No way dude, the american Godzilla is not really a godzilla flick at all it is a travesty. Check out some of the newer Godzilla flicks from Japan that came out after the American one. He is back to being mean and he looks cooler too. Also check out the new Gamera trilogy- although he is still a flying turtle it is a cool Giant monsster flick too.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/guides/guide-display/-/1JYQAX25UET9K/qid=1122582259/sr=18-1/ref=sr_18_1/104-3527892-5922318

A quick overview on amazon