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King Kong vs Godzilla



 

Released: 1962
Original Language: Japanese
Director: Ishiro Honda
US Certification: Unknown
UK Certification: Unknown
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Now this is what it's all about - two blokes in rubber suits beating the crap out of each other while Tokyo falls down around them.

The King Kong suit looks a bit of an embarrassment, especially next to the rather nifty Godzilla one.  Its pectoral muscles are nearly down at its waist!  "Bloke from a Fancy Dress Party vs Godzilla" would be more accurate.

As with many such Japanese monster movies, the US version replaces a lot of the original scenes with localised versions.  This movie takes it a bit further though - the Japanese original was a satire on commercialism, but the American release removes the humourous elements entirely.  This left a much inferior, serious science fiction effort.

If you're wondering - King Kong wins.  (In both versions, despite the persistent false rumour that Godzilla wins in the original Japanese film.)

Favourite bit:  "They are natural enemies."  So giant gorillas and mutant lizards are natural enemies?  Who carried out the research to discover that?