This film definitely has one of the longest I have ever seen so I’ll just stick to calling it “Giant Monsters All-Out Attack”. This is one of the better “Godzilla” movies out there and it’s also interesting to note that this is one of the few ones where Godzilla himself is a bad guy.

Ignoring all the previous films except for the original, “Giant Monsters All-Out Attack” sees Godzilla return to terrorise Tokyo. Despite the best efforts of the Japanese military, the only thing that can stop him is the combined force of three ancient guardians monsters: Baragon, Mothra and King Ghidorah.

Most of the human characters are not terribly interesting but most of them are not too bad. The scenes with the various military figures are moderately enjoyable. The main attractions are of course the monsters and we get four here. I find it funny that Baragon is in this movie but they left him out of the title. All the monsters, Godzilla in particular, look very good and it is so incredibly satisfying watching them tear up Tokyo in their epic battle. It maybe takes a little too long for the monsters to appear but once they do, it becomes an exciting movie.

The “Godzilla” movies are not high art by any stretch of the imagination but I think they can be really fun and this is one of the most competently made ones out of all of them. If you are not a fan of giant monster films then I doubt you will care for this one but if you can enjoy these films for what they are, I think this is one worth checking out. Like a lot of these movies, it starts off a little slow but by the end, I think you will be quite entertained.

“Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla” is a title that might suggest that the makers of the “Godzilla” films are running out of ideas but I have to say that I enjoyed this one quite a lot. It’s got a few slow moments but there is enough entertaining content to make this a really good outing for everybody’s favourite giant monster from Japan.

While some humans seek to destroy Godzilla, others want to control him. However, the Earth soon faces an even greater threat with the arrival of SpaceGodzilla, a monster spawned from Godzilla’s particles in space. SpaceGodzilla kidnaps Godzilla Jr. and begins attacking Japan. The robot Mogera will need to join forces with Godzilla if they are to defeat this new foe.

The humans in this film are moderately interested and one of them that has telepathic powers. Godzilla looks great in the Heisei era films and this one is no exception. While perhaps not one of the absolute best Godzilla enemies, SpaceGodzilla is still pretty impressive. When he flies around, he looks like he has Superman’s Fortress of Solitude on his back. Godzilla Jr. looks a lot better than he did in the Showa era movies. Mogera is okay but I cannot help but feel that he comes across as a lesser version of Mechagodzilla.

If you want to see a good clash between some giant monsters then “Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla” is a fine addition to the “Godzilla” series. This one seems to be a little underrated and that is a shame. Maybe it’s because SpaceGodzilla is not one of the classic Godzilla villains (such as King Ghidorah and Gigan). The action scenes are obviously ridiculous but they are very fun and the special effects are great for this type of movie. If you have not seen this one then it’s worth checking out.

Having originally faced each other back in “Mothra vs. Godzilla” back in the 1960s, Japan’s most famous giant monsters battle one another in “Godzilla vs. Mothra” (also known as “Godzilla and Mothra: The Battle For The Earth”). This is a good entry in the “Godzilla” series that packs a real punch despite its slow moments.

In this film, a meteorite lands in the ocean and awakens Godzilla while explorers discover a giant egg on a mysterious island. The egg soon hatches, revealing the mighty Mothra. Things soon turn awry when three giant monsters on the loose. With Godzilla on another rampage and Battra out to destroy humanity for its treatment of the environment, Mothra must save Japan.

While they are not terrible, the human characters are not very interesting and we are of course primarily watching the movie to see the monsters. This film certainly delivers with the monsters because Godzilla, Mothra and even Battra look great. Although it takes a while before you get to their first encounter, we do get to see all three monsters battle one another. I’m happy that the filmmakers included Battra as we have already seen Godzilla and Mothra so getting a new monster is great.

If you like the “Godzilla” films then this one should satisfy you with the action because there is a lot of it. The finale is very impressive with lots of carnage caused by the three monsters. People that do not care for these movies are unlikely to be swayed by anything here but I think a lot of people could get some enjoyment from this film. This “Godzilla” movie also helped Mothra get some more standalone films as the monster had not appeared in a film without “Godzilla” since “Mothra” in 1961. Fans of the “Godzilla” films should make sure that they do not skip “Godzilla vs. Mothra”.

“Godzilla vs. Megalon” is a film so absurd that you will no doubt laugh at a lot of it. It delivers the ridiculous action that the franchise is famous for but there are parts of the movie that are not very entertaining. Fans will no doubt have some fun but a lot of people are going to be left scratching their heads.

When the existence of the underground civilisation of Seatopia is threatened by nuclear testing, they summon Megalon and Gigan to teach the world above a lesson. With Japan in the crosshairs of the giant monsters’ attacks, Godzilla must team up with a robot by the name of Jet Jaguar to save the day.

