Gojira / Godzilla Deluxe Collector's Edition (2004)

The Best Montser movie ever

If you are a fan of Godzilla then this is a must buy. The packaging is awesome and the bonus features are really good. It includes the original Gojira and Godzilla king of the monsters with Raymond Burr. Classic Media makes the best Godzilla DVDs and I hope they will get the rights to more of the Godzilla films, like Godzilla Vs Megalon, Godzilla Vs Biolante, and The return of Godzilla. I would also recommend Mothra Vs Godzilla. Godzilla rules!!! November 16, 2008

A historical find

This beautiful two-disc collection includes both Gojira (1954) and Godzilla, King of the Monsters (1956). The original film, rarely seen outside of Japan for 50 years, is a haunting, almost lyrical post-war tale of heartbreak and loss. The clumsy "Americanized" version was edited into a more straight-ahead creature feature that shoehorned in scenes of Raymond Burr pretending he was in the film. Each version has its own commentary track to bring historical context. Having both films together is the real treasure, especially to students of the medium. September 22, 2008

Go with the original.

Watch the original Gojira, throw away the American bastardization with Raymond Burr. These five stars are for the Japanese original only. In the American mess, you can see that in the added scenes with Burr, even the lighting is different from the original. Very tacky. I hope Burr was properly ashamed of himself. Equally as important as its entertainment value, but often overlooked, Gojira made an important political statement in light of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. August 30, 2008

Unbelievable...UNBELIEVABLE!

Holy crap.
First of all, I've loved the original GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS since I was a kid. It was the first Godzilla movie I ever saw, and I've been a big Godzilla fan and collector ever since.
Then, one day, I find out that the version of the film that I'd known and loved for years is actually not the original version; rather, a re-edit for American audiences. And since every person I've ever spoken or been in contact with has told me that the Japanese version is infinately better, I couldn't wait to see it...unfortunately, I had to wait anyway, because finding it on video/DVD was damn near impossible for a very, very long time.
Finally, a deluxe edition of this movie was released on DVD for the film's 50th anniversary. I eagerly popped the DVD in my player as soon as it came in the mail. As the final credits rolled at the end of the film, I could only say one thing.
Holy crap.
First of all, let me just say that GOJIRA is way, WAY WAY WAY WAY better than GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS. The Japanese original version is a lot more dramatic, tense, and most of all, scary. It's a somber and serious movie about the horrors of nuclear weapons testing, with many levels of darkness and complexity that most giant monster movies from the era lack.
Aside from the movies, the DVD is awesome. Both versions of the film, the Japanese and the American, are featured on seperate discs, both with individual special features and and commentaries. The DVD package also comes with a booklet containing a short essay about the history of the film, written by Steve Ryfle.
Overall, if you love or even just like Godzilla or giant monster movies, or if you've never seen the original Japanese version, or even if you're just interested in film history, this DVD is definately worth picking up. August 18, 2008

Gojira (1954)

The best of the best. The darkest of all the Godzilla series. The one and only 1954 Japanese classic, Gojira. This is the real deal my fellow Godzilla fans. Finally after many years of waiting we finally get to see Gojira in its full glory.

Mans arrogance and ignorance of the nuclear bomb has spawned a monster who is more powerful than the very weapon that created the monstrous creature...this is Godzilla. Angered by his rebirth into an unfamiliar world, the giagntic saurian lashes out at the world, destroying anything that dares to challenge his might.

Dr. Serizawa, the man who created a weapon that is deadlier than all and any nuclear weapons (just a a piece the size of a softball can turn all of Tokyo Bay and a 150 mile radius into a graveyard), The Oxygen Destroyer. This deadly weapon is the world's only hope to destroy Godzilla once and for all. But is such power worth the risk?!

This DVD is great! If you want to see a great film with memorable scenes and thrilling storylines, then this film is for you. Buy this great DVD and enjoy! Plus it contains the american version with Raymond Burr on another disc...plus other awesome bonous features!

Buy the DVD and enjoy!

August 16, 2008

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