Godzilla (DVD, 1998, Closed Captioned)

Ok, you've seen it a dozen times before... More Nuclear Testing...

The Nuclear Testing once again awakens the green monster....

But this time Godzilla demolishes large portions of New York instead of Japan....

But actually this time the cast has some decent actors in Hank Azaria, Jean Reno, Maria Pitillo, and Matthew Broderick.

However the storyline just isn't the same Godzilla monster, and the appearance of Godzilla is not the same either.

It's too different, and made for a more mainstream viewing public.

However this movie didn't do as well at the box office as the producers were hoping it would.

Basically this movie is for Godzilla fans only!!

Ok the story is inconsistent. and there are lots of plot holes but it has terrific special effects and it is a movie the whole family can enjoy.

I own a copy and enjoy watching it with my kids and I know you will as well.

This is what I refer to as,a 'American' version of godzilla. It's nothing like the normal godzilla movies,this is in it's own catagory. It's action packed,starts off with suspense,action,keeps you glued to your bottom side. I thought this was a really good movie,it has lots of action,doesn't lose the story line,keeps you revved right up,has unexpected turns. A good movie for family(i wouldn't suggest for young ones about age 7yrs & under-use your own judgment-you know your children)serve up with a BIG bowl of popcorn :)

This isn't your traditional Godzilla movie. It doesn't resemble any of the other Godzilla monsters. Hard core Godzilla fans are not going to like that fact. They shouldn't have given it the Godzilla name. The story has a few holes, however it does have a lot of action and is entertaining. My son loved it has watched it often.

I don't truly consider this a Godzilla movie because the core of Godzilla's being is not displayed. It is a fun monster movie even though it does not reflect Kaiju movies. The Japanese are into concept movies rather than character development. Why a character does what they do is not as important as a message they're trying to get across. Therefore, HOW one gets from point "A" to point "Z" is irrelevent. More important is the fact that one could end up at point "Z", and what would that journey mean overall? Japanese movies deal with a lot of "what if's" and don't worry too much if it can't be explained by modern science or understanding. But that's what I enjoy about it. Just like small children can pretend that they're Superman and, " If I use my heat vision and run real fast then I could..." The results of that type of imagination are endless. However, I still enjoy good character development and suspense which Godzilla 1998 delivers. Also, It is commendable to break tradition and try a new concept with an old idea. What if Godzilla were faster and sleeker? We have the technology in film now. So, let's do it. If this movie didn't work for many people, that's ok. Maybe the next person will incorporate the traditional Godzilla with the more modern technological twist to create not just the Kaiju we love, but one that tingles the spine in an array of image "magic" that overloads our sensory systems in awe and wonder. Well, it's just a thought.
I do recommend this movie for monster enthusiasts who just let themselves go without preconceived ideas determining the outcome of characters or anything else for that matter.

My son is 2 and loves this movie. Great special effects. The monster is cool. When I put this movie on my son is mesmorized for the whole time!!!

The special effects were very well done and did not follow the standard "Japanese" remakes that have been done in the past. Matthew Broderick stars as "The Worm Guy", a genetic specialist who is called in to try to discover what has happened when a countryside is destroyed and 18 foot long paw prints are seen going in and out of the area. Godzilla makes it to New York City where he builds a nest and lays hundreds of eggs. Of course, he is destroyed in the end, but the movie has a nice twist ending which leaves it open for a follow up at some point in the future.

Let me first say that the only reason I gave this a 2 and not a 1, was because I chose to look at this film from two perspectives. I looked at it as movie goer who has never seen the Japanese Godzilla and found this movie to be decent. The cast isn't exactly the most proper and the plot flow doesn't really do wonders. While most people enjoy the scenes with the hatchlings chasing the main characters through MSG, I find them to be a tad over the top - mainly because I feel the producers, directors, writers (whoever) decided that they needed to separate their film from the originals. What proceeds is, more or less, an action film where I feel just as much focus is put on the people as it is the monster.

