Godzilla

Name: Godzilla
Released: 1998-05-20T00:00:00-04:00

PG-13 1998 Action, Science Fiction, Thriller · 2h 18m

French nuclear tests irradiate an iguana into a giant monster that viciously attacks freighter ships in the Pacific Ocean. A team of experts, including Niko Tatopoulos, conclude that the oversized reptile is the culprit. Before long, the giant lizard is loose in Manhattan as the US military races to destroy the monster before it reproduces and it's spawn takes over the world.

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About Godzilla

French nuclear tests in the Pacific Ocean trigger the mutation of an iguana into a monstrous Godzilla, wreaking havoc on freighter ships. A team of experts, led by scientist Niko Tatopoulos, played by Matthew Broderick, identifies the creature as the culprit. The colossal lizard invades Manhattan, prompting a desperate race against time as the US military attempts to annihilate the monster before it reproduces and its offspring overrun the world. The city becomes a battleground, and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance, presenting a thrilling, large-scale spectacle of destruction and survival.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by Roland Emmerich, Godzilla (1998) features a stellar cast. Matthew Broderick stars as Niko Tatopoulos, a biologist tasked with understanding and stopping the giant lizard. Jean Reno plays Philippe Roach, a mysterious French intelligence agent with his own agenda. Maria Pitillo portrays Audrey Timmonds, Niko's ambitious girlfriend. Hank Azaria delivers a memorable performance as Victor 'Animal' Palotti, a wisecracking cameraman. Kevin Dunn is Colonel Hicks, the military leader coordinating the response to Godzilla, and Michael Lerner appears as Mayor Ebert, the hapless politician trying to manage the crisis.

What people like about Godzilla

Many viewers praised Godzilla (1998) for its impressive visual effects and large-scale action sequences, particularly the scenes of destruction in New York City. The film's fast-paced narrative and suspenseful moments were also highlighted as key strengths. Some appreciated the film's unique interpretation of the Godzilla mythos, while others enjoyed the performances of the cast, especially Hank Azaria's comedic relief as 'Animal' Palotti.

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Movie Score

57%

Released

May 20, 1998

Director

Roland Emmerich

Cast

Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno, Maria Pitillo, Hank Azaria, Kevin Dunn, Michael Lerner

Genre

Action, Science Fiction, Thriller

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