Criterion's Godzilla - Blu-ray Disc - Bonus Product Pick

Just as promised, Criterion has unleashed the "definitive" edition of the original Godzilla on Blu-ray Disc. In Criterion style, this latest Blu-ray Disc release of our favorite Kaiju has a host of feature that make this disc a must-own not only for Godzilla fans, but also for general film buffs.

Included in the package are all new digital video and audio restorations of both the original 1954 (Gojira) and its 1956 reworking for the U.S. audiences (Godzilla, King of the Monsters, starring Raymond Burr). Also, the Japanese version contains a new subtitle translation and trailers for both films are also included.

Additional features on the Blu-ray include:

Audio commentaries for both Gojira and Godzilla by Godzilla expert David Kalat

Interviews with actors from the original film Akira Takarada and Haruo Nakajima, music score composer Akira Ifukube, special effects director Koichi Kawakita and special effects photographer Motoyoshi Tomioka.

In addition, Japanese film critic Tado Sato is also interviewed.

Another included bonus feature is "The Unluckiest Dragon" which is an illustrated audio essay by Greg Pflugfelder about a Japanese fishing vessel tragedy that was actually an inspiration for making Godzilla.

Check out a special trailer prepared by Criterion for this release.

Suggested price for the Criterion package is $39.95 (also available on DVD).

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