I have always liked this movie. It was also the first Godzilla movie to be made in color as well.
The only gripe I have is that the American version is butchered and slaughtered beyond recognition. Whose bright idea was that? First off, they changed the plot in the US version. King Kong vs Godzilla is SUPPOSE to be SILLY people. It is NOT meant to be taken seriously like the US edit makes it out to be. The original plot mocks commercialism and publicity seekers. However, they decided to add "UN" scenes which do not add up to anything at all.
Second, most of the soundtrack has been changed from Ikufube's score to stock music of various Universal movies, making things more out of place.
Third, the dubbing in the US version is AWFUL! I seen the official Toho version of this movie dubbed in English and even if it was not the voice actor's first language, it is way better than the atrocious Universal dubbing.
So with that off my shoulders, I recommend you get the official Toho print and skip the US version.
Ratings (US version) 3/10 Ratings (Official version) 9/10
The only gripe I have is that the American version is butchered and slaughtered beyond recognition. Whose bright idea was that? First off, they changed the plot in the US version. King Kong vs Godzilla is SUPPOSE to be SILLY people. It is NOT meant to be taken seriously like the US edit makes it out to be. The original plot mocks commercialism and publicity seekers. However, they decided to add "UN" scenes which do not add up to anything at all.
Second, most of the soundtrack has been changed from Ikufube's score to stock music of various Universal movies, making things more out of place.
Third, the dubbing in the US version is AWFUL! I seen the official Toho version of this movie dubbed in English and even if it was not the voice actor's first language, it is way better than the atrocious Universal dubbing.
So with that off my shoulders, I recommend you get the official Toho print and skip the US version.
Ratings (US version) 3/10 Ratings (Official version) 9/10