Gay** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 11:29 pm

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by **Trenton Fella** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 4:09 pm

Well I finally got around to watching this movie (had the dvd for a while, was just waiting for a free day to watch it)....and since the GMK-disaster, I've learned to keep my expectations low. And to be honest after seeing some of the reviews for this movie, I was set on this movie been HORRID! But after watching it, I have to say...it's really not that bad...it could have been far worse. This is actually a pretty decent film...yes there are some flaws that everyone has pointed out already (don't care if they were done on purpose or by accident...a flaw is a flaw) but it's still entertaining. The plotholes are rampant though...I think that's one of the biggest problems. But like others said, for once the human acting is pretty decent too.

I look at this movie in 2 ways, one as just a Godzilla film and two as the 50th Godzilla film. As just a Godzilla film, it's about a 3.5 maybe a 4 on a good day...but as the 50th Godzilla Film it's about a 2.5/3. I wanted more out of this film since it's going to be the last Godzilla movie for a while and this doesn't do it for me. So I'll settle on giving this movie a solid 3. This may change after repeated viewings but as of now, it's a solid 3.

Oh yea...the Biologist chick (can't remember her name)...is crazy beautiful :eek:

I'd watch the movie just for her :lol:

Edit - While it's slightly forgivable in the human fight scenes, the matrix-inspired moves that the monsters did was a REAL stretch for me.

by **gojira_fan** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 2:34 pm

Having finally viewed this film on DVD I kept an open mind but after watching it if there were such a thing as a letter grade below an F I would give a Z-.

If I had payed more than $10.00 I would have taken it back for a refund.

Toho should be ashamed of themselves for this movie and whoever let Keith Emerson score this film ought to be embarrased. Even my daughter who thinks Godzilla is one of the silliest things in the world made mention that the music was completely cheesy for a Godzilla film.

The only bright spot in this film was Don Frye. The monster battles where way to fast and the lacked any excitement. The acting was poor and there were too many references to films like the Matrix and Star Wars (to name a few) that ruined it for me.

What a sad way to send Godzilla off, especially on his 50th.

by **Ultra T-Rex** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 3:11 pm

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by **JimPV** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 9:08 pm

by **Trenton Fella** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 2:24 am

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by **planetxleader** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 1:54 pm

^ Well, the games that came out recently are pretty close, but I'd love to play a Godzilla game with the new Gigan design, King Seesar, and the Xilians incorporated in there somehow. Wouldn't it be awesome to play as Captain Gordon?!

You're right about the music, too. When I watch the ending credits I am reminded of when I beat Super Ghouls 'N Ghosts for my Super Nintendo when I was little. :lol:

by **Elliot Gay** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 2:49 pm

Dude. I'd kill to play a Gordon or Ozaki, or Kazama.

Imagine the Ebirah fight at the energy plant!!!

by **CBright7831** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 12:03 am

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