The human characters are rarely intriguing and the ones in “Godzilla vs. Megalon” are quite bland. One of them is an inventor, who built Jet Jaguar. It’s great seeing Godzilla fight multiple monsters. It’s also nice to Gigan return because he was one of the more interesting looking monsters. Megalon is okay. Jet Jaguar is a hilarious addition. Watching Godzilla and Jet Jaguar join forces to battle Megalon and Gigan is really fun. It’s a shame that we do not see more of the monsters in the movie because we end up spending way too much time with the humans.

“Godzilla vs. Megalon” contains some of the most amusing giant monster fight scenes ever put to film. However, much of the movie is a real bore. It’s not one of the more well-rounded “Godzilla” films but it’s certainly not among the weakest entries in the series either. Fans of the “Godzilla” franchise might want to check this one out but I imagine a lot of people will find only limited enjoyment from this film. It’s a shame that Jet Jaguar has not been in more movies.

“Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla” is one of the most iconic entries in the franchise with Mechagodzilla being one of the franchise’s most famous monsters. Do not expect anything too fantastic here but the giant monster action is just too fun for me not to recommend this film.

In “Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla”, Godzilla seems to have turned on Japan and starts attacking the nation. However, it is soon revealed that it is not Godzilla at all but rather Mechagodzilla, a robot built by an alien race hoping to conquer the Earth. Godzilla and King Caesar will have to team up if they are to defeat the mighty Mechagodzilla.

The human characters are not very interesting. The scenes with the people can become quite dull at times but thankfully, this is a short film and there is enough monster action to help get you through it. The aliens are odd because when they are killed, they revert to an ape-like appearance. Is this “Godzilla” or “Planet of the Apes”? Mechagodzilla is one of the best designed monsters from the “Godzilla” franchise and he looks great when he shoots laser rays and when he is flying around. Godzilla is of course here but we also get to see King Caesar and Anguirus.

“Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla” certainly contains some tedious moments. Arguably the most tedious moment involves a lengthy song sung to wake King Caesar from his slumber. “Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla” is a decent entry in the series as while some of the film is pretty generic, the giant monster fights are just great. I just cannot resist a film with sequences where Mechagodzilla is firing rockets and laser rays and blasting all over the place. It’s clear that the filmmakers have fun with many of these “Godzilla” films. It’s not an especially high recommendation but I do still recommend “Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla”.

Godzilla battles with arguably his greatest foe in “Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah”. This is one of the better entries in the series and I’m not the only one that thinks so, lots of fans often cite this as one of their favourites. Even those that are only casually into their giant monster movies are likely to have some fun with this one.

Unlike a lot of the “Godzilla” movies, this one has a surprisingly intriguing plot. Time travellers arrive and warn Japan that their nation is destined to be destroyed by Godzilla. They then go back even further in time and prevent Godzilla from being exposed to nuclear radiation. However, the time travellers’ true plan is made clear when King Ghidorah begins to attack.

While not exactly great, the characters in this film are moderately interesting. The giant monsters are obviously the focus of the movie and both Godzilla and King Ghidorah look great. Watching both monsters lay siege to Japan is pretty exciting and their encounters are very impressive. It’s also great to see Godzilla’s backstory and for the first time, we get to see Godzilla before being exposed to the nuclear radiation that made him the mightiest monster of them all. King Ghidorah is of the three-headed gold dragon that shoots lightning, what is there not to love about him?

The time travel plot becomes a little ludicrous in places and there are a few dull moments but this one is an enjoyable instalment. While I think there are a few other “Godzilla” movies that are a little bit better, there is no denying that this is one of the good ones and I think most people will find it more accessible than the majority of “Godzilla” films. The special effects are very good, the story holds your attention and the showdown between Godzilla and King Ghidorah is great too.

While some of the “Godzilla” films are not particularly good, film enthusiasts such as myself can always get a few kicks out of the ridiculous fight scenes as you watch guys in rubber suits dressed as monsters and robots battle one another. “Godzilla vs. Hedorah” is one of the weaker “Godzilla” films and easily the strangest one to date.

In this film, Godzilla takes on a strange creature created from pollution. The creature, who is named Hedorah, travels around Japan and wreaks havoc. Only Godzilla seems to be able to stand a chance against the monster. After we finish off with all the humans sat around talking, all the preachy environmentalist messages and the weird psychedelic stuff in the film, we finally get to see a hilarious confrontation.

It’s always great to see Godzilla beat up various monsters, whether it’s Gigan, King Ghidorah, King Kong or Hedorah, he never disappoints. The best/funniest scene in the film involves Godzilla using his fire breath to fly as he pursues Hedorah. Hedorah is pretty good as he’s creative in design. Hedorah is basically a big pile of sludge with a big red eye and while that is creative, I prefer foes such as Gigan, who looks like a metal chicken with a buzz saw on his stomach. When will Godzilla get around to fighting the bird creature from “The Giant Claw”? The humans are incredibly boring.

