Well yes, the giant bird as it manifests in the film can't be taken seriously. On its first appearance all verisimilitude plummets. Which is a shame as there are some things to like about 'The Giant Claw'. Apart from the stock footage the cinematography is fine. Enhancing the cast it has Morris Ankrum in his patented capable military leader persona dealing with alien threats and it does have the enchanting Mara Corday as the mathematical Sally Caldwell. Unfortunately Jeff Morrow as the hero Mitch MacAfee is unlikeable and a bit creepy. The monster does have a scene where it is standing on top of the Empire State building, naturally evoking comparison with the superior 'King Kong' (The 1933 version, not the awful Peter Jackson one of course) that does it no favours. It could have been better but it doesn't rise to being average sadly.
A good drinking game is to have a shot when someone says 'battleship'. You'll soon be sozzled.
A good drinking game is to have a shot when someone says 'battleship'. You'll soon be sozzled.