Ultraman Cosmos vs. Ultraman Justice: The Final Battle (2003)

Ultraman Cosmos vs. Ultraman Justice: The Final Battle (2003)

Tsuburaya Productions

Directed By: Tsugumi Kitaura

Cast:

Takayasu Sugiura

Kazue Fukiishi as Ultraman Justice

Yurika Asada as Natsuki Kuramoto

Hidekazu Ichise

Runtime: 77 Minutes

Color: Color

Sound: Dolby Digital Surround

Released: December 21, 2003

While E.Y.E.S. prepare to safely transport the worlds monsters to a far off planet where they will no longer be troubled by humans, an army of giant alien robots appear to stop the project. Ultraman Cosmos arrives in time to temporarily stop the attack, when Ultraman Justice enters the battle aiding the alien invaders. Cosmos is defeated by Justice, and the Aliens destroy all the spacecraft that were to be used to transport the monsters. It becomes apparent that these aliens don't want any of Earth's species to leave the planet.

With Cosmos out of the way the invaders begin an onslaught against the Earth's major cities. Every attack is followed by the appearance of a mysterious woman in black who shows no emotion and no desire to interact with any of the victims. Without Cosmos the world is defenseless.

It is soon revealed that the mysterious woman is indeed Justice, who has been under the control of the the invaders as a means to oversee their plans. Justice appears at a meeting of top level E.Y.E.S. leaders to deliver a message from the invaders. In the near future life on Earth will become a threat to peace in the Galaxy. The Aliens have come to destroy all life on Earth so that they can begin a new genesis with new species that will be more acceptable to the other planets. The destruction of Earth will begin in 35 hours and there will be no negotiations.

Through interaction with a kind young girl, and her puppy, Justice is able to see the good in mankind and break free from alien control in time to revive Cosmos before the final destruction of Earth is set to begin.

With the combined efforts of the Ultramen the alien robots are overcome, but the aliens have another trick up their sleeve, all the robots combine into a one giant super robot. This new robot is far too powerful for the duo to overcome. Spiritual strength would come from the soul of a young man who is connected to the Ultramen. This new found energy source is all that is needed to push the balance of power in favor of Earth's defenders and the aliens are quickly vanquished.

The film features a lot of good kaiju battles though not quite up to the standards of the Godzilla & Gamera films. I would say that the film is above average for this genre and is suitable for all ages. Worth the time for any kaiju fan.