Product ReviewsRodan / War of The Gargantuas (DVD, 2008, 2-Disc Set)

2 Toho essential classics!

Two incredible classic Toho Studios films in one double disc set! Not only do you get the original Rodan standalone origin story film, you also get the underrated Gargantuas movie featuring dancing sensation Russ Tamblyn! Set features both Japanese and English versions. These are essential additions to any Godzilla fan’s archive. Four stars! Read full review...

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Toho Gem

War of the Gargantuas is probably the best of the Japanese giant monster flicks. The creatures are like two super huge Bigfoots battling it out to the death. One of the too creatures is gentle and poignantly cares for even the evil creature. But when the green one (the evil one is green) eats people, the good creature (brown Gargantua) engages in a battle to the death with his emerald brother. Like King Kong, their is a lovely woman involved, but much more rationally, the big beasty isn't really interested in her so much as he is just trying to protect her and everyone else from his evil brother.

This movie also has one more advantage which most other giant monster movies don't; the brown Gargantua is more identifiable with the audience because he is more humanoid, and the green Gargantua is more repulsive because when he eats humans. It is almost tantamount to cannibalism, since he is also humanoid himself.

It is a very entertaining movie and I hope it gets a big budget remake some day.Read full review...

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Its A Japanese Rubber Monster Costume, Whaddya Expect?

I wanted to see Gargantuas, actually ended up enjoying Rodan a wee bit more. Both movies are of the rubber monster costume variety. You can have a taste for these about the same way one could the old Universal monster movies (Wolfman, Frankenstein, Mummy, Dracula, etc.)

Get a good variety of either one rolling, they will satisfy a need.

Rodan actually gives hint to some comprehension and understanding of the results a giant monster emerging; there wouldn't be just one and there would be a connection on the food chain, with the previous giant bugs believed to be the major threat.

This has actually been covered in others of these movies.

Gargantua, on the other hand, seemed uncertain as to what it wanted. Clearly the green G was supposed to grab that jet overhead, resulting in a shot of terrified passengers in the plane seeing the large eyes outside the windows, but obviously there was no way the plane was going to be able to take off and have anyone survive, so the scene was scrapped.

Likewise, there just emerged no way for one of the Gs to survive, in this case, the brown one. Neither was overly likable. As the green G killed people, the brown G looked foolish defending him.

But there was obviously unintentional humor, with the green G spitting out the clothes after eating someone and the brown G's trouncing him with that tree.

Did enjoy the solo boat survivor at the beginning tho and was glad he survived.

Gargantua's downfall was stunning imagery such as the men on the boat trying to flee and the approach on the airport not filling the entire movie.

Even when Russ Tamblyn and the young miss with him were running thru the underground hallways, the sudden appearance of the giant foot thundering outside was suspenseful. There really was no need to root for one of the giants.

Both movies possessed the strongest aspect of these giant monster films, and that's not the monster itself, but the fleeing, terrified crowds (How about Gargantua's anglo singing lady?)

Pity the movie genre didn't capitalize on the next decade's upcoming disaster flicks and have passengers trapped on a ship or a train for nearly the entire flick while the giant monster roamed outside.

Still, Rodan and Gargantua both have their appeal.Read full review...

The Words Get Stuck In My Throat

That song alone is reason enough to purchase this DVD. But overall, I love these old films and can't get enough of them. There is something about this genre that's both entertaining and oddly comforting. As simple as the effects are in these films, you can still tell a lot of thought was put into them. Whether it's Rodan or War of the Gargantuas, it's a sure fire fun evening, so pop the corn, chill the sodas and have a good time.Read full review...

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Rodan/ War of the Gargantuas - LOVE IT!

RODAN and THE WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS are two of Toho's best giant monster films, and both were subjected to awkward and unnecessary Americanization jobs. With this welcome release, USA fans can now easily and cheaply make their comparisons, as Japanese and USA versions of both films are generously included.

This film so brought me back to my childhood. Saturday night with popcorn to watch one of the great Japanese monster movie. It was one of my favorite pass time with my Dad. This one is one of the classics! And you get two for the price of one! Excellent!Read full review...

Two Toho classics in Japanese and English versions

Two of among Toho's greatest kaiju non-Godzilla Showa Era movies truly both classics and including the U.S. and Japanese theatrical cuts! This set has been out of print for years but was worth it to complete my kaiju movie collection!Read full review...

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Two classic TOHO movies

The stand alone Rodan movie is merely ok but War of the Gargantuas is truly one of the finest giant monster films ever made. I only wish that Frankenstein Conquers the World was included rather than Rodan as the Gargantuas film is a sequel to the Frankenstein film.Read full review...

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Best monster movie ever!

I’ve been watching this movie since the early 70’s. It’s my all time favorite monster movie. I have 2 DVD copies and the digital copy on my iPhone before iTunes removed it. Just love it.

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CLASSIC CLASSIC CLASSIC

Watching this brought back memories of Sunday afternoons at my grandparents house watching KTLA 5 in LA. I have not seen either one of these movies in at least 25 years, I had searched for them and never could locate them. I'm thankful that both were sold as a single package. The price was perfect the quality of the packaging perfect. The bonus features were just that a total bonus for me, miss the way movies were made back in the day!Read full review...

Great collection, great value

Amazing collection of Japanese monster movies--and at a great price for the lot! 100% satisfied.

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