Rodan/War of the Gargantuas
by Ishir? Honda
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Actor: Jun Tazaki, Kenji Sahara, Kumi Mizuno, Nobuo Nakamura, Russ TamblynDirector: Ishir? Honda
Brand: RODAN/WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS (DVD MOVIE)
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: Japanese (Original Language); English (Dubbed)
Format: Color, Dubbed, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
DVD Release Date: 2008-09-09
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: Classic Media
DVD Reviews of Rodan/War of the Gargantuas
DVD Review: English Subtitles Don't Work
Summary: 1 Stars
I sometimes wonder when I see all these glowing reviews so soon after a new DVD comes out...
I have gotten two copies of the set from Amazon so far and on both of them the English subtitles don't work; don't come on at all. Seems like a problem with the run of the disks. Beware.
DVD Review: Kaijutastic!
Summary: 5 Stars
Classic Media has once again put out an amazing product with its two disc set of Rodan and War of the Gargantuas. This is the first time I have been able to see the Japanese versions of these films and what a difference it makes. The pointless and schmaltzy voice over narration from the dubbed American version of Rodan is mercifully absent from the original version, both of which are presented here. The picture from the Japanese version looks clean, with great colors and is presented in its original full screen ratio. The transfer is so clean in fact that you can actually see the strings on Rodan in a couple sequences. I was also surprised to hear the scientists discussing global warming in a kaiju film, and one that is over 50 years old!
The documentary, Bringing Godzilla Down to Size, also included on the Rodan disc, is interesting and informative, though it shortchanges a bit in the clips department.
The War of the Gargantuas is a wonder to behold in widescreen. Several other reviewers have mentioned that the Japanese language version is a bit dark, however, I didn't find that it detracted from my enjoyment of the film, it just made it seem moodier. If you're that concerned about it, you can watch the brighter dubbed version which is also available on this disc. The Japanese version restores the references that clearly place this film as a sequel to Frankenstein Conquers the World. Again the picture and colors look good, and the film was just as much fun as I remembered from seeing it in my childhood. It was odd hearing Russ Tamblyn dubbed in the Japanese version however.
All in all, a fantastic bargain for the price, and probably as good as you're going to get for these films.
DVD Review: Rodan\ War of the Gargantuas dvd (2008)
Summary: 5 Stars
A great release! The classic film "Rodan", restored and featuring a bonus Godzilla documentary, and a smashing bonus, "War of the Gargantuas"!!! I've been waiting for this one for years! Film is cleaned up and sound is great! Recommended!
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DVD Review: Good restoration of both movies, but Rodan didn't receive full treatment
Summary: 4 Stars
At last, the waiting is over. The official "War of the Gargantuas" DVD is released in its full glory. (Widescreen,original japanese language w/english subtitles etc.)No more need to search for bootleg copies of this movie, which are sold at other collectors on the web. Unfortunately, "Rodan" did not receive the full treatment. Although its been remastered and shown with the original japanese language, the DVD release does not display it in 16:9 but rather full screen (4:3). Also, now that it has been restored, you can really see the cables in the background lifting Rodan as he attacks Tokoyo, which unfortunately spoil some of the realism of the movie. Other than this, the DVD pack is worth the money and you can now have the official "War of the Gargantuas" for your japanese monster DVD collection.DVD Review: At long last Gargantuas
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a good time to be a fan of Japanese kaiju flicks. For years we suffered through badly edited and badly dubbed releases just to get a glimpse of our favorite monsters. But now there is Classic Media, putting out the best releases of some of the most obscure kaiju films, and doing them with a respect and quality I never imagined possible. It is a dream come true!
This two DVD set contains two of the most sought-after films, 1956's "Rodan" ("Sora no daikaiju Radon" or "Giant Monster of the Sky Radon") and 1966's "War of the Gargantuas" ("Frankenstein no Kaiju: Sanda tai Gaira" or "Frankenstein's Monster: Sanda vs. Gaira). Both have had previous US releases, but with considerable edits and we are seeing the full films here for the first time. As with other Classic Media titles in the Godzilla series, both versions of the films are included, the original Japanese release and the US dubbed and edited version. It is nice to have both, but it doesn't take a genius to know which one you should be watching! Interesting bonus documentaries are also included, making this set an absolute must have.
"Rodan" was the first kaiju flick filmed in color, and the mutated pteranodons still look great. Although a single Rodan would soon crossover into the Godzilla series with Ghidorah: The Three-Headed Monster, here there are actually two of the beasties to torment Japan, a male and a female. Because they can fly, "Rodan" is quite quick paced and action-packed compared to many kaiju flicks, as the two monsters zoom around doing battle with jet airplanes and destroying bridges. No slow motion stomping here. Without giving away any spoilers, the ending of "Rodan" is a tear-jerker, a hard task for a film featuring men in giant rubber suits.
"War of the Gargantuas" is a real treasure, and I am so happy to finally have a nice copy on DVD. A sequel to the 1966 Frankenstein Conquers the World, (but not to the planned but never produced "Godzilla vs. Frankenstein". Sigh...), the story has the mutated cells of the Frankenstein monster spawning two giant hairy beasts, Sanda (mountain monster) and Gaira (outside monster). Because the both monsters are human-like, the suitimation really shines here, and the two beasts are able to get really down and dirty in their battle. In fact, their fight was the basis for the battle between The Bride and Elle Driver in Kill Bill. It is knock-down drag out.
If you like giant monster flicks, you are going to want this DVD. It is that simple.
Description of Rodan/War of the Gargantuas
RODAN:Rodan originally released in Japan in 1956 involves a giant monster being awoken from an ancient hibernation by human beings. In Rodan miners digging far into the earth stumble across a clutch of giant prehistoric insects which viciously attack several of the miners and prompt a government investigation into the matter. The giant bugs turn out to be little more than food for two gigantic flying beasts called Rodans who hatch from giant eggs and proceed to terrorize the entire world.WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS:War of the Gargantuas released in Japan in 1966 as "Frankenstein's Monsters: Sanda versus Gaira" and a semi-sequel to Frankenstein Conquers The World. It introduces two giant hairy humanoids called Gargantuas which spawned from the discarded cells of Frankenstein s Monster from the previous film and are described as brothers. The Green Gargantua is violent and savage preying upon human beings; as he lives in sea water he is given the name Gaira for "stranger." The Brown Gargantua had been raised in captivity and is docile and gentle; because he resides in the Japan Alps he is called Sanda for "mountain". The film follows the investigation and military engagements of these creatures until their climatic confrontation in Tokyo.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre:?SCI-FI/FANTASY/FANTASY UPC:?796019815154 Manufacturer No:?LVD81515General DVDs
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