Godzilla 1998 >>> Godzilla 2014

[King Jane]

I aint normally a fan a old schoo ish but I thought the action an overall movie of Godzilla 98 was more impressive than the new ish they jus put out. That new fatass zilla is just way to slow and wtf is with hardly eva seeinhim? I paid top dolla to see a big iguanigga tear a city up and he was hardly in the movie at all, I liked the original sleek streamline zilla WAY better, the helicopter chase scne >>> any scene in 2014 movie they shoulda stuck with the old design instead a up an change the recipe

http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/godzilla-1998.jpg

http://graphics.latimes.com/media/towergraphics/towercard-488543aa-bf2d-412b-a28c-2d81e0b05118.jpg

[Le Shaqtus]

http://i.imgur.com/vqIxl75.gif (http://imgur.com/vqIxl75)

[~primetime~]

:oldlol:


I don't think you're trolling either. That movie was utter garbage.

Baby zillas on elevators :facepalm

[~primetime~]

http://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/14/142946/3765175-2784518563-godzi.jpg

[King Jane]

acting was bad in both movies but yeah prob a bit worse in the original cause the romancing scenes were rough but you aint tryna watch a zilla movie to ssee that its the action that counts and the action in 98 was >> 14, much faster paced. Its backwards thinking but the 98 zilla was actually more athletic than the 14 zilla thats what did it for me i think, 98 zilla could run and jump and ish, 14 zilla was fat flabby n sick lookin by comparison i dont kno why they did it that way but they did, its counter intutitive to evolution i cant stand that

[~primetime~]

There was literally nothing good about the 98 movie. It is universally seen as an abomination for a reason.

[ROCSteady]

Lmfao that Godzilla from 1998 is considered 'old school'

[Droid101]

I feel old.

98 Zilla was awesome, but only because of how hilariously bad it was.

Haven't seen the new one yet.

[robert de niro]

http://lonelymachines.org/images/gojira/gojira2.gif
chill as ***

[Ball So Harden]

OP is either stupid or has memory problems. Please watch this OP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtzSP8VjkcE

[Ball So Harden]

Let's be real, 98 Zilla design > original Zilla and 2014 Zilla designs.

lanky therapod > barney

But it was just an oversized T-Rex with Zilla back spikes.

[Ball So Harden]

Longer arms and a different head, but otherwise it was. You can see it in all the movements. Just because there is a statue of it standing in a way you'll never see a T-Rex does not mean it is not the same general design. And regardless, the movie was completely unfaithful to Godzilla.

[chosen_one6]

Original creators disowned the 98 Godzilla, even going so far as to rename it "Zilla" because it is so much of a deviation from the classic Godzilla look. Not only was it small and agile, but it lacked any of the powers that Godzilla normally has. The new Godzilla is the largest Godzilla to date, and is more like the classic 1954 original. But OP wouldn't know shit about that. He's probably 15 and remembers the '98 Godzilla movie and only that movie.

[Trollsmasher]

I always liked '98 Godzilla (mainly because I don't give a **** about the original Godzilla mythos). Gonna see the new one later today, but from what I've heard about it so far, I doubt it will top the '98 in my book.

[CeilingFan#1]

Original creators disowned the 98 Godzilla, even going so far as to rename it "Zilla" because it is so much of a deviation from the classic Godzilla look. Not only was it small and agile, but it lacked any of the powers that Godzilla normally has. The new Godzilla is the largest Godzilla to date, and is more like the classic 1954 original. But OP wouldn't know shit about that. He's probably 15 and remembers the '98 Godzilla movie and only that movie.

Why would a 15 year old be super into a bad movie from 1998? Would make more sense if he were a 24 year old who saw it new at the age of 8 and views it as nostalgic.

[JohnnySic]

I liked '98 Godzilla. People hate it mainly because they changed Godzilla's look so much. Eh, whatever. If you look past that it was fine, it had some funny moments.

[Bandito]

I found 98 Godzilla enjoyable I don't know why people think it was so bad. It even inspired a cartoon series.

[Derka]

Its all movies about a giant lizard destroying shit...so long as a giant lizard is indeed on screen destroying shit, mission accomplished.

