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Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla

Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 1974

An Okinawan prophecy that foretells the destruction of the Earth is seeming fulfilled when Godzilla emerges to return to his destructive roots. But not all is what it seems after Godzilla breaks his ally Anguirus's jaw. Matters are further complicated when a second Godzilla emerges, revealing the doppelgänger as a mechanical weapon.

Movie details

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla

“Flying through space and firing missiles! A dreadful Godzilla, whose whole body is a weapon, appears!”

1974 Action · Adventure · Science Fiction 1h 24m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

7.0 / 10

Community rating

An Okinawan prophecy that foretells the destruction of the Earth is seeming fulfilled when Godzilla emerges to return to his destructive roots. But not all is what it seems after Godzilla breaks his ally Anguirus's jaw. Matters are further complicated when a second Godzilla emerges, revealing the doppelgänger as a mechanical weapon.

CriticWise case file

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Jun Fukuda

Written by

Masami Fukushima · Hiroyasu Yamaura · Jun Fukuda · Shinichi Sekizawa

Masaaki Daimon

Masaaki Daimon

Keisuke Shimizu

Kazuya Aoyama

Kazuya Aoyama

Masahiko Shimizu

Reiko Tajima

Reiko Tajima

Saeko Kanagusuku

Akihiko Hirata

Akihiko Hirata

Professor Hideto Miyajima

Hiroshi Koizumi

Hiroshi Koizumi

Professor Wagura

Masao Imafuku

Masao Imafuku

Tengan Kunito, the Azumi Royal Family High Priest

B

Beru-Bera Lin

Nami Kunito, the Azumi Royal Family Princess

Court is in session

Put Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla 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 Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

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