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Godzilla
1998 139 min United States of America, Japan PG-13 16+
★5.3
Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
Director: Roland Emmerich
🎭 Based on
«Godzilla»
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Description
French nuclear tests irradiate an iguana into a giant monster that viciously attacks freighter ships in the Pacific Ocean. A team of experts, including Niko Tatopoulos, conclude that the oversized reptile is the culprit. Before long, the giant lizard is loose in Manhattan as the US military races to destroy the monster before it reproduces and it's spawn takes over the world.
Budget:
$130M
US Gross:
$136.31M
Worldwide:
$379.01M
Starring
Matthew Broderick
Actor
Jean Reno
Actor
Maria Pitillo
Actor
Awards
European Film Awards 1998
— Audience Award – Best Director
Saturn Awards 1999
— Best Visual Effects
Razzie Awards 1999
— Worst Sequel, Remake or Ripoff
Razzie Awards 1999
— Worst Screenplay
Saturn Awards 1999
— Best Visual Effects
Razzie Awards 1999
— Worst Sequel, Remake or Ripoff
Razzie Awards 1999
— Worst Picture
Razzie Awards 1999
— Worst Supporting Actress
Saturn Awards 1999
— Best Fantasy Film
Key opinion
Godzilla (1998) is widely viewed as a technically proficient but intellectually hollow blockbuster that functions as a fun spectacle despite its thin narrative. Consensus sharply divides on its identity, as fans of the Japanese franchise reject the film for fundamentally altering the iconic creature's design and lore.
| Acting | Jean Reno delivers a charismatic and standout performance that elevates the otherwise mediocre cast. | |
| Production | The spectacle of the New York destruction and high-quality 90s-era CGI provide an entertaining, large-scale visual experience. | |
| Adaptation | The film acts as a superficial adaptation that replaces the cultural depth and iconic design of the original Japanese monster with a generic, instinct-driven giant lizard. | |
| Screenplay | The script is plagued by illogical plot holes, cartoonish character tropes, and dialogue that many find distractingly poor. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing polarizes viewers; some find the relentless, rain-soaked action consistently engaging, while others criticize it as a boring, drawn-out experience. |