With “Godzilla vs. Kong” finally being released, here’s a look at some of the whackiest moments from the entire series. Expect things to get weird.
- Zilla’s Design – Godzilla (1998)
We can’t mention ridiculous things in “Godzilla” movies without mentioning the awful design of Godzilla in the 1998 American remake. He looks nothing like his Japanese counterpart and can’t even breathe fire. This American version has since been referred to as ‘Zilla’ and shows up in “Godzilla: Final Wars” where he’s destroyed by the real Godzilla.
- The Flying Kick – Godzilla vs. Megalon
Giant robot Jet Jaguar holds Megalon so Godzilla can do a flying kick. Godzilla then shuffles back and does the exact same thing again. The filmmakers must have known how golden this was because the decision to have him do it twice is just genius.
- The Fish Hallucination – Godzilla vs. Hedorah
"Godzilla vs. Hedorah" had strong environmental messages and had some weird psychedelic imagery too. One sequence shows a guy hallucinating as he sees everybody in the room wearing fish masks. It’s the only moment on this list that doesn’t feature a giant monster so you know it must be weird.
- The Bird Fight – Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Godzilla fights a giant bird in probably the worst edited sequence in any of the films. It’s a terrible fight sequence that has to be seen to be believed.
- Godzilla’s Parenting – Son Of Godzilla
It must be hard raising a kid when you’re a giant monster. Godzilla’s parenting skills seem to leave a lot to be desired as he struggles to teach his offspring to use his powers. It’s touching while also still being hilarious.
- Godzilla Victory Dance – Invasion Of Astro-Monster
After beating up King Ghidorah, Godzilla celebrates with a goofy dance. It seems so random to see a monster just jump up and down like a cheerleader.
- SpaceGodzilla Steals Godzilla Jr. – Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla
The Heisei era “Godzilla” movies tended to be a little more serious than the earlier ones but they still had some silly moments. A rather funny one sees SpaceGodzilla kidnap Godzilla Jr. as Godzilla is powerless to stop him. Seeing Godzilla Jr. helplessly flying through the air as SpaceGodzilla traps him with some sort of ray is certainly a memorable moment.
- Godzilla Flying – Godzilla vs. Hedorah
In his pursuit of Hedorah, Godzilla starts flying. Sure, we are used to seeing Mothra, Rodan and King Ghidorah fly but Godzilla mainly stays on the ground or in water. The way it’s done is just so whacky that I just love it.
- King Kong Shoves A Tree In Godzilla Mouth – King Kong vs. Godzilla
In their epic battle back in the 60s, King Kong resorts to shoving a tree in Godzilla’s mouth. This is already a truly absurd film with an awful King Kong costume and a fight with a giant squid but this moment is easily the funniest part of the whole movie.
- Godzilla’s Revenge
I couldn’t narrow it down because the whole movie is ridiculous. This one actually takes place mainly inside a small boy’s mind. We see the Son of Godzilla talk with a human voice and we see the monster Gabara, who might just be the goofiest creature in the whole franchise. The movie also extensively uses stock footage from earlier entries with whole scenes just being recycled.