Which Godzilla Movie Should I Get?

@Gman

Well, surprisingly I'm not sure if I ever saw that one.... if I did I was too young to remember it. It sounds like a good movie though, so I definitely want to see it now.

Have you reviewed any Godzilla movies? You sound like a good reviewer and I'd be interested in reading your opinions on the films.

Also, you said you'd put it in the top 3 Godzilla movies, so just curious, but what are the other two?

@Npinkham19

I'll remember that.

@Dinozilla

Thanks. I used to review movies what seems like a lifetime ago. I did reviews for new movies on fandom.com (no longer exists) and wrote Godzilla reviews for Gojistomp.org. (Also... no longer a thing...) I write personal reviews for blog purposes, but haven't done anything like Fandom.com in a long time.

While they're not really reviews, I throw out a lot of opinions on similar subjects in my Scified column: We All Wear Suits - Japanese Sci-Fi & Fantasy I might post some reviews, but we'll see. I feel like I've reviewed a lot of these movies to death and am more interested in writing about their relevance in cinema.

As for the top three... I think the most highly thought of, and best representations of the Godzilla series' and its craft, go under a 1-2-3 punch of Godzilla (1954), Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964) and Monster Zero (1965). All were directed by Ishiro Honda, all were very different movies, all carried some of the best traits of the series. After these movies it becomes fuzzy. I typically point to the 1960s as the best era, but you can find gems in the 1970s, despite its reputation, the 1980s were great and one or two Millennium films are truly outstanding.

That isn't to say I don't enjoy all of them. I really like every movie for different reasons and although I'm fairly confident in those top three representing the best of the series, as they say... different strokes for different folks.

Okay, well, I'll be sure to keep checking your Scified site.

And thanks for the info. Now I know what Godzilla films I should try to see as soon as possible. (Even though.... well, I want to see all of them again as soon as possibe, haha).

Either the original Gojira or Godzilla vs. mothra (1964).

Personal favorites:

-Gojira

-King Kong vs Godzilla (The Japanese version of course. I love the original score for Godzilla in Japanese version)

-Destroy All Monsters (a classic)

-Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla (1974) and Terror of Mechagodzilla (The second is better, but it is a better to give a try one with its sequel)

-Godzilla vs Biollante

-Godzilla vs King Ghidorah

-Godzilla vs Space Godzilla (features my favorite villain)

-Godzilla 2000

-Godzilla: Final Wars (It has very bad reviews due the exaggerated effects and the rush in the plot; but it is  bad only if it is taken too seriously. If you watch it in the proper point of view you can have some fun. It was the first Godzilla film that made laugh like a madman the first time I watched the kaiju fighting sequences; the best part is when Godzilla confronts Anguirus, Rodan and King Caesar. When King Caesar gets angry just before the end of the battle is priceless. Do someone have a gift of this?)

My favorites:

Gojira (1954) or Godzilla, King of the Monsters (1956)

Mothra Vs. Godzilla (1964)

Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla (2002)

Godzilla Vs. MechaGodzilla II (1993)

GMK (2001) - for how Godzilla is portrayed; probably the most evil version.

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1965) - the series took a turn for the worse with this movie, but had it been played seriously, would have been my second or third favorite ever.

Hope this helps!

Get the original Gojira.

The Very First Godzilla Movie Is The Best. I Bought It For Blu Ray For Only A Dollar.

@Brojoe

Wow, only a dollar? Where did you get it for such a low price?

@Something Real

A lot of people keep telling me I should get Gojira. XD So that's definitely the direction I'm now going in. Gman also tells me that Godzilla Vs. Monster Zero is awesome as well, so I need to get that one too. So many choices, lol. XD

A dollar? Hmm... Sounds like Classic Media's Bluray disc being sold for a low price since it's obsolete...

Dinozilla, if you buy Bluray's avoid this version at all costs:

Classic Media's Godzilla Bluray

This is the one you want:

Criterion's Godzilla Bluray

The difference is Classic Media's Bluray is a bad upgrade from their DVD. One could argue their DVD looks better. It also has no extras and doesn't include Godzilla: King of the Monsters (American version).

Criterion's version is a complete remaster from Toho's original materials. It's the best the film ever has and ever will look. It also includes the American version and probably more special features than any other Godzilla release.

Classic Media's DVD set is really nice, but... then again, so is Criterion's DVD set... So... if it comes down to DVDs you're on your own there. Criterion's DVD set looks better no doubt, but both DVD sets have incredible special features.

start off with the original japanese masterpiece that started it all it is more realistic than any of the other movies and this is also where godzilla's saga begins ;)

Obviously whichever Godzilla movies you personally enjoyed the most should be the ones you get first. 

Your own personal preferences should influence this decision more than anything else. 

Assuming you like all the movies equally, then you should the one that offers the most extra content on DVD. Many Godzilla DVD's don't offer much in terms of extra insight or features. 

To that end, I've heard great things about the special features for certain editions of the original 1954 DVD. That would be my recommendation if you don't have a strong preference on the film. 

Of course, my main recommendation would just to be the one of the movie you like the best. 

id say get all of em.  they all are amazing films. get them all.

I'd say Godzilla's revenge! just kidding Just kidding, NEVER get Godzilla Revenge. But I'd say either

A. the original 1954

or

B. Godzilla (2014) when it comes out (we don't know what it's like yet but I bet It's gonna be really good)

or

C.Godzilla (1985).

Thanks everyone! I'll probably get the orginal film (Gojira) first.

@Gman

Alright, and thanks for the info.

@Gojifan02

Yeah, I'm not sure Godzilla's Revenge is at the top of my list. Probably at the bottom, to be honest. XD Also, about the new 2014 movie: if that movie turns out to be good, I'll get it instantly, whether or not I have the money, lol.

Sorry that this response it a little late, guys.