Spacegodzilla is: Able to float around in a sometimes erect-standing posture Covered in crystals Builds using an apparently infinite supply of crystals Guys he's in creative mode
-Space being that is technically a brother to the main character -comes to earth to wreck havoc and happens to be relatively stronger than main character -steals their son who will eventually take main character's place in the future -main character joins forces with a character who is on a different moral side compared to them to stop villain Isn't this just the plot to the beginning of the Saiyan saga?
Toho in 2004: Okay, now THIS, is the end of Godzilla **Godzilla 2014 does exceptionally well at the Box Office** Toho: uh... just forget what we said earlier
Spacegodzilla is definitely a pretty different film. Instead of aliens trying to take over earth with a monster, its a sub-kaiju, reanimated in space, that's trying to take over the earth. Spacegodzilla looks a lot like Godzilla because well, its part Godzilla. And this film introduces the concept of kaijus having independent and mastermind intelligence, rather than just being animals or controlled by others. It also introduces a lot more drama and the relationships between kaijus that we haven't really seen for a long time (i think the last time we saw this was in "Son of Godzilla" and "all monsters attack". It makes the conflict between these 3 kaijus almost human-like, which is what I like about this concept.
I agree. I love this movie and thought that the effects were pretty good aside from a few brief scenes. Even if it doesn't have a very original plot that takes story forward in anyway, it was a fun entertaining godzilla movie with alot of godzilla action so I really enjoyed it.
Solid and very balanced review. The movie has a lot of really good things going for it, it's just unfortunately diminished by an unfocused script and a desperate need for tighter editing. Granted, I think pretty much all of the post-"King Ghidorah" Heisei movies need tighter pacing, but this one in particular feels more like a rough cut than a polished theatrical release. Interestingly enough, when I first saw this movie on the SyFy Channel as a kid, SyFy's editors whittled the film down by about 10-15 minutes and it actually helps the pace immensely. They cut the Birth Island scenes by about a third; they removed a lot of unnecessary filler moments like the scene with the two guys in the gaming room; they took out that horrible, *horrible* NASA scene that really should've been cut in the first place, etc. And the movie actually flows much better as a result. I agree with all of the positives you mentioned. One more I would add is that the movie is much more visually appealing than the last three entries. It has a much richer color palette, more elaborate location settings, and a broader variety of camera tricks (racking focus, vertigo zooms, one-shot takes) that make it a little more fun to look at than some of the others from this time period.
I like this one actually. I can understand the criticisms but it's a fun film to turn your brain off and watch. SpaceGodzilla is also one of my favorite Godzilla adversaries, I hope he can reappear some day.
I love when Space Godzilla arrives on earth and Godzilla comes to face him, the music in that scene and how the whole scene itself is shot was really kind of epic i thought. But i agree at this point most of the rest of the movie did feel quite flat.
This movie was the closest the Heisei series ever got to being a late-Showa era movie, and while some may see it as a detraction, I love it. It's got incredibly cool monster designs, callbacks, emotional moments, and the final battle is unique and interesting. It's legitimately entertaining and I love it for that.
*got my tissue next to me and my depression right here* Waiting for the next review to be sad at. You know what I mean! Plus this movie is enjoyable one to watch.
Anyone else think that, should Spacegodzilla ever be brought back, he would make perfect sense as a final form for Orga? Because that would be such an amazing 2-for-1 deal.
I actually really like this one. Yeah, objectively it’s not great, but it feels like a really great middle ground movie. I mostly just enjoy this one for sheer entertainment value. SpaceGodzilla is actually one of my favorite Godzilla villains. He feels like a super powerful evil twin villain, and his insane amount of powers and abilities make him feel like a genuine threat. He completely outclasses Godzilla in terms of power, and Moguera and Godzilla have to strategize and work together to defeat him. Plus, the score for this one is pretty good, too. Though I know that this film isn’t very objectively good, I still love it a lot. Actually, a good way to look at this one is as the sort of “Godzilla vs Gigan” of the Heisei Series. Reaching the end of its run, but trying to go more by-the-book, and less innovative, but still has entertaining action to make up for it. Also, Little Godzilla is the absolute cutest thing I have ever seen in a Godzilla film. Like, by a mile. HE’S JUST SO INNOCENT AND PRECIOUS AND- Ok, gonna cut that off there before I get too oversaturated in cute stuff.
