Title:
Gojira tai Biorante [blu-ray] = Godzilla vs. Biollante
Title (Alt graphic):
ゴジラvsビオランテ [blu-ray] = Godzilla vs. Biollante
Edition:
Blu-ray edition.
Publication Date:
2025
1989
Publication Information:
[New York] : The Criterion Collection, [2025]
©1989
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1booklet.
ISBN:
9798886072556
Abstract:
Diving into delirious realms of imagination, this second film of the Godzilla franchise's 1980s resurgence showcased the towering beast for a new generation of fans. This time, Godzilla's foe is one of the series' most wondrously strange kaiju creations: Biollante a mutant plant genetically engineered from the cells of a rose, a renegade scientist's dead daughter, and Godzilla itself. With a wild plot encompassing spies, psychic children, and bonkers biotechnology and some of the coolest special effects in the history of Japanese cinema Godzilla vs. Biollante stands as a high point in the ever-evolving mythology of the King of the Monsters.
General Note:
Originally released as a motion picture in 1989.
Wide screen.
Special features: New 4K digital restoration, with 5.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack; New audio commentary featuring film historian Samm Deighan, host of the podcast Eros + Massacre and coeditor of the book Revolution in 35mm; Making-of program from 1993 featuring director Kazuki Omori and special-effects director Koichi Kawakita, among others; Short documentary from 1993 about the Biollante and Super X2 vehicle concepts; Deleted special effects; TV spots and trailers; New English subtitle translation.
Performers:
Kunihiko Mitamura, Yoshiko Tanaka, Megumi Odaka.
Technical Details:
Blu-ray, reagion A, widescreen; DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1; requires Blu-ray player.
Accessibility Note:
English SDH.
Personal Subject:
Language:
Japanese
Additional Language:
Japanese dialogue; English subtitles.
Added Corporate Author:
Audience:
Rating: Not rated.