Hitoshi Matsumoto, Hitosi Matumoto, Itsuji Itao
An eccentric man aged about 40 lives alone in a decrepit house in Tokyo. He periodically transforms into a giant, about 30 meters tall, and defends Japan by battling similarly sized monsters that turn...( read more
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DVD Release Date: July 28, 2009
Stats: 403 reviews
More than just a homage to kaiju flicks, you can feel Matsumoto is meditating a lot about the routine of living in Japan for a middle age man. A clever approach with a dead-pan comedy style that suits the whole thing very well. The final act was unpredictable but quite fun, and s...( read more)
I know a lot of people hated this one, but I for one thought it was hysterically funny. The monsters are totally outrageous and the ineptness of the 'hero' makes him completely identifiable. Highly recommended for the visuals and the creative "bizarreness" (just don't take it t...( read more)
A terrific idea ultimately done in by overlength. An enjoyable main character, some fun, goofy, and slightly disturbing monsters, and the documentary approach help pull you through it.
A mockumentary about a man on the Japanese government's payroll to transform himself into a giant and battle creatures that threaten. Depressed and lonely, he apprehensively carries out his duties trying to live up to others who held the same position, but isn't nearly as popula...( read more)
Brilliant! Expertly done take on the monster movie, mixed with a downbeat docudrama of a very unhappy man. I've heard some mention the slow pace as a criticism, but I thought it was perfect in setting the mood for the whole piece. I enjoyed the camera following the lead to the...( read more)
Very bizarre. Funny at some points but really it's just laughable especially all the monsters. They're pretty silly.
I really loved this until the end when it suddenly turned all live action. Then I was just confused about what the hell happened. The monster fight scenes before that point are hilarious, bizarre, and beautiful all at the same time. Vaguely reminiscent of a combination of a vi...( read more)
Easily one of the most bizarre films I've ever seen. I felt the inkling of a commentary on age-ism in Japan, but that fell short on me. What I did get was the satire of the superhero: what is it like on a superhero's downtime? How are they ACTUALLY recieved by the public? How do ...( read more)
This is Matsumoto's first feature (he's a famously odd Japanese comedian), but it's a distinctively bizarre piece of work. Remember the name. full review
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