King Kong Vs. Godzilla [VHS]
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VHS Movie Reviews of King Kong Vs. Godzilla [VHS]
Movie Review: Godzilla and King Kong camp in Japan
Summary: 3 Stars
Godzilla escapes from his ice imprisonment (where he was defeated in the end of the previous entry: Godzilla Raids Again AKA Gigantis The Fire Monster) and invades Japan, fairly ticked off about being in that ice for so many years. Meanwhile, a TV/pharmasutical company has discovered an island where special berries can be found. The berries are used to placate a giant "god." Mr. Tako, the CEO of the TV/pharmasutical company sends men to go get the monster, who turns out to be Toho's version of King Kong, a giant ape. After Kong defeats a giant octopus, he gets drunk on the rare berry juice and passes out. Tako's men tie Kong up and try to tow him to Japan on a ridiculously large raft.
Meanwhile, Godzilla is kicking (...) in Japan, thwarting most of the military's attempts to stop him. He is deterred by electrical lines (the original Godzilla wasn't bothered by electicity, but this is the Godzilla from Godzilla Raids Again).
King Kong escapes from his bonds, swims to Japan, and for some reason, heads straight for Godzilla. Godzilla easily wins round 1, causing Kong to turn tail and flee (as one veiwer states: "it's like fighting a flame thrower!"). Godzilla continues to wreak havoc even as Kong storms through Tokyo wreaking havoc of his own. It is hear that Kong is captured once again (drugged by the berry juice) and then dropped on Godzilla for a second round.
In the second round, Kong is braver, but gets his (...) kicked none the less. As he lies on the ground, apparently defeated, it is revealed that electricity actually powers him up! Kong launches a savage attack (round 3) against Godzilla, using his new electro grip. Soon the electro grip wears off and the two combatants are even, both having had the snot beat out of them. They then attack full force (round 4) and just as the fight is getting good...Well, I won't reveal who wins in this review.
King Kong Vs Godzilla is a fun film. The human characters are far more engaging than the monster plot (until the fights at the end of the film). The humor however, is a bit forced at times ("My corns always hurt when I'm near a monster!" "King Kong won't make a monkey out of us!" and a scene involving the push of a dynamite plunger). Their are no real outright villains in this picture, only misguided ones (Mr Tako comes to mind: he wants to bring Kong to Tokyo, not realizing how dangerous the notion is). I liked the military leader; he wasn't gung ho shoot shoot shooot, but calm and collected. The actor's performance brought about a man thinking things through before coming to rash desisions.
The budget could definately have been expanded. My feeling is that Toho had no idea that the film would end up being the most successful Godzilla film of all time, so didn't pony up the money needed to make a really great monster film. If they had, meybe the budget would have been increased a bit. Never the less, the special effects aren't all bad and all of the action isn't terrible.
King Kong's appearance is fairly poor, but toward the end of the film, during the final fights, this is nearly forgotten in the action. He is sort of a giant hairy alcoholic who does battle with Godzilla for the shear heck of it (and the scientist at the UN thought Kong had a big brain...).
This is the next to last film in which Godzilla was portrayed as a definate villain in the original series (1954:Godzilla - 1975: Terror of Mechagodzilla). He is a bit cartoony at times, but his early scenes are excellant (escaping from an ice berg and stomping a military complex. I love how the tanks attack, but then turn tail and run! Smart thinking on thgeir part!).
So a poor budget and forced humor hurt this film a bit and oh: how could I forget? The film is constantly inturrupted by an American reporter at the UN with his guest, a scientist (who reminds me very much of Peter Graves). This UN reporter fills the veiweer in on most of the story points in a pretty dumbed down manner, but to his credit, the actor does a fairly good job with his more or less nowhere part.
This film is by no means a 4 (much less a 5) star production, and I am probably being a bit generous by awarding it 3, but darn it, inspite of it's flaws, it's a fun film!
Movie Review: I'LL KEEP THE TITLE TH SAME
Summary: 3 Stars
iT IS AN INTERESTING MOVIE BECAUSE THIS TIME GODZILLA IS NOT FIGHTING A MONSTER HE'S FIGHTING A BIG GORILLA AND THEY BOTH ARE GOOD THEY ARE NOT BAD.
Movie Review: Godzilla goes ape.
Summary: 3 Stars
The third Godzilla film.
Godzilla tries to conquer King Kong this time. We all know King Kong from his 1933 film or 1976 film. he also appeared in The Son Of Kong (1933) and King Kong Lives (1976). A new version of King Kong will be directed by Peter Jackson, "King Kong" to be released in December 2005.
For the japenese, they made their own version of King Kong twice, beginning with King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962).
On an island offshore Japan, the red berries have grown to an enormous size. They have heard that there is a giant monster on this island. Godzilla has been trapped in an iceberg and has now escaped. The fossils found in japan resemble Godzilla and thus instinctivly, Godzilla comes back to Japan. The natives (Japanese actors in black make-up) are holding King Kong away from their piece of land by a giant gate. Now with King Kong captured, he is taken to japan. Well, you can figure out the rest. Godzilla and King Kong are bound to meet and fight it out. Who do you think will win?
That satellite looks like a roulette whell.
The Japanese also made King Kong Escapes (1967).
The King Kong shown on the index looks like the one from King Kong (1976).
The next film in the Godzilla film series:
Godzilla vs. The Thing (1962)
Also known as Godzilla vs. Mothra (1962).
Movie Review: Clash of the titans
Summary: 5 Stars
King Kong vs Godzilla is a very entertaining movie. The special effects are *of course* very laughable, but it's still cool to see Godzilla fighting with Kong. A must see for Godzi fans !Movie Review: King Kong vs. Godzilla , IT'S STILL FUN TO WATCH....
Summary: 4 Stars
King Kong vs.Godzilla,It's still fun to watch even after all these years.Yes,I admit It has flaws in the origin of King Kong,of him being much larger in this movie,etc.etc.Also him looking cheezy compared to our version.Lets face it folks,the Japanese are'nt known for high-tech blockbuster special effects in their movies like the USA.They've done something right though,they seem to be making money hand over fist with Godzilla/King Kong Fans the world over.This is an understatement to say the least.This flick is campy fun for the whole family,even with it's flaws.It doesn't have cussing & nudity, just a fun movie to watch.Highly Recommended for the young and us adults{young at hearts}Enjoy!