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Post by celamowari on Jul 12, 2004 15:04:37 GMT -8
Continuing the discussion of the upcoming 50th Anniversary Godzilla movie.
So where were we?
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Post by Igadevil on Jul 13, 2004 6:05:06 GMT -8
I actually saw a preview in the theater (went to see Harry Potter 3 with the host family) although it wasn't much beyond Godzilla roaring, the t i t l e, and a Narrator saying "Godzilla: Final Wars".
What was interesting is that an SD cartoon Godzilla & co. did the "No Smoking, No Pictures, No Talking, Turn off Cell Phones, etc." advisory after the previews.
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Post by Torgaman on Jul 13, 2004 7:53:18 GMT -8
I'm guessing you saw it in Japan?
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Post by Xenorama ™ on Jul 13, 2004 7:55:33 GMT -8
He's been in Japan a month now? I think.
I like the way Godzilla looks, and am glad he'll be able to move around again.
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Post by Eavesdropper on Jul 18, 2004 5:03:00 GMT -8
The suit designs look pretty cool to me. I like the armor panels on Rodan's chest and legs.
Anyone else think this is the swansong of suitmation as the primary method of realizing giant monsters on screen, at least from our friends at Toho?
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Post by Giganfan on Jul 28, 2004 10:09:56 GMT -8
Honestly, I like the concept that Toho is going with. If this is, indeed, the last Godzilla movie for atleast another ten years, why not go out with a bang? I like the suit design for Godzilla, and some of the other kaiju sketches that I've seen look impressive (mainly Manda, King Seesar and Hedorah). But others kinda rub me the wrong way, especially Gigan. I took one look at that sketch, and was like "Alright, that ain't Gigan!" Rodan looks cool, although it'd been cool if they made him a bit more majestic. As far as I'm seeing, Toho has never quite gotten Rodan right since the 60s. But that's just me ranting about my two favorite kaiju in the film! ;D I look forward to seeing the movie.
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Post by Xenorama ™ on Jul 28, 2004 11:24:54 GMT -8
I hope they don't make this TOO much about the soldiers, etc. I want good characters, but I also want loads of monster action.
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Post by August on Jul 29, 2004 8:44:08 GMT -8
The mutant soldiers are going to be fighting the monsters, so you get both -- monster action and military action. I'm looking forward to Kane Kosugi's motorcycle scene where they try to defend Japan's EDF HQ from Gigan!
BTW, with Akira Takarada, Kumi Mizuno and Kenji Sahara in the supporting cast, how could you go wrong?
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Post by Gwangi on Jul 29, 2004 12:43:46 GMT -8
Since the announcement of all of the monsters that are returning, I'm overjoyed and want to know some more tib bits, yet at the same time I don't like to see spoilers!  I'm also excited to see Akira Takarada, Kumi Mizuno and Kenji Sahara in this feature. I hope their roles are of significance. And I believe that this marks the first time all three veteran actors are in the same Godzilla movie, let along a kaiju. I do know that they were in "Chushingura: 47 Samurai", but for a kaiju feature, I believe this is a first! |
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Post by celamowari on Jul 30, 2004 18:00:31 GMT -8
As I consult my memory banks, I do believe you are correct about those three vets never having co-starred in a tokusatsu. Takarada and Mizuno co-starred twice (MZ, Sea Monster) and so did Sahara and Mizuno (Matango, Gargantuas), but I can't think of a tokusatsu feature with all three of them.
Wait - weren't Sahara and Mizuno both in GORATH as well?
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Post by Gwangi on Aug 1, 2004 10:55:57 GMT -8
Yes, they were in "Gorath" although they didn't share any scenes together.
You could also count "Frankenstein Conqueres the World", but Sahara only had a bit part in that one and was never seen with Mizuno. (At least in the American version. I've never seen the Japanese one).
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Post by Xenorama ™ on Aug 1, 2004 11:07:08 GMT -8
It seems like there are a lot of elements being mixed into this movie, 13+ monsters, Gorath, the Goten, the mutant soldiers etc. I'm sure it can be done, but it'll take a good script.
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Post by celamowari on Aug 2, 2004 8:28:21 GMT -8
Unless I am mistaken, you may be a little muddled there. We were talking about GORATH, but it isn't in FINAL WARS. Right?  |
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Post by Xenorama ™ on Aug 2, 2004 9:16:46 GMT -8
Could be- I thought I had read somewhere that the Xians were sending a "Gorath" type meteor to Earth. But I've stayed away from the plot of the new movie as much as I could, so it's not too far off to say I'm confused!
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Post by Torgaman on Aug 2, 2004 9:35:43 GMT -8
I've yet to read anything about GORATH in this film.I do hope all the monsters get plenty of screentime,rather than a cheap cop out of stock footage like in GODZILLA
X MECHAGODZILLA.
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Post by GMAN2887 on Aug 8, 2004 10:51:18 GMT -8
Unless I am mistaken, you may be a little muddled there. We were talking about GORATH, but it isn't in FINAL WARS. Right? Wrong. And has anyone seen the new Gigan pictures? He looks amazing, easily one of, if not the, coolest looking kaiju right now. Great revamp. I admit I was disappointed he was changed so much when I first saw the concept art, but the suit is just too cool looking. Good to see Gigan back in action and looking so cool. |
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Post by Xenorama ™ on Aug 8, 2004 11:01:37 GMT -8
Nice to see you Gman.
Gigan is a little too "Alien"-like right now, but should look pretty cool in action.
I thought I'd heard something about Gorath being in the movie.
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Post by Madison Carter on Aug 9, 2004 17:29:26 GMT -8
Anyone else notice that the revamped Gigan has the same basic color scheme as the "supposed" color design as Monster X?
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Post by Torgaman on Aug 10, 2004 10:34:03 GMT -8
I get the feeling that Gigan will also be controlled by the aliens.This could set up a monster tag team match like the good old days!
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Post by celamowari on Aug 12, 2004 16:19:43 GMT -8
Did anyone else see the possibly huge spoiler posted on Henshin!Online re: "Monster X"?
...Not talking...
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Post by Xenorama ™ on Aug 12, 2004 16:35:38 GMT -8
I haven't, and I keep trying to avoid such things! Even so!
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