This was my first Godzilla film and it has a special place in my heart. I understand that it has flaws but I feel that the positives outweigh the negatives. I will definitely take this over Godzilla vs Mothra which felt annoyingly preachy. Fun fact Mothra was actually supposed to have a larger role in the movie but Toho wanted it to have the same run time as the other hesei films so a lot of things were cut out. There are pieces of concept art for SpaceGodzilla that were way out there such as him being a quadruped like Baragon or being a Godzilla upper torso on 4 legs. They were not considered because they would be too difficult for suits to bring to life. The reason for the cheap effects is that Yamato Takeru bombed at the box office and Toho's budget for the next G film was cut in half. It may not be as objectively good as the previous film nor as good as the following film but this one is still a welcome addition to the Godzilla mythos.
Yeah but, IMO, Moguera was better in the Mysterians. Great movie. But being an 'upgrade' for Mechagodzilla makes no sense, and he felt stiff in this new movie. Better to just rewatch Mysterians again for a real Moguera fix.
M.O.G.U.E.R.A. looks good, but has one of the most ridiculous anti-kaiju weapons ever conceived. Nose drill? Seriously? Somebody on the production staff really had a brain fart with that one.
I like this movie more than some people but I won't argue with the rating I guess. Spacegodzilla is definitely a favorite villain, Top 5 best the way I see it. But other than him, the fight scenes, and that older G-Force guy the rest can kinda be forgotten. lol.
The only good thing I can say about this movie is that Spacegodzilla is awesome, Major Yuki is one of my human characters in the franchise and I love Little Godzilla. Other then that I really can't say anything more or different that most have already said.
SpaceGodzilla doesn't sit right with me. Just too over the top and corny with him being a giant crystal ball. Plus he never felt menacing. Rather he felt obligatory in his actions. Evil gonna evil. No more to him then that.
I was okay with this movie, as a kid, and now. Yuki was literally my idol from the godzilla movies though. Such a badass, running around with an uzi and taking on godzilla on an island. It's fun to watch
In my opinion, looking back at ideas from the past isn't a bad idea in my opinion, today I would love to see the return of Battra, Biollante, and Hidorah
I feel like this movie was like a throwback to the Showa era, where Godzilla was a hero figure (or anti hero). Perhaps that was why Junior Godzilla looked more like Minilla again (though not as ugly). Spacegodzilla is one of my favourite Kaiju's ever. That's why I have a soft spot for this movie. Still, 3 out of 5 stars seems like a fair verdict.
I made the mistake of this being the first Godzilla film I showed my nephew in its entirety, mainly cause I'd just purchased it and hadn't seen it yet. He knew who Godzilla was, seen multiple clips on youtube, and even has a plushy of him. When Godzilla's son got kidnapped my nephew lost it! He started crying and clutching his Godzilla plushy in absolute terror. When it appeared that Godzilla was down and out it got worse! The lesson: don't show small children that idolize the King of Monsters movies you haven't seen first! Note, he wasn't quite 2 yet.
I will always enjoy this movie since it was one of the first godzilla films I saw. At the time, I wasn't looking for deep characters. I had just opened up my gateway into highly fictitious stories and the concept of godzilla was where my focus was drawn. in terms of concepts, Godzilla vs SpaceGodzilla knocked it out of the park. I had been expecting something simple like you see in certain kids movies like "oh godzilla actually came from space" or some half thought out concept. Instead I was introduced to a concept of a highly regenerative and adaptable monster who's cells crystallized in space to survive. It introduced me to Biollante, to Moguera, and just the concept of Godzilla in such an incredible way that made me want to learn more. it didn't get everything right, but if it had been placed differently I think it would have done better. it's not a perfect film, but I still enjoy it purely for the concept, and I'd like to see it remade better in the future.
This movie is fun and I enjoy it. But it always bugged me that Mechagodzilla was the most effective weapon the military ever put against Godzilla. So they built MOGUERA as a replacement which makes sense, but then equipped MOGUERA with none of the weapons that Mechagodzilla used so effectively. In fact, they abandoned the strategy of going for Godzilla's secondary brain. This time Godzilla's weakness was some previously unmentioned weak spot under his arm?
As the only Japanese-made Godzilla film I have ever been able to see in a theater I'll always have a soft spot for G vs SG. It's goofy as heck but its similarities to a Showa era entry might be why I enjoy it so much.
i defiantly am bias with this film since it was the first one ive seen, its one of my favorites just because of the concept alone, like its weird to explain but spacegodzilla is an awesome villian, the set pieces are great, its just like the depths said its a filler movie
Ah yes I believe this was my first heisei Godzilla movie! My local block buster only had Showa and millennium movies for whatever reason and my parents managed to get me a dvd set for my tenth birthday. Yeah this one was admittedly goofy and did have a lot of plot points that went no where but I don’t think it really kills the movie at all, even Godzilla’s darkest movies were rather goofy and I actually find some of the human characters here some of the more memorable ones of the entire series due to how stereotypical they are. I always did love spacegodzillas design always loved his terraformed crystal city.
