Great and honest review! (just found your channel) I'm a nut for Kaiju films also, and of the Gamera Showa's, I like GAMERA VS. BARUGON the most. The movies featuring Guiron and yes, Gyaos, are also entertaining. I've never once regretted purchasing Arrow's Gamera Blu-ray sets (Showa and Heisei) even though some of the Gamera films get a bit tough to sit through.
As a child, I'd scan the TV guide for these movies and beg to stay up past bedtime to watch them. Today I can stream them at any time. Some kaiju movies haven't aged as well as others. Still, they hold a pleasant connection to my childhood. Very nice review JW!
You also saw Gyaos in G vs. Guiron. I understand your comments and reaction completely. You have to remember that these were purposefully aimed at children and didn't have much of a budget. I have a different opinion which is definitely colored with nostalgia and remembering these films through my child-eyes. I am envious of the people that can say they know which film they saw first and when and where they saw it. I am not sure; however, I do know that this film and King Kong vs. G where two of the films that had the most impression on me growing up. Unfortunately, I had no Godzilla or Gamera toys growing up. What I had was a sandbox and one of the toys that were with that was a plastic turtle. I also found a stick that sort of resembled Gyaos - in Cubist sort of way. So I got to play for awhile pretending - at least until someone found the stick and thought it was just a stick and got rid of it. I wasn't happy. Oh, well, I got over it. Yes, this is not a high quality movie and, of course, the kids are always annoying until the Heisei series. As a kid, I always wanted the monster stuff, but now, I need a good human story for these monster movies.
The words "giant flame-throwing rocket-powered turtle" will never fail to make me smile. Go Gamera! That said this particular entry is not one of my favourites either. I generally have no problem with the child protagonists in this series (they are kids movies after all) but Eichi is a bit much. I blame the script and direction though not the poor child actor trying his best. Luckily better entries were yet to come.
Sweet Gyaos big debut and it's my favorite in the Showa era. Minis the annoying kid and the unnecessary subplot with the villagers but still fun movie. Also you should what do you think of the trailer for Gamera rebirth? 7:46 Gyaos was also shooting at Gamera in the head to get away so of course he'll lose his grip
I got this movie and Gamera vs Zigra for my birthday as a kid from a now defunct store called Phar-Mor. I remember the day I picked it out and I brought it over to my grandparent's house later to watch it.
Giant rubber monsters. Sound effects that grate, like nails on a blackboard. Cardboard characterisation. Inadequate wackiness. What more could you ask for? Thanks Miss Weiselberry.
Thank you for sharing this video! I don't know how you do it. I've said many times I've never really liked Gamera movies but somehow you always manage to make me at least curious to check them out. Even this movie, even though you are not as enthusiastic about it. Also I particularly liked how you pointed out how important the "human element" in kaiju movies are. I have friends who always say "humans don't matter, it's only about the monsters" argument and I've never been able to argue against them as eloquently as you did.
Aw, I'm glad to hear that! And as far as the debate over the human element goes, I've given it quite a bit of thought in the last few years, trying to decide just how I feel about it. I think a good "case in point" is the fact that films like the original Gojira and Mothra vs. Godzilla have some of the strongest, most interesting characters and storylines, and they continue to be favorites for both casual viewers and diehard kaiju fans alike.
Nice review Weiselberry. FYI, VS Jiger (sorry if I mangled that spelling, I knew it as Gamera VS Monster X when I saw it as a child on local television) is a much better film than VS Zigra. I mention that only because you said these were the final two you have not seen. Jiger - or Monster X - is a believable looking kajiu and the film has some interesting sci fi elements, along with the late series goofiness of course. Zigra was made when the studio was in or very near bankruptcy. I never saw or heard of that film until the home video era, it was the one Showa Gamera film that was not sold to American TV back in the day. As to Gamera’s roar - funny story. When I got my first real job after college, in back office accounting for a corporation, there was a filing cart with casters that badly needed oiling - and I swear when someone pushed that sucker I always thought “that sounds just like Gamera!”
None of the Gamera films were released in Canada to my knowledge. This one was shown on TV as "Return of the Giant Monsters". Realised it was a kids movie but watched it anyway. Have seen them all. no matter how bad they are. It is a Kaiju thing; you like 'em or hate 'em. Lottsa fun.