[Trollsmasher]

so I went to see it and '98 >>>

[~primetime~]

Jesus, okay if you think 98' "Zilla" (that thing is not Godzilla) is better then you really just shouldn't be allowed to give opinions on movies...simple as that

only excuse you could have for that is being 12

sometimes opinions are just wrong...


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9b/Mobsters_poster.jpg


Mobsters > Goodfellas right?

[ErhnamDjinn]

Movie pays homage to original Japanese Godzilla which was a guy in a rubber suit, while I do wish he had more screen time I ws happy they brought back the old look and the Atomic breath plus the roar. Makes me want to DL load the old cheezy Godzilla's.

BTW I was actually entertained by the 98 Godzilla.

Hopefully a sequel to 2014 Godzilla will show more screentime.

[~primetime~]

http://www.agentsofguard.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Godzilla98.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mxTJx0yMCHg/Uqk1yjTJxdI/AAAAAAAAHVQ/oORjMAyCeAc/s1600/Godzilla+2014.jpg


^^^ not Godzilla, that's a fckin big iguana



http://a.scpr.org/i/3fc47b598260a1b21db63b98c10500f7/84594-eight.jpg

^^^ your GOD

[Trollsmasher]

http://www.agentsofguard.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Godzilla98.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mxTJx0yMCHg/Uqk1yjTJxdI/AAAAAAAAHVQ/oORjMAyCeAc/s1600/Godzilla+2014.jpg


^^^ not Godzilla, that's a fckin big iguana



http://a.scpr.org/i/3fc47b598260a1b21db63b98c10500f7/84594-eight.jpg

^^^ your GOD
too bad he was getting his ass totally kicked for 80% of his screentime until he got saved by the main hero (who was an even bigger lameass than Broderick):lol

[rezznor]

man i wish they would have one with this design for Godzilla. It's the perfect blend of prehistoric dinosaur looking creature but still retains Godzilla's look. plus, looks mean as ****. even though i liked the movie, i do agree that he was a bit too chunky, but still better then the lean 'Zilla look.

http://th01.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/f/2013/152/c/a/godzilla_1920x1080_by_mroldman-d67ggrv.jpg

[~primetime~]

I like that he is a gianormous fat slug of a beast...not only does it pay homage to the original and feels like the actual Godzilla, but it also gives the feeling of ridiculous mass/weight. Like he is an immovable fixture.

[StephHamann]

http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs45/i/2009/106/a/4/Cthulhu_by_Blizzard67.jpg

i want to see a movie with this guy

:bowdown:

[Real14]

I haven't seen Godzilla 2014 and I can tell by the trailers and new Godzilla that its worse than Godzilla 1998. Godzilla 1998 should of had a sequel.

[KobesFinger]

I haven't seen Godzilla 2014 and I can tell by the trailers and new Godzilla that its worse than Godzilla 1998. Godzilla 1998 should of had a sequel.

But MSG got destroyed in that one

[Real14]

But MSG got destroyed in that one
Yea true, but the ending had people ready with that last egg ready to hatch.

[~primetime~]

98 Iguana Rex didn't even fight anything...his main enemy was Farris Bueller

Baby Guana Rexes running around eating popcorn, That movie was like Jurassic Park meets Gremlins

sooooo bad...that's one of the few movies that I am upset actually exists, it's presence is insulting, like Indiana Jones 4, or Jar Jar Binks

[nightprowler10]

Haha, primetime having a fit. I enjoyed the '98 version.

[ArbitraryWater]

People thought this movie was good? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtzSP8VjkcE

Globally accepted as epic failure :lol

[chosen_one6]

Multiple people in this thread confirmed as idiots because they think the '98 Zilla movie is actually a good movie :lol

[Trollsmasher]

People thought this movie was good? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtzSP8VjkcE

Globally accepted as epic failure :lol
the point is that the new one is just as bad, only it pretends to be something more

[chosen_one6]

the point is that the new one is just as bad, only it pretends to be something more

The movie has it's flaws but it is a much better Godzilla movie than the one from 15 years ago.