I love them all. They're all different. As long as they follow the main theme of the series, i could care less on how corny and/or repetitive it may be. I'm satisfied watching the humans suffer the giant monsters. They've been rebuilding Japan for over 60 years because of giant monsters lol.
I like Miki, so anytime she's given more to do is a plus for me. I was hoping the recent American movies would have room for her, but so far that doesn't seem to be the case. Although to be fair, the actress seems to be retired.
The first Japanese Godzilla film I watched when I was a little kid. I had my dad by me the double feature Spacegodzilla and Destroyah and I fell in love with the Godzilla series from there! This film will always be my favorite of them all
The movie does feel like filler but the climatic battle with the sea of crystals is the best battlefield in any Godzilla movie in my opinion. The end fight is quite enjoyable for a heisei film that over uses energy attacks.
What's not mentioned is that Yuki's friend is none other than Goro Gondo, the snarky badass dude from Godzilla vs Biollante who managed to drop one-liners into Godzilla's face. I mean, that's motivation alright, I'd be vengeful too.
The two theories for why SpaceGodzilla exists were done pretty nicely in this film, but a theory I think would have been cool to add would have been that SpaceGodzilla was a mix of Godzilla's G-cells, which would have corrupted the soul or spirit of Battra. It would have given more reasoning for why the Shobujin/Cosmos were so invested in making sure that people knew about SpaceGodzilla, and honestly, Battra seems to have inspired some of SpaceGodzilla's look and attacks.
You are right about the pacing being off and the filler in the middle. Every time I tried to watch this movie, I wind up falling asleep halfway through. When I wake up towards the end I wind up not remembering how it ended later. Definitely not one of my favorites.
this was the first Godzilla movie from japan i ever watched and i loved it, i still do even being aware of all it's issue's, Space Godzilla has and always will be my favorite of the kaiju's to face Godzilla and i really want him to appear again. hopefully in a more inspired movie that takes the good elements of this movie and applies them to a hopefully future installment of the series.
Godzilla Vs. SpaceGodzilla features… the bulkier original, with less detailing on his neck and larger eyes; Godzilla Jr. who is taller, and chubbier with a greener colour; and a large flying blue crystallized SpaceGodzilla, who gets obliterated.
I still enjoy this move, SpaceGodzilla is still one of my favorite Top 5 Godzilla villains, His just the best and powerful Kaiju. Plus, Miki Saegusa. is still favorite human character. Where she finally get's the lead and not supporting role like her last movies. I know those are just two things of the movie I like. But that for me is enough.
I wonder why it is that theres this vibe of storytellers in recent times trying to make spacegodzilla the arch enemy of Godzilla with video games and some comics
because, despite the lackluster debut film the concept of SpaceGodzilla is actually rather solid he's not a metal monstrosity that's physically more powerful than our beloved original, He uses telepathy and tactics (especially emotional torture) to compensate for his lack of physical power and movement. so there's alot more that can be done with his fights and quite frankly Space Godzilla deserve's to be treated as an arch rival he damn near kill's little Godzilla and while i agree that if they tried to have it be Mechagodzilla and Godzilla vs Space Godzilla, SG would just get bodied it says alot that Godzilla couldn't defeat him alone. So he deserve's another shot at the king.
I dunno, I gotta disagree this time. I was surprised how good it was considering all the hate it gets. I feel like it took everything from the last 2 films and did it better.
The only film in the Heisei series I don't like, it shows that it's a script from the 70's and that phase of Godzilla, it's more silly in tone, and execution. If people prefer those earlier movies more then fine, but for this series which is for the most part is more credible overall this movie didn't fit well at all. Like most movies there are a few bright spots in this, but personally the good did not outweigh the bad. I'd give it one star It's the only blemish in an overall solid Heisei series.
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How is junior bigger in SG movie than it is in the Destoroyah movie? The quality of this movie was way below the rest of the era, and the SG concept was wasted because of it.
The movie was fun but forgettable. The best part was SpaceGodzilla and the new(and better designed) Moguera. I honestly forgot Little Godzilla was in the film by the end of the movie. Good fun but alright compared to the previous films. 6/10
This was one of my favorite movies space Godzilla was awesome in this movie it was kind of boring in certain elements in this movie I wish Godzilla was slimmer because he still look kind of fat and awkward in certain angles but still looks good space Godzilla I wish he was black and red and yellow it’s just like TheThe dark version of Mothra then he would’ve been a bad ass even more
I'm afraid that this one marks my least favorite of any G-film. I enjoyed the beach scenes where Godzilla was emerging and Yuki fights him head on, but after that, we never got anything as visually interesting.
