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floridaboiler · 10 months

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Released June 23, 1970, Kelly's Heroes is an American caper war film directed by Brian G. Hutton and starring Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Don Rickles, Carroll O'Connor, Donald Sutherland, Harry Dean Stanton, Gavin MacLeod, and Stuart Margolin.

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gryffindorconsultingtimelord · 7 months

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Something is coming…🧛🏻

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shiuefha · 3 months

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OMG! They finally reveal the release date!

I know it's out of topic to talk about it here, but it'll be both on the Ojamajo Doremi's 25th anniversary and on the day when I'll find out my exam results...

But anyway, I'll definitely watch this.

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lyralu91 · 13 days

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PLEASE BE TRUE!! 👏😍 @tomhardymyking

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thebrikbox · 7 months

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Godzilla vs. King Kong, 1962

I laughed out loud watching this movie. It wasn’t the monsters that tickled my side, but the actors. You must appreciate the movie for what it is and not be offended. This was the first production with the two kings as opponents and it was entertaining. Ishiro Honda’s vision came to life by his creative imagination and a brilliant cast.

Behind the Scenes

Tomoyuki Tanaka approached Ishirō Honda with an idea to make another Godzilla movie, this time with King Kong as a nemesis. Honda put a lot of thought into it and wanted this movie to be a satire of Japanese programs. Television networks and sponsors engaged in wild publicity stunts to secure high ratings.

"People were making a big deal out of ratings, but my own view of TV shows was that they did not take the viewer seriously, that they took the audience for granted...so I decided to show that through my movie, the reason I showed the monster battle through the prism of a ratings war was to depict the reality of the times.” - Ishiro Honda

Honda teamed up with Shinichi Sekizawa when creating a fictional pharmaceutical company in the script. Shinichi’s experience working on television shows gave valuable insight to what Honda wanted when telling his story. The idea that a pharmaceutical company is supposed to make medicine wouldn’t be enough for the owner who wanted fame and more money, so to get a giant monster to glorify his company for the wrong reasons shows how ridiculous networks are as well as the viewing audience.

Toho studios wanted the monsters to be funny, from Kong’s demeanor to the battles. This concept would appeal to a wider and younger audience. During filming, the special effects crew were frustrated because monster battles are supposed to portray power, not include comedic antics. Honda was not happy at all about making monsters silly.

“I don't think a monster should ever be a comical character," and "The public is more entertained when the great King Kong strikes fear into the hearts of the little characters.” - Ishiro Honda

Shoichi Hirose played Kong and Haruo Nakajima played Godzilla. Tonaka was insistent to make the monsters funny, so he allowed the actors to design a fighting style that would be funny and appealing to the audience. Professional wrestling was becoming a popular sport in Japan; Hirose and Nakajima would use fighting techniques based off the sport to Tonoka’s liking.

After monster suits received approval, four octopi were used for filming on Faro Island because of limited funding, a suit couldn’t be made.

Tonaka was all hands in for the movie. After Honda’s script was approved, it was time to film.

The Story

The President of Pacific Pharmaceutical, Mr. Tako, sponsors a lot of television programs and the ratings he hoped to have isn’t doing much to boost the image of his company. He wants something grand that makes him stand out from other businesses with better ratings.

Mr. Tako hears about a monster discovered on Faro Island and he wants it to boost his ratings, so he sends two of his men, Osamu Sakurai and Kinsaburo Furue, to the island to retrieve it. During their journey there, and unbeknownst to them in another distant location, a U.S. nuclear powered submarine hits an iceberg. The impact of the collision and exposes Godzilla who’d been trapped inside and he destroys the sub.

Sukurai and Furue arrive at the island and with them they have a former native who helps as a translator. The visitors meet the village chief and and offer gifts. While there, a giant octopus comes to shore and begins attacking the village. Kong appears. He fights the octopus and saves the people. The natives offer Kong red berry juice and perform a ritual dance as he drinks. The combination of juice and dance make Kong fall asleep.

Now that Kong is unconscious, Sukurai and Furue transport the giant on a raft back to Japan. Waiting for them is Mr. Tako, and he’s thrilled when he sees Kong, however, the JSDF prohibits them from bringing the monster onto shore.

