Though I understand the importance of watching Godzilla due to its historical references of the Hiroshima bombings, I believe the same effect can be done watching one of the re-makes rather than the original. I personally have no desire to watch a Japanese film as for me having to read subtitles steals my attention away from the plot as I focus most of my concentration on the words. I do, however, acknowledge the fact I have a biased opinion considering I've been spoiled with modern technological advances and special effects. I am positive I would have been much more impressed viewing this film in the era it was produced and wouldn't have been as bored by it. In Godzilla’s defense, I do think the male characters were convincing actors, whereas I can’t say the same about the females. The largest disadvantage of the film was its lack of authenticity. Godzilla was a visibly stiff doll popping up from behind the mountains like a puppet from a puppet stand. Though this is due to the time it was created in I was unable to find it believable and buy into the film. The idea behind Godzilla has a great plot-line with a lot of potential, and for this reason I trust that watching a modern day Godzilla will leave you with the same amount of historical facts and a much better mood.
