Godzilla, King of the Monsters (1956) [Movie Review]

Normally when I review a remake, I would avoid bringing the original into account. But this film isn't quite a remake. I guess I don't really know what to classify Godzilla, King of the Monsters! as. It's a different take on the exact same story, incorporating much of the original footage, but this version is marketed for the American audience.

Overall, I think this movie is pretty good. It's not nearly as good as the original Gojira, but it's all in English, so it's easier to convince a layperson to watch. But at the same time, everything is in English, making it a slight distraction. Both to anyone who has seen the original, and anyone who has working eyes and can see the mouths move at different speeds to make the voiceover look more convincing.

But, like I said, the movie was pretty good. It was fun seeing the events from a different perspective. But ultimately I would have to recommend seeing the original over this.

Rating: 7/10

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