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Takao Okawara

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  • Born
    December 20, 1949 · Tokyo, Japan

Biography

  • Takao Okawara was born on December 20, 1949 in Tokyo, Japan. He is an assistant director and director, known for Godzilla 2000 (1999), Yukai (1997) and Kagemusha: The Shadow Warrior (1980).

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  • While he has directed several films in the Godzilla series, he was never a big fan of character.

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  • [on Jurassic Park (1993) ] The film technically is a masterpiece, but there really isn't much to the story.
  • There should be several different kinds of Godzilla films made. Not only should there be movies in which Godzilla battles other monsters, but also films that feature Godzilla alone. In addition, some of the Godzilla movies should have more fantasy elements in them.
  • I think that the tone of many Japanese films is too serious. I regard Godzilla movies as pure entertainment. That's why I like to put shots offering comic relief into scenes in which people are seen panicking.

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