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Wow did this film blow me away! I guess that happens sometimes with sequels, because you have lower expectations. Now obviously, as a dramatic piece and an excellent story about life and death, 'Gojira' is the best of the series. However, if you take it in the strict sense of a monster movie, then this film comes out ahead. That's not to say that you won't also enjoy the drama and the few hints of comedy, I did because overall it's just an excellent film. This is the kind of Godzilla I know and love, playing the villain. The monster battles look somewhat like Sumo matches, but the film is so action packed and full of destruction that you won't mind that bit of goofiness. Without question this is more of a dark film though and there was a lot less dialogue than I expected. At least in the Japanese version, which are typically the only versions I will watch. If you want to really capture a performance of great emotion (fear, relief, happiness) then you need to be watching films in their original language. 'Godzilla Raids Again' is a monster movie masterpiece and also works as a disaster film. If you have any interest in Godzilla, Kaiju or monster movies you need to add this film to your collection!
score 10/10
AllNewSux 15 August 2012
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