Character discussion: Mr. Tako
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Character discussion: Mr. Tako
Tako is an amusing character, from his mannerisms to his appearance. He really sells the comic element of this film, and he shares a trait with Batman's villian Two Face. The coin flipping doesn't add much dimension to his character, but the quirk does make him more interesting.
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Re: Character discussion: Mr. Tako
Best human character in a daikaiju film. Rivaled only by the cast of King Kong Escapes.
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Re: Character discussion: Mr. Tako
Always reminded me of Max O'Hara (Robert Armstrong) from MIGHTY JOE YOUNG:
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Re: Character discussion: Mr. Tako
Tako is amazing, even in Universal's dubbed version -- there's just no changing what he is, how animated the performance is, and what he promises for the film's tone.
I love King Kong vs. Godzilla, and Tako's character is an enormous part of the charm. Unlike the similar character of Kumayama in Mothra vs. Godzilla, Tako is relatively likable, fitting the lighter tone of his film.
I love King Kong vs. Godzilla, and Tako's character is an enormous part of the charm. Unlike the similar character of Kumayama in Mothra vs. Godzilla, Tako is relatively likable, fitting the lighter tone of his film.
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Kumayama isn't supposed to be likeable though. He's very clearly the scummy antagonist alongside Torahata.
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Re: Character discussion: Mr. Tako
Yes. I was just pointing out the difference between the two, even though Tako provides a very similar antagonist-businessman role.GalacticPetey wrote:Kumayama isn't supposed to be likeable though. He's very clearly the scummy antagonist alongside Torahata.
Changing the role into an unsympathetic villain makes sense for Mothra vs. Godzilla's more somber tone.
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Re: Character discussion: Mr. Tako
I think these 'character discussion' threads are a bad idea, and that the character who may be the subject of such a thread should be discussed in the thread of their respective movie.
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