8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Godzilla (1954)
Godzilla (1954)
Overview
Japan is thrown into a panic after several ships are sunk near Odo Island. An expedition to the island led by Dr. Kyohei Yamane soon discover something far more devastating than imagined in the form of a 50 meter tall monster whom the natives call Gojira. Now the monster begins a rampage that threatens to destroy not only Japan, but the rest of the world as well.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
8.1
Overview
Japan is thrown into a panic after several ships are sunk near Odo Island. An expedition to the island led by Dr. Kyohei Yamane soon discover something far more devastating than imagined in the form of a 50 meter tall monster whom the natives call Gojira. Now the monster begins a rampage that threatens to destroy not only Japan, but the rest of the world as well.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central narrative functions as a powerful anti-nuclear allegory, directly critiquing the destructive power of atomic weapons and the environmental consequences of human interference, which aligns with progressive values.
The film features a cast that is traditional for its Japanese origin and setting, without incorporating explicit race or gender swaps of roles that would be considered traditionally white in a Western context. Its narrative primarily addresses themes of nuclear warfare and scientific responsibility, rather than offering a critique of traditional identities or explicitly integrating DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'Godzilla' (1954) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative primarily explores the destructive power of the monster and the moral dilemmas of scientific weaponry, without engaging with queer identities or experiences.
The 1954 film "Godzilla" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a giant monster awakened by nuclear testing and its impact on Japan, with themes centered on the dangers of nuclear weapons and scientific ethics. Therefore, the film has no portrayal of transsexual identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
As the original film in the franchise, all characters in Godzilla (1954) were newly created for this production. There were no pre-existing characters from prior source material or history whose gender could have been altered.
The 1954 film "Godzilla" is the original installment, establishing its characters' races as Japanese. There is no prior source material or historical record for these specific characters to be compared against, thus no race swap occurs.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.6
Critic Ratings
9.4
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