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Godzilla 1985 (1985)

"Prepare yourself: the greatest star of all has returned."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 93%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 29% (RT: 27%, MC: 31) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
R.J. Kizer
Runtime
1h 27m
Country
United States of America, Japan
Language
Japanese
TMDB Rating
6.8/10 (193 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
27%
Metacritic
31
Cast
Raymond Burr as Steven Martin
Keiju Kobayashi as Prime Minister Mitamura
Ken Tanaka as Goro Maki
Yasuko Sawaguchi as Naoko Okumura
Shin Takuma as Hiroshi "Ken" Okumura
Warren J. Kemmerling as General Goodhue
James Scott Hess as Colonel Raschen
Travis Swords as Major McDonough
Yes. 93% of real audiences liked it based on 193 votes. Critics scored it lower at 29%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Originally released in Japan as "The Return of Godzilla" in 1984, this is the heavily re-edited, re-titled "Godzilla 1985". Adding in new footage of Raymond Burr, this 16th Godzilla film ignores all previous sequels and serves as a direct follow-up to the 1956 "Godzilla King of the Monsters", which also featured scenes with Burr edited into 1954's "Godzilla". This film restores the darker tone of the original, as we witness the nuclear destruction of giant lizard terrorizing Japan. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

Godzilla 1985 is a 1985 action, science fiction, thriller film directed by R.J. Kizer. Originally released in Japan as "The Return of Godzilla" in 1984, this is the heavily re-edited, re-titled "Godzilla 1985".

Adding in new footage of Raymond Burr, this 16th Godzilla film ignores all previous sequels and serves as a direct follow-up to the 1956 "Godzilla King of the Monsters", which also featured scenes with Burr edited into 1954's "Godzilla". This film restores the darker tone of the original, as we witness the nuclear destruction of giant lizard terrorizing Japan. The film has been rated by 193 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a action film, Godzilla 1985 delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Godzilla 1985 (1985) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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