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19 May 1998 (USA) moreTagline:
Size Does Matter morePlot:
A montage of French nuclear tests in the Pacific Ocean, observed by many marine iguanas. Then, in present days... more | full synopsisAwards:
8 wins & 8 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(128 articles)
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I thought this was fun. I don't know why people whine about it so much. more (665 total)US TV Schedule:
| Sun. Nov. 15 | 1:00 PM | MyNetwork |
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Matthew Broderick | ... | Dr. Niko Tatopoulos | |
| Jean Reno | ... | Philippe Roaché | |
| Maria Pitillo | ... | Audrey Timmonds | |
| Hank Azaria | ... | Victor 'Animal' Palotti | |
| Kevin Dunn | ... | Colonel Hicks | |
| Michael Lerner | ... | Mayor Ebert | |
| Harry Shearer | ... | Charles Caiman, WIDF Anchor | |
| Arabella Field | ... | Lucy Palotti | |
| Vicki Lewis | ... | Dr. Elsie Chapman | |
| Doug Savant | ... | Sergeant O'Neal | |
| Malcolm Danare | ... | Dr. Mendel Craven | |
| Lorry Goldman | ... | Gene, Mayor's Aide | |
| Christian Aubert | ... | Jean-Luc | |
| Philippe Bergeron | ... | Jean-Claude | |
| Frank Bruynbroek | ... | Jean-Pierre |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Gojira (Japan)Godzilla (Austria) (Germany) [de]
цНДГХККЮ (Russia) [ru]
Godzila (Slovenia) [sl]
Godzilla (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Godzilla (France) [fr]
Godzilla (Spain) [es]
Godzilla (Poland) [pl]
Godzilla (Greece) [el]
Godzilla (Brazil) [pt]
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Rated PG-13 for sci-fi monster action/violence.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
139 min | Denmark:133 minColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:10 | Iceland:LH (video rating) | USA:PG-13 (certificate #35077) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Ontario) | Philippines:G | Brazil:Livre | Australia:PG | Belgium:KT | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIA | Netherlands:12 | Norway:15 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:12 | Spain:T | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:PGFun Stuff
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Tomoyuki Tanaka had produced all of the Japanese Godzilla movies. He died only a month before this film began actual production. This film is dedicated to him. moreGoofs:
Continuity: We see the top of the Chrysler building being knocked off early in the film. When there is a long shot of Madison Square Garden after the air strike the Chrysler is shown intact. moreQuotes:
Audrey Timmonds: Wait, I don't get it... If he's the first of his kind, how can he be pregnant? Doesn't he need a mate?Dr. Niko Tatopoulus: Not if he reproduces asexually.
Audrey Timmonds: Where's the fun in that?
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Can Godzilla breathe his fire breath in this movie?Is This animal's name Godzilla?
Could a creature as large as Godzilla actually exist?
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Well, being a longtime fan of the GODZILLA/GOJIRA films as a youngster, I remember seeing this with great anticipation. I, unlike a lot of people, was not at all disappointed. This film was exactly what I was hoping it would be at the time. Sure, it certainly wasn't as charming or as funny as the films I loved as a kid, but it was a lot of fun. I loved the action scenes, the look of the monster was crazy to me, and the plot was simple enough for a first time viewer to get right into. Seeing it again 10 years later, I had the same reaction. My opinion of this film hasn't changed one bit. I guess everybody's complaints stem from how this has no charm or any kind of attempt at being cute or original. I guess that's understandable, but I still don't see what everybody's problem is. This was supposed to be a fun, exciting, and action packed thrill ride. That's all it is, no more, no less. I personally think that it succeeds at what it achieved to be perfectly. Matthew Broderick may not exactly be an action hero, but his character sure was quirky and funny. Jean Reno was as good as usual.