This movie is a mixed bag just like Godzilla vs Gigan The good is I love SpaceGodzilla as a monster Godzilla looks great Little Godzilla looks really cute I actually really like the soundtrack in this movie and the fights are pretty good in this movie but the humans are bad the special effects are bad the tone is bad the pace is bad and I really dont like Mogera I like his design but he is supposed to be the upgrade from Mechagodzilla but he just gets his butt kicked so while not good it's also not bad and would rank it at number 22 on my list
@1:34 Yes, watching them back to back, Space godzilla is just horrible compared to G V MG2! I want an explanation on why the pacing is so horrible! It must have been horrifically butchered from the script or something, every single attempt to have suspense is immediately resolved! All I can guess is that the yakuza plot maybe was supposed to be much bigger and got canned. All the non space godzilla stuff is just dropped plot points that go nowhere. "I have bullet to kill godzilla..." never comes back up, "Yakuza has control of Godzilla" for 5 seconds and no hint what they where even going to do. "mickey you have to save the earth" Micky doesn't do ****, "You did it micky you saved the earth" ???? "Yuki's GONE DAMN HIM...oh wait he's back". It's just so much nonsense it must have had serious problems to end up this way. And the music is really off.
No not Godzilla vs SpaceGodzilla. The worst Godzilla movie of the heisei franchise, it's long, boring and illogical. I would however, still watch this movie over Godzilla's revenge. I give it a 3.8/10
I love the videos but I am beginning to see that you contradict yourself often in the very same review. You'll say how something in particular was just a regurgitated concept but then later during the same review say the very same thing is original. (just sayin). So you think the giant crystals sticking outa SPACE GZILLA are cool and most excellent? Wow!
Spacegodzilla is:
Able to float around in a sometimes erect-standing posture
Covered in crystals
Builds using an apparently infinite supply of crystals
Guys he's in creative mode
*bruh*
Lmfao
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This needs to be a meme right now
No lie about it...
-Space being that is technically a brother to the main character
-comes to earth to wreck havoc and happens to be relatively stronger than main character
-steals their son who will eventually take main character's place in the future
-main character joins forces with a character who is on a different moral side compared to them to stop villain
Isn't this just the plot to the beginning of the Saiyan saga?
Well when you put it like that-
That’s exactly what I thought finally someone else notices!!!
Godzilla: Mogera DO IIIIT!!!!!!
Space Godzilla: NOOOOOOOO!!!
Mogera: MAKANKOSAPPO!!
Toho sure planned to end this series *a lot* in the 90s
And the 60s. And the 70s. Not so much the 80s. Lol.
"Okay guys THIS IS IT"
Toho in 2004: Okay, now THIS, is the end of Godzilla
**Godzilla 2014 does exceptionally well at the Box Office**
Toho: uh... just forget what we said earlier
Space Godzilla was one of the lamest stories in the series.
Ah so that's why this movie feels like a showa movie. It was gonna be a thing back in the 70s. I'm not that surprise.
The little Godzilla looks adorable and cute. SpaceGodzilla is one of the my Godzilla villain in the Godzilla franchise.
Yeah I agree. I recently rewatched this one and felt the same. It's good fun but not much else. I'd love to see SpaceGodzilla return though!
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This is my least favorite in the Hesei Series.
Totally agreed
Spacegodzilla is definitely a pretty different film. Instead of aliens trying to take over earth with a monster, its a sub-kaiju, reanimated in space, that's trying to take over the earth. Spacegodzilla looks a lot like Godzilla because well, its part Godzilla. And this film introduces the concept of kaijus having independent and mastermind intelligence, rather than just being animals or controlled by others. It also introduces a lot more drama and the relationships between kaijus that we haven't really seen for a long time (i think the last time we saw this was in "Son of Godzilla" and "all monsters attack". It makes the conflict between these 3 kaijus almost human-like, which is what I like about this concept.
I don't care, I love Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla.
I agree. I love this movie and thought that the effects were pretty good aside from a few brief scenes. Even if it doesn't have a very original plot that takes story forward in anyway, it was a fun entertaining godzilla movie with alot of godzilla action so I really enjoyed it.
I haven't seen the movie in a long while... but I remember it being awesome and entertaining movie🙂🙂
Right with you man Godzilla and spaceGodzilla rocks
That movie Will always be off the hook to me.
