Godzilla Films of the 1970s Survey and Discussion

^Eh, I didn't think it was necessary, but I suppose I could.

Bumping this for the new people who have yet to take the survey, as I'm still interested in studying the 1970s movies.

I think no matter what, the 70's where important to the series. Tanaka stated that making Godzilla a good guy was a mistake, that he should of stayed with his roots with being a monster of destruction and fear(a theme I think is lacking in the monsterverse so far). I think because of the time and reflection he could have been right. But the 70's Godzilla films stood the test of time! They may have not boosted the ticket sales back in the 70's but they have carried on into the millennia!

That lack of life support and ticket sales was directly influenced by television. Why see one Godzilla movie a year when you can see a new monster every week! Yes the ultraman and other monster tv series where cheaper monsters and lacked any depth or character, but they where the flavor of the week. how can movies keep up with that? so toho may have given Godzilla another 6 years of lack luster stardom, but to me, a fan, it was a hell of ride! Hedorah? Gigan and Megalon? Mechagodzilla!? Are you kidding me!? They where all awesome! The fighting was better choreographed, the powers where incredible, and the explosions! They out did the explosions that the 60's!

Its just a shame about the money. when they keep using stock footage of the hay day films that's what made it seem cheap. I get why they did it, save the little money they had to get the picture done. But the 70's films where fun. They gave us some great memories.

If I had the power to go back in time and do anything with Toho and those films, I would not have changed a thing.

Seeing Godzilla return to his roots may have seen to be a better idea at the time, but he was still growing as a character. But time showed us that Godzilla is timeless and unstoppable. Even through foreign countries changing his identity, some silly cartoons, and a few setbacks, you cant stop Godzilla on screen and in real life. It shows you he can be flexible and multilateral. You cant stop the King!

And in my opinion, I would watch any 70's Godzilla film over G14 and G98. I think I don't need to explain myself to any of you on that one.

^Refreshing and overall agreeable opinion.

Thank you. I love these topics and conversations.