Very good for something the director got fired over

This movie is different to other G movies, as it is, despite what many people (mostly teenagers, who aren't exactly known for researching things)would tell you, the only G movie to be aimed at kids*. This is something the director was fired over, mainly because most of the intended audience were given something aimed at people considerably younger than themselves. This also resulted in a lower budget the following years, resulting in G vs Gigan and G vs Megalon relying on more stock footage than usual.

Anyway, this movie involves a pollution monster, Hedorah, who is mutating by absorbing more pollution. At first, many Hedorah's exist ina a tadpole-like form, but they join together to form a large quadruped creature. Although the creature's body is potentially fatal to humans, G is unaffected by direct contact with Hedorah during their battle, although acidic mud fired by Hedorah is capable of burning him. Furthermore, when G tries to punch Hedorah, his arm goes through Hedorah's body with no effect... [more stuff happens after this, obviously, but to avoid spoiling the movie, I am only writing very the general idea of the first 30 minutes or so, and not mentioning anything that happens after that at all.)

Being aimed at a considerably lower aged audience than other G movies, there is considerably more corny stuff that happens in this than in other G movies (although i'm not denying that other G movies have corny stuff in them, but they have a lot less than this). Despite that, the movie does have tension and the the fight scenes are at most times better than what happens in G vs Mecha G. Probably because Hedorah doesn't sit back firing away for almost the whole battle.

* - G movies, not counting this one, have never been aimed at kids. However, Gamera movies are aimed at kinds. While we're on the subject of Japanese TV censorship, despite what many teenages from America and some other countries would try to tell you, there has NEVER been an Amine show aimed at adults.

THE MOST ORIGINAL GODZILLA MOVIE

Ill say it straightforward, this movie ROCKS!!!!
Hedorah rocks, and is godzillas coolest, strongest, and most evilest foe!!!
Anyway, heres the plot.
A fisherman brings an odd fish to a scientist, and the scientist decides to find where it came from.Big mistake.
He gets his face melted, and to makea long story short, hedorah comes out, grows bigger, fight godzilla, runs away, fight godzilla, gets dried, godzilla flies, than walks away after it dries hedorah. Sorry, i hate writing summaries
Review-
this has to be the most darkest film of the showa era, and the most unique. It holds the dark asspect of the original gojira, introducing hedorah, a monster both figuratively, and literally. Hedorah represents the result of pollution, and what may happen if we continue to pollute the earth. This monster is actually shown as a threat, like the original godzilla, burning people, crushing cities. The difference between hedorah and the other foes godzilla faces, is that u see the horros of hedorah, whileas in other movies, u just had to assume the people died. The scenes where hedorah melts the skin of the people is disturbing, none the less, its used effectively. Godzilla may have turned to a campy hero, it still doesn't bother me, and i find his flight scene,(yes, u heard right, flight scene) kinda cute. I find both sides of godzilla, the monster and hero, good aspects. However, thats not the case in megalon......anyway, back to the review. The human cast is good, especially the scientist, and the general, his lines just made me laugh. The most 1d characters are that of yukio and his girlfriend, Did i mention there is a really funky disco hippie club scene? The special effects are really good, for a movie of the time,trhe hedorah suits and attacks ar eawesome, and hedorahs flying form looks effective, u dont see the wires. Godzilla, looks a little beat up, but grand none the less. Yoshimitsu Banno was sadly banne from making another g film. But know this- YOSHINITSU BANNO MADE A GREAT GFILM< I REALLY APPRECIATE HIS EFFORTS!!!!
thank u, Mr. Banno....
im 14, and i know a good although odd gfilm when i see one.
Give this movie higher reviews!
Make fun of the horrible gigan(i mean the movie, the monster was cool) and the attrocious megalon and godzillas revemge!
Oh, did i mention, there is NO stock footage in this movie, a big plus in my book. I hate stock footage in a movie.And the music, although odd, is suited well for this movie, although its nowhere near Akira Ikufube

Pros- Hedorah, Godzilla, Lots of monster Action, Less talking, Professor, Effects
Cons- Music

A bizarre, super eerie flick sure to entertain fans of all genres!!

I first saw this film when I was just a mere 5 year old tyke, and then again when I was about 9. I remember both of those viewings well, and have seen it numerous times since then.

Godzilla vs. Hedorah was born during Godzilla's infamous, corny, and non-serious period of his life known as the "Dark Age" of Godzilla films. During this period, the quality of the films had been dropping drastically and the appeal to general viewers had plummeted. This film, however, displayed a very noticeable difference in regards to the previous films, and remains the most bizarre, and unique G-film in the great history of Godzilla.

One major difference many viewers will likely notice (who are familiar with many of the other Showa films of the 60's and 70's), is the tone set in the movie. All the films prior to this film, with the exception of the original, were easily notable for their somewhat ridiculous stunts and plots, and incredibly poor quality and low budgets. They also seemed to lack any true message anymore and had moved away from the allegory-style original Godzilla and made simply for kids and their viewing pleasure (the main reason the original series was ended). Yoshimitsu Banno, the new director selected for the film, really increased the tone for this film. The film was very dark in contrast to the previous films, and displayed graphic images of death and terror not seen since the masterpiece, Gojira (1954). The amount of campy humor commonly found in typical Showa films, was greatly reduced for the film, though manages to preserve just enough to retain its nostalgic feel. Godzilla vs. Hedorah was also the first Godzilla film to feature a true, heavy message about mankind and its sins against nature in years. The original Godzilla was about mankind being punished for crimes against nature and the embodiment of the nightmares and horrors faced by the Japanese people in a massive, unstoppable beast. In this film, the message is very similar, yet this time, the death-spawned Hedorah is the containment of pollution and its negative side-effects and what will happen to mankind if they do not cease their destructive and reckless ways. Also, this film has more impact and horror in one respect: that is, pollution is everywhere and affects life on a world-wide level. Godzilla symbolically represented mankind's futile efforts to solve their pollution problems and just how hard it is to cleanse themselves of the obviously permanent damage done to the earth (which explains Hedorah's indestructibility). However, there is a degree of campiness still present, mainly because Banno wanted children to be exposed to this message as well, and knew that an all-dark, graphic, nightmarish film would not be suitable for young viewers. He was also well-aware of the reputation Godzilla had among children to begin with, and knew Godzilla must retain many of the most familiar qualities. It is surprising, though, that this film didn't receive a higher rating due to drug references, and the overall graphic nature of the film.

Perhaps readers are wanting more specific details of the movie itself and not just the symbolic perspectives on Godzilla as a whole?
Well, first off, this film is definitely a worthwhile purchase and makes both a great popcorn movie, and a sick-in-bed movie, so it's enjoyability is a versatile one indeed and conforms to many different environments and moods. The plot of pollution taking the form of a horrible sludge demon and annihilating much life on earth is simple, but effective and entertaining nonetheless. Godzilla himself puts up a great performance, while still being rooted to the good ol' camp days. Hedorah deserves as much praise, as he is one of the most deadly, and creative foes ever created and whose virtual indestructibility really made him all the more terrifying. This is a film that people of all ages can enjoy, whether really young, or really old, and will likely be cherished for generations to come. So if you can relate to everything I said, then this is one hell of a film and that you'd do well to get. If, however, you just can't see yourself getting this film no matter what I or anyone else says, well, then at least rent it and watch it at least once, then see if you've changed your mind.