King Kong Vs. Godzilla (DVD, 1998, Anniversary 35th Edition)

Before viewing the movie, thinking of Godzilla clashing with King Kong is a brainstorm of an idea. Monster movie fans probably wet themselves with delight upon hearing the news...then they would probably vomit upon seeing the finished product. Let's just cut to the good and the bad...

Good: Two of the most famous monsters clash in the land of Japan. Some sub par battles.

Bad: Both characters look horrible and the special effects are sub par. The story is terrible: Godzilla comes out of a thawing iceberg...hmm, ok? King Kong is kidnapped on the island because some greedy guy wants to cash in on the world wonder (wow, just like in the original King Kong). Isn't it just so coincidental that Godzilla appeared JUST as King Kong is being captured. What then ensues is a series of poorly executed battles, King Kong being put to sleep with a recording of drums and then AIR LIFTED VIA BALLOONS to do battle with Godzilla. Did I mention how terrible the monsters look? I think they asked a preschool to make the costumes out of macaroni...or at least they should have, it would have looked better. There is just more to dislike than enjoy with this film. Although, there are worse Godzilla films out there. I think everyone should give this movie a try for either a good laugh or to know just what it is everyone is talking about when they reference the mediocrity of this film. Also, little kids will enjoy this film because they won't be so harsh to criticize it's lack of rewards. As I said, it had potential, but they blew it...completely. Still, Godzilla fans should be adding this to their collection.

Japanese vewrsion taken from film print not negative. Is in widescreen ration that completely fills my lcd 19/9 tv. Good translation and very good quality. Does not look like taken from analog source. Only difference in quality compared to american version (universal) is color's don't seem to be a bright but very good quality indeed. Could not tell difference on mini portable dvd player.

This is the version to buy.
Beware of other sellers selling other versions.
This is the quality version.
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This DVD was everything as advertised. The picture quality and audio quality are superb considering the source material. Original full Japanese version with no Americanized edits is a treat. The English subtitles function with remote button labelled as "Sub-Title". Nice.

This was a movie my 8 year old wanted. He is quite happy with it. He was looking to watch the Japanese version, because Godzilla wins. It is what he expected it to be. I haven't watch the movie myself.

My husband is a Godzilla fan andI wanted to buy him something special. Other that the movie being in Japanese he LOVED it. He st andwatched it in the new Godzilla tee shirt I found on EBAY as well.