Product Description: Godzilla is back and this time he's not alone! While scouting the seas for schools of fish young pilots Tsukioka and Kobayashi encounter Godzilla and the spiny monster Anguirus in heated battle on a small Japanese island. The two beasts tumble into the ocean and soon resurface in Osaka laying waste to the city in a fight to the death. As the threat of destruction mounts the two heroes muster their courage for the final showdown with Godzilla.Features:Audio CommentariesSpecial packaging featuring original lobby card artworkFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating: NR UPC: 796019801805 Manufacturer No: LVD685680
Godzilla rules. This is just as stupid as any other Godzilla flick but if you love Godzilla, you will love this.
godzilla raids again great dvd of two friends battling out the 2nd in the series of many godzilla movies.
new cover same old scratched movie ya would think they would clean it up digitally but they didn't it still has the scratches just new packaging and with sony as distributer.they need to clean the films frame by frame it would help with enjoyment touch up the scratches even the extras are b&w from color films. this film has been called the lost film because it was originally called gigantas the fire monster but its still godzilla before the name godzilla stuck
Slow and confusing When I got this movie I was hoping that it would care more about action than anything else, but the story is so wierd, including the romance, made the movie extremely confusing and really dull. the movie seems to go on FOREVER! And half the time I didn't know what was going on. If you're a major Godzilla fan, get it. If not, you don't need to.
Explosions, destruction and a great battle between two foes In 1954, a giant monster stomped onto the streets of Tokyo. Destroying buildings and causing lots of mayhem. After meeting a terrible fate with the oxygen destroyer, the beast known as Godzilla fell. But was Japan really declared safe? And if so, for how long? In 1955, the Toho Company produced a sequel to the hit monster movie 'Gojira'. That sequel was called 'Godzilla Raids Again'. Originally released in Japan as "Godzilla's Counterattack," this is the second entry in the long running series. It's the first Godzilla movie to feature a battle between two monsters. In 1959, the film was released in the US under the title "Gigantis the Fire Monster." That was due to rights issues. Luckily, the folks over at Genius Products have given us fans the privilege of watching the movie in its original full form. If you're looking for a review on the 1959 English release of Godzilla Raids Again, then you're in the wrong place. The version of the movie I'm reviewing for you is the original Japanese cut, which is about 4 minutes longer than the American theatrical release.
In Godzilla Raids Again we follow two pilots named Tsukioka and Kobayashi. They are flying in planes to scout out schools of fish for a tuna cannery company. Kobayashi's plane malfunctions and is forced to land near Iwato Island. The island is an uninhabited strip of rocks formed by volcanic eruptions. In an attempt to save Kobayashi, Tsukioka lands his plane and finds him safe near the shore. The two pilots then face a horrible realization, as they witness a fight between two giant monsters. Tsukioka immediately recognizes one of the monsters in combat; It turns out to be Godzilla. Not the same monster that was killed, but a whole new Godzilla which bares the same looks as the one that destroyed Tokyo. The two monsters continue to fight and eventually fall into the ocean. Tsukioka and Kobayashi head back and report to the authorities in Osaka. There the two pilots were able to identify the other spiky creature as yet another monster that lived during the dinosaur era.
The monster is named "Anguirus." While doing research on Anguirus, the scientists learned that it's a monster that hates hostile creatures, which explains the intense rivalry between Anguirus and Godzilla. This is one of those Godzilla movies you may not have heard about. That's because it wasn't well received. 'Raids Again' is a rushed sequel that failed to satisfy many expectations upon its release (especially in the US). Although it is the third most-attended Godzilla film to date, it was poorly received by fans and critics alike. It was rushed to the theaters six months after the release of the first film. The movie suffered heavy editing in the United States, and was given a title change which took its focus off of Godzilla. With that said, it's pretty obvious why I found the Japanese cut to be a lot better. Although Godzilla Raids Again is not the most popular film in the franchise, I still enjoyed it for what it was. I'm not very picky when it comes to movies in this genre.
I did however find it to be a little long, which is my biggest complaint. Other than that, I found the movie to be pretty enjoyable. The American cut however is unwatchable. Don't bother wasting your time with the chopped up American version of the movie. Unless you want to see "Gigantis". For those of you who don't know what I'm talking about, "Gigantis" is actually Godzilla's name in the US cut of the movie. This was to give the audience the impression that they were seeing a whole new monster. Scenes with Godzilla shooting fire was cut out, and the voice effects were changed. You can see why I'm telling you to stay away from that version. Stick to the original cut of the movie; you'll be pleasantly surprised. Anyway, what makes this movie good is the fact it's the first time we get to see Godzilla face another monster. As far as the action goes, this movie has just about everything. Explosions, destruction and a great battle between two foes.
The fight between Godzilla and Anguirus is remarkable and bloody near the end. The fight scenes are my favorite, not so much the story and pace. I personally believe that Godzilla Raids Again is almost as good as the first movie. "Almost" is the keyword, because it's still lacking in those other areas. Not to mention "Raids Again" doesn't carry the grim seriousness of the original. Still, it's a good movie that's been under looked over the years. Genius Products did a fantastic job with the re-release of Gojira. The company does another fine job here with this DVD. They've remastered the picture and sound, and added in a new featurette; plus a commentary track. In the featurette "Art of Suit Acting," you get a brief history on the actors who wore the costumes. That's as far as the features go, there really isn't much in here. The DVD isn't jam packed with extras. Still, if you're looking to expand on your collection of monster movies, then you have to pick this movie. It's definitely worth the money.
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