Solid and very balanced review. The movie has a lot of really good things going for it, it's just unfortunately diminished by an unfocused script and a desperate need for tighter editing. Granted, I think pretty much all of the post-"King Ghidorah" Heisei movies need tighter pacing, but this one in particular feels more like a rough cut than a polished theatrical release. Interestingly enough, when I first saw this movie on the SyFy Channel as a kid, SyFy's editors whittled the film down by about 10-15 minutes and it actually helps the pace immensely. They cut the Birth Island scenes by about a third; they removed a lot of unnecessary filler moments like the scene with the two guys in the gaming room; they took out that horrible, *horrible* NASA scene that really should've been cut in the first place, etc. And the movie actually flows much better as a result.
I agree with all of the positives you mentioned. One more I would add is that the movie is much more visually appealing than the last three entries. It has a much richer color palette, more elaborate location settings, and a broader variety of camera tricks (racking focus, vertigo zooms, one-shot takes) that make it a little more fun to look at than some of the others from this time period.
I like this one actually. I can understand the criticisms but it's a fun film to turn your brain off and watch. SpaceGodzilla is also one of my favorite Godzilla adversaries, I hope he can reappear some day.
Yeah, I agree with you :)
I love when Space Godzilla arrives on earth and Godzilla comes to face him, the music in that scene and how the whole scene itself is shot was really kind of epic i thought. But i agree at this point most of the rest of the movie did feel quite flat.
This movie was the closest the Heisei series ever got to being a late-Showa era movie, and while some may see it as a detraction, I love it. It's got incredibly cool monster designs, callbacks, emotional moments, and the final battle is unique and interesting. It's legitimately entertaining and I love it for that.
Imagine if they brought back Mechagodzilla instead of Mogera. It'd be a battle of the Godzillas.
That would’ve been so goddamn cool for sure. Fuck if only 😔
Can we please appreciate how adorable little Godzilla is
Give me "The Adventures of Little Godzilla" please
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*got my tissue next to me and my depression right here*
Waiting for the next review to be sad at. You know what I mean!
Plus this movie is enjoyable one to watch.
I really enjoyed this movie, mainly because of how epic it felt
i donno i still really love this one, spacegodzilla is still like the coolest bad guy in godzilla history.
Anyone else think that, should Spacegodzilla ever be brought back, he would make perfect sense as a final form for Orga? Because that would be such an amazing 2-for-1 deal.
Not the best movie, but SpaceGodzilla is my personal favorite Kaiju.
I actually really like this one. Yeah, objectively it’s not great, but it feels like a really great middle ground movie. I mostly just enjoy this one for sheer entertainment value. SpaceGodzilla is actually one of my favorite Godzilla villains. He feels like a super powerful evil twin villain, and his insane amount of powers and abilities make him feel like a genuine threat. He completely outclasses Godzilla in terms of power, and Moguera and Godzilla have to strategize and work together to defeat him. Plus, the score for this one is pretty good, too. Though I know that this film isn’t very objectively good, I still love it a lot. Actually, a good way to look at this one is as the sort of “Godzilla vs Gigan” of the Heisei Series. Reaching the end of its run, but trying to go more by-the-book, and less innovative, but still has entertaining action to make up for it.
Also, Little Godzilla is the absolute cutest thing I have ever seen in a Godzilla film. Like, by a mile. HE’S JUST SO INNOCENT AND PRECIOUS AND-
Ok, gonna cut that off there before I get too oversaturated in cute stuff.
its ok man, little godzilla is so cute! :D
This was my first Godzilla film and it has a special place in my heart. I understand that it has flaws but I feel that the positives outweigh the negatives. I will definitely take this over Godzilla vs Mothra which felt annoyingly preachy. Fun fact Mothra was actually supposed to have a larger role in the movie but Toho wanted it to have the same run time as the other hesei films so a lot of things were cut out. There are pieces of concept art for SpaceGodzilla that were way out there such as him being a quadruped like Baragon or being a Godzilla upper torso on 4 legs. They were not considered because they would be too difficult for suits to bring to life. The reason for the cheap effects is that Yamato Takeru bombed at the box office and Toho's budget for the next G film was cut in half. It may not be as objectively good as the previous film nor as good as the following film but this one is still a welcome addition to the Godzilla mythos.
Yeah same. As a kid I remember watching this one the most in my VHS collection for some reason out of all the heisei movies
Underrated mecha I hecking love mogera
Yeah but, IMO, Moguera was better in the Mysterians. Great movie. But being an 'upgrade' for Mechagodzilla makes no sense, and he felt stiff in this new movie. Better to just rewatch Mysterians again for a real Moguera fix.
Me too :D
The newer version of MOGUERA looks better, whereas the older version IS better. I'd love to see a cross between the two someday.
M.O.G.U.E.R.A. looks good, but has one of the most ridiculous anti-kaiju weapons ever conceived. Nose drill? Seriously? Somebody on the production staff really had a brain fart with that one.
