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Godzilla Quotes

"Godzilla, a weapon of science, a great battle of wonder and terror!"

NR 2004 · 1h 36m
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The Moral Dilemma of Destructive Power
Dr. Daisuke Serizawa Ogata, please forgive me. If it could be put to good use, I'd be the first to reveal it to the world. But right now it's nothing but a weapon of mass destruction. Please understand!
Hideto Ogata I do understand. But if we don't stop Godzilla now, what's to become of us?
Dr. Daisuke Serizawa Ogata...if the Oxygen Destroyer is used even once, the politicians of the world won't stand idly by. They'll inevitably turn it into a weapon. A-bombs against A-bombs, H-bombs against H-bombs. As a scientist - no, as a human being - adding another terrifying weapon to humanity's arsenal is something I can't allow.
Hideto Ogata Then what do we do about the horror before us now? Just let it happen? Only you can save us from this tragedy. Even if you use it to defeat Godzilla, how can it be used as a weapon if you don't publish your research?
Dr. Daisuke Serizawa Ogata, we human beings are weak creatures. Even if I burn my notes, everything's still in my head. As long as I'm alive, who can say I wouldn't be coerced into using it again? If only I'd never invented it!
Reflections on the Iconic Monster Godzilla
Quotes about Godzilla * Nikola Budanovic, , The Vintage News, (Jan 17, 2018).
[https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/01/17/original-godzilla-movie/ "The original Godzilla movie was a metaphor for the devastating effects of nuclear weapons"]
Destruction Unleashed by Fiery Behemoth
Taglines spewing flames that scorch the Earth!
Unreleased Original Version of Godzilla Debuts
Taglines The original, uncut ] version—never before released in the US!
[[Japanese]
The Impact of Censorship on Godzilla's Legacy
Quotes about Godzilla But what really downsized the quality of the original motion picture, directed by ], was the censorship of its explicit subtext, which dealt with the devastating effects of ]―effects to which the ] were introduced to a decade prior to the release of the original film. The original version became a landmark of kaiju―Japanese film genre featuring giant ] as main ]. Having witnessed the destroyed city of Hiroshima one year after the atomic bomb was dropped, Honda became captivated with the idea of such ] ] in the hands of ].
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Reflections on the Iconic Godzilla Character
Quotes about Godzilla * Nikola Budanovic, , The Vintage News, (Jan 17, 2018).
[https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/01/17/original-godzilla-movie/ "The original Godzilla movie was a metaphor for the devastating effects of nuclear weapons"]
The Legacy of Godzilla's Original Film
Quotes about Godzilla Along with ], ] is one of the most celebrated ] ] of all time, yet hardly anyone in ] has seen the original that sparked the phenomenon.
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Discussion on Godzilla's Survival Challenge
Chief of Emergency Headquarters Professor, we're really at a loss. If this continues, we'll soon have to close our international shipping lanes. Do you have any ideas? Even the slightest hint would help.
Dr. Kyohei Yamane Indeed...
Chairman of Diet Committee Professor Yamane, I'll be blunt. We want to know if there's a way to kill Godzilla.
Dr. Kyohei Yamane Impossible. Godzilla was baptized in the fire of the H-bomb and survived. What could kill it now? Right now, our priority should be to study its incredible powers of survival.
The Burden of Knowledge and Responsibility
Dr. Daisuke Serizawa Ogata, men are weak animals. Even if I burn my notes, everything is still in my head. As long as I'm alive, who can say I wouldn't be coerced into using it again?
Family Reunion Amidst Chaos
Mother We're going to join Daddy! We'll be where Daddy is soon!
[to her children, as Godzilla destroys the city around her]
The Creation of a Monster
Taglines It's Alive!
The Dangers of Creating New Weapons
Dr. Daisuke Serizawa Ogata...if the Oxygen Destroyer is used even once, the politicians of the world won't stand idly by. They'll inevitably turn it into a weapon. A-bombs against A-bombs, H-bombs against H-bombs. As a scientist - no, as a human being - adding another terrifying weapon to humanity's arsenal is something I can't allow.
Reflections on Godzilla's Cultural Impact
Quotes about Godzilla * Nikola Budanovic, , The Vintage News, (Jan 17, 2018).
