I think there’s been a lot of good monster movies out there,
but what makes a good monster movie? The story line, the characters, or is it explosions
and destruction that goes on throughout the film? Well, yes in a way, but no. The
real answer I’m looking for is of course the monster itself. There have been a
lot of impressive, powerful, and deadly monsters out there, such as the
Cloverfield monster from the 2008 film Cloverfeild or even the monsters from
the 2013 movie Pacific Rim. But in my opinion there’s only one monster that
tops them all. The “King of Monsters,” himself Godzilla. Godzilla is strong,
powerful, has a sharp terrifying roar, and has some wicked radioactive breath. No
other monster can compare to this giant deadly lizard.
Godzilla has been such an icon that I don’t even think of
him as a monster or for most of you out there a man in a rubber suit. No, I actually
think of him as an actor. He would be given a role to either play the part of
the hero, who saves us from another monster that wants to destroy everything and
anything in its path. Or most likely IS the other monster that wants to destroy
everything. The original Godzilla film was released in 1954 and has had twenty
eight films to follow after it and were all produced by Toho productions.
Godzilla has become a house hold name in not just Japan, but all over the world
and many people have different opinions on this lizard. For instance whether or
not Godzilla is male or female? since in some of the films Godzilla was a
parent and is said that he laid the eggs. But there is just one thing I’d like
to know. Do you think he’s a ruthless killer that destroys everything and cares
only about himself? Or do you believe that deep down he does care and is good,
but just doesn’t want to show it? Or is Godzilla just a freak of nature who has
no thoughts or feelings and just stomps around a lot while blowing up stuff?
Fun fact, Godzilla was so popular that American monster King
Kong wanted in on the fame. So not only did they get to do a film together, but
it was also the first time for both of them to be in a movie that was shot in
color. And there was actually a rumor going around that Godzilla actually
planted itching powder in Kong’s dressing room.
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