An old man now I grew up in the 1960's watching Japanese SCI FI and monster movies. Even then I could see an evolution from serious, dark themed adventure, such as the first Godzilla film to a kind of self-mocking parody by the end of the sixties. I like them all, but agree with Miss Weiselberry that the 1967 Gamera vs Gyaos is one of the least engaging, although the colour photography is excellent. The film does come from a different cultural perspective to Western films, Japan being a corporate culture, the sympathy is with the foreman engineer character who is trying to make a road that will benefit the whole society, against the villagers who are in the way and are portrayed as somewhat selfish. The exact opposite would be more normal in a Western film of the same time.
To say Gamera vs Gyaos is one of the better entries in the series isn't exactly high praise. However, it has better FX than the later ones, the human story is reminiscent of the superior Godzilla series, and there is a ghoulish streak in the antagonistic monster. Besides the Hisei series, this one and particularly Gamera vs Barugon are the only watchable films of the franchise, IMHO.
I kid you not, for reasons that would take far too long to explain, and interest no one (though they are good reasons!), I just happened to watch a Gamera movie for the first time, today. Gamera: Super Monster. 😂
One thing I liked about the aerial battling in the second Gyaos-Gamera encounter was when Ganera was shell-grinding on Gyaos, and Gyaos released his fire extinguisher from his chest and extinguished Gameras leg-hole jets, 'causing Gamera to fall (fortunately) into the ocean.
If you haven't seen them, check out the last 3 Gamera movies. Gamera; Guardian of the Universe '95, Gamera 2: Attach of Legion '96, and Gamera 3: Revenge of Isis '99. The overall technical and story quality is better than the earlier movies imo. As a huge bonus and major selling point, there are no irritating pre-teens!
@@8ofcups763 oh really? Oh man. It combines the darker more mature style of the Heisei movies with the lighthearted "friend of all children" style of the Showa movies. It really has an 80s movie kind of vibe. Like ET meets Goonies "Kids find a creature and keep it secret and go on an adventure" kind of vibe. I really liked it. I hope you enjoy it.
Yes, haha, the absence (for the most part) of children in the Heisei trilogy was a plus. I watched those movies before seeing any of the Showa sequels, so at the time I didn't appreciate what a departure from the old norm that was. I reviewed the Heisei trilogy here: ruclips.net/video/ublFYyyLTQM/видео.html And I reviewed Gamera the Brave (the first Gamera film I saw) here: ruclips.net/video/kwk5ZDtxKVk/видео.html
So scared for Gamera when I watched this as a kid! Lots of give and take and surprises in the monster battles. I think Gamera v. Barugon was the best of the old Gamera films, though. On the other hand, Jerry Lewis once said, of the cabin-stranded Tramp-gold-speculator eating a boiled boot in Chaplin's 'Gold Rush', the great question is: Did you eat it with him. More so than in Gam v. Brgn, I suffered with Gamera when he fought Gyaos.
Hi JW. I agree with you concerning Gamera vs Gyaos. In fact, I'm not much of a fan of the Showa Gamera films as a whole. The Heisei movies are another matter. I enjoy those and rematch them fairly often. But for 1960s kaiju films, I much prefer Godzilla over Gamera. Heck, I'd probably even favor Gorgo or Gappa or the X from Outer Space over Showa Gamera. The Daimijin trilogy is also great, and I enjoyed your review of them. Anyway, love your channel. Keep up the good work!
Well done, J. I’ve seen a few of these and I think I’m partial to the first, b&w one. They do stick to a formula but that one seems more subdued, thoughtful. Might check this one out too though. Thanks, have a great week.
I have to agree across the board on this one. It had been a zillion-ish years since I'd seen it, so what it was about (other than giant monsters, one of which happened to be Giant Turtle Gammera) I remembered not a thing about it. I think they missed an opportunity for both more story cohesion AND laughs by not making the real estate -conflicted characters take up some kind of physical battle with each other---the villagers taking up posts in the hills nearby to foil the real-estate types/developers who come in with big machinery (or sumptin'---I'm just blue-skying goofy ideas here), to parallel the big monsters fighting: It could've been done very subtley, but better if the parallels very pretty overt, maybe even characters referencing the monsters, saying "now WE're acting like those monsters! We are humans! --we can do better than them!" or some such. Oh well, not my place to be second guessing a film meant mostly for pleasing youngsters. That's just the writer side coming out with a faint whisper in my head of "wish I'd been there when they were figuring the story out!". I love that you point out that the most incredible thing of all is that all these serious adults listen to the words of a child so seriously....and how funny that whole deal with the skeleton-interior of Gyaos! Thanks for another very fun, very comprehensive review!