Godzilla reaches Japanese shores and begins destroying everything in sight. Kong abruptly awakens and runs to meet Godzilla and the two giants engage in an enormous battle.

Godzilla shoots an atomic blast at Kong and he retreats because Godzilla was stronger than he anticipated. Meanwhile, JSDF digs a deep pit and arms it with explosions and poison gas hoping it will be enough to end the tyrant’s rage, but it’s ineffective. The next defense tactic is a barrier of extreme high voltage wires and it does work. Kong reappears and uses the electric barrier to strengthen him.

Kong enters Tokyo and sees Sakurai’s sister, Fumiko, and he takes her to the top of the country’s National Diet Building. Sakurai and Furue informs the JSDF about the red juice from Faro Island and it’s medicinal effects. The JSDF immediately takes action and showers Kong with the juice knocking him unconscious. Furue is rescued and the mighty ape is transported to Mt. Fuji via balloons, where Godzilla is. The purpose is to have the monsters battle with Kong defending Japan from Godzilla.

It seems the effects of the berry has made Kong weak. Godzilla’s strength is overbearing. Godzilla sets fire to Kong, and it looks like the great ape is defeated until a thunder cloud appears and strikes Kong with lighting. He’s rejuvenated and he bounces up. The mighty two exchange blows and they tumble into Sagami Bay, but everyone watching them from afar hold breaths because they are underwater with only bubbles stirring.

Then suddenly, Kong emerges as the victor. Everyone cheers and shouts gratitude to him. Kong swims out to sea returning home to Faro Island.

Release

King Kong vs. Godzilla was released in Japan August 11, 1962. This movie recorded the highest attendance of all Godzilla films to date.

An American version was made by John Beck who then sold the film to Universal-International and premiered in New York City June 26, 1963.

American critics were harsh, then and now. Unfortunately, the critics never took into account the era, the special effects techniques, the effort it took to create a masterpiece. If these were considered and the movie viewed with an open mind, they would’ve appreciated it more.

Cast and Crew

Starring: Tadao Takashima, Kenzie Sahara, Yu Fujiki, and Ichiro Arashima

Directed by Ishiro Honda

Written by Shinichi Sekizawa

Special effects by Eiji Tsuburaya

Movie Grade: 0.0 to 4.0

Score: 3.9

Photo references: Getty Images

Quotes reference: Toho Kingdom

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trendfilmsetter · 3 months

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MOVIE RELEASE UPDATE 🚨🎬

A24’s upcoming film CIVIL WAR is moving up to an earlier release date from April 26th to April 12th.

#a24 films #a24 #a24 movies #studio a24 #movie release #movies #tumblr movies #a24 civil war #civil war #civil war movie

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luckydiorxoxo · 5 months

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METALIC popcorn bucket? Don’t even wanna know how much that costs

It will probably be the same price or a little more as the popcorn bucket and cup that Taylor swift sold with her movie release and the collection that came out with the Barbie movie release. If fans want it then they will buy it. It usually sells out on the first day of the release anyway. Pretty to look at. And a nice souvenir to use at home. I think it's worth it.

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fanreader200144 · 5 months

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In celebration of the release, I did a fandub of Branch’s origin story AKA Brozone!! come check it out also like, subscribe, comment and share to my YouTube channel.

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usagoodnews · 8 months

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The Nun 2 is coming with a scary secret

Intro

“With ‘The Nun 2’, plunge once more into the heart of fear. A group of unexpected heroes are forced to face their worst fears as the malicious presence reappears to drive away the darkness that threatens to swallow them. In this eagerly awaited installment of the terrifying horror series, follow their terrifying journey through a perverse labyrinth of secrets and otherworldly forces. In this article, we will share with you a lot of information related to the movie, such as its release date, cast, etc, Are you ready to watch the nun 2?

The Nun 2 Trailer

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The nun 2 Plot

A sequel to the enigmatic gothic horror about a powerful evil that haunts and endangers everyone it encounters. A priest has been brutally murdered, and after the events of the first movie, the aforementioned tremendous evil starts to spread over a community in France in 1956. Sister Irene, a completed contemplative in her novitiate, starts to look into the murder but discovers that Valak, the evil that frightened her in the first movie as a nun, is actually responsible for it. She soon meets Valak once more as she investigates the murder.

