Attack Of The Monsters

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  • NR
  • 1969
  • 1 hr 20 min
  • 4.2  (2,998)

Attack of the Monsters, also known as Gamera vs Guiron, is a 1969 Japanese science fiction movie about giant monsters battling it out for dominance. The movie was directed by Noriaki Yuasa and produced by Daiei Motion Picture Company, Ltd. This movie is one of the many Gamera movies that were released in Japan in the 1960s and 1970s.

The story follows two Japanese boys, Akio (played by Nobuhiro Kajima) and Tom (played by Christopher Murphy), who take a rocket ship to a far-off planet, where they find that it is ruled by a giant monster named Guiron. Guiron has the ability to use his razor-sharp head as a weapon, which he uses to decapitate his enemies.

The boys are captured by the aliens who live on the planet and are brought before the leader of the aliens, a woman named Barbella (played by Miyuki Akiyama). She reveals that her people are in trouble because Guiron has gone rogue and is attacking their cities. The boys offer to help stop the monster, but Barbella is skeptical.

Meanwhile, Gamera, a giant turtle-like monster who is a friend to humanity, begins to sense that something is wrong and sets off to investigate. He arrives on the planet and is attacked by Guiron, but he manages to defeat him and save the boys.

With Guiron defeated, Gamera and the boys return to Earth, where they are celebrated as heroes. The end of the film sees the two boys walking home from the space center, with Akio reflecting on the incredible adventure they've had.

Attack of the Monsters is a classic Japanese monster movie, and it features all the hallmarks of the genre. There are giant monsters, over-the-top special effects, and a thin plot that serves mainly as a vehicle for the monster fights.

One of the highlights of the movie is the design of the monsters. Guiron is particularly memorable, with his sharp head and vibrant color scheme. Gamera, too, is an impressive creature, with his armored shell and powerful breath attack.

The movie also features some impressive special effects, particularly given the limited budget that Daiei had at the time. The fight scenes between Gamera and Guiron are particularly well choreographed, with the monsters using their unique abilities to gain the upper hand.

Another strength of the movie is its cast. Nobuhiro Kajima and Christopher Murphy are both excellent as the young boys, bringing a sense of wonder and excitement to their roles. Miyuki Akiyama, too, is strong as Barbella, lending a sense of gravitas and authority to her performance.

Overall, Attack of the Monsters is a fun and entertaining movie that will appeal to fans of the giant monster movie genre. It may not have the depth of more serious sci-fi films, but it more than makes up for it with its sheer sense of spectacle and excitement.

Attack Of The Monsters is a 1969 adventure movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.2.

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  • Release Date
    1969
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 20 min
  • IMDB Rating
    4.2  (2,998)