I'm often disappointed that I don't seem to enjoy these older giant monster movies as much as I'd like. It seems as if because I enjoy other dorky nerdy sci-fi things I should love these movies but I only like them and watch one or two a year. I enjoy your review because it stands out on RUclips, most channels either praise everything about these movies as the best things ever made or make fun of them and treat them like they are only here to be laughed at. Have a great day everyone.
I think in the vacuum of the internet where strangers with like interests are able to band together, it can create the mentality that if you love Thing 1, you must also love Thing 2. But that's really not a rule. These giant rubber monster movies are definitely an acquired taste, and I know of lots of sci-fi fans who can't get into them. In my case, it took a while for me come around to loving the Godzilla series, and even then, there were entries I didn't care for. And I never did warm to the Gamera series. But I try to be as fair with them as I am with any film, pointing out their strengths and respecting the filmmakers for their efforts... while also having a good laugh when they do something bonkers. :) Anyway, I'd say you're in good company here.
Gamera vs. Gyaos sounds bonkers, Gamera’s eyes look pretty googly in this one, if he was pulled over by giant space turtle traffic cops he’d probably need to do a breathalyser test to make sure he wasn’t on something. It seems like the budget was spent on cutting the car in half so they had to save on the Kaiju costumes lol. Gyaos does look like he’s wearing a graduation hat lol. ~ Thank you Ms Weiselberry ~
"Gamera Rebirth" is a Netflix original animated Gamera series scheduled to be released sometime this year. The trailer looks good. I'm definitely going to check it out. Marry me Kumi Mizuno❤️❤️
Tend to agree with you. They went ‘safe’ and lost because of it. Apart from Gamera bleeding copiously (!) when lasered by Gyaos I don’t think a single ‘new’ thing happens throughout. Being a kid’s movie is no excuse either - kids love the far out stuff (like you say vs Guiron eg) as much as we do! Thanks for an excellent and entertaining review btw!
Just finished watching Gamera versus Gyaos in preparation for your review.I enjoyed it.The villagers seeking a better price for their land is kind of padding.With a moral lesson to impart.We don't get to see enough of Gamera.He is the star.His name is in the title.The boy was the wise sage.Who names Gyaos due to the noise the kaiju makes.The young audience would have identified with him.And would have been thrilled to see the adults listening to him and taking his useful advice.Your observation about Gyaos having a graduation pate made me laugh.What prestigious learning academy is Gyaos an alumni of? I also got to see The Thief of Bagdad 1924.A large scale epic that is thrilling to behold.Loved the use of colour tints. Green and red looked quite striking.How many times have elements of this been used in other movies over the last century? Too many to count.Hope your father is feeling better.Thank you.
Yes, I agree, there wasn't a whole lot of Gamera in this Gamera movie. As the new monster, Gyaos would be dominant in certain parts of the film anyway, but Gamera seemed to spend a lot of time laying low or recuperating. Glad you enjoyed The Thief of Bagdad! Too many to count, indeed.
I like GAMERA VS. BARUGON a whole lot more, partly because there's no annoying kid. But Eiichi isn't as annoying as Toshio, from the first GAMERA movie or the boy from the South Korean movie, YONGARY, MONSTER FROM THE DEEP. I've seen both English dubbed versions of this film, the one called RETURN OF THE GIANT MONSTERS, which was dubbed in Europe and played on US tv back in the day, and the one dubbed in Hong Kong titled GAMERA VS. GAOS. Oddly enough, this movie was shown in Germany as GAMERA VS. GAOS: FRANKENSTEIN'S WAR OF THE MONSTERS. I kid you not.
@@Weiselberry So it would seem. Despite the spelling "GAOS", Gyaosu or Gyaosu is the correct rendering. Again, I like your pronunciation of the Japanese titles!