“Godzilla vs. Hedorah” is good for a laugh but it is an underwhelming film in so many ways. The “Godzilla” films are basically just excuses for guys in rubber suits to wrestle, there is often no rhyme or reason to the story or the characters. “Godzilla vs. Hedorah” is one of the weirder films in the series. The is one part of the movie where a bunch of people in a nightclub suddenly have fish masks on their faces and the scene with Godzilla flying is just something else.

“Godzilla vs. Gigan” delivers some over the top monster action, it’s just a shame the rest of the movie is so poor. For the majority of the film, we are stuck with some severely dull characters and a plot we could not care less about. It’s a disappointment that even most fans of the series cannot deny.

There is a new monster themed children’s playground being made in Tokyo but its owners are hiding something sinister. They talk of ‘peace’ but they are actually aliens from a distant world hoping to seize control of the Earth. When they summon Gigan and King Ghidorah, only Godzilla and Anguirus can save the day.

The humans in “Godzilla vs. Gigan” are dreadful. I just did not care at all about anything they said or did. When the monsters show up, things start to get a lot better. Godzilla and Anguirus have an awkward moment when they actually speak to each other and while they talk, you hear what sounds like a record being scratched. Gigan and King Ghidorah and some of the best monsters from the “Godzilla” franchise so it’s a little sad that the overall picture is not more enjoyable. It’s satisfying to see the monsters battle.

The giant monster carnage is entertaining but I cannot recommend this film because most of the film is appalling. Also, this one does feature a fair about of stock footage from older “Godzilla” films. People that are desperate to see all the “Godzilla” films and just more giant monster movies will possibly want to hunt this one down. However, I cannot see many people’s interest being sustained long enough to even get to the action scenes. While not as bad as “Godzilla’s Revenge”, this is one of the weaker entries in the franchise and I would advise you to skip this one.

“Godzilla vs. Biollante” is easily one of the best entries in the “Godzilla” franchise. It’s darker than most of them and contains one of the most interesting enemy monsters that Godzilla has ever faced. I certainly cared a lot more about what was happening onscreen than I did with some of the other films.

Scientists use Godzilla’s cells to create a new biological weapon that could be used to thwart the ‘King of the Monsters’ upon his return. However, Godzilla’s cells are also spliced with a plant to create Biollante. Godzilla rises from his volcanic grave and goes on the attack against both the Japanese military and Biollante.

The characters are often not very interesting in the “Godzilla” movies but some of the sci-fi conversations that the scientists have in here are pretty intriguing. Godzilla looks terrific here. Biollante is an absolutely fascinating specimen to look at as he looks like a cross between Audrey II from “Little Shop Of Horrors” and a killer whale. It’s a shame this monster has not attracted the following that King Ghidorah and Mechagodzilla have. There is some sort-of semi-spiritual thing going on with Biollante having the soul of a scientist’s deceased daughter. I found it a little confusing and rather unnecessary. Seeing these two giant monsters go at it is great fun.

The action sequences in “Godzilla vs. Biollante” are some of the best in the entire series. The plot is definitely more interesting than your average “Godzilla” film and Biollante is a brilliant foe. Most of the time, giant monster films (especially those from Japan) will not really appeal to mainstream audiences. However, I think this one might be one of the few “Godzilla” pictures worth checking out regardless of your preferences. It’s not quite as entertaining as the over-the-top “Godzilla: Final Wars” but I really enjoyed this one.

Oh dear, what has happened to the ‘King of the Monsters’? People rightly complained about the 1998 American “Godzilla” because it barely resembled the Japanese films and lost most of what made some of them likeable. However, “Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters” seems to miss the mark by an even greater distance.

After monsters such as Godzilla left the world in ruins, a small group of humans left Earth in search of a new home. After what has been mere decades for the humans but millennia for the Earth, what is left of mankind decides to return to reclaim their planet. However, it is still inhabited by Godzilla and other monsters. If they want their home back, they will have to pay a heavy price.

I normally like the visual style of anime films but “Planet of the Monsters” looks terrible. The lighting and the shadows are poorly done and the film looks stripped of colour. The characters suffer badly due to the terrible animation and they look completely lifeless. They are also not very interesting and a lot of the dialog feels very generic. Godzilla looks absolutely awful. There was something fun about seeing a guy in a rubber suit play him but there is no fun in watching a cartoon Godzilla. We only briefly see some of the other monsters.

“Planet of the Monsters” is intended to be the first instalment in a new anime trilogy of “Godzilla” films and I can safely say that my expectations for the sequels are incredibly low. I get that maybe the makers wanted to do something that was different and not just a rehash but this is extremely bad. This is worse than the 1998 American film and worse than any of the live-action Japanese “Godzilla” movies. It seems to have more in common with a film such as “Avatar” than any of the “Godzilla” films. The animation is horrendous, I did not care for the plot and I just did not enjoy any of this movie.