Godzilla (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]


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Godzilla (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

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Ishiro Honda’s Godzilla is the roaring granddaddy of all monster movies. It’s also a remarkably humane and melancholy drama made in Japan at a time when the country was still reeling from nuclear attack and H-bomb testing. Its rampaging radioactive beast, the poignant embodiment of an entire population’s fears, became a beloved international icon of destruction, spawning more than twenty sequels and spinoffs. This first thrilling, tactile spectacle continues to be a cult phenomenon; here, we present the original, 1954 Japanese version, along with Godzilla: King of the Monsters!, the 1956 American reworking starring Raymond Burr (Rear Window).




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    35 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars A home video release half-century in the making!, December 6, 2011
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    This is the ultimate home video release of Godzilla. Not only has Criterion carefully remastered the original Japanese version of the film, but they've put just as much love and effort into restoring the 1956 American version as well. Most Americans grew up with that version, and even though many film buffs agree that the Japanese version is the definitive one, I'm very happy to that for Criterion's new release the American version was not just an afterthought. Unlike the disappointing Blu-Ray release of "Gojira" by Classic Media a few years back, this Blu-Ray not only gives you both versions of the film looking the best they have since their original theatrical releases, but also a monster-sized helping of supplimental features including new audio commentaries and interviews with the film's crew.

    In short, it's a Criterion release through and through, which means you are getting the very best that the Blu-ray format has to offer. Fans of "Big G" would be remiss to not put... Read more
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    16 of 60 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE UNLESS..., November 19, 2011
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    V. K. Manglaveras (thessaloniki, greece) - See all my reviews
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    This is a must have unless u own the great 2 dvd release already in the market for a couple of years now which have also both godzilla 1954 and 1956 films with the original JAP audio and english SBT.
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