Godzilla (1954), Radon (Rodan), Mothra, Godzilla vs. Biollante, Godzilla: Final Wars - Page 25 - Blu-ray Forum

DetroitSportsFan · 03-18-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tsetse27

With what is currently going on in Japan, properly not the kind of movies they (or we) want to watch now...

Don't get me wrong, I love the Big G. But it is just scary watching is happening over there, and think about what Godzilla represented... the worst nuclear nightmare...

You're right. What's going on there right now won't speed up getting these titles released.

monkeyjb1988 · 03-18-2011, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

I've heard it's more about underwhelming sales than anything else. A lot of people spent big money on the DVDs, so now they're probably reluctant to buy on Blu as well.

It's a shame that tomorrow will be 1 year since the last Godzilla film was released on Blu.

Kind of stinks for those who didn't get the DVDs for whatever reason. I heard decent things about the Blus.

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Originally Posted by tsetse27

With what is currently going on in Japan, properly not the kind of movies they (or we) want to watch now...

Don't get me wrong, I love the Big G. But it is just scary watching is happening over there, and think about what Godzilla represented... the worst nuclear nightmare...

Very true. Godzilla would've been the worse choice in entertainment even if the earthquake was all that happen. With the tsunami, it would've been worse. With the threat of a nuclear meltdown looming, seriously bad choice of films, a huge maybe for the late, goofy Showa films. Yeah, if we don't see Godzilla for a while because of this, that will be just fine with me.

Forever Knight · 03-19-2011, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by OrlandoEastwood

I don't think Toho is going to release anymore until the second American Godzilla remake comes out in the next year or two.

Which would make sense. I'm gonna hold off on the DVDs and Blu-rays for it. I'm sure they'll pop out of big box set on blu.

The Dark Uniter · 07-05-2011, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by OrlandoEastwood

Yeah, I think the reason why it's so soft is because of the handling conditions over the years. The film reels Toho used during the restoration were the masters made back in 1954. So, it was 54 years old when Toho did the restoration on it. I can't imagine it being in that good shape when they were cleaning it. I read about the whole restoration process on Sci-Fi Japan back in 2008 when they were getting ready to run the HD masters on tv in Japan.

I want this so badly on Blu-ray. You have no idea how badly I want this:

I really want Prophecies of Nostradamus on home video badly as well. I have the said Japanese version and it's such a great, underlooked film. It really deserves the Criterion treatment.

Weirded Wonder · 09-11-2011, 06:24 PM

Anyone looking forward to Destroy All Monsters or Godzilla vs. Megalon?

I for one cannot wait.

OrlandoEastwood · 09-11-2011, 11:00 PM

I'm buying it, as long as Media Blasters doesn't delay it. As soon as tax season arrives, I'm blowing half of it on the Japanese Godzilla Blu-rays.

DetroitSportsFan · 09-11-2011, 11:18 PM

And here I was hoping we had news for more Japanese releases. Sigh....

Weirded Wonder · 09-12-2011, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

And here I was hoping we had news for more Japanese releases. Sigh....

Yeah really. What ever happened to Toho releasing the rest of the Godzilla films? They've been pretty quiet over there.

OrlandoEastwood · 09-12-2011, 04:22 AM

It's been almost two years.

jala12 · 10-31-2011, 04:58 AM

I think they're saving the release of the rest of the films until the new US Godzilla comes out.

DetroitSportsFan · 11-06-2011, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jala12

I think they're saving the release of the rest of the films until the new US Godzilla comes out.

I don't think they would alter their schedule around what is released over here.

I'm more inclined to believe the rumors of disappointing sales.

Ray_Rogers · 12-12-2011, 09:35 PM

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Godzilla (1954) - Go for the upcoming Criterion Blu-ray though.

Godzilla vs. The Thing/Mothra (1964)

Return of Godzilla (1984)

Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989)

Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991)

Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992)

Godzilla vs. Mecha-Godzilla (1993)

Godzilla vs. Space Godzilla (1994)

Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995)

Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001)

Godzilla: Final Wars (2004)

OrlandoEastwood · 12-14-2011, 04:33 PM

Ghidorah, the Three Headed Monster.

Trekkie313 · 12-14-2011, 04:47 PM

$73, no way!

OrlandoEastwood · 12-18-2011, 06:39 AM

There was an eBay auction for Gojira 84 and it was $59.99 and I got outbidded and it ended at $76 + $3 = $79 for a used copy.

William H Pratt · 12-18-2011, 06:51 AM

NO English Subs! Since I don't Read or Speak Japanese, these releases are useless for me. Plus they are a bit TOO pricey for my blood!

