I think this is one of the best Godzilla movies made. Godzilla's origins are finally revealed in this film: a prehistoric dinosaur, dubbed Godzillasaurus, helps a Japanese army defeat their opponents during World War II in 1944 and, 10 years later, mutates into Godzilla after an H-bomb explodes on the island. 47 years later, 3 people from the future called Futurians warn the people of Japan that Godzilla would soon destroy their country completely. So, they decided to bring along three advisers to go back in time to 1944 with them and help tele-port Godzillasaurus away from Lagos Island and into the Bering Sea so he won't get mutated by the bomb. Pretty clever. *maybe a spoiler ahead* However, the Futurians unleash three Dorats (dragon-like creatures) to be exposed by the H-bomb, so 47 years later in 1991, it could mutate in the new-improved King Ghidorah. They plan to use this monster to destroy Japan to prevent the country's future domination. On getting rid of Godzilla, there's nothing powerful enough to stop King Ghidorah.

Yet, the Godzillasaurus was mutated into a new-improved (and larger) Godzilla after a Russian nuclear submarine crashed into it in the Bering Sea. Soon, the two monsters meet and...you let the idea now. It's a fast-paced and pretty good story, although there are some plot holes. Miki Saegusa returns, played a very active role in this film. My favorite part of her in the movie is when she stood on a balcony of her psychic institute and watches, dazed, at the UFO soar across the sky. Also, what's good is the return of composer Akira Ifukube, who wrote a very moving and inspiring score for this film. Some of his music maybe repeated excessively, but it is still enjoyable. One key part of this story is when the character Shindo recognizes Godzilla as the same dinosaur who saved his army on Lagos Island in 1944. When Godzilla arrives to battle King Ghidorah he says: "He'll fight for us again, our savior has come back to protect us." This reminds me of how Godzilla was the "hero" in the 1960s and 1970s Godzilla films. This movie is a must-see for G-Fans.

Grade A

Godzilla and time travel fumble around with each other in an enjoyable but confusing entry. It mostly confuses because the time travel plot doesn't make much sense. Why do the aliens just move Godzilla? Who knows. It's great to see a bit more origin, even if it doesn't all add up. There are some excellent comedic scenes, aided by some hammy acting. The scene with a Mr. Spielberg is a great laugh out loud moment. The war scenes are a little something new, and the anti Americanism has been blown out of proportion. One of the characters even says that the dinosaur was just protecting its island. Ghidorah soon makes an appearance, and there's even more fun to be had with Mecha-Ghidorah. This was a jump back into the cheesiness of earlier films, but after the undeserved failure of the previous installment, that was to be expected.

This film came to my attention when I attended the first Monsterama Con in 2014 in Atlanta. One of the honored guests was Robert Scott Field who played an android. According to Fields, this film has been recognized as the third best Godzilla movie of all time. In Japan it received the equivalent to our Oscar Award. This film delves back to the origin of Godzilla and the epic battle with his equal King Ghidorah. The future visitors to modern 1990 Japan warn of destruction and want to change the course of the future but manipulating the present. A fun use of old school special effects and fun to see movies made pre- CGI. This movie is a joy for any Godzilla enthusiast. His name is Godzilla!