My favorite part is actually right after this, when Godzilla drops an entire building on Super-X, destroying it. I love this movie, it's still in my top 4. I actually prefer the American version a bit more, being the version I saw as a kid in the late 90's.
As I will always say: the American edit of the nuke launch works better. It makes more sense that an accidental collision would prevent anything from happening, rather than causing it. The Soviets have a justified interest in protecting their own east coast from Godzilla, well established even in the original. The officer doesn't know Wonder Lizard is down for the count (or so it seems -- nice quote in your description from the American edit there, as annoying as most the American military additions are.) If he's going to save his own people, and even the rest of Japan, it makes sense that with his dying strength he would try to push the button targeting Tokyo (also already established even in the original edit). And he does push the button in the original edit (just a moment too late). I understand the idea of the officer trying to be heroically merciful and failing, so that the Soviets are not to blame for the launch. Under the circumstances though, I don't think the American edit is portraying him as a murderous villain or anything like that. He's just trying to do something he has been told should certainly work, to save a lot more people, not only Soviet but also Japanese and even people elsewhere around the world. Maybe that's a hard choice for him, or maybe not, there's no way to tell within the film (and the edit). But it shows the Soviets as well as the Americans trying to do something to actively help solve the situation (though understandably getting in each other's way.)
Return of Godzilla is such a strong entry and one of the best examples of a reboot done right. I’ll also defend the 85 dub since there’s aspects I do like over the original (and I blame those idiots at New World for screwing the film over by putting other films’ music into it, causing the copyright problems).
I find it ironic; I think that across some of our Monstrous Moments, there has been a slight overlap that sort of makes our topics tangentially intertwined. In a sense, your topic features Godzilla "returning" in a manner of speaking; I had considered it for mine, but felt that it was thematically different from the ones I had already chosen. And given that Return and Biollante are sequential, the topic of the cold war and the threat of nuclear devastation is present. I gotta say though, this video shows that I still have a _lot to learn_ when it comes to analysis. It really has to do with how you describe the music of the film as having a "gothic atmosphere." Personally, I only have the vaguest idea of what that _might mean,_ but I take your word for it anyway; that is straddles the bombastic and the uncertain. What I'm saying is, that despite how I could probably describe the music as having those two qualities, I'd never be able to make the connection that this creates a "gothic" tone. In a lot of ways, Return of Godzilla feels like a _different_ Godzilla Movie, in similar ways to how the original Gojira did. It's tone is much darker and treats Godzilla as the bad thing that he was envisioned on being. But I feel in some ways, Return sets itself apart from the original Gojira; I may be wrong, but I'm certain at the time, Return had the _largest budget_ of any of the Godzilla franchise up until this point. And I feel like that budget is reflected in the directing style. I mean no offense to other Godzilla Films, but sometimes the directing quality feels more akin to TV-Movies rather than Theatrically Released Films. There's something about Return that stands apart from those films; even compared with Biollante, Return has the feeling of a "larger scope," and gives a more cinematic feel. The only way to describe it is probably the difference between watching an episode of Power Rangers: Turbo, and watching Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie. It's the same actors, and the same sets and props, but the larger budget of the latter allows for a lot more of a "bigger feeling" to entire proceeding. I was wondering if you feel the same way and if you have the words to properly articulate it.
Masterfully done as always Omni Viewer and Snazzy Chapeau, thank you profusely for this examination of an exemplary scene from an outstanding film in the Godzilla franchise. The Return of Godzilla is one of those films that definitely carries within the confines of it's constitution, an ethereal otherworldly energy that is difficult to grasp or explain, but yet it would be felt and understood. This is an accurate description of what was encountered by me as a child upon my first viewing experience of the motion picture. However, the analytical way in which you both dissected and explained the seemingly supernatural elements of the scene and film in general, was superbly captivating and impressively well done, I've never considered these elements in the way that you and Snazzy have presented them, beyond understanding that Godzilla was immortal, and as a result of this presentation, I've gained a new perspective on the film and its aspects and the next occasion upon which I'll view this film, I'll now incorporate the consideration for the biblical and divine messages and imagery embedded within it's foundation. Massive gratitude and appreciation is extended towards you both once again Omni Viewer and Snazzy Chapeau for this uniquely exquisite gift!!!!!!!
