Talkback: Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975)

[Mechagigan]

So other scientists laughed at Dr. Mafune when he said he discovered Titanosaurs but why would they do that? Godzilla, Rodan, Mothra, and many other kaiju appeared before so why is it such a strange idea to them that another one might be living in the ocean?

Perhaps they thought the concept of a Human being, not an advanced extraterrestrial, controlling a giant monster remotely seemed too absurd to be accepted.

[Godzillian]

So other scientists laughed at Dr. Mafune when he said he discovered Titanosaurs but why would they do that? Godzilla, Rodan, Mothra, and many other kaiju appeared before so why is it such a strange idea to them that another one might be living in the ocean?

Perhaps they thought the concept of a Human being, not an advanced extraterrestrial, controlling a giant monster remotely seemed too absurd to be accepted.

That seems even more absurd since it would pretty much solve the problem of kaiju rampaging around the world. Control them remotely and keep them away from civilization. Maybe that's how they got all the monsters on the island in Destroy All Monsters.

[tymon]

It also has one of my favorite Godzilla scenes of Godzilla charging through Mechagodzilla's assault. Godzilla just takes everything that his weapon rack of a doppelganger can give out before he get close enough to just freakin' brutalize him.

That's really one of the best Godzilla scenes of all time. It epitomizes his character as resilient and unstoppable - and it's been an image burnt into my brain ever since I first saw TOMG on TNT when I was six. It demonstrates the amazing aresenal of MG as well, and the SFX crews really knew how to blow things up good back then.

[Godzilla Lover101]

So other scientists laughed at Dr. Mafune when he said he discovered Titanosaurs but why would they do that? Godzilla, Rodan, Mothra, and many other kaiju appeared before so why is it such a strange idea to them that another one might be living in the ocean?

That's the 1 thing that gets me. Watching King Kong vs Godzilla recently, it's the same thing; no one believe you when you say that there's a giant monster around but you know their real when Godzilla or Rodan attack Tokyo.

[he-ba]

I think they just don't want to accept the truth.

[three]

i always figured that they mocked mafune out before kaiju were a thing. he seemed to be rather old, and as a scientist he'd have ample time to prove his case and get over it, but he spent his life in a rage about the situation --- so it's likely that he couldn't prove his case and instead constantly thought of revenge.

had kaiju been around as you all appear to be assuming, he would have likely been younger when he enacted the Titanosaurus deal/plan. alas, he was not, and so time rolls on.


either way, this is one of my top 5 favorite Godzilla flicks. oh thank all sorts of biblical figures that this is on netflix, because i can watch it all my life and never be bored.

[MDK]

This movie. I love it so much. The atmosphere, the mood, Katsura and Ichinose's relationship, Mechagodzilla, and the music just make it my personal favorite.

[Hybrid Gojira]

This is a top 3 Godzilla film for me. MG's destructive rampage is brilliant. I love Titanosaurus. Ikfukube's score, even though much is recycled, really makes this film come together.

It's not a perfect movie, but it's a ton of fun.

[kamilleblu]

I have mixed feelings about the final entry of the Showa Era.

Positives:
Destruction of Tokyo
Final Showdown
Ikfukube's Music
Monsters

Problems:
Lack of Godzilla (though the surprisingly accurate opening montage somewhat makes up for it)
Acting (seems especially bad in this one)
Odd Matte Shots
Human Characters

[Space Hunter M]

Human Characters

The most original complaint this fine fandom has ever heard.

[three]

Human Characters

The most original complaint this fine fandom has ever heard.

and when it comes to this particular film, one of the single most baseless complaints unless the person just did not like them. in that case, it's fine. if it had to do with bad acting or something, i'm probably going offline for a while....or at least until i can get a new laptop to replace the one i will throw at the wall.

[kamilleblu]

Human Characters

The most original complaint this fine fandom has ever heard.

I didn't really feel like typing then (and I still don't), though I'll try to explain. On paper Terror's characters seem like they could have been one of the greatest casts ever featured in a Godzilla film. Probably because relevant and interesting romantic relationships are something of a rarity in this franchise. However, almost everything on the human side of things feels so off to me. The cyborg, the hero, the scientist with the tarnished reputation, and the Black Hole Aliens (which are undermined by their ridiculous outfits). I'm going to blame the acting. In the campier entries, the characters were usually amusing to watch. But since this is much more serious and the acting isn't exactly up to par, it leaves me with a meh feeling. Though despite the shortcomings, the characters are still interesting.

[three]

Human Characters

The most original complaint this fine fandom has ever heard.

I'm going to blame the acting. Though despite the shortcomings, the characters are still interesting.

how is this...you think the acting in this one was bad? and they remained interesting?

[kamilleblu]

how is this...you think the acting in this one was bad? and they remained interesting?

Dude man, I'm just as confused as you are. There's something I like about them, though I remember not really liking a majority of the acting. Perhaps the characters were interesting, but the execution wasn't too great. Maybe it was the dub. Maybe I need to re-watch it.

[three]

how is this...you think the acting in this one was bad? and they remained interesting?

Dude man, I'm just as confused as you are. There's something I like about them, though I remember not really liking a majority of the acting. Perhaps the characters were interesting, but the execution wasn't too great. Maybe it was the dub. Maybe I need to re-watch it.

i strongly suggest you do. this movie outranks most on my list of the best, not just because it has a ton of rewatch value for me, but because the characters are so entertaining. it's not just aliens, or some scientists and interpol agents. it's people who are having crises all over the screen, and it's entertaining as ever.

[Space Hunter M]

Maybe it was the dub.

The second most original complaint the fandom has ever heard.

[kamilleblu]

Maybe it was the dub.

The second most original complaint the fandom has ever heard.

Why won't you love me, senpai?

Three:

Yeah, I might re-watch it this weekend. Though if my opinion on the humans doesn't change, at least I'll have some exciting monster action.

[he-ba]

Ugh the only reason I don't watch this film OVER AND OVER AND OVER on a weekend is because almost all of the versions I have ever had access to is of TERRIBLE quality.

[three]

Ugh the only reason I don't watch this film OVER AND OVER AND OVER on a weekend is because almost all of the versions I have ever had access to is of TERRIBLE quality.

it's on netflix, i believe. they also used to have GTTHM, and i think Godzilla's Revenge.

[three]

It is on Netflix.
As is GRA
And GTTM
And GvMZ
And alot more.

I thought they removed most of these.