Gamera - Revenge of Iris

The only kaiju movie which surpasses this is the original Gojira. This movie has the best Fx of any kaiju movie, rivaling even the big budget hollywood films of that time. Gamera looks better than ever, giving the viewer a sense of fear, but at the same time, you can tell that Gamera is still the good guy. While Guardian of the Universe and G2 were both spectacular, G3 surpasses both of them. This is the definitive kaiju movie. There is one thing I would like to see, though. If at all possible, I would like ADV to advertise this film. Even the mostly anti-kaiju population of North America would enjoy watching this movie. If how well the Tristar film did in theaters is any indication, then a good and well advertised kaiju film can be a blockbuster. The Tristar film did well, and it sucked.

Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris is quite unlike any other kaiju film ever made. It sees the filmmakers taking the lessons learned from their previous experiences and delivering what is possibly the most satisfying conclusion one could ask this epic trilogy.

Revenge of Iris takes the story full circle. It has the greatest strength any monster film could have, a compelling human story. This one taking a look at the impact the genre's larger than life creatures have on the world around them. Ayana and her monster Iris serve has the perfect foil against Gamera. It's a spiritual film that ultimately asks one to have faith. To have faith in Gamera and what he represents, a force of good that will never surrender no matter what.

The special effects are absolutely marvelous. I highly recommend you get a hold of some behind the scenes footage because the sheer effort and creativity at display is simple fantastic. The film has a interesting mix of cgi and practical effects that, while might not always be perfect, nonetheless delivers a sense of wonder and awe. It may have less monster action then the previous films, but the exchange is some of the most exemplary and intense monster spectacle out of any kaiju film.

Gamera 3 is a testament to the talent of its filmmakers. While they may have had smaller budgets and less resources than the Godzilla films of the time, their work on this trilogy exceeds them by far. Kaneko's trilogy is one of the most unique and well done monster films you'll ever have the pleasure of seeing.

I THINK THIS WAS ONE OF GAMERA'S BEST FILMS EVER.Let's face it he is the new King of the monsters.My only problem were the battles only occurred during the night and Gamera wasn't in the film that much.But when he was,he was awesome.Second to much time was spent on Gyaos.Iris seemed like a backup opponent that got killed way to quickly.Gamera was on a serious mission in this film.It gave fans what kaiju movies have never did before,A monster attack without warning.Gamera was so powerful in this film and his new streamline look gave him a menacing appearance.The midair dog fight between Gamera and Iris could have lasted longer if it wasn't for the butting in of the military.over all this is a really good movie that I highly recommend.

Until this movie came along, in my opinion the original Godzilla ('54) had the highest production value in terms of reality of the monster. Gamera 1999 sets a new standard in kajyu movies with the new level of believability it brought to the monster's character. The fight scene in Shibuya is absolutely believable, and integration between CG and live humans are tight. Cinematography is beautiful, and there's no artificial quality to the scenery.

If I had complaints about this movie was that special effects director Shinji Higuchi seems to like to design monsters that are metallic looking and doesn't have a mouth (Legion, Iris). I think mouth is one thing that express monster's feelings and there was total lack of communication about the aggression Iris had towards Gamera. Legion at least had eyes, but Iris only has one light bulb inside the head. It looks a bit like a robot which took away from the involvement two monsters had for each other.

They brought back Nagamine (Shinobu Nakayama) to the story which was the right move, but neither she or Asagi Kusanagi (Ayako Fujitani) was at the center of the story. The girl Ayana wasn't strong enough actress to carry the lead and once again, story lacked a focal point as it did with Gamera Attack of Legion.

The '90s Gamera series gets darker and darker as the series progresses and this one is the darkest of them all with Gamera being total engine of destruction. It made the movie authentic but at the same time took something away from the Gamera character. It had no involvement with the human beings. I wish they would make Gamera 4 with plot line returning to like that of the first '90s Gamera movie with strong casting of characters.

Everyone's favorite flying, fire-breathing turtle is back, this time facing a threat unlike anything this world has ever seen. Old faces return alongside strange new ones in this dark, epic climax to the Gamera trilogy.

Plot: The Gyaos have returned, newly evolved and multiplying like crazy around the world. As if that isn't bad enough, a new foe has emerged, one who has been bred by the hate of a teenage girl who harbors a grudge against Gamera for accidentally killing her parents in the first film. This new creature is called Iris (named after the girl's deceased pet cat), a mysterious armored, blood-sucking squid creature with immense destructive power and a genetic link to the Gyaos. With the military once again hunting Gamera, will all this be too much for the Guardian of the Universe?

The stakes are raised and so is the severity of the violence. Tons of people are laid waste as the monsters battle each other for supremacy, destroying everything in their path. It's great. Gamera looks really fearsome, looking as if he will stop at nothing until all his monstrous enemies are destroyed. He even has some new tricks up his giant sleeve. Iris is a fascinating creature, bringing a sense of both awe and dread to his presence, especially when he's flying. In fact, he reminds me of an Angel from "Evangelion". It's nice seeing some of the old cast in this one like Gamera's human companion Asagi, who has really grown as a character. Some the new characters are interesting while others are strange, which is why sometimes I feel that this film may appeal to goths. The star here is Ayana, whose backstory and hatred for the turtle and backstory allow her to stand out from the rest of the cast.

I do have problems with this one. I didn't like how some people, military included, now want Gamera dead again. Come on, the Gyaos, certified man-eaters, have returned and yet their too busy complaining about the damage Gamera causes while he's trying to kill them. Even a fortune teller believes Gamera is some evil spirit. What evil spirit saves people? Furthermore, this causes Ayana's hatred to blend in with theirs, which, given the main conflict, should not be the case; the film would've been better served if she was the only one with a serious grudge. Plus, once again Gamera takes quite a bit of punishment. I'm tired that. At this time, he should be dishing out lot more damage to his enemies, especially with his trademark fire breath.

For all its problems, Gamera 3 is still worth the watch. It's a shame it ended the way it did and that its low-budget sequel that ended the storyline never made it to theaters and an American release. Check this flick out if your a monster movie fan. Or a goth lover.