Definitely underrated picture in the franchise. Possibly the first film I ever saw in theaters as I would have only been 3 years old for a few days when it came out. I also think it has possibly the best non-Ifukube score in the franchise.
This makes me want to rewatch the whole hiesei era, but generally speaking the return of Godzilla is seen as the best entry, and I couldn’t agree more. Question Omni: What would you recommend for someone like me to use clips from a Godzilla film (or any film for that matter) for my videos, under the fair use law (because I’m working on my own video that is admittedly late to the game)?
You mean to avoid the bots? I've begun using frames and filters like the ones in this video, and I use a variety of them depending on aspect ration of the footage itself. That's one way to slow the bots down.
5:37 oh goodness! Already the gears are turning in my head with the cold war context in mind..like how no matter how much physical might is thrown against Godzilla the actual existential crisis of nuclear war on earth remaining all but means he cannot be gone in any meaningful way? Oh goodness the biblical imagery does add a lot here! Good choice! Happy Godzilla 70th anniversary everyone!
Hey Omni viewer! since you are still developing your future thoughts on the worst Japanese movie “Devilman”, I would like to share you this interesting story about this bad movie: Outside of the Godzilla franchise, Devilman was so bad that people didn’t see it as a failure of the film but a failure of the entire Japanese film industry, it was labeled as the number one worst movie of the 2000s surpassing “Dragonball Evolution” What are your overall thoughts on this negativity and how people despise the Japanese film industry?
This was my first G movie back in the early 90s...been in depth with the franchise ever since. When we first got AOL, Godzilla was my first search.
I was pretty fortunate in getting a hold of the Kraken release of this movie, and I'm glad that I did because it's such a good film.
Me when I recognize the peak of the franchise for what it truly is:
There's no other Godzilla movie that FEELS like this one. It's reputation will only increase as more people see it.
My favorite part is actually right after this, when Godzilla drops an entire building on Super-X, destroying it. I love this movie, it's still in my top 4. I actually prefer the American version a bit more, being the version I saw as a kid in the late 90's.
As I will always say: the American edit of the nuke launch works better. It makes more sense that an accidental collision would prevent anything from happening, rather than causing it. The Soviets have a justified interest in protecting their own east coast from Godzilla, well established even in the original. The officer doesn't know Wonder Lizard is down for the count (or so it seems -- nice quote in your description from the American edit there, as annoying as most the American military additions are.) If he's going to save his own people, and even the rest of Japan, it makes sense that with his dying strength he would try to push the button targeting Tokyo (also already established even in the original edit). And he does push the button in the original edit (just a moment too late).
I understand the idea of the officer trying to be heroically merciful and failing, so that the Soviets are not to blame for the launch. Under the circumstances though, I don't think the American edit is portraying him as a murderous villain or anything like that. He's just trying to do something he has been told should certainly work, to save a lot more people, not only Soviet but also Japanese and even people elsewhere around the world. Maybe that's a hard choice for him, or maybe not, there's no way to tell within the film (and the edit). But it shows the Soviets as well as the Americans trying to do something to actively help solve the situation (though understandably getting in each other's way.)
Return of Godzilla is such a strong entry and one of the best examples of a reboot done right. I’ll also defend the 85 dub since there’s aspects I do like over the original (and I blame those idiots at New World for screwing the film over by putting other films’ music into it, causing the copyright problems).
The Def-Con 4 music DID work great in the helicopter extraction scene, though.
I find it ironic; I think that across some of our Monstrous Moments, there has been a slight overlap that sort of makes our topics tangentially intertwined. In a sense, your topic features Godzilla "returning" in a manner of speaking; I had considered it for mine, but felt that it was thematically different from the ones I had already chosen. And given that Return and Biollante are sequential, the topic of the cold war and the threat of nuclear devastation is present.
