Pacific Rim: Uprising
Universal Pictures | Release Date: March 23, 2018
4.8
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ChloeChengMar 23, 2018
Just don't know what happened between Pacific Rim 1 & 2... The previous one was such a great movie but this one... So many advertisement. So many unnecessary characters. They did not make movie with the love of Jaeger and Kaiju but made itJust don't know what happened between Pacific Rim 1 & 2... The previous one was such a great movie but this one... So many advertisement. So many unnecessary characters. They did not make movie with the love of Jaeger and Kaiju but made it for commercial purpose. So pathetic.… Expand
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ForgottendutyMar 23, 2018
There is no way to sugarcoat it. This movie was sucked d*ck on every possible level.
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SavageYetiApr 18, 2018
I hated this movie, i don't know what to say other than it was so boring, i loved the first one but this one was absolutely pointless.
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trooper1993Apr 21, 2018
There where many things that bothered me about the first movie but overall it was watchable/somewhat enjoyable.

This movie was just a headache. Dumb plot, silly fighting scenes, bad humour and a lot more I hope it won't be the same directorThere where many things that bothered me about the first movie but overall it was watchable/somewhat enjoyable.

This movie was just a headache. Dumb plot, silly fighting scenes, bad humour and a lot more

I hope it won't be the same director and the same actors 'bringing the fight to them'.… Expand
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Qgal5kapMay 26, 2018
What an absolute crock of **** They made pacific rim into a children's movie. I guess once again "marketing" ruins entertainment.
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BrianMcCriticJul 5, 2018
A film that lacks the vision the first one does even when it has its moments of fun. There is definitely some fun to be had here, but the meandering script left me uninspired in the end. Overall I can't quite give it a pass a high 5. C+
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DyliebarAug 3, 2018
The action sequences alone are worth the price of admission, the scenes in between not so much.
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dell221May 19, 2018
how do you mess a robot fighting monsters movie up? this movie is god awful. no wonder jax Taylor didn't want to be involved in this **** John Boyega is terrible in this movie. his British accent is just awful. totally makes you want to mutehow do you mess a robot fighting monsters movie up? this movie is god awful. no wonder jax Taylor didn't want to be involved in this **** John Boyega is terrible in this movie. his British accent is just awful. totally makes you want to mute this **** they could have at least made this as good as the last one. it seems they were going for an international audience as they cast lots of bad actors across the globe. unless you are bored as **** and have nothing to do on a weekend and feel the need to watch this garbage just to let you know you have been warned. charlie day is the only good thing about this movie.… Expand
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ArkonBladeJun 12, 2018
Really liked the first Pacific Rim. This one how ever is not even near as good as the first. No Del Torro directing pretty much killed this. The plot is dumb, the characters are bland and boring, and this feels like a bad episode of the powerReally liked the first Pacific Rim. This one how ever is not even near as good as the first. No Del Torro directing pretty much killed this. The plot is dumb, the characters are bland and boring, and this feels like a bad episode of the power rangers. The Jager pilots look like they are all 13 to 15 years old. No Rolly in this one or Herc. The only reason I am even giving this a 4 and not a zero is the action is ok. Not near as good as the first one though. When Jager fights were not happening in this movie I was zoning out due to Bordem.

Really disappointed in this one. It was one of my more anticipated movies for 2018. I would say don't waste your time on it.… Expand
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JarvisJan 7, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie isn't just an insult to fans of the original, it's an insult to cinema as a whole. Uprising has a completely different aesthetic than it's predecessor and that's not a good thing. The original Pacific Rim was able to feel realistic and captivating, despite it's ridiculous concept. And a lot of that came from director Guillermo del Toro's commitment to pseudo realism. He can take any ludicrous concept and make it feel real. That's not a common talent, and yet you would expect the director of this sequel, Steven Deknight to at least try his best to replicate that feel. But surprise surprise, he doesn't. This entire movie feels like a cartoon, all sense of scale and weight from the first movie are thrown out the window in favor of cartoonish antics which pull you out of the narrative. Most of the Jeager Pilots in this movie are literal teenagers, showing just how little the filmmakers cared about the original movie. This film was designed by focus groups, not artists, and it reflects very poorly on the final product. To make it even worse, the film feels like it was designed to ruin the universe the first movie established. One of the main characters in the first film has been reduced to a villain for no reason, but that's not nearly as bad as how this piece of trash then decides it would be a good idea to cram one of the leads in the first movie into the first act, have them show no emotion or semblance of character, and then kill them off, and act like it was nothing.
Finally, the action is just useless. There is more of it in this one than the original, but there is no effort put into its' choreography. Fights are slow paced and uncreative, there are no distinctive weapons or abilities used, (none that mean anything anyway). There is no effort put into making any of the hits feel strong or impactful,the fights aren't nearly as visceral or captivating as the first one's. All around this is an abysmal movie with no redeeming qualities, anything that looks good in this garbage heap has been done better by other movies.… Expand
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MattBrady99Aug 29, 2018
"Trololololo
Lalala
Oh-hahaha-ho Haha-hehe-ho Hohoho-he-ho Hahahaha-ho Lolololololo Lolololololo Lolololololo Lololo-LOL! Aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh!" That's in the movie, by the way. I couldn't believe it. They actually played the trololo"Trololololo
Lalala

