Blu-ray Community Top Asian Films [Read OP--due Feb 16]

[MechaGodzilla]

Originally Posted by Zillamon51

How does that happen? The 1998 and 2014 films are U.S. productions, with Western casts and crew. The 2014 film co-stars Ken Watanabe and opens in Japan, but it is no more Asian than the films specifically disqualified in the OP. The 1998 film doesn't even have that much window dressing. It's about equal to The Lost World: Jurassic Park in terms of Asian influence.

Originally Posted by Al_The_Strange

Didn't look into it in-depth, I just saw both US and Japan listed on imdb. Chances are it boils down to simply a licensing deal or something.

I do agree that their distinction as an Asian films are weak and would be on the same level as typical Hollywood blockbusters. I'd be surprised if votes don't reflect this though.

I agree with Zillamon here. The '98 and '14 Godzilla films are US productions through and through, their only connection to Japan is the fact that they're based on a Japanese film/franchise. If they quality, then one could also argue something like The Magnificent Seven should qualify since it's a remake of Seven Samurai.