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Godzilla vs. Mothra
ゴジラvsモスラ
1992 102 min Japan 12+
★6.7
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Director: Takao Okawara
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Description
Mothra's dark counterpart, Battra, emerges to eliminate humanity on behalf of the Earth. Two tiny fairies called the Cosmos offer their help by calling Mothra to battle the creature. Unfortunately a meteorite has awoken a hibernating Godzilla as a three way battle for the Earth begins.
Worldwide:
$20M
Starring
Tetsuya Bessho
Actor
Satomi Kobayashi
Actor
Takehiro Murata
Actor
Awards
1 win & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
Godzilla vs. Mothra is widely recognized as a visually iconic entry in the Heisei era, praised for its meticulous suit design and strong practical effects. However, opinions on the film's narrative are sharply divided, with critics praising its adventurous tone while detractors view the human subplot as incoherent and weak.
| Production | The practical effects, including the meticulous monster suits and impressive miniature building destruction, represent a high point for the Heisei era. | |
| Score | Akira Ifukube’s score effectively reinterprets classic themes, providing a dynamic and emotionally resonant backdrop for the monster battles. | |
| Production | The Godzilla suit design, featuring sharp teeth and prominent dorsal plates, is considered the best iteration of the character in the series. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is polarized: some enjoy the film's lighthearted Indiana Jones-style adventure tone, while others find the human plot and character motivations to be incoherent and unsatisfying. |