Factual error: The Apaches in the film are depicted with dual machine guns on each side of the cockpit, mounted directly on the windows. In real life, Apaches cannot mount such cannons, and instead use an M230 Chaingun in a turret underneath the helicopter, which the film Apaches have, but for some reason do not use. (00:49:25)
Godzilla (1998)
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Directed by: Roland Emmerich
Starring: Matthew Broderick, Jean Reno, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, Maria Pitillo
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Godzilla (1998) is a Sci-fi action thriller about a giant reptile that wrecks the city and gives birth to babies, only to be defeated by Jean Reno and Matthew Broderick. Different look and feel, this Zilla is more like a passing nod to GODZILLA. See the originals and then the 2000s versions for what the creature craze was about, then see this to compare, with a grain of salt. Some neat moments, but mostly bad.
It is a excellent movie.
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Suggested correction: Yes, we can all see they are supposed to be Apaches but not once are they mentioned by name. The US Army obviously didn't allow for real Apaches to be used. This isn't a mistake as there would have been no official licence to use the real deal.
Dr. Niko Tatopoulus: What's with the chewing gum?
Philippe Roaché: It makes us look more American.
Trivia: Director Roland Emmerich was a massive fan of Spielberg's films. Particularly "Jurassic Park." Emmerich decided to model this film more around "Jurassic Park" than the original "Godzilla" series. (In particular the "Baby Godzilla" sequences, which features many callbacks and references to the raptor scenes from "Jurassic Park").
Question: After they blow up Madison Square Garden, as they are standing outside Godzilla makes an appearance after previously being assumed dead. How did it manage to get back to Madison Square Garden without being detected by anyone?
Answer: Everyone was so focused on the nest in the Garden, they all forgot about Godzilla.