Oh-hahaha-ho
Haha-hehe-ho
Hohoho-he-ho
Hahahaha-ho

Lolololololo
Lolololololo
Lolololololo
Lololo-LOL!

Aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh!"

That's in the movie, by the way. I couldn't believe it. They actually played the trololo song. As if to troll film lovers for expecting quality. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)… Expand
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ComandanteCobraApr 26, 2018
I'll add my review to the mixed score train. It isn't terrible but it is also far from great and worse than the first one. It seem like targeted to young audience. It has a simple plot, very young protagonists, a cute robot, basic morals, ifI'll add my review to the mixed score train. It isn't terrible but it is also far from great and worse than the first one. It seem like targeted to young audience. It has a simple plot, very young protagonists, a cute robot, basic morals, if you have some age on your shoulders you'll forsee every dialogue and situation of this flick. Battles are more flashy than the first film but are soulless, hollow, linear. It is sad to see enormous robots armed with nonsense weapons jumping all around like ninja (causing more colleateral damage than the monsters)....unlike the first one where you can feel the weights of monsters and mechs. Kaiju are veeeery scarce in this movie and have generic look and silly motivation. It is missing the love letter for vintage kaiju films or anime robot of the first installation. If you'll go to the teatre with childer they will have a good time but otherwise you can skip it… Expand
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VadertimeJun 25, 2018
I got the DVD for this last week. Let me just say, I am glad I didn't waste my money at the movie theater, which would have been as much as I paid for the DVD. This is a bad movie. No plot, vaguely coherent story and rehashed CGI effects thatI got the DVD for this last week. Let me just say, I am glad I didn't waste my money at the movie theater, which would have been as much as I paid for the DVD. This is a bad movie. No plot, vaguely coherent story and rehashed CGI effects that offer very little compared to the first one. Don't bother watching this, it's just not worth it even on a lazy Saturday afternoon when trying to kill a few hours.… Expand
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roastbirdApr 29, 2018
When the director said we need to make jaegers "faster and lighter" I know what I can possibly get...
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DubeauMay 17, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uprising was a very average movie. I did appreciate the acting in general. But the story barely involve the actual Kaaju and aliens. Yes you get some hints on the why of the first movie, but it takes way too much time establishing the new characters and too much language translations. The visuals were pretty good and easily the fun aspect of the movie. The lack of an established movie star, was maybe a bad decision. And turning a previous fun/comedic character into the main villain isn't a good move at all. So yes, the mechanics works but the essence doesn't make that thing run very far. I give it a 55% because this movie seems to setup a follow up. Will we see it is another question...… Expand
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Popcorn55Jun 24, 2018
Ohhhh my god. Why did I waste $1.67 at Redbox on this? I knew better. I knew it would be bad. And it was... you really have to watch it as comedy I guess.

If you accept the hilarious premise of this franchise, namely that giant JapaneseOhhhh my god. Why did I waste $1.67 at Redbox on this? I knew better. I knew it would be bad. And it was... you really have to watch it as comedy I guess.

If you accept the hilarious premise of this franchise, namely that giant Japanese monsters from another dimension are periodically climbing up out of the seafloor to smash all buildings that they can find, then you have to also accept the fact that you are watching something designed for 8-year olds, basically, and from that uncritical point of view, it's sort of entertaining for a while. But then all the usual giant-robot combat ensues, and it wears thin rather quickly... why is that pre-teen girl able to build giant robots all by herself? I never understood that... or any of dozens of other examples of far-fetched silliness that's taken for granted here.