I like this movie more than some people but I won't argue with the rating I guess. Spacegodzilla is definitely a favorite villain, Top 5 best the way I see it. But other than him, the fight scenes, and that older G-Force guy the rest can kinda be forgotten. lol.
The only good thing I can say about this movie is that Spacegodzilla is awesome, Major Yuki is one of my human characters in the franchise and I love Little Godzilla. Other then that I really can't say anything more or different that most have already said.
I got to admit that it was a bit silly at times. But giving Godzilla as in a role of protector and not destroyer is a nice twist.
I love space godzilla and don't understand why people don't like him
phyllis smith Nobody hates him. They just didn’t like how the film’s pacing didn’t work. Trust me SpaceGodzilla is a huge fan favorite.
Spacegodzilla is a great kaiju
GvSG is a terrible movie
SpaceGodzilla doesn't sit right with me. Just too over the top and corny with him being a giant crystal ball. Plus he never felt menacing. Rather he felt obligatory in his actions. Evil gonna evil. No more to him then that.
I was okay with this movie, as a kid, and now.
Yuki was literally my idol from the godzilla movies though. Such a badass, running around with an uzi and taking on godzilla on an island. It's fun to watch
I think this is a great entry, all the characters are good, Miki gets more time to shine, the last act is incredible and Spacegodzilla is awesome
This was my first ever Godzilla movie ever
In my opinion, looking back at ideas from the past isn't a bad idea in my opinion, today I would love to see the return of Battra, Biollante, and Hidorah
Space Godzilla will always be one of my all time favorite monsters, absolute beast, huge space Godzilla fan 👋😁
I feel like this movie was like a throwback to the Showa era, where Godzilla was a hero figure (or anti hero). Perhaps that was why Junior Godzilla looked more like Minilla again (though not as ugly). Spacegodzilla is one of my favourite Kaiju's ever. That's why I have a soft spot for this movie. Still, 3 out of 5 stars seems like a fair verdict.
I made the mistake of this being the first Godzilla film I showed my nephew in its entirety, mainly cause I'd just purchased it and hadn't seen it yet. He knew who Godzilla was, seen multiple clips on youtube, and even has a plushy of him. When Godzilla's son got kidnapped my nephew lost it! He started crying and clutching his Godzilla plushy in absolute terror. When it appeared that Godzilla was down and out it got worse! The lesson: don't show small children that idolize the King of Monsters movies you haven't seen first! Note, he wasn't quite 2 yet.
I will always enjoy this movie since it was one of the first godzilla films I saw. At the time, I wasn't looking for deep characters. I had just opened up my gateway into highly fictitious stories and the concept of godzilla was where my focus was drawn. in terms of concepts, Godzilla vs SpaceGodzilla knocked it out of the park. I had been expecting something simple like you see in certain kids movies like "oh godzilla actually came from space" or some half thought out concept. Instead I was introduced to a concept of a highly regenerative and adaptable monster who's cells crystallized in space to survive. It introduced me to Biollante, to Moguera, and just the concept of Godzilla in such an incredible way that made me want to learn more. it didn't get everything right, but if it had been placed differently I think it would have done better. it's not a perfect film, but I still enjoy it purely for the concept, and I'd like to see it remade better in the future.
Really love these well paced reviews
This movie is fun and I enjoy it. But it always bugged me that Mechagodzilla was the most effective weapon the military ever put against Godzilla. So they built MOGUERA as a replacement which makes sense, but then equipped MOGUERA with none of the weapons that Mechagodzilla used so effectively. In fact, they abandoned the strategy of going for Godzilla's secondary brain.
This time Godzilla's weakness was some previously unmentioned weak spot under his arm?
As the only Japanese-made Godzilla film I have ever been able to see in a theater I'll always have a soft spot for G vs SG. It's goofy as heck but its similarities to a Showa era entry might be why I enjoy it so much.
i defiantly am bias with this film since it was the first one ive seen, its one of my favorites just because of the concept alone, like its weird to explain but spacegodzilla is an awesome villian, the set pieces are great, its just like the depths said its a filler movie
Ah yes I believe this was my first heisei Godzilla movie! My local block buster only had Showa and millennium movies for whatever reason and my parents managed to get me a dvd set for my tenth birthday. Yeah this one was admittedly goofy and did have a lot of plot points that went no where but I don’t think it really kills the movie at all, even Godzilla’s darkest movies were rather goofy and I actually find some of the human characters here some of the more memorable ones of the entire series due to how stereotypical they are. I always did love spacegodzillas design always loved his terraformed crystal city.