@JW, I'm watching Rio Bravo (1959) on Netflix DVD. Pretty sure it was on my list based on your recommendation from a mini-review. If that's the case, can you share the link to your video where you reviewed this film? Thanks, Paul
Sure. I talked about it in this video (4th film): ruclips.net/video/AAhCzgL6DJk/видео.html And I kind of talked about it again (while discussing El Dorado) in this video (2nd film): ruclips.net/video/Ck-1aUh9HBw/видео.html
@@Weiselberry Thanks. In a stroke of irony, after watching "Rio Bravo" on DVD, I went to bed, turned on TCM, and sure enough, they were showing "Rio Bravo"...!
This is not a Toho film, but this might reflect a mid-20h Century Japanese attitude towards villagers: "Kikuchiyo: What do you think of farmers? You think they're saints? Hah! They're foxy beasts! They say, "We've got no rice, we've no wheat. We've got nothing!" But they have! They have everything! Dig under the floors! Or search the barns! You'll find plenty! Beans, salt, rice, sake! Look in the valleys, they've got hidden warehouses! They pose as saints but are full of lies! If they smell a battle, they hunt the defeated! They're nothing but stingy, greedy, blubbering, foxy, and mean! God damn it all! [He hurls a handful of arrows into the wall] Kikuchiyo: But then who made them such beasts? You did! You samurai did it! You burn their villages! Destroy their farms! Steal their food! Force them to labour! Take their women! And kill them if they resist! So what should farmers do? [Kikuchiyo sinks to his knees, and begins to sob uncontrollably] Kikuchiyo: Damn... damn... damn... damn... [Kambei unfolds his arms and looks down at the palms of his hands] Kambei Shimada: [Quietly, after a long pause] You were the son of a farmer, weren't you?" 94 of 9
Hi beautie, the other day I was eating a bowl full of my favorite cereal and I thought I should watch Gamera vs. Gyaos again. It's a pretty good movie, you read my mind !!!
Gamera Vs Gyaos is the only showa film I've seen and I thought it was pretty decent and entertaining (outshining some godzilla films from that era in my opinion), I've yet to see the rest of the showa series and from a far it looks completely bonkers and insane. Can't wait to take in the emotional roller-coaster of What?... Why?... How?... Huh?... that is Gamera. Also, I was kind of bummed out we didn't get to vote for this years Gamera film like you've done in the past (unless I missed the poll) regardless, I look forward to whenever you cover another Gamera movie.
Succinctly covers why I never liked any Gamera movies, nor Gamera himself, when I was a kid... and still don't. Toho's Kaiju movies were just far, far better than any of Daiei's.
I think that sometimes we (I) forget that the target audience for these films is children, and they would identify with the characters that adults find whiny and obnoxious.
Wow if you don't like this film,the there is no sense looking at the other camera films after this one. This is probably the best or second best film of the series... This is not for you, and go get another job.
I saw this movie when I was a little a boy it is juvenile I heard Gaos is a giant vampire when exposed to the sun the top of his head turns red I am a big King Kong fan 1933. I recommend It came from beneath the sea from 1955
Great and honest review! (just found your channel) I'm a nut for Kaiju films also, and of the Gamera Showa's, I like GAMERA VS. BARUGON the most. The movies featuring Guiron and yes, Gyaos, are also entertaining. I've never once regretted purchasing Arrow's Gamera Blu-ray sets (Showa and Heisei) even though some of the Gamera films get a bit tough to sit through.
"A Pterodactyl Bat wearing a graduation hat!" 😂😂😂
You just did Gyaos DIRTY!!☠☠
As a child, I'd scan the TV guide for these movies and beg to stay up past bedtime to watch them. Today I can stream them at any time. Some kaiju movies haven't aged as well as others. Still, they hold a pleasant connection to my childhood. Very nice review JW!
My funny take-away is "pterodactyl-bat hybrid wearing a graduation cap" -- now I can't unhear & unsee that (haha)
In 1967 If I had a choice between Jungle Book or Gamera I’d pick Gamera.Nice review Miss W.
I love Gamera. But I'd have definitely picked Jungle Book.
Gamera, take that little Kenny and fly away!
I remember seeing this Gamera movie as a kid in the 90s. I like Godzilla better.