Really the best part of this eye-roller is the names of the giant Jaeger robots... "November Ajax" etc. Definitely good stuff for 8-year olds to get into and then buy the plastic model kits...… Expand
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AMFcriticNov 15, 2018
It seems more a bad copy of the first than a sequel, taking everything great and overexploiting it so much that it is no longer great. 4.9 / 10
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ROYFINKApr 12, 2018
for what its worth its not a bad movie the monster fights are awesome the humans are cardboard and nothing really interesting there just wait for it to come to dvd and skip the first hour
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JaqwaanMay 11, 2018
Pacific Rim: Uprising goes full Hollywood with this poorly executed sequel. If you are hoping this film is better than the first, you'll be disappointed as the only real appeal to this film is the unrealistic physics of Yager Combat.

ThePacific Rim: Uprising goes full Hollywood with this poorly executed sequel. If you are hoping this film is better than the first, you'll be disappointed as the only real appeal to this film is the unrealistic physics of Yager Combat.

The story leads a linear path and diverges into multiple complex situations that, if any of the characters were smart enough, could fix quite easily. The climax, although different in a way, gets to a point where the movie seems to keep falling from that point on and has no real return. So many plots are unrealistic and so many decisions the writers chose made this film a little bit more unbearable each minute.

The only real positives are John Boyega's strong acting, Yager Design and, of course, the Kaiju, who are somehow back, and explained very briefly.

If there are plans for another movie, let's hope anyone who writes it has a chance to develop a good story, with stronger acting and making the Yager combat as realistic as possible.… Expand
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AugustKellerJun 4, 2018
Equipped with an interesting setting and likable lead characters, Pacific Rim: Uprising is the epitome of wasted potential. Copping out at every turn and displaying a complete lack of trust in its audience, the script to this sequelEquipped with an interesting setting and likable lead characters, Pacific Rim: Uprising is the epitome of wasted potential. Copping out at every turn and displaying a complete lack of trust in its audience, the script to this sequel immediately devolves into spelling out everything that its viewers need to know (either through blunt voiceovers or on-the-nose dialogue). This sets the tone for the entire movie as we’re exposed to every cliché in the book (an exhausted plot line and flat supporting characters) as well as inattentive techniques (negligent pacing, transitions and effects). There may be some thrilling fights and the cool monsters but the entire ride rings hollow all the way through.

While the design and potential of Pacific Rim: Uprising may have many wanting to give it a shot, its void of substance limits the film to only the shallowest of successes. In the vain of Transformers or the Fast & Furious franchise, this film has oodles of popcorn appeal and a major absence of craft or distinction. Pacific Rim: Uprising is fun at times but, just like its over-indulgent action sequences, the film is wholly unoriginal and bordering on insulting.

Writing: 4/10
Direction: 4/10
Cinematography: 4/10
Acting: 4/10
Editing: 4/10
Sound: 6/10
Score/Soundtrack: 5/10
Production Design: 7/10
Casting: 6/10
Effects: 7/10

