If there is one thing Revenge of Iris gets right it is human drama, action and motivation that sets up the dynamic between the characters and monsters better that the vast majority of other Monster movies. However one can't help but feel that, despite the excellent setup, there isn't much in the way of payoff. The final battle.with Gamera and Iris, though not without its moments, is breif and doesn't really shine until conclusion. The fight before this takes place in the sky, but but the dated CGI and weather effects make it less coherant that the sky battles in the first movie of the trilogy, Guardian of the Universe.
The first battle of the film is a beautifully haunting spectacle that truly demonstrates how these battles can effect massive civilian populations. Gemera and Gauss go head to head for a short brawl that deatroys the city and, while feeling a little like filler, is by far the highlight of the movie and most gripping action scene.
All in all Revenge of Iris is decent, but fails to live up to the standard set by Attack of Legion. Despite still boasting great visuals and making a noticable effort to build up the plot, the pay off feels a little underwhealming and leaves you asking "is that it?"
The first battle of the film is a beautifully haunting spectacle that truly demonstrates how these battles can effect massive civilian populations. Gemera and Gauss go head to head for a short brawl that deatroys the city and, while feeling a little like filler, is by far the highlight of the movie and most gripping action scene.
All in all Revenge of Iris is decent, but fails to live up to the standard set by Attack of Legion. Despite still boasting great visuals and making a noticable effort to build up the plot, the pay off feels a little underwhealming and leaves you asking "is that it?"