A Few Words About A few words about...™ Godzilla - King of the Monsters -- in 4k UHD Blu-ray (1 Viewer)

[Tino]

Movies redeemed in MA show up in your iTunes library as PURCHASED- it doesn’t differentiate who what when or where. Perhaps that should help you.

Wrong

 

[Sega]

I just got it last night. 4K.
Watched it last night on my 55" 4 K TV. Looks great!
I have all the Godzilla movies.
Godzilla is King.

 

[Robert Crawford]

If that is how you are redeeming it Noel, you will not get a 4K copy in iTunes. I'm 100% sure.

Yup!

 

[Sega]

I had heard negative comments about the newest Godzilla incarnation, but came away pleasantly surprised, to find a reasonably cohesive, entertaining film, with nice effects, and terrific audio.

It's a bit convoluted, but pay attention, and it all comes together.

But viewing the film, I came away wondering why it was such an international production, especially in these days of nationalism.

Why the Japanese, and Chinese involvement? Why the need for English actors?

There have been rumors for decades that the Godzilla creature is somehow predicated upon Japanese films, but this couldn't be further from the truth.

We can trace these creatures back to the work of Windsor McCay, and his creation Gertie the Dinosaur, in 1914. In 1933, an other quintessential American film, King Kong set new standards for stop-motion animation.

But this is where things may get interesting, and many of us have been aware of the conspiracy theories for years. Sometime, decades ago, the camera negative of King Kong suspiciously went missing from the RKO vaults. There were whispers that it may have been stolen by a cranky employee, and sold to a collector. But recent reports, mention that it may have been seen in Japan.

Which begs the question, What precisely are the Japanese holding over the heads of the Americans? The answer may exist in the fact that there was a virtually unknown American production, released in April of 1956, entitled Godzilla, King of the Monsters, which starred Raymond Burr, and an all-American cast. That American production, used the latest in stop-motion effects.

Rumor is, that Toho, took this film, re-filmed numerous sequences, adding cheap effects (some say, a man in a rubber suit) and a myriad of Japanese actors, and took credit for its creation, much as they did for Key of Keys.

They then followed this up, with a plethora of other monster films, all with Japanese casts, many actually filmed in Canada. This went on for years.

But who holds the original negative to King Kong, and how does it affect the false information that these creatures were Japanese creations?

Proper research will bring the truth.

Obviously linking to missing negative, and the Japanese connection, Warner Bros., (remember, they own King Kong), has given work to two fine foreign actors whose work I admire - Ken Watanabe and Ziyi Zhang - but these roles could have been played by Americans, except that they perpetuate the foreign connection.

Then there's the ingenue, the young teen who saves the day - played by Millie Brown, some TV actress.

One could easily have cast Julia Butters, who with a bit of makeup, could easily play a young teen. She could probably play Churchill if she desired.

Ah, and more British actors taking the food from Americans - Sally Hawkins and Charles Dance. I admire their work greatly, especially Mr. Dance, but was Ian McShane, one of the great American actors not available? He was wonderful in John Wick 3, and what would Deadwood have been without him?

But I'm getting off topic, and the reason for this thread to is to make note of the fact that the newest Godzilla incarnation is a very decent film, and worthy of a spin.

It's a wonderful addition to one's growing 4k library.

Now, if someone can find that original King Kong negative, and get it back to it's rightful owner...


Image – 5

Audio – 5 (Dolby Atmos)

Pass / Fail – Pass

Recommended

RAH

Godzilla is King!

 

[Tino]

By the way,I also purchased the 3D Film.

When I go to redeem the code, here are the options (I didn’t since I already own the 4K stream, and will likely give the code away).

 

[Noel Aguirre]

If that is how you are redeeming it Noel, you will not get a 4K copy in iTunes. I'm 100% sure.

I agree with that but I’m also 100% sure it will STREAM in 4K across all my Apple devices capable of 4K per Apple

 

[Robert Crawford]

Based upon?

Have you redeemed the code and if you have, is it in 4K/Dolby Vision?

 

[Tino]

Forget it guys. He’s not listening. Or doesn’t want to. Don’t waste your time.

 

[Tino]

Have you redeemed the code and if you have, is it in 4K/Dolby Vision?

Of course he hasn’t.

 

[Cranston37+]

I agree with that but I’m 100% sure it will STREAM in 4K across all my Apple devices per Apple

My last post on the subject, Noel.

This is from my post above, with info direct from Apple, about when you will NOT get a 4K upgrade.

Good luck. Peace out.

 

[Noel Aguirre]

Of course he hasn’t.

That’s laughable as I previously said I was getting it so how could I.
However I just checked Apollo 13 which does and never bought the 4K version.
Again read the link I sent you from Apple not once but twice. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207949
May I suggest a reading comprehension course?

 

[Tino]

My last post on the subject, Noel.

This is from my post above, with info direct from Apple, about when you will NOT get a 4K upgrade.

Good luck. Peace out.
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Like I said. He’s not listening.

 

[Tino]

And I’m done too.

Ciao!

 

[Robert Crawford]

Alright, let's everybody stop with the personal swipes and insults. Anybody that makes another such comment will be banned from this thread and/or subject to other disciplinary action.

 

[Robert Crawford]

That’s laughable as I previously said I was getting it so how could I.
However I just checked Apollo 13 which does and never bought the 4K version.
Again read the link I sent you from Apple not once but twice. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207949
May I suggest a reading comprehension course?

So you have actually played the digital stream of Godzilla in 4K/Dolby Vision? If so, again which service did you redeem your Godzilla 3-D code at?

 

[Cranston37+]

That’s laughable as I previously said I was getting it so how could I.
However I just checked Apollo 13 which does and never bought the 4K version.

Just make sure you know that when you see a movie's resolution listed in the info, that is the highest resolution available, not necessarily what you own. Seeing the resolution you own can only be done when the title is playing.

Not saying you got it wrong, just saying it confuses a lot of people so I'm making sure...

 

[Noel Aguirre]

My last post on the subject, Noel.

This is from my post above, with info direct from Apple, about when you will NOT get a 4K upgrade.

Good luck. Peace out.
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That article is related to downloadable copies- I’m talking about streaming. Apple streams based upon the device capability per Apple.
Godzilla is King.

 

[Noel Aguirre]

Direct from my 4K iPhone

 

[Tino]

Don’t get sucked back in @Cranston37

 

[Cranston37+]

That article is related to downloadable copies- I’m talking about streaming. Apple streams based upon the device capability per Apple.

We are also talking about streaming. Always have been.