Terror of Mechagodzilla

Starring:Katsuhiko Sasaki, Tomoko Ai, Akihiko Hirata, Katsumasa Uchida, Goro Mutsumi, Tadao Nakamaru, Shin Roppongi, Tomoe Mari, Toru Ibuki, Kenji Sahara, Kotaro Tomita, Ikio Sawamura, Masaaki Daimon, Toshio Kirishima, Kazuo Suzuki, Haruo Suzuki, Toru Kawai, Ise Mori, Katsumi Nimiamoto, Yasuzo Ogawa
Director: Ishirô Honda
Studio: Simitar Ent.
Product Type: DVD

Amazon.com

In 1974, Inoshiro Honda, the original and best Godzilla director, returned after a five-year absence to direct this 20th-anniversary commemoration to Gojira (the original Japanese name for Godzilla, before the West Anglicized it). This is the fifteenth film in the Godzilla series, and the eleventh by director Honda. Yet again the aliens (from the third planet of the black hole, whatever that means; they don't really provide directions) stage a takeover of Earth, this time with the aid of Mechagodzilla and Titanosaurus (they're just what they sound like). They owe the mad scientist Mafuni for the use of Titanosaurus, who in turn owes the aliens for resurrecting his daughter, Katsura, badly hurt in an accident, albeit now as a cyborg with the ability to control their two mecha-monsters. It shapes up as the fight of the century when Godzilla is pressed into service for our side. The battling behemoths afford the most dramatic and vivid fight scenes in all of Godzilladom in this one. Let's hope the aliens don't win; they're so smug. --Jim Gay

Customer Reviews:

As a longtime Godzilla fan, don't buy it! (Especially not the package deal).......2006-10-28

I remember now why I didn't like this as a kid.

Though this is the last original Godzilla, he's as cool as ever here.

the things missing in this particular episode/movie:
Titanosaurus, looks cool, but is weak (as someone mentions, he's not a fighting monster)--he is like King Sesar from the first Godzilla v. Mechagodzilla: looks cool, all bite, no fight.

second--I don't buy that Godzilla would have a hard time fighting Titanosaurus, even with Mechagodzilla's help. the fan-like wind-producing weapon cannot possibly blow the Big G over! ...
I found it pathetically laughable when Titanosaurus bit Godzilla and lifted him with his jaws! Those must be incredible jaws.....but, at least Titanosaurus has a cool monster sound.

Mechagodzilla Two is weak too. I don't understand is, how all the weaponary didn't affect/harm Godzilla as much as it did the first time around. (although it was quite funny when at one point of the fight sequence, part of the Big G's costume burned out of control)
The battles between the Big G and Mecha II and Titanosaurus were rushed. Wow. so what, Mecha II had a small surprise after Big G defeated him! They could have used Mecha II in a different way....but, oh well.
This movie focused too much on the humans and alien "interaction", and it was NOT well done. (although it was cool that the Captain of the aliens is the same actor as movie I; though what happened to the monkey-changing special effects? DARNED, I missed that!)

Not too good, unfortunately, for a Godzilla film; I'd rate it almost as bad as "Godzilla's Revenge".

other minor complaint: you were forced to listen to the English dubbing, I much prefer The original Japanese voices for such an occasion. oh well.

If you like Godzilla, you'll like THIS!.......2006-07-31

A "classic" Godzilla movie in every sense of the word. After defeating and decapitating the original "Mecha-Godzilla," evil scientists have rebuilt it. Also, they have found ANOTHER evil monster that they can use in tandem to help rid the world of the "japan defending" version of Godzilla. Yeah...like THAT will ever work! :) It doesn't, of course but there's lots of the classic battle type scenes and the ever present terrible voice over synchronization that helps make these movies enjoyable to the Godzilla fans. If you like the old Godzilla movies, you'll love this one!

End of an era..........2006-05-18

"Terror of Mechagodzilla" was the last Godzilla film of the "Showa Era", the first series of Godzilla movies. As stated above, it would be a decade before Godzilla arose again, and this was the last Godzilla film that depicted Godzilla as a defender of the planet. It can be argued that Godzilla was also a defender of the planet in later films, but this was the last one where he was a "willing" hero, instead of being forced into the role by circumstances.

That being said, this remains one of my favorite Godzilla films, in spite of its flaws, one of which is the footage that was removed for the american version. I have never seen the original version, so I can't really comment on what's missing. In some places the poor editing really shows, particularly when Katsura is being chased during Titanosaurus' first attack, and later at the end in Mifune's basement when the interpol agent seems to magically teleport around the room.

