After a 10 year hiatus, Toho Studios decided to film another Godzilla film. This was in part due to re-releases of all the previous Godzilla films that ran in Japanese movie theaters. The blending of the miniatures and Godzilla is much better and more life-like than the first series of films. Raymnond Burr is back in his role as Steve Martin(not the comedian!). However, his portrayal is nowhere near as good as in the original. I think his being cast was due in large part to help sell tickets. He just doesn't seem like he wanted to be in the film. I would have liked to have seen his enthusiasm and passion he brought to the role in the original. The direction, music and acting is about what you would find in other Godzilla films. The dubbing is OK in some spots, not so good in others. The best part of the film are the special effects. They are an improvement. Yeah, it's still a lot of stuff exploding all over the place but it's still pretty cool! Not the best of Godzilla films and not the worst. If you're a Godzilla fan like me, check it out.
Review of Godzilla 1985
