Here's something that I've often wondered (aside from the costume debate - I've always accepted the kaiju Kongs for what they are and don't really relate them to the original Kong). This was the first movie dedicated fully to pitting Godzilla against another monster (I'm not including the Anguirus battle from Godzilla Raids Again). Had this movie instead been made later on in the series, do you think it would have benefitted from the lighter, kid-friendly approach that Toho took? Do you think a better story line could have been developed later in the series, pitting the friendlier Godzilla versus Kong in the villain role?

Or better yet...which Diane Lane photo do you prefer? I'm going with the top one.