The plot is fairly straightforward: The aliens still want to conquer Earth, and as they rebuild Mechagodzilla, they recruit Dr. Mifune, who controls Titanosaurus. Titanosaurus is perhaps the most annoying Godzilla villain of all time: his roar sounds to me like what an elephant would sound like if it tried to imitate a hyena. Despite the title, Godzilla and Mechagodzilla really aren't in this movie all that much, it's Titanosaurus who seems to have the most screen time, and I privately believe that this is to raise the audience's ire with him.

All in all, this film starts off slow, but builds momentum quickly as it races toward the final action sequences. There's plenty of human drama, of course, and the actors are competent even if the characters are somewhat forgettable. The only thing that really got to me was Ichinose's pining over Katsura. As usual, there are is plenty of unitentionally funny dialogue, such as when Ichinose is trying to convince his colleagues that Katsura didn't sabotage the supersonic wave generator.

I know I probably don't have any business enjoying this film as much as I do, but something keeps me coming back. Overall, it's an enjoyable carefree movie, and I can't think of much more you can ask for from a Godzilla movie.

American version doesn't compare.......2006-05-16

This easily my top three favorite Godzilla movies, but this DVD release unfortunately has tons of scenes cut out (probably 20 min or more). One major cut is the ending when Katsura gets shot, she is supposed to kill herself but then the movie just ends leaving you wondering what happened. I guess there was just too much suicide in this movie or something. If you are buying this movie for Godzilla fight scenes it is well worth it, but I wouldn't recommended it to someone who remembers the original film, I'd wait for the release of the unedited classic that I would have given 5 stars for instead of only 2.

It's So-So.......2005-12-08

For a Godzilla movie, this movie didn't do much for me. First thing that got me about this movie was that Godzilla doesn't come on at all until the end of the movie. Most of the time it is Titanisaurus, a new monster, causes the havoc in Japan. This is the only Godzilla movie I can think of that doesn't have much of Godzilla in it. It didn't make sense to start the movie off with a fight between Godzilla and Mechagodzilla but I suppose it was giving you some Godzilla at the start so you wouldn't notice his absence through out the rest of the movie. I understand that technically this is not a "Godzilla" movie but more of a "Mechagodzilla" movie, but what good is Mechagodzilla without the big G fighting him the entire movie. Overall, its okay, it's not that bad. But the thought of no Godzilla much kind of brings the movie down to where if they did have the G in more, it would have been a lot better. So watch it, but don't expect too much

Average customer rating:

As a longtime Godzilla fan, don't buy it! (Especially not the package deal)
If you like Godzilla, you'll like THIS!
End of an era...
American version doesn't compare
It's So-So

Terror of Mechagodzilla
Starring: Katsuhiko Sasaki , Tomoko Ai , Akihiko Hirata , Katsumasa Uchida , and Goro Mutsumi
Director: Ishirô Honda
Manufacturer: Sony Wonder (Video)
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Horror | Genres | DVD | Video

General | Kids & Family | Genres | DVD | Video

Science Fiction | Kids & Family | Genres | DVD | Video

General | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Genres | DVD | Video

4-for-3 Art House & International | 4-for-3 DVD | Stores | DVD | Video

4-for-3 Horror | 4-for-3 DVD | Stores | DVD | Video

4-for-3 Kids & Family | 4-for-3 DVD | Stores | DVD | Video

4-for-3 Science Fiction & Fantasy | 4-for-3 DVD | Stores | DVD | Video

4-for-3 All DVDs | 4-for-3 DVD | Stores | DVD | Video

DVDs Under $7.49 | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video

( T ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
Destroy All Monsters
Godzilla vs. Mothra
Godzilla's Revenge
Godzilla Vs Mechagodzilla II

ASIN: B00006FD9G
Release Date: 2002-09-17

Amazon.com

The final Godzilla feature of the first series (his 15th feature in just over 20 years) picks up in the direct aftermath of Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla. The ape-men from outer space are back, cheesy makeup and all, and this time they've enlisted a bitter scientist to help them rebuild Mechagodzilla and bring another monster into the fray, the gargantuan sea serpent Titanosaurus, which the scientist has brought under control. This film reunited the Big G with veteran director Ishirô Honda and original composer Akira Ifukube (who revives his brooding score) in an attempt to steer the series from its juvenile course back to a more adult track. The result is an energetic, loopily engaging sci-fi fantasy, with the Godzilla back at his old Tokyo stomping grounds--only this time he's protecting the city. It's a giant monster turf war with plenty of destruction and a terrific battle to the finish with the mechanized menace, but when Godzilla wanders back into the ocean he has entered a 10-year hibernation, returning in time for his 30th anniversary in Godzilla 1985. --Sean Axmaker

Customer Reviews:

As a longtime Godzilla fan, don't buy it! (Especially not the package deal).......2006-10-28