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“The Nun” is a horror film released in 2018, and is part of the Conjuring Universe, which includes films such as “The Conjuring” and “Annabelle”.

It is a spin-off prequel to the film “The Conjuring 2” and focuses on the origin of the demonic nun character, Valak, who was introduced in “The Conjuring 2”. “The Nun” explores the story of a priest and a novice nun who are sent by the Vatican to investigate a mysterious suicide at a convent in Romania. As they uncover the abbey’s darkest secrets, they come face to face with an evil force in the form of a sinister nun.

The cast of the nun 2

Taissa Farmiga

Taissa Farmiga is an American actress. She was born on August 17, 1994. She gained recognition for her roles in various horror films and television series. She is the younger sister of Vera Farmiga, who is also an actress. Taissa made her acting debut in the horror anthology series “American Horror Story,” created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk.

Taissa Farmiga’s notable roles include:

1. “American Horror Story” (2011 – Present): Taissa made her breakthrough with the first season of “American Horror Story,” titled “Murder House.” She played the role of Violet Harmon, a teenage girl who moves into a haunted house with her family. She has reprised her role in several other seasons of the series as well.

2. “The Bling Ring” (2013): Taissa starred in this film directed by Sofia Coppola, which is based on real-life events about a group of teenagers who commit a series of burglaries targeting celebrities’ homes.

3. “The Final Girls” (2015): This comedy-horror film follows a group of friends who are transported into a 1980s slasher film. Taissa plays the lead role of Max, a young woman who must navigate the fictional horror movie world to survive.

4. “The Nun” (2018): In the horror film “The Nun,” Taissa Farmiga did not portray the titular character but was related to it. She played the role of Sister Irene, a young nun who is sent to investigate the mysterious occurrences at a haunted abbey.

6. “The Mule” (2018): In this crime drama directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, Taissa had a supporting role as Eastwood’s granddaughter.

5. “Anna” (2019): Taissa starred in this action-thriller film as the titular character, Anna Greene, a skilled assassin with a secret past.

Jonas Bloquet

Jonas Bloquet is a Belgian actor. He was born on June 10, 1992. He gained recognition for his roles in both French and international films. He has appeared in various genres, including drama, horror, and thrillers.

Some of Jonas Bloquet’s notable roles include:

1. “Elle” (2016): In this French psychological thriller directed by Paul Verhoeven, Bloquet played the role of Vincent, the neighbor of the protagonist played by Isabelle Huppert. The film follows the life of a successful businesswoman who seeks revenge after a traumatic incident.

2. “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” (2017): Bloquet had a supporting role in Luc Besson’s sci-fi adventure film as K-Tron Warrior, a character in a virtual reality game.

3. “The Nun” (2018): In the horror film “The Nun,” Bloquet portrayed the role of Frenchie, a local villager who assists the protagonists in investigating the haunted abbey. This movie is part of the Conjuring Universe.

4. “By the Grace of God” (2018): Bloquet appeared in this French drama directed by François Ozon, which is based on real-life events involving a group of men who come forward to expose a priest’s history of abuse.

5. “The Wolf’s Call” (2019): Bloquet played a supporting role in this French submarine thriller directed by Antonin Baudry.

Bonnie Aarons

Bonnie Aarons is an American actress and writer, born on June 3, 1979. She’s known for her roles in horror films and has often portrayed characters with eerie and unsettling appearances. One of her most recognizable roles is as the demonic nun character Valak in “The Conjuring” universe.

Some of Bonnie Aarons’ notable roles include:

1. “The Princess Diaries” (2001): Aarons had a smaller role as Baroness Joy von Troken in this family comedy film.

2. “Mulholland Drive” (2001): In David Lynch’s neo-noir mystery film, Aarons plays the character known as “Bum,” who appears in one of the movie’s surreal and enigmatic scenes.

3. “The Fighter” (2010): Aarons had a brief role as a bartender in this sports drama directed by David O. Russell.

4. “Drag Me to Hell” (2009): Aarons played the role of the sinister Mrs. Ganush in this horror film directed by Sam Raimi.

5. “The Conjuring 2” (2016): While not playing the main role of Valak, Aarons provided the physical performance for the character in certain scenes of this horror sequel.

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The Nun 2 Movie Director

Michael Chaves is an American filmmaker known for his work in the horror genre. He was born on November 23, 1985. Chaves gained recognition for directing horror films, particularly within the Conjuring Universe franchise.

