jkcanewton I've seen all the Godzilla movies....this one keeps me coming back. Godzilla flying through the air with a kick never gets old! I know this is about as bad a film can get, but this is the one I watch over and over.

MisterWhiplash Don't forget that Seatopia has existed for 3 million years...Godzilla vs. Megalon really should have two separate ratings: one for nine year old Jack and one for 32 year old Jack. The former would probably rate this 9 out of 10 stars, with one star taken off for those moments in the first half where things got a little slow (there's a car chase, largely with two cars going down a steep hill, which is surprisingly dull); the latter has to give it 7 stars, but knows that somewhere deep inside 9 year old Jack still remains. I know this is a bag of Doritos that I got shipped in the mail from Japan, but gosh-darnit, I'll eat the hell out of them! This is a fun movie for kids, and it doesn't get any more complicated than that. And if you're an adult, you're not looking for Robert Bresson or Sergei Parajanov! It's about a couple of guys and their little kid sidekick who create Jetto Jaga (or Jet Jaquar), and how some mad-villainous whoever creates or summons Megalon, a thing that looks like a cockroach and a fly got blended together with two giant drills for arms and hands. Jet and Megalon get to fighting, but with Gigan also in the mix (I just finished the movie and I don't friggin' know exactly how it's summoned, probably I'd know if I saw the other movies it's in), Jet is told, "Hey, we're in Good-Guy Godzilla phase now with these movies, go get him!" So Mr. Jaguar does, and the last 20 minutes are a battle royale.Jet Jaguar was also created as part of a *fan contest* that Toho put on that originally had nothing to do with Godzilla, it was for something else that might or might not involve one of their group of monsters. It was when marketing looked at the numbers and realized a character created by a literal seven year old wouldn't cut the mustard on its own that Godzilla needed to be added in, and one can tell it's kind of an afterthought almost. But to the filmmakers' credit, they end up making amazing use of him, as the actor in the suit has the time of his life doing lots of crazy arm and hand motions, and does most if not all of his signature moves against this warped-quintessential-Godzilla-villain-monster giant insect.It's performed and delivered to its audiences with such sincerity that anyone with a proper conscience can't help but smile and laugh as Godzilla goes into over-drive (with Jaguar's help) and fulfills the dreams of every 6/7/8 year old boy (or girl, let's not be sexist here) who ever wanted to see these things kick the crap out of each other. At the same time I get why this would end up as one of the early entries in Mystery Science Theater 3000's roster (this may be one of those rare times I see the movie as is before I see it riffed too). Don't go in for any deep themes or messages like the original Gojira, which is a completely different tone anyway. If you have a young child this is actually a great place I'd think to start with the franchise, possibly more than the original 54/56 movies. It's bright, colorful, stupid, and features a man in a giant bug costume smashing through a dam. What more do you want?

Leofwine_draca The 1970s-era Godzilla movies were certainly entertaining: trashy, colourful, full of fight spectacle and insane plots featuring outlandish villains determined to destroy mankind. GODZILLA VS. MEGALON is a case in point, a thoroughly enjoyable follow-up to GODZILLA VS. GIGAN that sees the return of an old foe and the addition of a monstrous new one.The crazy storyline sees an undersea kingdom deciding to get revenge on mankind after their world is disturbed by nuclear blasts. To this end they send out Megalon, a giant insect-type creature who wreaks impressive havoc on some miniature sets. Thankfully, the scientist heroes have an ace up their sleeve: Jet Jaguar, an Ultraman rip-off who uses his robotic prowess to beat up on the bad guys.The child-focused storyline is fast-paced and inventive and leads to plenty of colourful set-pieces as various monsters battle it out for supremacy. The violent Gigan was a personal favourite of mine so it's great to see his return here, and Megalon too is a winner. But the cheerful Jet Jaguar is my favourite part of the film; this guy was apparently designed by a schoolkid as part of a competition, and it's a shame he only appears in this movie. The film descends into a lengthy and messy brawl at the end which is a real highlight of Godzilla action.

jacobjohntaylor1 The best Godzilla movie Godzilla (1998). You don't have think so. But if your mad about it grow up fart heads. This is the 13th Godzilla movie. It is also the 5th R.o.d.a.n movie. All the R.o.d.a.n movies are good and most of the Godzilla movies are good. The original R.o.d.a.n is better. The 14th Godzilla movie Godzilla vs M.e.c.h.a.g.o.d.z.i.l.l.a is also better. The 15th Godzilla movie The terror of M.e.c.h.a.g.o.d.z.i.l.l.a is also better. Godzilla final wars would be part 28 to the Japan Godzilla series. It would also be the 7th R.o.d.a.n movie. The original R.o.d.a.n is also be better. But it is still a very good movie. Very entertaining. See it. See all the R.o.d.a.n movies there awesome. The 11th Godzilla movie Godzilla vs the smog monster is better. Still a good movie.