Overall Score: 5.1/10

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MurderoOct 10, 2018
время можно потратить,но фильм не оставляет после себя впечатлений.... графика красива, но сюжет детский, да и детей куча в фильме, типо девочка гений, а толпа взрослых и образованных людей -дегенераты. фильм на раз. из-за уважения к первойвремя можно потратить,но фильм не оставляет после себя впечатлений.... графика красива, но сюжет детский, да и детей куча в фильме, типо девочка гений, а толпа взрослых и образованных людей -дегенераты. фильм на раз. из-за уважения к первой части максимум 3 балла… Expand
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Huey_KratosJun 11, 2019
I hate that this was made on a cheaper budget than the first movie which was an actual success. This was only made to promote some toys and the cartoon series. Plus having a new director who isn't Guillermo del Toro to man the ship on a storyI hate that this was made on a cheaper budget than the first movie which was an actual success. This was only made to promote some toys and the cartoon series. Plus having a new director who isn't Guillermo del Toro to man the ship on a story he created is disappointing. I recommend you go and review the actual sequel that Guillermo del Toro actually wrote and had planned to kick start a whole cinematic universe. Which had also plans to link with Godzilla.… Expand
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LalizelJun 13, 2019
Disappointing, between little kaiju action and mostly interpersonal conflicts, the difference in quality between the original Pacific Rim and this film is appalling.
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PeeetJul 12, 2019
This is possibly the absolute worst film in existence every second of it angered me. This movie is AIDS and should be banned!
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BorgorosApr 2, 2018
The start of this movie is really slow and weak. The effects, characters and story is dull at best. But after Newt gets crazier and takes over its picking up!! Suddenly the effects gets better, more battles like the first movie and it getsThe start of this movie is really slow and weak. The effects, characters and story is dull at best. But after Newt gets crazier and takes over its picking up!! Suddenly the effects gets better, more battles like the first movie and it gets moe entertaining all over. The stupid misplaced humor is there through the whole movie though....… Expand
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joeyabukiMar 23, 2018
Not a good movie. This film is not directed by Guillermo del Toro, unlike the first instalment, doesn't have his soul or his touch. A bunch of action scenes & clichés. Flat Performances. Random simplistic plot. Although it has some good scenarios.
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JPKMar 24, 2018
What Happened!?
Pacific Rim: Uprising Feels Like A Very Cheesy Power Rangers Episode Mixed With The Better Moments Of Transformers Movies (Those Movies Mostly Suck), The First Pacific Rim Had A lot Of Creative Ideas And Terrific VisualWhat Happened!?
Pacific Rim: Uprising Feels Like A Very Cheesy Power Rangers Episode Mixed With The Better Moments Of Transformers Movies (Those Movies Mostly Suck), The First Pacific Rim Had A lot Of Creative Ideas And Terrific Visual Effects. But Here It's Very Bland And Messy With That Cheesy Power Rangers Feel To it.… Expand
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NautilusMar 24, 2018
Plot holes and bad ending. We just can't have good sequels. That's just how things are....
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SunykameyMar 25, 2018
This movie was disappointing. They took away everything that made Pacific Rim great and added nothing of value. This movie desperately needed a better script. Flashier and "bigger" isn't always better. It just had no soul.
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Compi24Apr 3, 2018
Like a lot of other recent sequels, "Pacific Rim: Uprising" juggles too many new elements, world-builds to a fault, and squanders the core facets of what made the original so enticing. The characters, the action, and the stakes are allLike a lot of other recent sequels, "Pacific Rim: Uprising" juggles too many new elements, world-builds to a fault, and squanders the core facets of what made the original so enticing. The characters, the action, and the stakes are all downgraded considerably in this. Plus, there's one really unfortunate narrative risk taken here that pans out so horribly, it almost breaks the movie. Almost. Thankfully, the effects, the performances, and the world that was so brilliantly staged by Guillermo Del Toro back in 2013 ultimately make the movie watchable. And I can't say I really regret the watch.… Expand
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nonameformeMar 24, 2018
1st Pacific Rim at least respect Sir Issac Newton and law of physic. All move are 'heavy' and 'realistic' and 'believable' thus result in 'immersion'. Every punch is packed with weight with equal reaction. When the punch hit, you can see the1st Pacific Rim at least respect Sir Issac Newton and law of physic. All move are 'heavy' and 'realistic' and 'believable' thus result in 'immersion'. Every punch is packed with weight with equal reaction. When the punch hit, you can see the reaction on both jaeger and kaiju.