Some key points about Michael Chaves:

“The Curse of La Llorona” (2019): Chaves made his feature film directorial debut with “The Curse of La Llorona,” a horror film based on the Mexican folklore of La Llorona, a weeping woman who haunts and seeks to harm children. The movie is part of the Conjuring Universe and served as Chaves’ entry into the franchise.

“The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It” (2021): Chaves directed the third installment in the main “Conjuring” film series. This film explores a real-life case involving a murder trial that claimed demonic possession as a defense. Chaves took over the directorial reins from James Wan, who directed the first two “Conjuring” films.

Michael Chaves’ involvement in the Conjuring Universe has solidified his presence in the horror film industry, and his work is known for its suspenseful and eerie atmosphere.

The Nun 2 release date

This film will be released on different dates in different countries. Some country names are mentioned here:

United States:- September 8, 2023

United Arab Emirates:- September 7, 2023

India:- September 8, 2023

Japan:-October 13, 2023

Hong Kong:- September 7, 2023

Turkey:- September 8, 2023

France:- September 13, 2023

The nun 2 release date in India

This movie will be released in India on 8th September

FAQ

Q.1- Will there be a part 2 of the nun?

Ans:- Yes, It is the sequel to The Nun (2018) and the ninth installment in The Conjuring Universe franchise. Written by Ian Goldberg, Richard Ning, and Akela Cooper and directed by Michael Chaves.

Q.2- What is the plot of the nun 2?

Ans:- An evil appears to be spreading when a priest is killed in France in 1956. Once more, Sister Irene must contend with a diabolical force.

Q.3- When is the nun 2 coming out?

Ans:- This movie is releasing on 8th September.

Q.4- Where to watch the nun 2?

Ans:- According to the release date, you can see this film in theaters on 8 September. The film has different release dates in each country.

Q.5- Where can I watch The Nun Part 2 2023?

Ans:- You can see it in cinemas on 8th September

How did you like the trailer of The Nun 2? How eager are you to see from this and if there is some deficiency in our blog, then do comment us.

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sirfowlman · 6 months

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Digimon Adventure 02 THE BEGINNING will get a limited theatrical release in Australia and New Zealand! The film will be released on the 23rd of November.

The company distributing it is Sugoi Co. They're a relatively new company founded by one of the co-founders of Madman Entertainment.

#Digimon #Digimon Adventure 02 #toei animation #Suigoi Co #Digimon adventure 02 THE BEGINNING #Australia #New Zealand #anime movie #anime #movie release #animated film #digimon movie #anime news #kangarumon #kiwimon #Madman Entertainment

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msawesomegeek · 2 years

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6 underground movie review

A/N Im watching movies guys. And boy do I have some thoughts about this movie.

So, 6 underground are about 7 "ghosts" who violently stage a coup de tarte in kubekistan.

Look, so this movie. I can barely tell you about the story, because it is somehow too simple or really convoluted. It's like the main story makes sense, but its edited together in way that makes NO god damn sense! Like, okay, back story cool, edited over a car chase scene, that could work, if they had actually done it in a way where you could follow what the fuck was going on. Like they sleep together and then in voice over Ryan Reynolds goes: That brings you up to speed. And I was just like: NO it doesn't?! How does you two sleeping together explain ANYTHING?!?!

And like, besides that attack why does fixing THIS one countries dictator become SO important to these guys?! Like I understand maybe two of the characters motivations! And like the mission story is SO easy that I thought okay, could be really cool! But it is like every storybeat I'm like: Okay, so this thing is about to be really cool and they're gonna– No. They're just gonna walk in guns blazing? Okay. Super. Great. That is exactly how cool and interesting I wanted it to be.

