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Post by SsnakeBite, the No1 Frenchman on Jan 21, 2013 16:17:27 GMT -5
Hey y'all! I recently read the NES Godzilla creepypasta and as silly of a reason as that may seem, this actually got me interested into the genre, so I'd love to hear some recommendation. I know virtually nothing about it aside from a few notions from the Godzilla franchise so don't be afraid to suggest stuff that may seem obvious.
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Post by BoilerRoomBrawler on Jan 21, 2013 16:21:55 GMT -5
Hey y'all! I recently read the NES Godzilla creepypasta and as silly of a reason as that may seem, this actually got me interested into the genre, so I'd love to hear some recommendation. I know virtually nothing about it aside from a few notions from the Godzilla franchise so don't be afraid to suggest stuff that may seem obvious. If you want Godzilla, here are my personal favorites: Showa Series (1954-1978) Gojira Mothra versus Godzilla Ghidrah The Three Headed Monster Godzilla versus Mechagodzilla Heisei Series (1984-1997) Godzilla 1984 (1985 in the US) Godzilla versus King Ghidorah (the best Godzilla movie period IMO) Godzilla versus Mechagodzilla Godzilla versus Space Godzilla (so bad it's good) Millennium Series (1999 on) Godzilla 2000 (saw it in theaters, has a soft spot) GMK: Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah - Giant Monsters All Out Attack Final Wars (loads of ridiculous fun) |
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Post by Push R Truth on Jan 21, 2013 16:24:43 GMT -5
I love a lot of the old Gamera (giant turtle with rocket engine legs) Movies, the newer ones are good too in a different way.
Yongary is another monster (Korean? I think). He drank oil and danced along with a little kid if I recall.
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Post by Arrow on Jan 21, 2013 16:30:30 GMT -5
Well, from the Godzilla franchise there are four movies that I think would be good introductions to the series... Godzilla, Godzilla vs. Mothra (the original '64 movie, not the horrid 1992 one), Godzilla vs. Biollante, and GMK. They've generally been pretty well-received by fans.
Other enjoyable Godzilla movies that don't seem to have the wide appeal of the first four: Godzilla vs. Monster Zero, King Kong vs. Godzilla (if you're going to see this, see it subbed. I cannot stress that enough), Ghidorah, the Three Headed Monster, Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster, Son of Godzilla, Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster and Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974... although the '90s one is decent).
In a "so bad it's good" kinda way, Godzilla vs. Megalon. It's stupid, but it's so, so much fun. Depending on who you talk to, the same could be said for Godzilla: Final Wars.
Gamera is another one. I've only seen the original, Gamera vs. Barugon, and the three '90s movies - Gamera: Guardian of the Universe, Gamera: Attack of Legion, and Gamera: Awakening of Irys. The last three are highly recommended, but the later '60s Gamera films (which I've never seen, so I can't really recommend them) are said to be pretty cartoonish, but very enjoyable.
Ultraman has a pretty dedicated following, and is very popular within the genre. I've never seen any of it, but that's certainly something to look into.
Toho has created non-Godzilla films that I'd also recommend - Rodan, Mothra, Atragon, and The Mysterians. Of the four of those, I'd say that Rodan is easily the best. But give all of them a shot if you're ever able to. They're solid fantasy movies.
Ones to say away from... Godzilla vs. Mothra ('92), Godzilla vs. Space Godzilla, Godzilla vs. Megaguirus, ALL of the Rebirth of Mothra movies. They're all completely awful.
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Jan 21, 2013 16:33:42 GMT -5
I personally recommend just about anything with Godzilla, Gamera, or Mothra in it. I was raised watching Kaiju as a kid.
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