I gotta say though, this video shows that I still have a _lot to learn_ when it comes to analysis. It really has to do with how you describe the music of the film as having a "gothic atmosphere." Personally, I only have the vaguest idea of what that _might mean,_ but I take your word for it anyway; that is straddles the bombastic and the uncertain. What I'm saying is, that despite how I could probably describe the music as having those two qualities, I'd never be able to make the connection that this creates a "gothic" tone.
In a lot of ways, Return of Godzilla feels like a _different_ Godzilla Movie, in similar ways to how the original Gojira did. It's tone is much darker and treats Godzilla as the bad thing that he was envisioned on being. But I feel in some ways, Return sets itself apart from the original Gojira; I may be wrong, but I'm certain at the time, Return had the _largest budget_ of any of the Godzilla franchise up until this point. And I feel like that budget is reflected in the directing style. I mean no offense to other Godzilla Films, but sometimes the directing quality feels more akin to TV-Movies rather than Theatrically Released Films. There's something about Return that stands apart from those films; even compared with Biollante, Return has the feeling of a "larger scope," and gives a more cinematic feel.
The only way to describe it is probably the difference between watching an episode of Power Rangers: Turbo, and watching Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie. It's the same actors, and the same sets and props, but the larger budget of the latter allows for a lot more of a "bigger feeling" to entire proceeding.
I was wondering if you feel the same way and if you have the words to properly articulate it.
Masterfully done as always Omni Viewer and Snazzy Chapeau, thank you profusely for this examination of an exemplary scene from an outstanding film in the Godzilla franchise. The Return of Godzilla is one of those films that definitely carries within the confines of it's constitution, an ethereal otherworldly energy that is difficult to grasp or explain, but yet it would be felt and understood. This is an accurate description of what was encountered by me as a child upon my first viewing experience of the motion picture. However, the analytical way in which you both dissected and explained the seemingly supernatural elements of the scene and film in general, was superbly captivating and impressively well done, I've never considered these elements in the way that you and Snazzy have presented them, beyond understanding that Godzilla was immortal, and as a result of this presentation, I've gained a new perspective on the film and its aspects and the next occasion upon which I'll view this film, I'll now incorporate the consideration for the biblical and divine messages and imagery embedded within it's foundation. Massive gratitude and appreciation is extended towards you both once again Omni Viewer and Snazzy Chapeau for this uniquely exquisite gift!!!!!!!
Definitely underrated picture in the franchise. Possibly the first film I ever saw in theaters as I would have only been 3 years old for a few days when it came out. I also think it has possibly the best non-Ifukube score in the franchise.
I'm a day late, but happy Godzilla Day!
And thanks for this video about my favorite movie in the series, Omni.
This makes me want to rewatch the whole hiesei era, but generally speaking the return of Godzilla is seen as the best entry, and I couldn’t agree more.
Question Omni:
What would you recommend for someone like me to use clips from a Godzilla film (or any film for that matter) for my videos, under the fair use law (because I’m working on my own video that is admittedly late to the game)?
You mean to avoid the bots? I've begun using frames and filters like the ones in this video, and I use a variety of them depending on aspect ration of the footage itself. That's one way to slow the bots down.
@@omniviewer2115 it still looks great, since a blend of clips and images is what I’m aiming for my projects/videos.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: no matter how many times they kill him, Godzilla will live! Long live the King of the Monsters!
5:37 oh goodness! Already the gears are turning in my head with the cold war context in mind..like how no matter how much physical might is thrown against Godzilla the actual existential crisis of nuclear war on earth remaining all but means he cannot be gone in any meaningful way? Oh goodness the biblical imagery does add a lot here! Good choice! Happy Godzilla 70th anniversary everyone!
What do you think is the best Godzilla movie for me, Destoroyah
And I’m watching Return of Godzilla today!
I like your choice to omni
A Chekovs ex machina You Mean?
Hey Omni viewer! since you are still developing your future thoughts on the worst Japanese movie “Devilman”, I would like to share you this interesting story about this bad movie:
Outside of the Godzilla franchise, Devilman was so bad that people didn’t see it as a failure of the film but a failure of the entire Japanese film industry, it was labeled as the number one worst movie of the 2000s surpassing “Dragonball Evolution”
What are your overall thoughts on this negativity and how people despise the Japanese film industry?