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DVD REVIEW: GAMERA VS. GYAOS/GAMERA VS. VIRAS [DOUBLE FEATURE]

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9/23/10 at 7:00pm
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Ian Pratt Vs. Gamera Vs. Gyaos/Gamera Vs. Viras!

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9/23/10 at 7:21pm
Apparently, the original cut of Gamera vs Viras is 71 minutes, but Daiei had a contract obligation for a 90 minute film, which is why the movie is padded with stock footage. Even then, I thought the film was kind of weak, because most of the monster action doesn't occur until the final ten minutes of the movie. I thought Gamera vs Gyaos played out better, as it had the better combination of zany-ness (Luring out Gyaos with fake blood) and fun (The whole harbor fight).
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9/23/10 at 7:29pm
I'm not at all surprised, if that's the case, Mac. It feels Ghost In The Shell empty the second that old footage comes in. Like a clip show bound for the big-screen.

I enjoyed the various attempts to defeat Gyaos, too, but the combination of Viras's improved production values and kiddie characters won out for me. Plus, Viras is a much cooler, more sophisticated villain than Gyaos. And he looks absolutely bananas.

Thanks for weighing in!
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