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Godzilla: Final Wars

Godzilla: Final Wars

Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2004

Humanity finally rids themselves of Godzilla, imprisoning him in an icy tomb in the South Pole. All is peaceful until various monsters emerge to lay waste to Earth's cities. Overwhelmed, humanity is seemingly saved by a race of benevolent aliens known as Xiliens. But not all is what it seems with these bizarre visitors. If humanity wishes to survive, they must reluctantly resurrect their most hated enemy, Godzilla.

Movie details

Godzilla: Final Wars

“Farewell, Godzilla.”

2004 Action · Adventure · Science Fiction 2h 5m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.1 / 10

Community rating

Humanity finally rids themselves of Godzilla, imprisoning him in an icy tomb in the South Pole. All is peaceful until various monsters emerge to lay waste to Earth's cities. Overwhelmed, humanity is seemingly saved by a race of benevolent aliens known as Xiliens. But not all is what it seems with these bizarre visitors. If humanity wishes to survive, they must reluctantly resurrect their most hated enemy, Godzilla.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Godzilla: Final Wars?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Ryuhei Kitamura

Written by

Isao Kiriyama · Ryuhei Kitamura · Shogo Tomiyama · Wataru Mimura

Masahiro Matsuoka

Masahiro Matsuoka

Shin'ichi Ôzaki

Rei Kikukawa

Rei Kikukawa

Miyuki Otonashi

Don Frye

Don Frye

Captain Douglas Gordon

Maki Mizuno

Maki Mizuno

Anna Otonashi

Kazuki Kitamura

Kazuki Kitamura

The controller of Planet X

Kane Kosugi

Kane Kosugi

Katsunori Kazama

Kumi Mizuno

Kumi Mizuno

Commander Akiko Namikawa

Court is in session

Put Godzilla: Final Wars on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.