Godzilla (Mastered in 4K) (Single-Disc Blu-ray + Ultra Violet Digital Copy) [4K UHD]

Now this is a real upgrade from the original, looks great, sounds great...worth every penny!

It was great. I wasn't expecting a sealed copy, but that's what I got.

One of the earlier 4K transfers, the disc still looks great. This movie was a massive deal when it came out. Sadly it wasn’t remembered, but I’m still a fan. The steelbook has kind of a vintage t-shirt print look to it, meaning it’s not sharp on purpose, but they added some shine for effect. Really cool looking - and I love that they didn’t add any text and just let the photo identify the movie.

Experiencing 1999's Godzilla is akin to diving headfirst into a nostalgia-tinged roller coaster. Watching the digital version of the movie, I was instantly transported back to my younger self, gripping the edges of my seat in the theater as the colossal monster stomped across the big screen. This film has aged like a fine wine, with its expert blend of humor, heart-tugging romance, and thought-provoking sci-fi.The humor in Godzilla is a refreshing departure from the typically somber tones of the monster movie genre. The witty one-liners and comedic situations are cleverly woven into the fabric of the narrative, providing an unexpected yet thoroughly enjoyable layer to the film.As a sci-fi spectacle, Godzilla doesn't disappoint. The repercussions of a creature as massive and powerful as Godzilla on our fragile ecosystem are explored in captivating detail. The unexpected romantic subplot adds a touch of human vulnerability to the chaos, making the characters more relatable and the storyline more engaging. The tangible chemistry between the leads, blossoming amid the destruction, evokes a range of emotions, taking the audience on a heartfelt journey.The true star of the show, however, is Godzilla. The film gives this traditionally destructive monster a nuanced persona that resonates with the audience. Despite the havoc Godzilla wreaks, it's hard not to develop a soft spot for the misunderstood creature.One of the greatest highlights is the film's phenomenal soundtrack. From the opening track to the closing credits, the music is a pulse-pounding accompaniment to the on-screen action. It's an auditory treat that enhances the cinematic experience, setting the tone for the film and amplifying its emotional intensity.Despite its minor flaws, Godzilla is a gem in the monster movie genre. Watching it now, I am just as entranced as I was as a kid in the theater. It's a film that has stood the test of time, delivering a memorable movie experience that resonates even after the credits roll.

Growing up in the 70's, I can easily remember the Saturday afternoon "Godzilla" (and all his friends!) movies that we loved to watch. Despite an obvious guy wearing a rubber "Monster" suit, ultra-cheezy special effects and of course, the TERRIBLE lip syncing between the Japanese language actors and the English speaking dubs...they were a blast!Well, this movie will NOT disappoint as the special effects are FABULOUS and you really find yourself rooting for the big ole' lizard. He's the victim of a genetic mutation. An innocent whose DNA was irradiated while still in his shell, caused by the numerous nuclear tests conducted in the 1950's by the French in the South Pacific.The movie begins in fact, with sixty year old black and white footage of these tests. They're eerie to watch, especially as the nuclear fallout-the radioactive "rain"-begins to drift down on the reptilian residents of the numerous "deserted" atol's in the test region.Fast forward to modern day and a mega-large Japanese fishing trawler/processing plant somewhere underway in a stormy sea. This ship is several stories high and is quite sophisticated. When the bridge officer hears his radar start emitting an alarm, he rushes to the screen only to see a huge green blob bearing down on them quickly. He sounds the alarm just as the big guy makes his appearance, swamping the boat and leaving no survivors except a fragile old cook.When a mysterious Frenchman shows up at the small hospital where the elderly cooks lies in a catatonic state-he manages to arouse the terrified cook and gather the information he wants: it was a "gorga" that did this!What follows is the stuff of which juicy legends are made. Mathew Broderick PhD., is hustled away from his three year radioactive "worm" research project at the Cherynoble (spelling?) nuclear disaster site and whisked off to places unknown by some no nonsense state department and military types. He finds himself arriving at a top secret military operative site in Panama-complete with an aggressive female paelentologist who has the hots for him. He stands in a giant footprint, puzzled by everything, until it slowly dawns on him that he is STANDING in a giant footprint! And there's a lot more footprints where that came from.Mmmmm.We soon get the "scoop," Broderick is the worlds top expert on the effects of post massive radiation poisoning on the cells of regenerating species, while the paelentologist (who really has a pretty minor role) is the expert on dinosaurs.More great gory Godzilla action follows, as the big boy heads towards the Eastern seaboard and pulls not one, not two, but three fishing boats underwater all at the same time. (Their lights glowing from beneath the sea is A GREAT visual!)Our scaly friend then moves on to Manhattan, making mincemeat of the city until he vanishes somewhere into its bowels underground.There's a stupid "plot within a plot" where Broderick's one and only true love-the girl he proposed to in College who dumped him to pursue a career as a newscaster in New York comes into the picture. She's never made it beyond "assistant," and although she plays a "major role" in the storyline-her character could have been played by Shirley Temple with just as much impact.And of course, there's the typical army general bellowing orders, the typical Mayor of New York who's a blithering fool worrying about his reelection campaign and of course, the mysterious Frenchman.I give extremely high marks for the special effects-they're as realistic as anything done today, especially the scene when Godzilla's precious nest of eggs is discovered beneath Madison Square Garden. And when they begin to hatch, I can assure you that these "baby godzilla's" are NOT the "kootchie-kootchie koo" types! (FYI-Despite laying eggs, Godzilla is a male because as Broderick explains to the brass, many types of reptiles can reproduce asexually)There's lots of soldiers and jet fighters getting chomped and crushed-tons of hysterical people fleeing for their lives, (often unsuccessfully) and a submarine or two getting taken out by the big ole' boy before he's finally brought down by a couple of massive torpedo strikes in the East River. You then see our lax lizard spiraling down through the depths as cheers and high fives erupt among the military brass and government officials.Meanwhile.....under the city the eggs continue to ripen, setting up a scenario in which Broderick-(who was "fired" because of something his stupid ex-girlfriend did) is convinced to help search out and destroy them before they hatch. He teams up with a "mysterious" team, and off they go to make an omelet of those suckers.What happens next is another 40 minute roller coaster ride of good old terror and mayhem-and no, I'm not going to spoil the ending for you, period.My MAJOR, MAJOR complaint about this film regards the poor casting choices and sub par acting by many of the characters. The "girlfriend" is absolutely terrible and I don't think I've seen her appear in anything since. Hank Azara (spelling?) is pretty lame as a cameraman named "animal," while the actress playing his wife was gawd awful. The actor playing the "military chief" never reaches a level even approaching an intern doing summer stock, while the mayor is played as a stereotypical buffoon-ditto the "star" anchorman. Only the "mysterious Frenchman" gives any zing to his performance. Even Broderick seems to be sleep walking through his role the majority of the time, which is why I think this film never really went anywhere at the Box Office.With a zillion dollar budget, GREAT special effects, a Godzilla you can really empathize with and a pretty good storyline-this film was stopped in its tracks by sub-par casting choices, plain and simple. Maybe the Directer thought that his great special effects would make up for the deficient casting choices.Nevertheless, if you can manage to ignore the lack of character development in this movie-you'll find yourself enjoying a bang up thriller with a truly "bigger than life" star. See it. It's fun!

Used to love Godzilla movies when I was a kid with the subtitles and poor dubbing from Japan. This is a worthy addition to the Godzilla franchise. The acting, directing and plotline was perfect

Loved this film as a kid and now that it’s on 4k compared to vhs just awesome from the picture and audio highly recommend to purchase