[Trollsmasher]

The movie has it's flaws but it is a much better Godzilla movie than the one from 15 years ago.
I agree if being a better Godzilla movie means containing as less Godzilla as possible and generally being a terribly acted borefest that takes itself too seriously. That sadly does not mean that better Godzilla movie = better movie.

[nightprowler10]

Multiple people in this thread confirmed as idiots because they think the '98 Zilla movie is actually a good movie :lol
Enjoyable =! good.

[Verticality]

I liked '98 Godzilla. People hate it mainly because they changed Godzilla's look so much. Eh, whatever. If you look past that it was fine, it had some funny moments.

When is the last time you saw it? Because it was terrible for many reasons beyond that.

[JohnnySic]

Enjoyable =! good.
Exactly! I didn't say '98 Godzilla was good (it wasn't), but it was entertaining. A movie doesn't have to be good to be entertaining. For some reason some people dont get this concept.

[Bandito]

Enjoyable =! good.
I know right...never did I say it was a good movie.

[Trollsmasher]

Exactly! I didn't say '98 Godzilla was good (it wasn't), but it was entertaining. A movie doesn't have to be good to be entertaining. For some reason some people dont get this concept.
Yeah, if a faithful Godzilla adaption means a boring crapfest, then gimme a movie that is just as bad when it comes to movie stuff, but at least is enjoyable

Jean Reno alone > 2014 Godzilla

[chosen_one6]

Exactly! I didn't say '98 Godzilla was good (it wasn't), but it was entertaining. A movie doesn't have to be good to be entertaining. For some reason some people dont get this cocept.

The new movie was enjoyable as well. The pacing was perfect IMO. Had the human element been better the complaints about lack of screen time wouldn't be as loud as they are. Again, this movie is more an ode to the original TOHO Godzilla films, films that I highly doubt any of you have seen. This is how Godzilla is supposed to be done. When I was a kid I loved the '98 Zilla movie. But if I watched both that movie and the 2014 Godzilla right now back to back, there's no way I'd say the '98 was better or more enjoyable simply because the creature in that movie had more screen time and dodged more missiles.

[King Jane]

glad most here actually agree with me, primetime needs to settle down. i said the actin wasnt great in 98 might have even been a little worse actually still dont change that sleek athletic T-rex lookin zilla >>> fat ungainly Barney-zilla that you hardly ever see. An for the record no i dont watch the costume zilla movies with the zipper exposed in my opinion the first zilla movie is the 98 one cause its the first modern era zilla movie with cgi, i aint watchin no man in a suit that ish is like the chinese barney.

[Verticality]

People complain that Godzilla barely showed up in 2014, but they forget he wasn't in the 1998 movie at all.

[chosen_one6]

glad most here actually agree with me, primetime needs to settle down. i said the actin wasnt great in 98 might have even been a little worse actually still dont change that sleek athletic T-rex lookin zilla >>> fat ungainly Barney-zilla that you hardly ever see. An for the record no i dont watch the costume zilla movies with the zipper exposed in my opinion the first zilla movie is the 98 one cause its the first modern era zilla movie with cgi, i aint watchin no man in a suit that ish is like the chinese barney.

Yeah you have to be a child. :roll:

I'm done with this thread. Y'all are probably the same dummies that think Michael Bay films are good and enjoyable because there are so many explosions :oldlol:

[Real14]

People complain that Godzilla barely showed up in 2014, but they forget he wasn't in the 1998 movie at all.
:coleman: you sure don't know what tha phuck you're talking about

[~primetime~]

:coleman: you sure don't know what tha phuck you're talking about
He knows exactly what he is talking about. The 98' "Zilla" had a name change because you are not supposed to view it as "Godzilla"

That isn't Godzilla...it is a big lizard on the loose n NY

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zilla_(Toho)


^^^ even states in there that the "Zilla" character design was inspired by Igaunas

[rezznor]

glad most here actually agree with me, primetime needs to settle down. i said the actin wasnt great in 98 might have even been a little worse actually still dont change that sleek athletic T-rex lookin zilla >>> fat ungainly Barney-zilla that you hardly ever see. An for the record no i dont watch the costume zilla movies with the zipper exposed in my opinion the first zilla movie is the 98 one cause its the first modern era zilla movie with cgi, i aint watchin no man in a suit that ish is like the chinese barney.


old godzilla is still better than zilla, even in this modern age

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIcExdpsEcQ

[Verticality]

Long and the host is annoying, but makes some good points: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-iqrA-vGK4

[rezznor]

http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs45/i/2009/106/a/4/Cthulhu_by_Blizzard67.jpg

i want to see a movie with this guy

:bowdown:


guillermo del toro was suppposed to make a movie about cthullu, but it got put on the back burner :(

[~primetime~]

That is Godzilla. They changed the name afterward. Pretty terrible marketing naming the movie Godzilla if 'you are not supposed to view it as 'Godzilla'.

