Develiker terrible... so disappointed.

StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

Guillelmina The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Dana An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

jackdickie Godzilla's back and has a new look... I like this 1985 Godzilla because he looks and acts more animal. He's clearly perfect. And To add to this, I must talk about Raymond Burr, he returns and reprises his role but both he and some of those in the American Army don't do much for the plot, they just sit and stand around and tell things which I really don't care for. All and all this film is great and I love it! (The Japanese version that is.) 9/10 highly recommended.

Horrorfan1995 In the 1980's, producer Tomoyuki Tanaka had plans to make another Godzilla movie. Instead of making a sequel to 1975s Terror of MechaGodzilla, he decided to reboot the series. This film takes place directly after the 1954 Gojira taking place 30 years later, ultimately ignoring the sequels from the 50s to the 70s. In Japan, the movie was called Godzilla, in the US it's known as Godzilla 1985, but I like to call it by its international title, The Return of Godzilla.The story may be simple, but it works. It's essentially the plot of the first movie with some differences. For one thing, this is the second Godzilla creature to attack Japan. Another thing is the addition of the new flying weapon, the Super X used to stop Godzilla and ultimately failed. The major difference is the setting, the first movie was in 1954, this one is in 1984, a whole 30 years since he original attack.The acting is really well done, and the effects look spectacular. My only minor nitpick has to be the animatronic close ups of Godzillas face. It's a unique idea, but it suffers from the fact that the head doesn't resemble the suits head.Speaking of the suit, I love what they did with is suit, it resemble the 1954 Godzilla minus the ears and tiny pupils that made him look more like an animal.I can safely say it's one of the best Godzilla films I've seen in a while. It really is worth watching. Only problem, like most American fans, it's very hard to see this film mostly because it never got a US DVD release, it was released theatrically in the US and was released on VHS in the US, but never got a DVD release. Thankfully I own a bootleg of the movie which also comes with the US release, Godzilla 1985.Now my quick thoughts on the US release, it's the same as the original release in Japan, but with a lot of differences. One major difference is the inclusion of Raymond Burr, returning as Steve Martin from the US release of Gojira (Known as Godzilla King of the Monsters). There were also minor scenes cut from the film I.E. Goro calling his editor from an island, and Hayashada and Naoko making a wave generator. The most controversial change was the scene where the Russian submarine officer Colonel Kashirin valiantly attempts to stop the launch of a nuclear weapon. New World edited the scene (and added a brief shot of Kashirin pressing the launch button) so that Kashirin actually launches the nuclear weapon.It's an OK release, but the Japanese version is much better.My Rating - The Return of Godzilla (Japanese Release) - 10/10. Godzilla 1985 (US Release) - 6/10

kevinxirau After a decade long rest, Godzilla comes out of his first break to once again grace the big screen. Instead of continuing the story from the Showa era, Toho decided to make this as a direct sequel to the 1954 classic, ignoring everything in between which was a wise decision. The result was this great classic.Thirty years after Godzilla's rampage in Tokyo and his apparent death that came after, a fishing ship goes missing. The survivor tells that he saw a massive monster come out near the volcano Mt. Mihara located on a small island with mutant sea lice that killed his crew. Soon enough, more strange incidents have occurred and soon enough the culprit reveals itself: Godzilla himself! With everything thrown into chaos, can man's more current weapons stop the legendary King of the Monsters? To some degree, this is Godzilla at his scariest. Everything in this movie emphasizes that: effects, music, action, suspense, and even low camera angles. It truly makes Godzilla live up to his reputation as an unstoppable force of nature and this gives chills to my spine. There's a scientist in this movie that sympathizes with the monster king who makes a few scientific discoveries that also make Godzilla as more of an intelligent being rather than a mindless beast, which makes the monster more interesting. The action scenes are just awesome, especially Godzilla's final fight with the flying tank, the Super X. Explosions and buildings crumbling everywhere are what it's all about. The U.S. version recasts Raymond Burr as his character Steve Martin who basically tells the U.S. military all he knows about Godzilla and advises NOT to fight the creature for it would be a useless move.The only real disappointing thing about this movie is that Godzilla doesn't fight any monsters, but that's a minor complaint. Overall, this is definitely one of the best Godzilla movies. Check it out and try to avoid being stepped on. Hail the King of the Monsters!

BluIz610 This started it all for me when I was a child. My family and I were on our way home, but then we decided to stop at a gas station where you could also rent movies. Sure enough, my mom handed me a movie she thought I would enjoy titled Godzilla 1985 due to my love of dinosaurs. I was hooked from beginning to its tragic end, and the moment I saw King of the Monsters on screen, I was a fan, and to this day I proudly still am! Though this not the best Godzilla movie ever made, it is still a decent return for the king! From villain to superhero, then back to villain in his 80s return and showing off what he does best: destruction! Keep in mind that after decades of fighting other monsters after his first appearance in Godzilla: King of the Monsters (Gojira in Japan), Godzilla is solo this time, but all the while what still makes a descent (if not great) return.A giant monster movie definitely worth checking out rather you are a fan or not!