Hold everything! I previously stated that "Son of Godzilla" had brought the Godzilla series from the horrifying "Gojira" of 1954 to full-fledged kiddie fair. I was wrong. While "SOG" comes close, I have just discovered that "All Monsters Attack" (or "Godzilla's Revenge") truly brings the big lizard's movies into the realm of children.

I don't see how an adult can really enjoy this movie. The story centers around a little boy named Ichiro who is being bullied and uses his imagination to transport himself to Monster Island. His make-believe escapes team him with Minilla, who is fighting off his own bully in the form of Gabara. Turns out, little Ichiro learns to be brave from Minilla and in the end stands up to his own bully. Oh...and in the meantime also manages to capture a couple of bank robbers "Home Alone"-style.

Ah yes, the monsters. Practically all of the footage in this movie is recycled from "Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster" and "Son of Godzilla". There can't be more than a few seconds of new footage made exclusively for this movie and that is why I rate it so low. Since there's no doubt it's a kid's movie, I think it would entertain the very young but I found it hard to stay awake for.