I love the original japanese films and i thought Devlin and Emerich did a good job with their 1998 remake. I never understood what the hell people had against it--HELLO, its Godzilla! Compared to the other films in the series it had the smartest plot, deepest-developed characters and the most thrilling action. I'm convinced that every critic of this film has never seen an actual Godzilla film.

I, myself, found the 1998 Godzilla to be pretty entertaining, awesome awesome effects (for the giant Godzilla)... but it was pretty dumb.. a loud giant monster flick.

But I REALLY love the original Toho Godzilla series! I haven't seen all of them, but dangit! They're fun to watch!
I enjoyed most of the Showa (1954-1975) series because I cracked up on the cheesy G-effects! GO FLOPPY FEET! WOOO!!

By the way... the original Japanese Godzilla is better than the 1998 Ronald Emmerich one...

To be honest, i got so hyped up over the American Godzilla that when i saw it on the opening night, it came as a crushing disapointment which i have still not got over. i LOVE the TOHO Godzilla and was brought up on them from a early age (about 6 years old.)

i was very happy last week as i got a handful of titles which were the remastered TOHO DVD's which English subtitles!

^^^
English subtitles.

i loved Final Wars full stop! totally OTT!

I'm surprised there aren't any Godzilla related restorations or archives going on....figured there would be at least 1 or 2...... 

Krycek87 said:

Most DVD releases have been fine. Have you tried the Criterion Blu-ray for the original 1954 Godzilla?

I'm getting ready too.  I also read that the Japan Bluray releases had a hold put on them for now and that the HD Broadcasts of some of these movies were nicer looking.  I haven't come across any HD rips to check out yet but I'm gonna try.

I own a fair number of the DVD's, some of them are the Uncut Japanese versions, alongside my Gamera DVD's.....Go Kaiju!!!!

:)

I'm not a fan of any version of Godzilla put on film thus far. I did like the '98 film's animated TV spinoff, though, and the novel series written by Marc Cerasini.

So.....are we just "chatting" about Godzilla or is this thread going somewhere specific....like a preservation of some sort?

:)