Uprising? Everything defy physic so much that it break all the immersion. This time jaeger move around like a sheet of paper blow by tornado wind. Action happen so fast that they should create sonic boom and destroy everything around it. Watching this movie is like watching physic(cally) torture movie. Another insult to the injury is the jaeger designs. In 1st movie, each machines come with its own designs that define each personality and advantage & disadvantage. Now in Uprising, all machines look like they came out of China's mass production line.… Expand
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CineAutoctonoMar 25, 2018
"Pacific Rim: Uprising" was a film that did not respect the essence of the original film, they presented us a new story with new characters, new jaegers and new kaijus, and that was a very strong point in the film, but new and also many"Pacific Rim: Uprising" was a film that did not respect the essence of the original film, they presented us a new story with new characters, new jaegers and new kaijus, and that was a very strong point in the film, but new and also many problematics. The story is overloaded, there are very excessive action sequences, the story became aggressive and very pretentious, and its turn is very fast. They discontrolled the whole movie and destroyed all the essence that the great Guillermo Del Toro transmitted to us in the first film, the visual effects are lighty good but the performances are so bad. And even with all those severe problems, the movie is very entertaining. But it will not be worthwhile to continue knowing more about the story as it was destroyed, by the unbridled pace of the film.… Expand
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Minh18121999Mar 25, 2018
I really enjoyed the original but DAMN this film is completely awful,this is a perfect example of cash grab,the cgi looks cartoony,the acting is bland as the characters,the battle scenes are there and they are fun to watch,but beyond that iI really enjoyed the original but DAMN this film is completely awful,this is a perfect example of cash grab,the cgi looks cartoony,the acting is bland as the characters,the battle scenes are there and they are fun to watch,but beyond that i was bored out of my mind,cuz i didn't give a s*** about these new characters.Not only is this film nowhere near as good as the first film but it is also very disrespectful to Guillermo del Toro's vision of the first… Expand
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ElMalditoMar 23, 2018
Holy **** this movie is like a SyFy Mockbsuter, John Boyega is the best part of the film, but the Latina, Scott Eastwood, the chinesse girl, (who apparence in all Legendary Movie's) and the Little girl, are si unnecesary, i hope this movieHoly **** this movie is like a SyFy Mockbsuter, John Boyega is the best part of the film, but the Latina, Scott Eastwood, the chinesse girl, (who apparence in all Legendary Movie's) and the Little girl, are si unnecesary, i hope this movie flops in so many levels, #JUSTICE4JOHNBOYEGA… Expand
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rrimmelMar 24, 2018
It is so off the mark from the first movie that it might as well not be in the same franchise. Fights were worse. Script was worse. Characters were worse. I nearly walked out just before the final battle and now regret that I didn't.It is so off the mark from the first movie that it might as well not be in the same franchise. Fights were worse. Script was worse. Characters were worse. I nearly walked out just before the final battle and now regret that I didn't. Worst movie I've seen in a decade and I LOVED Pacific Rim.… Expand
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McGillotineMar 26, 2018
This film sucked and I for one, hated every damn moment of it. I am honestly lost for words, the plot was garage, the performances of the cast aside from John Boyega were utter sh*t especially from Scott Eastwood and Cailee Spaeny, and theThis film sucked and I for one, hated every damn moment of it. I am honestly lost for words, the plot was garage, the performances of the cast aside from John Boyega were utter sh*t especially from Scott Eastwood and Cailee Spaeny, and the fight scenes were some of the worst choreographed in the history of film. There is very little that is redeemable about this film and I regret that i've wasted my time and money watching it.… Expand
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JamesIrish68Mar 26, 2018
Very corporate production aimed at teens and and the future sale of merchandise . John Boyega isn't really leading man material, his co stars are generic and the script is basically every cliche and trope you can think of.
Negatives aside itVery corporate production aimed at teens and and the future sale of merchandise . John Boyega isn't really leading man material, his co stars are generic and the script is basically every cliche and trope you can think of.
Negatives aside it is visually wonderful on the big screen and very entertaining. Can’t be faulted for the excellent CGI, Animatronics, Costume etc. It is full scale razamatazz in the same vein as “Transformers”.… Expand
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whoischarlotteApr 2, 2018
A fun movie to watch, robots fighting and surprisingly good special effects. Lacked a proper plot and character development in places.
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StonebeastMar 25, 2018
Not nearly as good as the first. The story spent way to much time on the ew characters and it feels like the entire movie was targeting 15 years olds. Also the storyline and the villan were just bad and lazy. Would rate this about half whatNot nearly as good as the first. The story spent way to much time on the ew characters and it feels like the entire movie was targeting 15 years olds. Also the storyline and the villan were just bad and lazy. Would rate this about half what the first movie was… Expand
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MachosViktorMar 25, 2018
Be a simple! If you love and miss visual effects, of course you should crab you ass from home and straight go to the cinema. However I can tell ya one thing, The script of the movie is certainly limping. In addition, not all the actors gaveBe a simple! If you love and miss visual effects, of course you should crab you ass from home and straight go to the cinema. However I can tell ya one thing, The script of the movie is certainly limping. In addition, not all the actors gave their best.… Expand
