Anybody like those old "kaiju," Japanese monster movies - Godzilla, etc.?

[Ocelot II]

Netflix has a new spin! Instead of having a gigantic lizard about to squash Tokyo, a gigantic troll awakened from under a mountain is about to squash Oslo. Same basic plot with better scenery - a crazy old man tries to warn people; nobody believes the scientist; the military tries to kill the monster without success... If you liked Godzilla and Mothra you'll love Troll. The special effects are excellent and the mountains are magnificent, and it's such an obvious takeoff on kaiju that it's pretty fun. Got good reviews, too.

[The Third Doctor]

1. OK thanks.

[Pinback]

2. Great tip - thanks! I hope they got the little details right,

like seeing the character’s lips move and hearing the dialogue a half-second later.

[Ocelot II]

3. Unfortunately they used modern movie technology, but

since it's in Norwegian you might not notice that the dialogue and the lip movements are in sync.

[targetpractice]

4. I enjoyed it...

... Great folklore, special effects, and likeable characters. Critics like it, but audience scores are low.

[ggma]

5. Family favorite...

War of the Gargantuas. Probably misspelled that. Sooooo cheesy!! Totally beloved.

gg

[bif]

6. No, but I love the way MST3K comments on them!

Good stuff!

[nuxvomica]

7. I thoroughly enjoyed this movie!

It hits all the marks for giant monster movies and then some. Thanks for recommending!