Best movie of this year hands down!

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

This is the Toho film that everybody remembers, the one that brought together all of the famous Japanese monsters for a gigantic fight. The film is jam-packed with absurd plot, lots of action and excitement to make it one of the best Godzilla movies ever created, if only the 1998 GODZILLA could have been like this, then I might have enjoyed it a lot more. There are hundreds of things to commend this film. I don't know where to start. Whether it be the great '60s fashions or the fast-paced, happy music, I just can't tell. The cast is well varied, and the actors remain commendably straight-faced, even in some of the more ridiculous moments. As well as the monsters, lots of action is mixed into the proceedings and gun battles keep things moving along swiftly.There are science fiction elements too, with moon travel and laser guns, all in their inimitable '60s trappings. The film is structured like one of the FLASH GORDON serials of the 1930s, and just as much fun. The monsters are all on top form, and the ingenious plot allows them to be both good and bad in one film! The final fight scene is tremendous and the bit where Ghidora gets a sound whipping is a classic moment of the Japanese cinema. It's so crazy! Comedy highlights include a Frenchman narrating the destruction of Paris in a high-pitched voice; a dummy falling from a window and not looking for a moment realistic, and an absurd, rubber giant snake monster crushing a building. There are lots of varied scenes of destruction as to be expected, and the monsters concentrate on world cities, attacking the famous landmarks and monuments and stuff, before moving on to different types of transport and then finally converging upon Tokyo in the final reel (as to be expected).There is so much action and things going on in this film that it truly seems like an epic, and it feels much, much longer than the ninety minutes it runs for. To say anymore about the film would be to ruin it, and let's just say that the '60s influence on the film is clear, with psychedelic visuals, manic battles, and an overwhelming message of goodness and peace when the action dies down at the end. It's fast, furious and a lot of fun, in fact it's one of the best monster films that I've ever seen, Godzilla or otherwise. Which is why it gets a high, well-deserved score. Track it down and view it now, because it will take your mind off doom and gloom and liven things up a bit. If you don't want to watch something depressing and gruesome, instead watch this light, fantastic adventure romp and you'll feel a lot better afterwards.

Love Godzilla, love other monsters, love aliens, love destruction, love this movie.Destroy All Monsters takes us into the future where all monsters are now confined to Monster Island. All goes well until a race of alien metal people kidnap the monsters. Then, they brainwash them and set them to attack the major cities of the world. After so many Godzilla island adventures, it was so good to see the cities having their asses whooped. Great designs and model work left for a series of inventive attacks. By the end it all descends into a chaotic (and very unfair) fight. However, their were some genuine moments of panic. There was a moment between Anguilas and King Ghiddorah which left me almost covering my eyes. The sheer intensity, and likable monsters made it an engaging affair. We're left to deliberate how creatures instinctively know who their enemies are. This is a greatest hits for all fans of the genre.

Unless you've seen it with your very own two eyes, you simply cannot imagine how much fun there's to be had with "Destroy All Monsters". It's a pure and incredibly party-mix of deranged plotting, hilarious dialogs & bad dubbing, grotesque monster action and unimaginably cheesy sound and light effects. I understand this was some kind of celebration movie for the famous Toho Company, as it was their 20th film featuring monsters. It was also the 14th film of director Ishirô Honda, since his original and still almighty "Godzilla" in 1954, in which he systematically destroys Tokyo or sometimes even the whole of Japan on film! For these special occasions – and merely also for your viewing pleasure – Honda and the good people at Toho Company combined their talents to bring us the ultimate monster mash! And what a treat it is. "Destroy All Monsters" naturally features Godzilla, but also his slightly moronic son, the awesome Mothra and Spiga and also Rodan, Angilas, Manda and the utterly cool three-headed extraterrestrial monster Ghidrah! But still there's more. How about a malignant race of evil female aliens, called the Kilaahks, that turn respectable earthly scientists into obedient disciples through nerve gas but turn into petrified worms as soon as they get exposed to cold weather? "Destroy All Monsters" has it all … and more! The year is 1999. Humans fly to the moon on a daily basis (ha!) and all the once dangerous monsters have been safely gathered on a place called Monsterland, where they're being monitored by scientists. But then Kilaahks come with the intention of taking over our planet. They hypnotize the scientists and turn the monsters into remote controlled instruments of devastation that they subsequently let loose all across the world! Godzilla and C° demolish New York, Paris, London and Moscow before they all return together to ravage Tokyo. But a handful of courageous astronauts fight back. When the monsters are back under control eventually, the Kilaahks have to bring in their own space monsters like Ghidrah and a dragon of fire. "Destroy All Monsters" is terrific entertainment, chock-full of (unintentional) laughs and irresistibly delightful special effects and tacky set pieces. I had the pleasure of seeing this cute flick on a big cinema screen, during a "Monster Movie Double Feature" special, and the entire theater had a great time. Everything about this film is so charming and kitschy, like aliens' costumes, the rocket ships' designs and – of course – the monsters devastating rampages. The English dubbed version provides even more hysterical situations, as the acting performances come across as very hammy. Keep an eye on the elderly non-Asian scientist especially. Whenever he opens his mouth to talk, it sounds like he's about to suffer from a stroke and die on the spot!

Toho decided to throw a block party for monsters in Tokyo, and invited every creature they could get to sign on to do the flick. Their three biggest mega stars are featured: the lovable giant fire-breathing lizard Godzilla, the supersonic bird who stirs up hurricane winds, Rodan; and the evil three-headed serpent King Ghidora. Throw in the talents of several other monsters and you have a Battle Royale that's a feast for the eyes.Aliens want to conquer the Earth. So they use hypnosis chips on both key humans as well as the giant beasts, forcing them to assist in a sinister scheme. The human actors, although intentionally upstaged by their larger co-stars, make for an interesting invasion from within story. The actors really do a good job showing urgency in this battle for Earth, (in spite of the sometimes questionable dubbing job). The action moves fast and furious, leading to the inevitable climactic monster showdown.The film incorporates the monster back stories as much as possible; considering how many creatures get in the act, that's quite an accomplishment. It's fun to see them all together; and they put on several good destruction and battle scenes. The TV reporter doing a sports play-by-play in the decisive battle is a great touch, giving us great lines such as, "Listen to the monsters, with their cries of horror and sudden death!" Fun stuff for Japanese monster movie fans or anyone who likes a good, campy, action filled flick.