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Mothra (1961)
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by Sony Pictures
Sales Rank: 376
Price: $9.98
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The orginal Mothra is a great movie. It is a film that is different from most monster movies like Godzilla (1954) and Rodan (1956). The reason that it is different is because the title monster, is not out to destroy Tokyo for revenge. The only reason the creature destroys is because its small foot-tall maidens. <br /> <br />The film has great acting by some of the most recognizeable actors of Toho. The special effects for the film are, likewise, good as it was back in the 1960's. Mothra, both in her larva and imago form, is very well executed and well designed. From its patterns on its wings to her rampage in New Kirk City, the giant moth gives us a great show. <br /> <br />This movie is a must have for fans of Godzilla or Mothra. No G-Fan should be without this classic monster movie. So here is my addvice: buy the movie and enjoy! It's a shame that it is yet to be released onto DVD. But we may finally get it on DVD very soon.
Viewer Reviews
Pros of Mothra/Mosura:
*Different storyline from Rodan
*Same effects from TOHO
*A new monster
Cons:
eared for kids not adults
*Not as dark
*Mothra not as menacing as Godzilla
Another monster movie by Toho directed by Ishiro Honda. I've always found Mothra to be probably the weakest monster of the TOHO franchise. It's not menacing, it's powers are somewhat limited and it's slow.
Watching this I could tell it was geared more for a kids audience (the usual complaint given to some Godzilla movies). The storyline is altered to make Mothra the "good monster" which I think took away something from the message. Also I found it hilarious that despite the destruction Mothra unleashes everyone waves to the monster at the end!!!
Godzilla, Rodan, never got any such praise so why Mothra? Anyhow, Mothra's rage is brought his two protectors who are kidnapped as a sideshow act for some corrupt Japanese man named Nelson.
It is cool though to see Mothra's transformation from a giant caterpillar to his true form of a Moth. The natives who worship Mothra remind me of the natives who worshiped King Kong.
In the dubbed versions the girls are called "Ailenas" and they of course have the interesting power of communicating to Mothra. Of course like Rodan and to keep the series alive there is more than one Mothra.
For me while it does have the same TOHO formula as the other monster it doesn't quite leave the lasting impression as Godzilla or The War of the Gargantuas which is that intensity for the monster to kill. Likewise, as stated Mothra just doesn't come out as menacing as Godzilla, Rodan, King Ghidora etc. However,for the TOHO collector Mothra/Mosura is a must have. Word is there will be a two disc coming soon so it will be great for people who love these TOHO to see these movies on DVD.
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