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Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla

Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla

Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 1994

A mysterious extraterrestrial being resembling Godzilla rapidly approaches Earth. The monster, dubbed SpaceGodzilla, lands to challenge the King of the Monsters.

Movie details

Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla

“The descent of the God of Destruction”

1994 Action · Adventure · Science Fiction 1h 48m

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6.7 / 10

Community rating

A mysterious extraterrestrial being resembling Godzilla rapidly approaches Earth. The monster, dubbed SpaceGodzilla, lands to challenge the King of the Monsters.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Kensho Yamashita

Written by

Hiroshi Kashiwabara

J

Jun Hashizume

Lieutenant Koji Shinjo

Megumi Odaka

Megumi Odaka

Miki Saegusa

Z

Zenkichi Yoneyama

Lieutenant Kiyoshi Sato

Akira Nakao

Akira Nakao

Colonel Takaaki Aso

Yousuke Saito

Yousuke Saito

Dr. Susumu Okubo

Koichi Ueda

Koichi Ueda

Deputy Commander Hyodo

Kenji Sahara

Kenji Sahara

Minister Takayuki Segawa

Court is in session

Put Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.