Koizumi is very much on the mark as the elderly Chujo and easily steals the show. His role is the most successful link in a modern entry to Godzilla films of yore. Tezuka wisely chooses to avoid moments where he would be called on to display any heavy acting. Tezuka skips the moment of decision, which is probably for the best.
This remark is meant as no insult to Kaneko. As his first leading role, the twenty-nine year old openly admits to his limitations and considers himself lucky for the chance to improve his range as an actor. With that said, I feel that he is fine in the role. Miho Yoshioka, while handling the second billed role of MG copilot Azusa Kisaragi well, comes across as unnecessary.
Her scenes seem hurried and are neither here nor there where the story is concerned. Her nonparticipation in GMMG press conferences and the TIFF presentation only lends strength to the claim that she has little concern for the production. She seems to exist only as a love interest for Chujo they worked together years earlier.
There seems to be some kind of rivalry for her between Kaneko and cocky MG head pilot Kyosuke Akiba Mitsuki Koga , but this thread never really develops. This is not so much a problem with GMMG as it is with Japanese cinema in general, which has a radically different sense of cinematic romance from that of other nations.
The explanation of why they are not a part of the MG staff this time around is that the three are departing for the US to study advanced military strategy. Personally, I find it embarrassing that in Godzilla films America is always only thought of in terms of its military. However, this point accurately reflects the Japanese view of America as a country obsessed with military might.
The Shobijin are neat. Their inclusion in the film works well and adds a nice touch of fantasy, which is just as important to Godzilla films as is the science fiction aspect. Utilizing modern composite techniques, they are convincingly dropped into their scenes. For me, this is a double-edged sword.
On the one hand, it makes for very realistic shots; on the other, fans of film props are denied a chance to see the artistry of giant renderings of table top items such as phones and pencils. Their singing of the Mothra song is handled very well, too. It is brief enough not to bring the film to a screeching halt, as was the case when used in the s. As for GMMG's giant monsters:. While still a bit undefined for my tastes, the Tezuka Godzilla is more active and driven than in any of the non-GMK Millennium entries.
FX director Asada gets the most out of the material and brings an old school sensibility to the modern film stage.
During his opening speech, Mr. This is to suggest that the Tezuka Godzilla harbors no real ill will against mankind, only against the follies of man. While not as nuanced as either Haruo Nakajima or Ken Satsuma, he puts in a solid bid that neither advances nor disservices the legacy of Godzilla.
His battles against adversaries Mothra both flying and larva , Mechagodzilla and mankind are fought well, and he gives his all to bring life to a creature of unmitigated power. Despite the respite taken during GMK, Tom is the one who will be remembered as the Godzilla actor of the Millennium era.
Of course, there will no doubt be those who will try to twist the Godzilla presented in GMMG to fit their own lame agenda or take on Godzilla. As Mr. But, no matter how you slice it, Godzilla has gone through enough changes and alterations during the past forty-nine years to show that anyone trying to peg Godzilla into a single behavioral slot is not operating at full brain capacity.
Without mincing words, let me say that I enjoy all of the Millennium Godzillas. But yeah, MechaGodzilla is send in to fight Godzilla while Mothra has been grounded due to losing too many scales.
Are you starting to see why Mothra is my favorite part of this movie? Because without her, this is exactly like the last Godzilla movie. Or when Kiryu shows off that his new rocket pack can cause a massive explosion upon impact that does send Godzilla to the ground.
The fight changes up a bit when two Mothra larva show up in the middle of downtown Tokyo to continue to fight their mother cannot. It is a sad moment to watch Mothra catch on fire and then explode from the inside out. At the same time, Godzilla causes a critical injury to Kiryu that incapacitates the robot. Yoshito happens to be in the area, to save his grandfather and nephew, and is sent in to repair MechaGodzilla.
This leads into a long sequence where the Kiryu squadron has to get Yoshito to the robot, while the pilots protect them from Godzilla, and then the repair scene. This is low point of the movie for me, since it all feels way too basic and lifeless. As expected, Yoshito is successful in getting MechaGodzilla repaired and he reengages the fight with Godzilla. And suddenly, this is the point where Kiryu starts getting cool. He grabs the captured Godzilla and the two of them fly out into the Sea of Japan to finally bring things to an end.
From what I understood, this was added to try and push Toho to make a third film in the Kiryu series that never happened. The plan for the third movie sounded pretty neat though, with robot versions of many different kaiju, including Varan, Baragon, and Mothra. But maybe that was for the best, since both entries in this series were average at best. This film emphasized how beautiful and majestic Mothra is, while also how different she is from any other monster in the Toho movies — one that relies on intelligence and wit instead of brute strength.
The human characters and the story are still just as bland as ever, but at least they seem to be downplayed this time. Godzilla , in which they also performed the song. The song is also included in the soundtrack for Godzilla: King of the Monsters , with choir version that was excluded from the film.
The song's lyrics originate from the Indonesian language, but are approximated to Japanese pronunciations. The rendition of the song additionally features a new verse containing Japanese lyrics. In addition to "Mothra's Song," Mothra's Shobijin have performed numerous other songs in order to summon Mothra throughout her film appearances, many of which also contain lyrics derived from the Indonesian language.
Mosura ya Mosura Dongan kasakuyan indo muu Rusuto uiraandoa, hanba hanbamuyan, randa banunradan Tounjukanraa Kasaku yaanmu Mosura ya Mosura Dongan kasakuyan indo muu Rusuto uiraandoa, hanba hanbamuyan, randa banunradan Tounjukanraa Kasaku yaanmu Mosura ya Mosura Tasukete yo te yobeba Toki o koete, umi o koete, nami no yo ni Yate kuru Mamorigami Mosura ya Mosura Yasasishasae wasure Arehateta hito no kokoro inorinagara utaitai Ai no uta Mosura ya Mosura Dongan kasakuyan indo muu Rusuto uiraandoa, hanba hanbamuyan, randa banunradan Tounjukanraa Kasaku yaanmu.
Mothra oh Mothra If we were to call for help Over time, over sea, like a wave You'd come Our guardian angel Mothra oh Mothra If we were to call for help Over time, over sea, like a wave You'd come Our guardian angel Mothra oh Mothra If we were to call for help Over time, over sea, like a wave You'd come Our guardian angel Mothra oh Mothra Of forgotten kindness and ruined spirits We pray for the people's spirit as we sing This song of love Mothra oh Mothra If we were to call for help Over time, over sea, like a wave You'd come Our guardian angel.
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