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by Sebastian Kluth

Kaijû daisensô / Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965) - Journey on the waves of space and time - 9/10 (26/01/20)

Kaijû daisensô / Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965) - Journey on the waves of space and time - 9/10 (26/01/20)

Invasion of Astro-Monster is the most creative, diversified and entertaining entry in the franchise in the sixties along with cult movie Mothra vs. Godzilla. The story revolves around a Japanese and an American astronaut who encounter extraterrestrials...

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San daikaijû: Chikyû saidai no kessen / Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964) - Quirky introduction to the franchise's scariest villain - 8/10 (24/01/20)

San daikaijû: Chikyû saidai no kessen / Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964) - Quirky introduction to the franchise's scariest villain - 8/10 (24/01/20)

This fifth entry in the Godzilla franchise introduces the giant lizard's most impressive opponent ever. Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster doesn't only convince with intense fights involving Godzilla, King Ghidorah, Rodan and Mothra but also with a quirky...

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Mosura tai Gojira / Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964) - A franchise rising on the wings of a moth - 9/10 (23/01/20)

Mosura tai Gojira / Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964) - A franchise rising on the wings of a moth - 9/10 (23/01/20)

Two years after the rather underwhelming but financially successful King Kong versus Godzilla, Toho Studios continued its most important franchise with fourth entry Mothra versus Godzilla. This movie is one of the highlights in the franchise and its best...

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Kingu Kongu tai Gojira / King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) - A Japanese reinterpretation of an early Hollywood classic - 6/10 (21/01/20)

Kingu Kongu tai Gojira / King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) - A Japanese reinterpretation of an early Hollywood classic - 6/10 (21/01/20)

After a dormancy of more than seven years, the Godzilla franchise was revived and to kick things off on a spectacular note, the giant lizard confronts a legend of Hollywood cinema with giant monkey King Kong. The movie was commercially successful and...

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Gojira no gyakushû / Godzilla Raids Again (1955) - Making the impossible possible - 9/10 (20/01/20)

Gojira no gyakushû / Godzilla Raids Again (1955) - Making the impossible possible - 9/10 (20/01/20)

After the unexpected success of Godzilla, Toho Studios wanted to produce and release a quick sequel to cash in on the groundbreaking predecessor's excellent reputation. Director Honda Ishiro wasn't available, so Oda Motoyoshi was hired. Despite the limited...

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Saja / The Divine Fury (2019) - Two intriguing loners are fighting off maleficient demons - 8/10 (15/01/20)

Saja / The Divine Fury (2019) - Two intriguing loners are fighting off maleficient demons - 8/10 (15/01/20)

The Divine Fury is a South-Korean fantasy drama with horror elements that seems to be the starting point for a growing franchise. This film focuses on mixed martial arts fighter Yong-hoo who has lost his father as a child. Since that moment, he has lost...

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Hak Se Wui / Election (2005) - Old-fashioned but timeless gangster drama with depth - 8/10 (15/01/20)

Hak Se Wui / Election (2005) - Old-fashioned but timeless gangster drama with depth - 8/10 (15/01/20)

Election is a complex Hong Kong gangster drama that convinces with its realistic vibe. The movie details the rivalry between the calm, diplomatic and mild-mannered Lok and the excitable, hot-tempered and self-centered Big D. Once Lok has been elected...

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Xue bao / Savage (2018) - Blind-sided in the blizzard - 7/10 (12/01/20)

Xue bao / Savage (2018) - Blind-sided in the blizzard - 7/10 (12/01/20)

Savage is a gritty Chinese action-thriller set in magnificent North-Eastern winter landscapes. A group of three criminals steals a gold transport and encounters two police officers on their way from the mountain. One of these officers gets fatally shot...

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Hai Phuong / Furie (2019) - Lone wolf and cub in sinister settings - 7/10 (11/01/20)

Hai Phuong / Furie (2019) - Lone wolf and cub in sinister settings - 7/10 (11/01/20)

Furie is a Vietnamese action-thriller with renowned actress Van Veronica Ngo of Clash, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny and Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi fame. Renowned French fight choreographers were also involved behind the...

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Akinjeon / The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019) - Outstanding lead actors and characters save an average plot - 7/10 (11/01/20)

Akinjeon / The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil (2019) - Outstanding lead actors and characters save an average plot - 7/10 (11/01/20)

The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil is a gritty South-Korean action-thriller based upon factual events. It tells the story of a mysterious serial killer who attempts to murder a gangster boss in the middle of the night. Both men get seriously injured but...

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