If you like Godzilla, you'll like THIS!.......2006-07-31

End of an era..........2006-05-18

American version doesn't compare.......2006-05-16

It's So-So.......2005-12-08

Godzilla - The Ultimate Collection (Godzilla, King of the Monsters/Godzilla vs. Mothra/Godzilla's Revenge/Terror of Mechagodzilla/Rodan)

Average customer rating:

GO Godzilla
Godzilla Is The King!
Godzilla-The Ultimate Collection
As much Godzilla as you can stand.
Great Value

Godzilla - The Ultimate Collection (Godzilla, King of the Monsters/Godzilla vs. Mothra/Godzilla's Revenge/Terror of Mechagodzilla/Rodan)
Starring: Raymond Burr , Takashi Shimura , Akira Takarada , Momoko Kôchi , and Akihiko Hirata
Director: Terry O. Morse , and Ishirô Honda
Manufacturer: Classic Media / Sony Wonder
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Horror | Genres | DVD | Video

General | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Genres | DVD | Video

Classic Sci-Fi | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Genres | DVD | Video

Sci-Fi & Fantasy | Boxed Sets | Stores | DVD | Video

Horror | Boxed Sets | Stores | DVD | Video

( G ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:

Destroy All Monsters
King Kong Vs Godzilla/King Kong Escapes
Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla / Godzilla vs. Destoroyah
Godzilla - Final Wars
Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah - Giant Monsters All-Out Attack

ASIN: B00006FD9J
Release Date: 2002-09-17

Description

Contains Five Godzilla Films:
Godzilla, King of the Monsters, Godzilla vs. Mothra, Godzilla's Revenge, Terror of Mechagodzilla, and Rodan.

Customer Reviews:

GO Godzilla.......2007-01-12

The day this came to me I watched all of the movies!! Since I was little I have always loved Godzilla and now my son loves it too. This is a super collection to have!!

Godzilla Is The King!.......2007-01-10

This pack has the original film of godzilla, theres alote of destruction. Mothra is very large in "Godzilla vs Mothra". This movie was in the 1960's. Minilla wants to get stronger in order to beat Gabara. a little boy named Ichiro helps out him. He now has has courage to fight in his own battles. This is a sequel to "Son of Godzilla" both made in the 1960s's. A sequel to "Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla"...Terror of MechaGodzilla. After King Caesar and Godzilla defeated the metal menace, and three men stoped the aliens, more aliens apeared and rebuiled him, but now a preostoric monster called Titanosaures controlled by a old man's cyborg daughter. And Godzilla has no partner this time to make things equel. but a team that studies the giant dino and discovers its weakness. see what happens next. Rodan's movie is simaler to the first godzilla movie.

Godzilla-The Ultimate Collection.......2007-01-09

All 5 DVD's work very well. I am very pleased with my purchase.

As much Godzilla as you can stand........2006-10-05

The Ultimate Godzilla DVD Collection has five movies. The first film is Godzilla, King Of The Monsters. It is the original movie that brought Godzilla to life on the big screen. Well, the original did not have Raymond Burr in it, but you understand what I mean. Godzilla is a 400 foot high Tyrannosaurus Rex woken up by an atomic bomb test. Only 78 minutes, it isn't that long a movie.
The second film in the set is Godzilla Vs. Mothra. Mothra, a giant moth, wants her giant egg back and is coming to Japan to get it. Yes, I said moth. Tiny twins, greedy businessmen and Godzilla all guest star in this flick. Mothra would go to make her own flicks.
Godzilla's Revenge has a really bad plot but is really just an excuse to show off all those monsters from past films. Just watch it to enjoy seeing Godzilla kicking [...].
Terror Of Mechagodzilla is a great film. Alien invaders try to use a fake Godzilla, damaged from an earlier battle with Godzilla but not forgotten, to take over the Earth and only the real Godzilla can stop them.
Rodan is just a special bonus movie. Flying at supersonic speeds, two giant creatures cause damage to buildings and snap up humans for lunch. Yummy!
This set is just cool to have and a great gift for any Japanese monster fan.

Great Value.......2006-08-12

With The exception of Godzilla's Revenge (which is probably the worst Godzilla movie ever!) I couldn't have asked for a better set, especially considering the price. 4 of the 5 are solid films, and did I mention the price!?!

Average customer rating:

Terror of Mechagodzilla
Starring: Terror of Mechagodzilla
Manufacturer: Sony Music
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Genres | DVD | Video

( T ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
ASIN: B000B5Y0EQ
Release Date: 2005-11-15

DVD:

DVD

Futurama, Vol. 3 [4 Discs] [1999] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

DVD: Fat Albert

Superted - Trouble In Space