You also saw Gyaos in G vs. Guiron. I understand your comments and reaction completely. You have to remember that these were purposefully aimed at children and didn't have much of a budget. I have a different opinion which is definitely colored with nostalgia and remembering these films through my child-eyes. I am envious of the people that can say they know which film they saw first and when and where they saw it. I am not sure; however, I do know that this film and King Kong vs. G where two of the films that had the most impression on me growing up.
Unfortunately, I had no Godzilla or Gamera toys growing up. What I had was a sandbox and one of the toys that were with that was a plastic turtle. I also found a stick that sort of resembled Gyaos - in Cubist sort of way. So I got to play for awhile pretending - at least until someone found the stick and thought it was just a stick and got rid of it. I wasn't happy. Oh, well, I got over it. Yes, this is not a high quality movie and, of course, the kids are always annoying until the Heisei series. As a kid, I always wanted the monster stuff, but now, I need a good human story for these monster movies.
The words "giant flame-throwing rocket-powered turtle" will never fail to make me smile. Go Gamera! That said this particular entry is not one of my favourites either. I generally have no problem with the child protagonists in this series (they are kids movies after all) but Eichi is a bit much. I blame the script and direction though not the poor child actor trying his best. Luckily better entries were yet to come.
Godzilla vs. Gamera? One bowl turtle soup, coming up!!!
Sweet Gyaos big debut and it's my favorite in the Showa era. Minis the annoying kid and the unnecessary subplot with the villagers but still fun movie. Also you should what do you think of the trailer for Gamera rebirth? 7:46 Gyaos was also shooting at Gamera in the head to get away so of course he'll lose his grip
I got this movie and Gamera vs Zigra for my birthday as a kid from a now defunct store called Phar-Mor. I remember the day I picked it out and I brought it over to my grandparent's house later to watch it.
Giant rubber monsters. Sound effects that grate, like nails on a blackboard. Cardboard characterisation. Inadequate wackiness. What more could you ask for? Thanks Miss Weiselberry.
"Gamera vs. Guiron" is by far my favorite Gamera film. Absolutely insane!
Thank you for sharing this video! I don't know how you do it. I've said many times I've never really liked Gamera movies but somehow you always manage to make me at least curious to check them out. Even this movie, even though you are not as enthusiastic about it. Also I particularly liked how you pointed out how important the "human element" in kaiju movies are. I have friends who always say "humans don't matter, it's only about the monsters" argument and I've never been able to argue against them as eloquently as you did.
Aw, I'm glad to hear that! And as far as the debate over the human element goes, I've given it quite a bit of thought in the last few years, trying to decide just how I feel about it. I think a good "case in point" is the fact that films like the original Gojira and Mothra vs. Godzilla have some of the strongest, most interesting characters and storylines, and they continue to be favorites for both casual viewers and diehard kaiju fans alike.
Thanks for this neat review!
Nice review Weiselberry. FYI, VS Jiger (sorry if I mangled that spelling, I knew it as Gamera VS Monster X when I saw it as a child on local television) is a much better film than VS Zigra.
I mention that only because you said these were the final two you have not seen. Jiger - or Monster X - is a believable looking kajiu and the film has some interesting sci fi elements, along with the late series goofiness of course.
Zigra was made when the studio was in or very near bankruptcy. I never saw or heard of that film until the home video era, it was the one Showa Gamera film that was not sold to American TV back in the day.
As to Gamera’s roar - funny story. When I got my first real job after college, in back office accounting for a corporation, there was a filing cart with casters that badly needed oiling - and I swear when someone pushed that sucker I always thought “that sounds just like Gamera!”
Thanks for the heads-up! In that case, I'll probably go with Jiger the next time I get a hankering to revisit Gamera.
Good review. Love the shirt !
None of the Gamera films were released in Canada to my knowledge. This one was shown on TV as "Return of the Giant Monsters". Realised it was a kids movie but watched it anyway. Have seen them all. no matter how bad they are. It is a Kaiju thing; you like 'em or hate 'em. Lottsa fun.
An old man now I grew up in the 1960's watching Japanese SCI FI and monster movies. Even then I could see an evolution from serious, dark themed adventure, such as the first Godzilla film to a kind of self-mocking parody by the end of the sixties. I like them all, but agree with Miss Weiselberry that the 1967 Gamera vs Gyaos is one of the least engaging, although the colour photography is excellent.
