9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
From Korea with Love; Strictly for Fans of This Genre, December 9, 2001
This review is from: Reptilian [VHS] (VHS Tape)
"Reptilian" is known in South Korea as "Yonggary," and though the entire cast speak English, and the setting (of unnamed city) seems American, it is in fact a Korean production, and the history of Yonggary goes back to the release of the original version in 1967. This means "Reptilian" is a remake of that one, and like Hollywood-made Godzilla movie, it is updated by CGI techonology. The plot is simple. Yonngary is a deadly monster that becomes a threat to human beings, destroying whatever comes in its sight, and controlled by aliens from the outer space.
You will see many familiar elements that you might have seen in other monster movies such as Godzilla series, and besides, most unique soldiers in the world -- they can fly and shoot cannons! Frankly the plot is weak, the CGI looks unusual, and acting is ... never mind, if you love this genre, you wouldn't care. You see a doctor (played by Harrison Young, elder Ryan in "Saving Private Ryan") who, as usual, gives a warning about the coming danger of Yonngary, but nobody listens, and a big monster starts to destroy, and on and on.
So this is strictly for the fans of the genre. If you're, you will have a good time. And please could anyone release the original "Yonngary"? I like the monster.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
If Hyundai Made Godzilla Movies..., June 23, 2002
I purchased this movie not knowing anything about it, and overall it is fun, but the plot has more holes than OJ Simpson's alibi and as for the acting, it really has to be seen to be believed (a friend of mine threw a "bad movie" contest last night, and "Reptilian" was my entry...after everyone saw the first scene of this film, I was the unanimous winner!). The English dialogue is so stiffly delivered that I wondered if this was done deliberately so the Korean language overdubs (for the home market) would more closely match the actors' mouths.
In any event, the effects are pretty cool, and what is a big monster film without good visuals? The redesigned Yongary was clearly influenced by the Tristar-reengineered Godzilla - he has a muscular, kind of reptile/humanoid look (but he did retain the ability to breathe fire, while Godzilla was dumbed down). I actually liked the original Yongary film and hoped the remake would stick to the original storyline (the aliens in "Reptilian" are more a distraction than a useful plot device; they have another monster at their disposal but choose to 'resurrect' Yongary instead). You just might like this film, warts and all.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best Stupid movie EVER!!!, April 10, 2002
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This review is from: Reptilian [VHS] (VHS Tape)
The actors [Stink], the monster [stinks] and the plot [stinks]! That's why this movie is so great!! But the acting is what makes this movie soo funny!! if you like stupid movies that you can laugh at for hours this is a movie for you!! ( just think about the dialog being about big butt's- if you have seen this movie you'll get my point... ;) very funny.)
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