[https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/01/17/original-godzilla-movie/ "The original Godzilla movie was a metaphor for the devastating effects of nuclear weapons"]
Godzilla: A Legacy of Evolution and Variations
Quotes about Godzilla * Robert Biondi, "The Evolution of Godzilla – G-Suit Variations Throughout the Monster King’s Twenty One Films", G-FAN #16 (July/August 1995)
Godzilla as a Reflection of Human Destruction
Quotes about Godzilla Apart from the two atom bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, many major cities including ] were targets to extensive bombing campaigns that caused enormous material damage and the killing of between 241,000 and 900,000 people. All of Japan has seen its fair share of destruction and only nine years after the war, the scars were still fresh. This is why Honda’s film made such a huge impact. This metaphorical layer of Gojira sparked a debate on the potential dangers of scientific progress. In the film, a scientist character devises a weapon of such destructive power that he becomes scared of its misuse. Even though he lets the device be used on taking down the monster, he burns all of his notes and eventually commits suicide so that the weapon could never be used again. This act clearly illustrates Honda’s opinion on the use of science in military purposes that was shared by many of his countrymen. His decision to create a monster so cruel and unsympathetic towards anyone―including women, children, and the old―indicated that Godzilla was more of a god than a monster.
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A Monster of Mass Destruction
Taglines A monster of mass destruction!
Unleashing Incredible Power and Beyond
Taglines AWESOME!—and then some!
The Threat of an Approaching Monster
The Old Fisherman A giant, terrifying monster. Once it eats all the fish in the sea, it'll come ashore and eat people.
[describing Godzilla]
Valuing Knowledge Over Destruction in Godzilla
Dr. Kyohei Yamane All they can think of is killing Godzilla. Why don't they try to study its resistance to radiation? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
The Ethical Dilemma of Scientific Discovery
Dr. Daisuke Serizawa If used as a weapon, it could lead humanity to exctinction, just like the H-bomb. But I'm determined to find a use for the Oxygen Destroyer that will benefit society. Until then, I won't reveal its existence.
Characteristics of the Shodai-Godzilla Suit
Quotes about Godzilla The Shodai-Godzilla is popular with fans who prefer the first, serious-tone Godzilla film. This suit featured a heavy lower body, small arms and a large, round head. The face had pronounced brows while the eyes were completely round with tiny pupils, a feature unique to this costume. The suit also included several features particular to itself and to the Gyakushu-Godzilla: fangs, four toes, a rough underside for the tail and pointed tail tip, and staggered rows of dorsal plates (these features would reappear with the “second” series of Godzilla films from 1984 to present).
Destruction Unleashed on a City of Millions
Taglines Civilization crumbles as its death rays blast a city of 6 million from the face of the Earth!
Naming the Creature: Godzilla's Origin and Impact
Dr. Kyohei Yamane Following Odo Island tradition, I propose for the time being that we call this creature Godzilla. We encountered Godzilla on Odo Island. This is a photo of its head. We can estimate that it stands approximately 165 feet tall. Why such a creature would appear in our territorial waters is the next question. It was probably hidden away in a deep sea cave, providing for its own survival, and perhaps others like it. However, repeated underwater H-bomb tests have completely destroyed its natural habitat. To put it simply, hydrogen-bomb testing has driven it from its sanctuary.
The Indestructible Nature of Godzilla
Dr. Kyohei Yamane Godzilla was baptized in the fire of the H-bomb and survived. What could kill it now?
Titan of Terror: Godzilla's Unstoppable Might
Taglines Incredible, unstoppable titan of terror!
Perceptions of Godzilla and Its Origins
Quotes about Godzilla When someone mentions Godzilla and its Japanese origins, people often think of outdated visual effects, a clumsy man in a lizard suit, and a number of over-the-top actors who seem to be trying too hard to convince the audience of the creature’s dangers. That ], however, was created by the 1956 American cut of the original Japanese film.
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The Dangers of a Powerful Substance
Dr. Daisuke Serizawa Just a small ball of this substance could turn all of Tokyo Bay into an aquatic graveyard.
[describing the Oxygen Destroyer]
The Origin of a Legendary Creature
Taglines The legend begins...
The Power of Destruction Unleashed
Taglines *2004 Rialto USA release
Discovery of a Jurassic Creature
Dr. Kyohei Yamane Professor Tanabe...I saw it! A creature from the Jurassic era!
[to Professor Tanabe]
The Threat of a New Godzilla Emerges
Dr. Kyohei Yamane I can't believe that Godzilla was the last of its species. If nuclear testing continues, then someday, somewhere in the world...another Godzilla may appear.
[last lines]
The Mightiest Monster and Melodrama Combined
Taglines Mightiest monster! Mightiest melodrama of them all!