This is one of the more exciting Japanese monster films from Toho Studios that features the alien-invasion plot. A mysterious planet is discovered in our solar system and movie leads Nick Adams and Akira Takarada go explore. The planet, called Planet X, is inhabited by a race of aliens who claims King Ghidorah, the three-headed monster, is menacing their home. The aliens offer Earth a miracle drug to cure all disease (yeah, sure) in return for the possession of Godzilla and Rodan, which they plan to use to fend off King Ghidorah. But, the aliens' true mission is soon revealed and you'll have to watch this movie to find out what happens.
There are a lot of city destruction at the doing of the three giant monsters (albiet a little on the short side with the monster battles), all highlighted with Tsuburaya's spectacular special effects. There is a marching and perfect Ifukube score and a dramatic and action-packed script by Sekizawa, with a touch of romance and comedy. Honda once again directed a fine movie, with heroic characters like Akira Kubo, Kumi Mizuno, Jun Tazaki and Keiko Sawai. This is also the Godzilla movie that shows infamous victory dance by the monster. An action-packed sci-fi flick that is not to be missed.
Grade B+
There are a lot of city destruction at the doing of the three giant monsters (albiet a little on the short side with the monster battles), all highlighted with Tsuburaya's spectacular special effects. There is a marching and perfect Ifukube score and a dramatic and action-packed script by Sekizawa, with a touch of romance and comedy. Honda once again directed a fine movie, with heroic characters like Akira Kubo, Kumi Mizuno, Jun Tazaki and Keiko Sawai. This is also the Godzilla movie that shows infamous victory dance by the monster. An action-packed sci-fi flick that is not to be missed.
Grade B+