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DrachmaliusMar 26, 2018
Borderline unwatchable. There's some decent visual effects so I'm throwing a few points in but man, this is a BAD movie. I liked the first one well enough, but nothing about this one is engaging. The characters are bad, the plot is absent,Borderline unwatchable. There's some decent visual effects so I'm throwing a few points in but man, this is a BAD movie. I liked the first one well enough, but nothing about this one is engaging. The characters are bad, the plot is absent, and the action is over the top in a way that is boring as Hell. Skip this if you're on the fence, but if you thought the first movie was the best thing ever you'll probably see this no matter what any review says. I knew it wouldn't be as good as the first one, but this is an embarrassment for all involved.… Expand
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yerubandiMar 23, 2018
3 points for CGI, after that there is nothing in the movie. no plot, no good acting, no humor. nothing.
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JNOTRMar 23, 2018
Pacific Rim 2 is far from being as good as its predecessor. The script is very, very loose, it's a mix of Power Rangers, Transformers, Independence Day 2 and a bit of the first Pacific Rim. It is a very generic movie. None of the jokes work,Pacific Rim 2 is far from being as good as its predecessor. The script is very, very loose, it's a mix of Power Rangers, Transformers, Independence Day 2 and a bit of the first Pacific Rim. It is a very generic movie. None of the jokes work, none of the characters empathize, there are many plot holes and nonsense.
Even so, the film entertains a lot in its last 30 minutes, these are the ones that save this movie from having a 1. The final fight is very well made and it is quite a spectacle for the spectator. The special effects are very good, although at times they can be very artificial due to the lighting and camera movements.
To see it in 3D and in a movie theater.… Expand
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akenaton1984Mar 25, 2018
Mal guión, ese es su principal problema; pero también se nota la diferencia del cambio de dirección. Hubo momentos en que incluso me pregunté si lo que estaba mirando era una película o un spot publicitario del ejército gringo. Lo demás pasaMal guión, ese es su principal problema; pero también se nota la diferencia del cambio de dirección. Hubo momentos en que incluso me pregunté si lo que estaba mirando era una película o un spot publicitario del ejército gringo. Lo demás pasa desapercibido y no aporta nada nuevo. Incluso algunos efectos especiales se ven muy malos, sobre todo aquellos de los monstruos.… Expand
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BooyahMediaMar 25, 2018
Not terrible but not great either, pretty predictable and lack class and better story development.
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lahar104Mar 25, 2018
the much potential for a 4 year movie was not really that great nor bad.The comedy was not that enjoyable but near the end it was FUN.the story was okay not bad,i expected a better version.Near the end they said they might announce a 3rdthe much potential for a 4 year movie was not really that great nor bad.The comedy was not that enjoyable but near the end it was FUN.the story was okay not bad,i expected a better version.Near the end they said they might announce a 3rd movie,i hope its better than this if realsed.its jUst an okay movie… Expand
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EnkindledApr 5, 2018
I really enjoyed the first Pacific Rim, since I am a huge fan of both giant robots and monsters all my life, but this movie was a gigantic letdown. If you are a fan of those things like me, you will be VERY disappointed. In the first 10 minI really enjoyed the first Pacific Rim, since I am a huge fan of both giant robots and monsters all my life, but this movie was a gigantic letdown. If you are a fan of those things like me, you will be VERY disappointed. In the first 10 min into the movie, I already saw the colossal plot hole the movie would be. You will see tons of the most common cliches in movie writing (the bad ones). In contrast with the first movie, the plot has no appeal, uninteresting characters, bad writing, bad dialogs, bad jokes. Don't expect the immersion, good action and interesting Mechas and pilots like the first movie. Being completely honest, it looks like a movie made for little kids, with characters that would only be appealing for little kids (like 8-10 years old). They lose a massive amount of time in ridiculous dialogs and cliche plot roles.
Oh... and, there is an ENORMOUS plot hole between this movie and the first one that is never explained. You can see that the change of directors (del Toro does not direct this one) hurt the movie. The mecha fights were non-appealing, they completely break the laws of physics and were overall lame. The Kaijus are like completely secondary... in a Kaiju movie.
So, in general... if you wanna see some mechs punch each other and with little to non-Kaiju action, and you don't care about writing and interesting characters, go see. If you want the opposite, just keed your memories of the first movie.… Expand
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TVJerryMar 29, 2018
Guillermo del Toro (who just won Oscars for "The Shape of Water") created the original "Rim," but abandoned this sequel…and it shows. There's none of his visual inventiveness or compelling storytelling. The first half wastes time setting upGuillermo del Toro (who just won Oscars for "The Shape of Water") created the original "Rim," but abandoned this sequel…and it shows. There's none of his visual inventiveness or compelling storytelling. The first half wastes time setting up relationships with uninteresting characters (headed by John Boyega). After suffering thru that, there's an extended, noisy battle of giant robots vs. a creature from the deep and an evil machine. There's destruction is so massive and repetitive that it quickly devolves into a dull roar. I didn't love the first one and I absolutely hated this one.… Expand
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HTGamerMar 29, 2018
Pacific Rim: Uprising is a big letdown for fans of the first movie.