The film does come from a different cultural perspective to Western films, Japan being a corporate culture, the sympathy is with the foreman engineer character who is trying to make a road that will benefit the whole society, against the villagers who are in the way and are portrayed as somewhat selfish. The exact opposite would be more normal in a Western film of the same time.
To say Gamera vs Gyaos is one of the better entries in the series isn't exactly high praise. However, it has better FX than the later ones, the human story is reminiscent of the superior Godzilla series, and there is a ghoulish streak in the antagonistic monster. Besides the Hisei series, this one and particularly Gamera vs Barugon are the only watchable films of the franchise, IMHO.
I kid you not, for reasons that would take far too long to explain, and interest no one (though they are good reasons!), I just happened to watch a Gamera movie for the first time, today. Gamera: Super Monster. 😂
One thing I liked about the aerial battling in the second Gyaos-Gamera encounter was when Ganera was shell-grinding on Gyaos, and Gyaos released his fire extinguisher from his chest and extinguished Gameras leg-hole jets, 'causing Gamera to fall (fortunately) into the ocean.
If you haven't seen them, check out the last 3 Gamera movies. Gamera; Guardian of the Universe '95, Gamera 2: Attach of Legion '96, and Gamera 3: Revenge of Isis '99. The overall technical and story quality is better than the earlier movies imo. As a huge bonus and major selling point, there are no irritating pre-teens!
That's not the last three. That's just the three Heisei movies. Which are great. But the actual last Gamera movie, Gamera the Brave is excellent.
@@orinanime Thanks for the heads-up. I hadn't heard of Gamera the Brave before.
@@8ofcups763 oh really? Oh man. It combines the darker more mature style of the Heisei movies with the lighthearted "friend of all children" style of the Showa movies.
It really has an 80s movie kind of vibe.
Like ET meets Goonies "Kids find a creature and keep it secret and go on an adventure" kind of vibe.
I really liked it.
I hope you enjoy it.
Yes, haha, the absence (for the most part) of children in the Heisei trilogy was a plus. I watched those movies before seeing any of the Showa sequels, so at the time I didn't appreciate what a departure from the old norm that was.
I reviewed the Heisei trilogy here: ruclips.net/video/ublFYyyLTQM/видео.html
And I reviewed Gamera the Brave (the first Gamera film I saw) here: ruclips.net/video/kwk5ZDtxKVk/видео.html
So scared for Gamera when I watched this as a kid! Lots of give and take and surprises in the monster battles. I think Gamera v. Barugon was the best of the old Gamera films, though. On the other hand, Jerry Lewis once said, of the cabin-stranded Tramp-gold-speculator eating a boiled boot in Chaplin's 'Gold Rush', the great question is: Did you eat it with him. More so than in Gam v. Brgn, I suffered with Gamera when he fought Gyaos.
Hi JW. I agree with you concerning Gamera vs Gyaos. In fact, I'm not much of a fan of the Showa Gamera films as a whole. The Heisei movies are another matter. I enjoy those and rematch them fairly often. But for 1960s kaiju films, I much prefer Godzilla over Gamera. Heck, I'd probably even favor Gorgo or Gappa or the X from Outer Space over Showa Gamera. The Daimijin trilogy is also great, and I enjoyed your review of them.
Anyway, love your channel. Keep up the good work!
Well done, J. I’ve seen a few of these and I think I’m partial to the first, b&w one. They do stick to a formula but that one seems more subdued, thoughtful. Might check this one out too though. Thanks, have a great week.
Hello Jerome, Gamera is my all time favorite monster turtle mutant movie. But Godzilla is King of the Monsters! My favorite kaiju and will always be
Definitely a top 3 monster turtle mutant character in cinema history.
I have to agree across the board on this one. It had been a zillion-ish years since I'd seen it, so what it was about (other than giant monsters, one of which happened to be Giant Turtle Gammera) I remembered not a thing about it.
