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Title: Back to the Classics
Review: A true classic monster movie...done just how it should be done, with shaky scientific explanations, atomic age wariness, and a look into the human side of monster-made disasters. Those who grew up with the 70's-era movies with it's cheesiness need to see the original, with Godzilla very much the bad guy. The Americanized segments with Raymond Burr are actually not that bad, giving the film a more documentary-like feel, and emphasizing the helplessness of the many victims, though it trips the continuity somewhat.The most commendable aspect of this feature is its focus on the victims with haunting images of the injured and dying, and unforgettable location shots of Tokyo in flames. There is no monster vs. monster battle, just simply humans vs. monster, and the results are powerful and stick with you. It's back to the basics with this one folks, and you'll love it!
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