I've just recently had the opportunity to see Gojira in the original
form. I have to say that with a second viewing just this past weekend,
Gojira has moved to near the top of my all-time favorite monster
movies. The somber tone, the totally adult handling of the material,
the deftness of the direction, all add up to a compelling movie
experience.

King Kong is more romantic and kinetic, but Gojira is more reflective
and impressive in the last analysis. The creature is a horror, and the
original communicates that fantastically. I've long been a fan of
Godzilla King of Monsters, and I still am, but Gojira is a simply
outstanding cinema experience.

Dean