Now, let's look at it from the standpoint of a long time Godzilla fan. Someone who has seen the Japanese movies would flip at the sound of an American-made film of our jolly green giant. When they see it, though, they will flip in an entirely different manner. For starters, while Godzilla has been created via CGI and looks remarkabley more realistic than the man in a suit we are accustomed to, the appearance is...well...shocking. The creators of this gargantuan reptile decided to give it a slightly more real approach...and for some reason, they also gave him Jay Leno's chin. At any rate, a old school Godzilla fan may not appreciate the appearance - no matter how real. Secondly, he shrunk...suddenly he's not so menacing as the stomping thunder lizard of old. Thirdly, where's the fire breath? The weapon, the seemingly symbol of all that is Godzilla, is not present. No lighting of the scales on the back, no radioactive bursts coming forth from the creature's mouth. Now, we're looking at an even less menacing creature than we were to begin with. Also, while old Godzilla films did use people and dub some of them as main characters, they never really were the focal point or there to rival the stardom of Godzilla. The people were there merely to move the plot from beginning to end; but, let's face it, we were only watching to see the monster...or monsters, pending on what film you're watching.

So this movie leaves little to be desired. It's really no secret, many reviewers gave this film poor critiques. Unfortunately, this American film really shows that while our production values may be set quite high, sometimes it overshadows our scripts. If you want a pretty standard action film with a large lizard, I say give this film a try - but there is definitely more to dislike than enjoy. If you're an old school, Japanese Godzilla fan...well...you'll be severely disappointed.

This movie was actually one that i hadn't seen for a very long time. My brother wanted this movie and it was very cheap so I decided to buy it for 1.00... really good price!

The shipment arrived days ahead of time. My son was very pleased with the condition of the item. I will definetely order from this seller again.

LIKED THE PRICE. I WAS REPLACING A LOST LIBRARY. ON THE DOWN SIDE I WOULD LIKE TO SEE BUYERS GET A BREAK ON SHIPPING WHEN BUYING MULTIPLE ITEMS.

Yeahh! for the monster once again!
Was there anything ever cooler than Godzilla? Kinda miss the campy old ones but this is well worth the time.

remember when taco bell chihuahua needed a bigger box, it was for this giant lizard.
french secret service, an old girl friend, you get to see madison square garden blown up.lots and lots of eggs and baby lizards.
everyone is evacuated out of the area tunnels blocked.
it's a bit long but you don't notice it,lots of action.
the beginning is a bit of history of godzilla this was the first godzilla movie I have seen.

Excellent albeit,maybe, somewhat scary! My family loved it!,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Great. If you like Jean Reno and Matthew Broderick and LOVE Godzilla like we do, then you need this for your collection. Touching and active and, okay... So he is a dino-bird-lizard (monkey-fish-frog morph?) the movie is still GREAT! Enjoy!

I bought this for my 5 year old son. He loves Godzilla. He loves to watch all the old Godzilla movies. This is a more realistic and current, which we all can enjoy.

great company - great prices - shipping is quick - this is a great movie & I hope many others buy it too.

Item had shipped very quickly and is free of scratches and the looks to be new and the dvd was well taken care of. Great bargin lokking forward to watching.

This is a great movie. We really enjoy it and we received it in great condition but shipping took a long time.

I bought this movie for my grandson because he is just getting to the age where he enjoys movies like this one. He loved it and my only problem with this purchase is that he kept stopping me from house work by yelling at me to come and watch this, but that really isn't a problem.. lol. my item was shipped quickly and the movie was just like it was described to me..Good experience with the whole deal.

My son loves this movie, he has rented it several times. Great price and I never have to rent it again

I love monster movies and the specials in this Godzilla are very good. The acting is very good and the story line changed a little from all of the other Godzilla movies.

DVD is in very good shape. Description was acurate. Shipping was fast and communications was very good.