But the WORST part about this movie, is that in the opening sequence you think: Okay. A little over the top, maybe a little almost too much Tarantino blood and gore, but with non of the fun dialogue. But the tone of this movie. Oh my god what did they do? And why?!?! Like they open on this James Bond, Fast and Furious escque car chase. And you're thinking, okay, and they stole an eye, so this is gonna be some cool over the top action! With like a big take down of some people. And a little snappy tone. Cool! Okay. And then they proceed to NOT at all understand what tone they were going for! It's like, WHY did you hire RYAN FUCKING REYNOLDS! And ask him to behave as Ryan Reynolds does in almost every movie! And Then NOT make it an action comedy?!!? Like what the fuck? Why? If they actually like, embraced the silliness and over the top thing and then made the other stuff more in the background then this movie could have ABSOLUTELY worked! Because they have these cool actors and clearly fucking cool stunt teams. So just like, make the quests more fun! And then lean into the funny parts of their characters and then this could have absolutely worked. But nope, instead we got a tonally confused shit show of a movie that made me wonder: 1. do I actually have to finish this? And 2. What blackmail did they have to use to get these cool actors to do such a shitty movie?! God they almost made me stop loving Ryan and Ben Hardy. And I like them! They are fun in this movie. They just dont belong in this tone of movie!

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floridaboiler · 5 months

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‘National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation’ was first released on December 1, 1989. It’s an ‘80s Christmas classic…

#A Christmas Vacation #December 1 #Movie Release #On this Day #On This Date #This day in History

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gryffindorconsultingtimelord · 5 months

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This has got us feeling lots of emotions🥹

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shiuefha · 5 months

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They'll release it earlier!

Digimon Adventure 02: the Beginning will be released in Indonesia on 29 November 2023!

#personal post #movie release #national release #digimon adventure 02 #the beginning #digimon adventure 02 the beginning #i'll definitely watch this

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clairificusrex · 2 years

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Woohoo not a sequel but instead releasing a movie version of semantic error with extra scenes! squeeee! @weekendatennuis

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thebrikbox · 7 months

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Godzilla Raids Again, 1955

Godzilla returns with a vengeance, and this time he’s not alone.

With the success of Gorjira, Toho wanted to give new fans more, but how would they after Godzilla was killed? Executive producer Iwao Miri told Tomoyuki Tomaka to start production on another Godzilla movie. Miri wanted a reasonable explanation for a revival of the great monster, and Tomaka went to work immediately.

Ishiro Honda was pegged to direct the movie, but he was working on another film. Tomaka collected the creative team from the first movie to help and a new director, Motoyoshi Oda. After weeks, the creative team finished the screenplay and production started. Here is the magic they created:

Marine Fisheries KK in Osaka is a successful fish manufacturing company makes fish products. It’s success relies on two pilots searching for pockets of fish in the Pacific Ocean. Shoichi Tsukioka (Hiroshi Koizumi), and Koji Kobayashi (Minoru Chiaki), report their findings to the control operator who is the owner’s daughter, Hidemi Yajima (Setsuko Wakayama). Hidemi and Tsukioka are a couple madly in love.

On a routine flight one day, Kobayashi’s plane has engine problems and he makes an emergency landing on a nearby remote island, Iwato Island. He calls headquarters to report his situation; Hidemi informs Tsukioka who then flies to the island to rescue his friend. Kobayashi is spotted, and Tsukioka lands nearby. Just as they were leaving, strange noises from beyond a cliff caught their attention, so they go and check it out. They’re shocked to find two monsters fighting, one is recognized as Godzilla, but the other one isn’t familiar. The men watch in horror as the battle rages on. The mobsters fight so fiercely that they fall off the cliff and into the ocean. Tsukioka and Kobayashi escape unscathed and quickly return to Osaka and report this to authorities.

The JSDF, Japanese Self Defense Forces, and a team of scientists led by Dr. Yamane to discuss the mobsters on Iwato Island. Dr. Yamane confirmed the one monster is in fact Godzilla and the new one as Anguirus based on a report written by a Polish scientist. Great monsters do in fact exist. Godzilla and Anguirus had been dormant underground for centuries until they were disturbed by atomic blasts from nuclear testing performed by the American Navy in the Pacific. (Brilliant!)

This time, Osaka was the unfortunate location for Godzilla’s raid because it was closest to Iwato Island. The defense team reviewed footage from the last Godzilla attack in Tokyo a year ago. The monster was killed by the Oxygen Destroyer, and a powerful weapon like that doesn’t exist. How would Osaka defend itself? Dr. Yamane suggested that Godzilla was light sensitive, observed from the Tokyo footage, and a citywide blackout would be the best defense. They could use flares to lure it to Osaka and use their military weapons to defeat Godzilla.