Whereas the original movie inspired awe in its spectacle, and even some of its characters engaged the audience, this light-hearted sequel is boring and its cast fails toPacific Rim: Uprising is a big letdown for fans of the first movie.

Whereas the original movie inspired awe in its spectacle, and even some of its characters engaged the audience, this light-hearted sequel is boring and its cast fails to engage the viewer. The absence of Charlie Hunnam, the protagonist from the first film, is a big negative.

Sure there are some pretty CGI effects but nothing you haven't seen in Michael Bay's Transformers movies already. The only cool thing in Pacific Rim: Uprising is a plot twist regarding a traitor, but they spoilt it by making it obvious so early that it didn't pay off at all.

The movie just brims with bad ideas and even worse execution. For starters the main mecha is named Gipsy Avenger (as in, Marvel's Avengers?). Next, 3 biological beings combine into a bigger one with the help of thousands of little machines that glued them together, as if the Constructicons appeared out of nowhere and combined into Devastator. The writers also made poor attempts at character development for all 10 Jaeger pilots when the focus should be on just 2 or 3 of them. And how about the sub-plot with the Kaiju's blood being excellent rocket fuel? There is an even dumber idea regarding the masterplan of the alien invaders, but I won't spoil it here. Lastly but not least, in the mid-credits they also tease a 3rd movie which should bring the fight to the aliens' homeworld. LOL

I am very disappointed with Pacific Rim: Uprising, and this is one of the very few movies I regret watching in cinema. I'd rather watch a sequel to the newest Power Rangers movie.… Expand
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MrNikitaTVMar 23, 2018
Тихоокеанский Рубеж 2- безмозглое, но увлекательное кино. Сюжета простой, который нужен для драк роботов с монстрами. Графика отличная, но в некоторых моментах видна зеленка. Все стало мультяшным и пластиковым. Люди плохо прописаны, хотяТихоокеанский Рубеж 2- безмозглое, но увлекательное кино. Сюжета простой, который нужен для драк роботов с монстрами. Графика отличная, но в некоторых моментах видна зеленка. Все стало мультяшным и пластиковым. Люди плохо прописаны, хотя видно, что создатели пытались это сделать. Главный герой получился бледным и плохо прописанным. На счет экшена проблем нет. Все таки- это не худшее, что могло произойти с фильмом.… Expand
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amheretojudgeMar 23, 2018
that's confusing..

Pacific Rim: Uprising There isn't a single frame or a lose thread of this tale that endorses itself for it is flat out redundant in every bits and pieces of it let along as a whole feature to an extent where one startsthat's confusing..

Pacific Rim: Uprising

There isn't a single frame or a lose thread of this tale that endorses itself for it is flat out redundant in every bits and pieces of it let along as a whole feature to an extent where one starts raising question to its existence. Every aspect of it shouts that it is made for the box office account but still the makers must be aware that the audience is much smarter to expect more than just 3d visual effects and mind-numb action sequences. Steven Knight; the screen writer and director, needs a lot of work for their is barely a piece of art in it; everything is petty and cliched. John Boyega at the centre of it may be the perfect casting for this genre but it still doesn't suggest that hard work doesn't go in it. It has a childish script that is brought alive on screen by liberal editing (the premise barely was of 90 minutes) and execution that is loosely placed over as a favor to the audience. Pacific Rim: Uprising has a first act that basically just introduces multiple characters whose parallel tracks are visible far before it hits and then the second act arrives (which is supposed to turn the tables) that is predictable and disappointing only to end it in a big old vfx explosion and some cliffhangers for the upcoming installments.… Expand
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moviemitch96Mar 23, 2018
As if the first film wasn't ridiculous enough already, this sequel takes things up a notch in terms of mind-numbing explosions and destruction. Riddled with silly moments and dialogue, even with five years in between this and the first film,As if the first film wasn't ridiculous enough already, this sequel takes things up a notch in terms of mind-numbing explosions and destruction. Riddled with silly moments and dialogue, even with five years in between this and the first film, the end result here feels rushed and very half-hearted. The only good thing the first film had over this one is that it came first, and therefore automatically felt a bit more fresh and fun, but other than that, this was also a mind-numbing and rather unnecessary sequel if you ask me. Oh and Scott Eastwood (Clint Eastwood's son who no one ever really remembers and who you may or may not remember from one of those Fast and Furious movies and a blink-and-you'll-miss-it role in Suicide Squad) had a major role in this. Sooo... ya.… Expand
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Naruto78909Mar 27, 2018
Pacific rim uprising is really boring the only good parts are the fights other than that this movie is really boring
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PilskiMar 24, 2018
Not a good movie. This film is not directed by Guillermo del Toro, unlike the first instalment, doesn't have his soul or his touch. A bunch of action scenes & clichés. Flat Performances. Random simplistic plot. Although it has some good scenarios
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skohlApr 2, 2018
A waste of money. This movie has an emotional tone like it's for babies. There is no dramatic tension in the action scenes. The climax in particular is underwhelming. Leaves you on the hook for the next one.
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dharmaMar 29, 2018
Having an Oscar caliber director on its previous iteration, the first Pacific Rim combines some kick ass action sequences with a lot of heart. Del Toro's 'magic' is severely missing in this competent, yet 'lesser' sequel. Boyega is a betterHaving an Oscar caliber director on its previous iteration, the first Pacific Rim combines some kick ass action sequences with a lot of heart. Del Toro's 'magic' is severely missing in this competent, yet 'lesser' sequel. Boyega is a better lead than Hunham that's for sure, and the final action sequence is gleeful in your 'anime style' kind of way. However, the overall package feels slight and lacking in the vibrancy and spirit of the original. It feels like they are there to sell action figures (and lo and behold, some great 'toys' by top toymaker Bandai).… Expand
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doroutApr 18, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everything about this movie just doesn't make sense. It doesn't explain where Raleigh Becket went. Also, the writers totally disregarded Chuck Hansen's sacrifice to the world, but gave Stacker Pentecost full credit. It just reeks of PC/SJW BS to me.

