Godzilla 2000: Millennium
"Witness! A new era of Godzilla!"
Synopsis
An independent group of researchers called the Godzilla Prediction Network (GPN) actively track Godzilla as he makes landfall in Nemuro. Matters are further complicated when a giant meteor is discovered in the Ibaragi Prefecture. The mysterious rock begins to levitate as it's true intentions for the world and Godzilla are revealed.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Status: Released
Director: Takao Okawara
Main Cast
Takehiro Murata
Yuji Shinoda
Hiroshi Abe
Mitsuo Katagiri
Naomi Nishida
Yuki Ichinose
Mayu Suzuki
Io Shinoda
Takeo Nakahara
General Takada
Shiro Sano
Prof. Shiro Miyasaka
Takeshi Ōbayashi
Gonno
Shirô Namiki
Shiosaki
Hisashi Kimura
Okawa
Sakae Kimura
User Reviews
haloz1lla20009
Kick starting the Millennium era of the Godzilla franchise, Godzilla 2000 (or Godzilla 2000: Millennium) offers a very solid experience! Time has aged some of its computer effects but the same cannot be said for the practical Tokusatu kaiju suits! The film brings a well-acted cast into the spotlight cementing them as one of the better written human Godzilla characters. This description also suits Hiroshi Abe's performance as Mitsuo Katagiri very well, a highlight of the film as an antagonist! Well-acted as he is well written! The Introduction of the films plot is crafted really well introducing the characters, setting, and Godzilla himself. Many viewers may find the middle to be dull depending on whether the human cast interests them, however the brief action makes up for it. The final sequence/climax however, towers above both the second and first acts of the movie. It presents an amazing final battle, practical effects, creative villain, and a well-sent message that reinforces the thesis of the Godzilla franchise. Godzilla 2000 will always remain a personal favorite of mine. The cast of characters while on sure the surface simple, have deeper feelings and motivations regarding the conflict(s) around them. The main examples being Yuji Shinoda, Mitsuo Katagiri, and Shiro Miyasaka. Io Shinoda & Yuki Ichinose offer both humourus banter and heart-felt emotions the film. Godzilla 2000: B+