I love them all. They're all different. As long as they follow the main theme of the series, i could care less on how corny and/or repetitive it may be. I'm satisfied watching the humans suffer the giant monsters. They've been rebuilding Japan for over 60 years because of giant monsters lol.
Despite everything else, space godzilla's design is soooo good
Godzilla vs Spacegodzilla was a shift to family friendly? As if Battle for Earth and its sugar sweet tone wasn't enough already.
Vs. Mothra was a way more family friendly movie and a little more disappointing compared to this one honestly lmao in my opinion
Personally I liked this more than vs Mothra and vs Mechagodzilla 2. The mecha parts with Moguera saved the film.
At least Toho brought us a great and memorable kiaju🙂🙂
I like Miki, so anytime she's given more to do is a plus for me. I was hoping the recent American movies would have room for her, but so far that doesn't seem to be the case. Although to be fair, the actress seems to be retired.
Godzilla vs Space Godzilla is pretty much the buffer in the heisei series for Godzilla’s death
The first Japanese Godzilla film I watched when I was a little kid. I had my dad by me the double feature Spacegodzilla and Destroyah and I fell in love with the Godzilla series from there! This film will always be my favorite of them all
Was always my favorite Godzilla.
The movie does feel like filler but the climatic battle with the sea of crystals is the best battlefield in any Godzilla movie in my opinion. The end fight is quite enjoyable for a heisei film that over uses energy attacks.
There is a shot where a building crumbles and you can see a regular light bulb
laying in the rubble. Very noticeable.
Looking at those massive shoulders, I'd say Spacegodzilla would be more at home in the 80's than the 90's ;)
I would love to see what a Godzilla vs. Space-Godzilla movie would’ve looked like if it were made back in the ‘70s.
Yeah
Thought of in the 70s, huh? Never would’ve guessed!
What's not mentioned is that Yuki's friend is none other than Goro Gondo, the snarky badass dude from Godzilla vs Biollante who managed to drop one-liners into Godzilla's face. I mean, that's motivation alright, I'd be vengeful too.
Personally, I think all the good elements you described saved the movie. I still love it, despite its lack of originality.
The two theories for why SpaceGodzilla exists were done pretty nicely in this film, but a theory I think would have been cool to add would have been that SpaceGodzilla was a mix of Godzilla's G-cells, which would have corrupted the soul or spirit of Battra. It would have given more reasoning for why the Shobujin/Cosmos were so invested in making sure that people knew about SpaceGodzilla, and honestly, Battra seems to have inspired some of SpaceGodzilla's look and attacks.
First True Godzilla Movie I saw and have loved SpaceGodzilla as a monster ever since
You are right about the pacing being off and the filler in the middle. Every time I tried to watch this movie, I wind up falling asleep halfway through. When I wake up towards the end I wind up not remembering how it ended later. Definitely not one of my favorites.
this was the first Godzilla movie from japan i ever watched and i loved it, i still do even being aware of all it's issue's, Space Godzilla has and always will be my favorite of the kaiju's to face Godzilla and i really want him to appear again. hopefully in a more inspired movie that takes the good elements of this movie and applies them to a hopefully future installment of the series.
Godzilla Vs. SpaceGodzilla features… the bulkier original, with less detailing on his neck and larger eyes; Godzilla Jr. who is taller, and chubbier with a greener colour; and a large flying blue crystallized SpaceGodzilla, who gets obliterated.
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First godzilla movie I ever saw
I loved the wholesome ending
This was my first real Godzilla Movie I watch at home besides Godzilla New York 1998 and I still love it
I still enjoy this move, SpaceGodzilla is still one of my favorite Top 5 Godzilla villains, His just the best and powerful Kaiju. Plus, Miki Saegusa. is still favorite human character. Where she finally get's the lead and not supporting role like her last movies. I know those are just two things of the movie I like. But that for me is enough.
ngl man this is the only movie where i like the human scenes better than the monster scenes
This and Vs. Mothra are honestly my least favorite films of the Heisei era.
Same here.
Agreed!
Yeah I definitely rank this as the worst of the second series
Hey! I like Godzilla vs. Mothra and Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla.
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That version of baby is actually cute unlike that dopey looking version in Mechagodzilla 2.
Amazing review, can you make Godzilla vs Destoroyah too? It's my favorite for sure.
Don't worry, I'm doing all the Godzilla films. Destoroyah will be next week, so stay tuned!
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Reviews like this are what happens when someone takes their Godzilla movies a little too seriously.
Another great review. Easily my least favorite of the Heisei era.
You know moguera is so weak in this movie but then you go to godzilla unleashed and he is an absolute monster
Anyone know where to find the original Japanese versions of this and Destroyah? Every version I’ve found is the dubbed copy.