The JASDF, Japanese Air Self Defense Force, sends planes to search for Godzilla and he’s spotted moving towards the Kii Channel between Wakayama Prefecture and Shikoku. Mr. Yamaji, Hidemi’s father, is concerned because Godzilla could destruct his valued fishing production that he couldn’t afford to lose. Godzilla then changes his course and is now heading towards Osaka Bay. Authorities order an evacuation and Tsukiaka and Koboyashi go to the cannery with Mr. Yamaji. Meanwhile, convicts are being escape from an evacuation transport. They lead the police in a chase and crash into an oil refinery. The explosion attracts Godzilla and he goes towards it.

Mr. Yamaji and everyone evacuate the cannery and unbeknownst to them, the escaped convicts enter the business to hide. But no sooner than later, the convicts are killed when the monsters destroy the business. Destroying everything in their path the battle ends for Anguirus when Godzilla kills him with his atomic breath. Godzilla returns the sea.

Later, Mr. Yamaji relocates his business to Hokkaido. Tsukioka is reunited with Tajima, a friend from college and the war; Tajima works for the JASDF. The friends join Yamaji and friends for dinner. It was there that Kobayashi tells Hidemi he’s fallen for a woman, but doesn’t say whom. She tries to persuade him to tell her, but he won’t. The dinner party falls silent when a news flash reports a ship was sunk by Godzilla.

Tsukioka volunteers and helps the JASDF search for Godzilla the morning after the sinking. He flies out to the location of the downed ship and spots Godzilla at Kamiko Island. Kobayashi joins Tsukioka who is trying to prevent Godzilla from leaving the island. Meanwhile, Hidemi finds Kobayashi’s diary and finds her picture is in it. She becomes emotional learning she’s the one he loves, but she is in love with Tsukioka. Kobayashi joins his friend circling Godzilla but is struck by an atomic blast and crashes into the mountain peak. The crash causes an avalanche that buries Godzilla and this is how the JASDF decides to use this method to stop Godzilla.

Everyone who knew Kobayashi is distraught, especially Hidemi. Tsukioka wants to aid the JASDF, but Tajima won’t allow him to because of Kobayashi. The JASDF flies to Kamiko Island and bombs the ground creating a wall of fire to prevent Godzilla from leaving while another group of planes shoots missiles into the mountaintop causing avalanches to subdue the great monster. Tsukioka flies out to the island to witness the attack and watches Godzilla fire one last blast before being completely buried by the downfall of snowy rubble. Knowing Godzilla is defeated, Tsukioka tells his best friend, Kobayashi, that they’ve won and he can rest in peace.

Wrap up

Godzilla Raids Again was released in Japan April 24, 1955 and an English-dubbed version was released by Warner Bros. in America May 21, 1959 under a different name: Gigantis, the Fire Monster.

The Japanese version was released in Japanese-American theaters prior to the new adaptation and the audiences reception wasn’t received with the same excitement as was the first movie, but it did draw a moderate amount of money compared to what the first one profited. Tanaka claimed that the creating team had very little time to make this movie and he didn’t much care for it personally.

Despite the moderate profit and less enthusiastic reception, the movie is credited for paving the road for other great Godzilla movies.

I did enjoy the movie. Despite the mad rush deadline to meet, I think Tanaka created a good enough story that allows a scientific reason for Godzilla’s existence.

I enjoyed how the original movie and this one had similar romance dilemmas. The first movie, Emiko and Ogata are in love, and Dr. Serizawa is a friend who likes Emiko. Serizawa dies to save Japan. This movie, Hidemi and Tsukiyaka are in love and their friend Kobiasha likes Hidemi. Kobiasha’s death inspired a defense tactic to defeat Godzilla. Actors in both movies were outstanding. They made us believe Godzilla was real, none more so than the extras recruited for evacuation scenes.

Cast and crew

Director: Motoyoshi Oda

Special effects: Eiji Tsuburaya

Screenplay: Takeo Murata and Shigeaki Hidaka

Story: Shigeru Kayama

Produced by: Tomoyuki Tanaka

Score: Masary Sato

Starring: Hiroshi Koizumi, Setsuko Wakayama, Minoru Chiaki, Takashi Shimura

Movie Grade: 0.0 to 4.0

Score: 3.7

Photo references: Getty Images

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