The original is strikingly different from the many sequels that followed. It's dark, gloomy and pessimistic, with the nuclear war metaphor fairly throbbing - ships are wiped out, people worry, everyone freaks. It's a powerful, haunting movie. I'm talking the Japanese version not the American one. You can sense the devastation of war.
There's a thumping soundtrack, some decent acting, and a solid third act emotional pull as someone invents a device that could take out the big guy but isn't sure whether to unleash it. Strong effects for the time. A memorable experience. Godzilla really goes on a rampage in this one.
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