Invasion of Astro-Monster
Film196596 min

Invasion of Astro-Monster

Taste attributes: actionadventurescience fictionmonster/alien/supernaturalfastfresh & originalunsavourylightimaginarylinearglossybig & variedsocial commentary

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"Ruler of the universe Planet X"

Boxlist takeOtherworldly and wide-ranging: an unsavoury sci-fi film, fresh rather than familiar. Best if you like spectacle over intimacy.

Taste details

Quality rating

6.9 /10

TMDB · 126 votes

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What lines up

  • Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
  • Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it
  • Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it

What might not click

  • Setting / scale: Big / varied, where this profile leans small / confined
  • Realism: Imaginary world, where this profile leans balanced realism

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Synopsis

Astronauts Glenn and Fuji investigate Planet X and encounter mysterious aliens known as the Xiliens, who ask Earth's people to help save their world from "Monster Zero". In exchange for borrowing Godzilla and Rodan, the Xiliens offer a cure for cancer. As Glenn investigates, he develops a romance with Miss Namikawa and uncovers the Xilien's true intentions.

Synopsis: TMDB

Taste Attributes

social commentary

Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Cast

Nick AdamsAkira TakaradaKeiko SawaiKumi MizunoJun Tazaki

Details

Genre
Action
Year
1965
Runtime
96 min
Status
Released
Studio
Toho Co.
Taste scores
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Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.

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