If you're still looking, they're up on archive.org - They have English subbed Japanese versions of every G film.
I mean I like it, but like it's hard to rewatch
I wonder why it is that theres this vibe of storytellers in recent times trying to make spacegodzilla the arch enemy of Godzilla with video games and some comics
because, despite the lackluster debut film the concept of SpaceGodzilla is actually rather solid he's not a metal monstrosity that's physically more powerful than our beloved original, He uses telepathy and tactics (especially emotional torture) to compensate for his lack of physical power and movement. so there's alot more that can be done with his fights and quite frankly Space Godzilla deserve's to be treated as an arch rival he damn near kill's little Godzilla and while i agree that if they tried to have it be Mechagodzilla and Godzilla vs Space Godzilla, SG would just get bodied it says alot that Godzilla couldn't defeat him alone. So he deserve's another shot at the king.
Awesome!
I dunno, I gotta disagree this time. I was surprised how good it was considering all the hate it gets. I feel like it took everything from the last 2 films and did it better.
The only film in the Heisei series I don't like, it shows that it's a script from the 70's and that phase of Godzilla, it's more silly in tone, and execution. If people prefer those earlier movies more then fine, but for this series which is for the most part is more credible overall this movie didn't fit well at all. Like most movies there are a few bright spots in this, but personally the good did not outweigh the bad. I'd give it one star It's the only blemish in an overall solid Heisei series.
Is this the baby Godzilla that ends up dying a few movies later on? =(
The next film after this one yes..but he comes back fully grown
It's good I watched it on amazon
At least Junior is much more cute.
I have a reason
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I think spaceGodzilla is a 10+and so on.
How is junior bigger in SG movie than it is in the Destoroyah movie?
The quality of this movie was way below the rest of the era, and the SG concept was wasted because of it.
The movie was fun but forgettable. The best part was SpaceGodzilla and the new(and better designed) Moguera. I honestly forgot Little Godzilla was in the film by the end of the movie. Good fun but alright compared to the previous films. 6/10
This was one of my favorite movies space Godzilla was awesome in this movie it was kind of boring in certain elements in this movie I wish Godzilla was slimmer because he still look kind of fat and awkward in certain angles but still looks good space Godzilla I wish he was black and red and yellow it’s just like TheThe dark version of Mothra then he would’ve been a bad ass even more
I'm afraid that this one marks my least favorite of any G-film. I enjoyed the beach scenes where Godzilla was emerging and Yuki fights him head on, but after that, we never got anything as visually interesting.
This movie is a mixed bag just like Godzilla vs Gigan The good is I love SpaceGodzilla as a monster Godzilla looks great Little Godzilla looks really cute I actually really like the soundtrack in this movie and the fights are pretty good in this movie but the humans are bad the special effects are bad the tone is bad the pace is bad and I really dont like Mogera I like his design but he is supposed to be the upgrade from Mechagodzilla but he just gets his butt kicked so while not good it's also not bad and would rank it at number 22 on my list
I tried to make my dog eat a chair
Even as a kid I didn't really like this one.
Interesting, I actually watched this one quite a bit as a kid.
Well you do the millennian era
I'm reviewing every Godzilla movie.
The fights were good. Not much else was more than mediocre.
This film borrowed more than the federal government. 🤣
@1:34 Yes, watching them back to back, Space godzilla is just horrible compared to G V MG2! I want an explanation on why the pacing is so horrible! It must have been horrifically butchered from the script or something, every single attempt to have suspense is immediately resolved! All I can guess is that the yakuza plot maybe was supposed to be much bigger and got canned. All the non space godzilla stuff is just dropped plot points that go nowhere. "I have bullet to kill godzilla..." never comes back up, "Yakuza has control of Godzilla" for 5 seconds and no hint what they where even going to do. "mickey you have to save the earth" Micky doesn't do ****, "You did it micky you saved the earth" ???? "Yuki's GONE DAMN HIM...oh wait he's back". It's just so much nonsense it must have had serious problems to end up this way. And the music is really off.
To me, the SFX’s were subpar.
Who cares about America being in this movie
Shut up
No not Godzilla vs SpaceGodzilla. The worst Godzilla movie of the heisei franchise, it's long, boring and illogical. I would however, still watch this movie over Godzilla's revenge. I give it a 3.8/10
I love the videos but I am beginning to see that you contradict yourself often in the very same review. You'll say how something in particular was just a regurgitated concept but then later during the same review say the very same thing is original. (just sayin). So you think the giant crystals sticking outa SPACE GZILLA are cool and most excellent? Wow!
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I still love you Spacegodzilla :D
Aw you still an awesome monstyer, dont worry! It has nothing to do with you personally :P
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