McCrutchy · 12-19-2011, 12:33 AM

If I was to get ONE of these, having never really seen any Godzilla (but planning on getting the Criterion in January), which would you guys recommend? I was thinking Godzilla 1984, Godzilla vs. Biollante or Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla based on the read-ups I have been doing.

OrlandoEastwood · 12-19-2011, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

If I was to get ONE of these, having never really seen any Godzilla (but planning on getting the Criterion in January), which would you guys recommend? I was thinking Godzilla 1984, Godzilla vs. Biollante or Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla based on the read-ups I have been doing.

The 1974 film, Godzilla Vs Mechagodzilla. That is the classic Godzilla film for me.

retablo · 12-19-2011, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

If I was to get ONE of these, having never really seen any Godzilla (but planning on getting the Criterion in January), which would you guys recommend? I was thinking Godzilla 1984, Godzilla vs. Biollante or Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla based on the read-ups I have been doing.

Godzilla 2000 has been a favorite of mine since it came out. The films resemble the Bond movies in a way: started serious, then got sort of comical, then got really cheesy in the 70s when Godzilla became a good guy, dwindled a bit in the 80s, got back on track in the 90s, then was reinvented as serious again in the 2000s.

OrlandoEastwood · 12-20-2011, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by retablo

Godzilla 2000 has been a favorite of mine since it came out. The films resemble the Bond movies in a way: started serious, then got sort of comical, then got really cheesy in the 70s when Godzilla became a good guy, dwindled a bit in the 80s, got back on track in the 90s, then was reinvented as serious again in the 2000s.

It started off serious with Godzilla 2000 but became flat and unoriginal. GMK is way too over-rated mainly because Godzilla is the true villain he originally once was. Megaguirus started off interesting but just; "Blah!" The Mechagodzilla sequels were a let down. Tokyo SOS is really a hard one to sit through and since Tokyo SOS was a BOMB and fans were let down, that was the final nail and then we got Godzilla: Final Wars which was the biggest misfire I've ever seen.

You want to know what my biggest problem was with this series; MOTHRA! They played it too safe by going that route and throwing Mothra, Mechagodzilla, and various other re-used monsters. With Godzilla 2000 and Megaguirus it was refreshing to see new monsters. Then with Godzilla: Final Wars it was like; "Monster X ... damn!" There was nothing new in three of the six films that they made.

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09-11-2011, 06:24 PM	#485
Weirded Wonder Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:593 Blu-ray collection:1177 Trading Score:51	Anyone looking forward to Destroy All Monsters or Godzilla vs. Megalon? I for one cannot wait.

09-11-2011, 11:00 PM	#486
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	I'm buying it, as long as Media Blasters doesn't delay it. As soon as tax season arrives, I'm blowing half of it on the Japanese Godzilla Blu-rays.

09-11-2011, 11:18 PM	#487
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	And here I was hoping we had news for more Japanese releases. Sigh....

09-12-2011, 04:22 AM	#489
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	It's been almost two years.

10-31-2011, 04:58 AM	#490
jala12 Special Member Member since:Apr 2011	I think they're saving the release of the rest of the films until the new US Godzilla comes out.

12-12-2011, 09:35 PM	#492
Ray_Rogers Banned Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Watsonville, California Trading Score:31	All links to Play-Asia.com. Hopefully this is useful. Godzilla (1954) - Go for the upcoming Criterion Blu-ray though. Godzilla vs. The Thing/Mothra (1964) Return of Godzilla (1984) Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989) Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991) Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992) Godzilla vs. Mecha-Godzilla (1993) Godzilla vs. Space Godzilla (1994) Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995) Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001) Godzilla: Final Wars (2004)

12-14-2011, 04:33 PM	#493
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	Ghidorah, the Three Headed Monster.

12-14-2011, 04:47 PM	#494
Trekkie313 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Nov 2010 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:206 Blu-ray collection:1650 DVD collection:547 Digital collection:156 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:59	$73, no way!

12-18-2011, 06:39 AM	#495
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	There was an eBay auction for Gojira 84 and it was $59.99 and I got outbidded and it ended at $76 + $3 = $79 for a used copy.

12-18-2011, 06:51 AM	#496
William H Pratt Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Toledo, OH	NO English Subs! Since I don't Read or Speak Japanese, these releases are useless for me. Plus they are a bit TOO pricey for my blood!

12-19-2011, 12:33 AM	#497
McCrutchy Contributor Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:East Coast, USA Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:1263 Blu-ray collection:6773 DVD collection:253 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:17	If I was to get ONE of these, having never really seen any Godzilla (but planning on getting the Criterion in January), which would you guys recommend? I was thinking Godzilla 1984, Godzilla vs. Biollante or Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla based on the read-ups I have been doing.

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