I think they missed an opportunity for both more story cohesion AND laughs by not making the real estate -conflicted characters take up some kind of physical battle with each other---the villagers taking up posts in the hills nearby to foil the real-estate types/developers who come in with big machinery (or sumptin'---I'm just blue-skying goofy ideas here), to parallel the big monsters fighting: It could've been done very subtley, but better if the parallels very pretty overt, maybe even characters referencing the monsters, saying "now WE're acting like those monsters! We are humans! --we can do better than them!" or some such. Oh well, not my place to be second guessing a film meant mostly for pleasing youngsters. That's just the writer side coming out with a faint whisper in my head of "wish I'd been there when they were figuring the story out!".
I love that you point out that the most incredible thing of all is that all these serious adults listen to the words of a child so seriously....and how funny that whole deal with the skeleton-interior of Gyaos!
Thanks for another very fun, very comprehensive review!
Love your Gyaos description....Hybrid Tetradactyl, Bat wearing a graduation cap:.. Lol...Gyaos would fit perfectly in a "Gumby" cartoon. :)
Haha, yes, he would!
Big Jerome Weiselberry fan btw
I'm often disappointed that I don't seem to enjoy these older giant monster movies as much as I'd like. It seems as if because I enjoy other dorky nerdy sci-fi things I should love these movies but I only like them and watch one or two a year. I enjoy your review because it stands out on RUclips, most channels either praise everything about these movies as the best things ever made or make fun of them and treat them like they are only here to be laughed at. Have a great day everyone.
I think in the vacuum of the internet where strangers with like interests are able to band together, it can create the mentality that if you love Thing 1, you must also love Thing 2. But that's really not a rule. These giant rubber monster movies are definitely an acquired taste, and I know of lots of sci-fi fans who can't get into them. In my case, it took a while for me come around to loving the Godzilla series, and even then, there were entries I didn't care for. And I never did warm to the Gamera series. But I try to be as fair with them as I am with any film, pointing out their strengths and respecting the filmmakers for their efforts... while also having a good laugh when they do something bonkers. :) Anyway, I'd say you're in good company here.
Gamera vs. Gyaos sounds bonkers, Gamera’s eyes look pretty googly in this one, if he was pulled over by giant space turtle traffic cops he’d probably need to do a breathalyser test to make sure he wasn’t on something. It seems like the budget was spent on cutting the car in half so they had to save on the Kaiju costumes lol. Gyaos does look like he’s wearing a graduation hat lol.
~ Thank you Ms Weiselberry ~
"Gamera Rebirth" is a Netflix original animated Gamera series scheduled to be released sometime this year. The trailer looks good. I'm definitely going to check it out. Marry me Kumi Mizuno❤️❤️
Sweet shirt!
Tend to agree with you. They went ‘safe’ and lost because of it. Apart from Gamera bleeding copiously (!) when lasered by Gyaos I don’t think a single ‘new’ thing happens throughout. Being a kid’s movie is no excuse either - kids love the far out stuff (like you say vs Guiron eg) as much as we do!
Thanks for an excellent and entertaining review btw!
Just finished watching Gamera versus Gyaos in preparation for your review.I enjoyed it.The villagers seeking a better price for
their land is kind of padding.With a moral lesson to impart.We don't get to see enough of Gamera.He is the star.His name is in
the title.The boy was the wise sage.Who names Gyaos due to the noise the kaiju makes.The young audience would have identified
with him.And would have been thrilled to see the adults listening to him and taking his useful advice.Your observation about
Gyaos having a graduation pate made me laugh.What prestigious learning academy is Gyaos an alumni of?
I also got to see The Thief of Bagdad 1924.A large scale epic that is thrilling to behold.Loved the use of colour tints.
Green and red looked quite striking.How many times have elements of this been used in other movies over the last century?
Too many to count.Hope your father is feeling better.Thank you.
Yes, I agree, there wasn't a whole lot of Gamera in this Gamera movie. As the new monster, Gyaos would be dominant in certain parts of the film anyway, but Gamera seemed to spend a lot of time laying low or recuperating.
Glad you enjoyed The Thief of Bagdad! Too many to count, indeed.
I like GAMERA VS. BARUGON a whole lot more, partly because there's no annoying kid. But Eiichi isn't as annoying as Toshio, from the first GAMERA movie or the boy from the South Korean movie, YONGARY, MONSTER FROM THE DEEP. I've seen both English dubbed versions of this film, the one called RETURN OF THE GIANT MONSTERS, which was dubbed in Europe and played on US tv back in the day, and the one dubbed in Hong Kong titled GAMERA VS. GAOS. Oddly enough, this movie was shown in Germany as GAMERA VS. GAOS: FRANKENSTEIN'S WAR OF THE MONSTERS. I kid you not.