Why does it bother you that it's based on an iguana?
you're not allowed to tell me to "get over it" and then follow up with questions...lol

Iguanas aren't scary or menacing, they are just lizards...they can even be pets that's how friendly they are. 'Zilla' reminded me of an iguana and low and behold, that is actually the look they were going for.

They changed the name afterward because they came to the realization that it isn't worthy of being "Godzilla"



In a 2012 interview with Entertainment Weekly, co-writer and producer Dean Devlin admitted to "screwing up" his version of Godzilla. He commented, "I know I screwed up my Godzilla. I'd be very happy if they pull it off and do a great one. I always wish I had another shot at it. But, listen, Godzilla is something that I grew up loving. We worked hard to go make one. We kind of blew it. I think everyone gets one."

^^^ even the writers admit that the movie sucked

[~primetime~]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_Golden_Raspberry_Awards


^^^ 98 Zilla all over the Raspys :lol

[King Jane]

most people i talk to also agree so

[Le Shaqtus]

98 Godzilla is the worst there is, losers really trying to push this agenda :lol

[oh the horror]

If you're viewing the 98 version as a mere monster creature feature flick then it's OKAY. But when you consider the history of monster movies by Toho, and you go ahead and think of it as a new "godzilla movie" then it falls completely flat.


This new one was good. Solid. There were some aspects that could have been better and there were some parts I really liked. Style wise it's leagues better than 98. It feels more like the format of those older Godzilla films.


98 is the equivalent to a campy monster movie outside of the godzilla mythos

[MadeFromDust]

Pre 1980's godzilla > all

[Legends66NBA7]

14 Godzilla is definitely better. It's not because 98 Godzilla (or "Zilla" as he is often called and rightfully so) doesn't look like the original Godzilla... what really made the movie have no resemblance to the source material is that they hardly gave him any of his trademark figures:

Looks like a T-Rex (movie should have been called Jurassic Park 3), no breathing fire, not indestructible, reproduces (his son should have been born out of a nuclear accident), etc...

And the fact the military kills Zilla shows how much the 98 movie was a cash grab. Here's what the people over at Japan thought about the 98 movie and Zilla vs the true thing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIcExdpsEcQ

Fair justice.


Yea true, but the ending had people ready with that last egg ready to hatch.

They didn't have a movie sequel, but they had an animated tv series:

http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130809230622/godzilla/images/9/91/Godzilla_the_series_.jpg

To my memory, it was actually pretty decent. Better than the 98 movie.

[dazzer87]

Man I remember back in 1998 I was waiting in line opening day to watch Godzilla. It was raining up in SF. This was back then where there was no youtube, internet forums and all the trailers on tv didnt show what Godzilla look like. The previous showing ended and a dude came out and started yelling to us "Dont waste your money and time cause Godzilla was a big ass lizard" :rant

[Myth]

For those who think Godzilla's screen time is what determines if the movie was good, consider that Jurassic Park had 15 minutes of dinosaur footage in the movie.

[GimmeThat]

I enjoyed the 2014 Godzilla.

They really tried to install some science and history lessons into the movie. Which is of course, quite difficult because of how the original story had been set up.

When you get past the technical difficulties and focus your attention on the message of the film, its quite bareble.

Although I felt like it was somewhat going for the UP theme, where you can have parents and kids watching the same movie and have an absolutely different take away upon finishing the movie.



I thought Maleficient wasn't so much a movie to be digested with, but one where it leaves you pondering about possibility. Certainly wouldn't be surprised if there was a sequel, because of its attempt to portray the openess of love.