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The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms (1953)

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Post  BoG Tue Mar 02, 2010 11:45 pm

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Godzilla was introduced a year after this Beast, yet Godzilla reaped all the rewards, becoming a superstar of monsters. Why? Could it be as simple as 'what's in a name?' Maybe they should have called this Rhedosaurus-Gigantic Beast From 20,000 Fathoms?
I learned that some famed analyst of such monstrous films felt that the Beast was poorly designed - by Harryhausen standards. Perhaps it was the large head? None of these reasons seem to make sense. This Beast should have been a star.
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ABOVE:THE POSTER AND DVD COVER, NEXT TO THE (VERY SIMILAR) MEXICAN POSTER
In the 1998 Godzilla version from the USA,
we were treated to the latest computer FX of that time. The monster was more detailed, it moved more fluidly. Was it more realistic? Oh yeah.
So why do I prefer the Beast to this new Godzilla?
I'll tell you why: style.
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When that Beast moves, as only a Harryhausen creature can, it catches our eye, it commands our attention. We are spellbound by the artistry and, especially, by the iconic nature of the Beast. It is one of a kind - there nothing else like it, and Harryhausen improved on his formula (we all know what creatures I'm thinking of). I can never forget the scene of the Beast grabbing that gutsy, crazy cop; maybe I'll remember Godzilla through tomorrow after watching the movie. But, after that...?  After that, I think of the Beast from below. BoG's Score: 7 out of 10

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