When in doubt, throw the name Frankenstein in there...
@@Weiselberry So it would seem. Despite the spelling "GAOS", Gyaosu or Gyaosu is the correct rendering. Again, I like your pronunciation of the Japanese titles!
I am just a sucker for the early movies. Showa era a specialty for the most part. This is the version of Gyaos i prefer thank you for your review.
@JW,
I'm watching Rio Bravo (1959) on Netflix DVD. Pretty sure it was on my list based on your recommendation from a mini-review.
If that's the case, can you share the link to your video where you reviewed this film?
Thanks,
Paul
Sure. I talked about it in this video (4th film): ruclips.net/video/AAhCzgL6DJk/видео.html
And I kind of talked about it again (while discussing El Dorado) in this video (2nd film): ruclips.net/video/Ck-1aUh9HBw/видео.html
@@Weiselberry
Thanks. In a stroke of irony, after watching "Rio Bravo" on DVD, I went to bed, turned on TCM, and sure enough, they were showing "Rio Bravo"...!
@@Weiselberry
Thanks again!
Well...now I have to put "El Dorado" on my watch list! 😉
It’s my favorite Showa Gamera movie
Yiu were right. That was fun. Always love your videos!
Thanks!
This is not a Toho film, but this might reflect a mid-20h Century Japanese attitude towards villagers:
"Kikuchiyo: What do you think of farmers? You think they're saints? Hah! They're foxy beasts! They say, "We've got no rice, we've no wheat. We've got nothing!" But they have! They have everything! Dig under the floors! Or search the barns! You'll find plenty! Beans, salt, rice, sake! Look in the valleys, they've got hidden warehouses! They pose as saints but are full of lies! If they smell a battle, they hunt the defeated! They're nothing but stingy, greedy, blubbering, foxy, and mean! God damn it all!
[He hurls a handful of arrows into the wall]
Kikuchiyo: But then who made them such beasts? You did! You samurai did it! You burn their villages! Destroy their farms! Steal their food! Force them to labour! Take their women! And kill them if they resist! So what should farmers do?
[Kikuchiyo sinks to his knees, and begins to sob uncontrollably]
Kikuchiyo: Damn... damn... damn... damn...
[Kambei unfolds his arms and looks down at the palms of his hands]
Kambei Shimada: [Quietly, after a long pause] You were the son of a farmer, weren't you?"
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Great review, JW...👍
Awesome
Hi beautie, the other day I was eating a bowl full of my favorite cereal and I thought I should watch Gamera vs. Gyaos again. It's a pretty good movie, you read my mind !!!
Cool
Just watched this movie a couple months ago and honestly it's not too bad.
Turtles: The Archosaurs for people who don't know they like Archosaurs . . . .
Gamera Vs Gyaos is the only showa film I've seen and I thought it was pretty decent and entertaining (outshining some godzilla films from that era in my opinion), I've yet to see the rest of the showa series and from a far it looks completely bonkers and insane. Can't wait to take in the emotional roller-coaster of What?... Why?... How?... Huh?... that is Gamera.
Also, I was kind of bummed out we didn't get to vote for this years Gamera film like you've done in the past (unless I missed the poll) regardless, I look forward to whenever you cover another Gamera movie.
1:35 Damn! Meanest thing I've heard today
You should do a video of just your reactions ("Gamer-RA! Gamer-RA!")
Succinctly covers why I never liked any Gamera movies, nor Gamera himself, when I was a kid... and still don't. Toho's Kaiju movies were just far, far better than any of Daiei's.
I think that sometimes we (I) forget that the target audience for these films is children, and they would identify with the characters that adults find whiny and obnoxious.
Hesei gamera is way better.
Gyaos desu!
Wow if you don't like this film,the there is no sense looking at the other camera films after this one. This is probably the best or second best film of the series... This is not for you, and go get another job.
I saw this movie when I was a little a boy it is juvenile I heard Gaos is a giant vampire when exposed to the sun the top of his head turns red I am a big King Kong fan 1933. I recommend It came from beneath the sea from 1955