Is Kamen Rider G Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2009)

📖 The Core Premise

Kamen Rider G returns to the screen in 2009, bringing a fresh narrative to the Action, Science Fiction, Comedy genre. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "Goro is a sommelier who transforms into the titular Kamen Rider G to fight the former anti-terrorism unit Shade, who captured and brainwashed him into a soldier, before the unit went underground due to the use of kidnapped people as supersoldiers. During a raid at TV Asahi led by Daidō Oda, who demands the release of their imprisoned leader, Seizan Tokugawa, Goro encounters his girlfriend Eri Hinata. She jogs his memory and he attacks his former comrades while getting Eri out of harm's way. This makes Oda reveal his true form as the Phylloxera Worm while his subordinates transform into the Acarina Worm, the Subst Worm, the Brachypelma Worm Viridis, and the Cochlea Worm to attempt to destroy the traitor. After an extended fight across the city and countryside, G manages to defeat Phylloxera Worm thanks to the encouragement of Decade and the other primary Heisei Riders appearing before him. Running off, Goro vows to save the world from Shade before returning to Eri."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In Kamen Rider G, Goro Inagaki delivers a serviceable performance that keeps the narrative moving. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Action. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Kamen Rider G worth your time? If you appreciate Action, Science Fiction, Comedy films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Kamen Rider G is a mixed bag with some redeeming qualities. With a runtime of 15 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Watch on OTT.