The story is literally the same as Rogue one in regards to characters just inheriting points of power without any prior experience what-so-ever. In this case Jake Pentecost eventually assume command of everything and can do it all - Gary Stu. His partner, Nate Lambert, who is infinitely more experienced across the board just sits around and is ultimately replaced by Amara Namani. The glory all goes to team diversity.

That nonsense a side, the movie was very bland. There were only 2.5 fight scenes and they lacked excitement and it felt lazy. The characters lacked depth/development. The plot was essentially non-existent. Lastly, a lot of the movie was extreeeeeemly predictable, except why the kaiju's were present.

I totally enjoyed Pacific Rim 1 and bought the DVD, but Pacific Rim: Uprising was an utter disappointment. Honestly, I kind of wish I never saw it.… Expand
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MH280Mar 28, 2018
Ok, I'm going to be clear on this one, I adore Pacific Rim. The combination of giant robots and giant monsters makes PR an awesome movie. Add a great cast of characters and you have a very enjoyable movie. And this makes me even moreOk, I'm going to be clear on this one, I adore Pacific Rim. The combination of giant robots and giant monsters makes PR an awesome movie. Add a great cast of characters and you have a very enjoyable movie. And this makes me even more disappointed with Pacific Rim Uprising.
PR Uprising (henceforth referred to as Uprising) tries its best to captivate audiences like its previous movie. Unfortunately it falls flat.
Characters and Jeagers
John Boyega played as the main character Jake Pentecost in Uprising, and did a really good job at it. I'm not too familiar with the other actors but they were also pretty good, not amazing, but good enough that it wasn't terrible. The characters themselves however were pretty forgettable, and the director should have stuck with Jake and Lambert's story and relationship as they piloted Gypsy Avenger (similar to the development we see in the previous movie).
The Jeagers on the other hand, I have some issues with. In the first movie they were big and bulky, every movement they made gave the impression and highlighted the fact that these were 80 metre tall machines that weighed thousands of tonnes. Each one had a unique detail that made them memorable; Gypsy Danger had had the chest reactor, Striker Erika had the air missiles, Cherno Alpha had the huge, hydraulic fists and Crimson Typhoon had the three arms and three pilots (Something that was said to be very difficult, I'll get back to this later). In this movie however some either feel like re-skins of previous Jeagers or had no unique feature; Gypsy Avenger was basically an updated Gypsy Danger with nothing really special to add, Sabre Athena used swords and was pretty manoeuvrable, but this makes no difference because EVERY OTHER JEAGER HAD BLADED WEAPONS, except for Guardian Bravo. Speaking of which, Guardian Bravo had an electro-whip, something he uses once and utterly fails at it. Bracer Phoenix has to be my favourite, due to its design keeping to the classic, big and bulky stile of the original with some pretty cool chest cannons, however it's let down by the nonsensical morning star and the three pilot link, which wasn't original and made no sense in context. Overall, the Jeagers feel like a step back from the previous movie.
The Story
The story made no sense. It was convoluted and did not tie in to the original, despite how hard it tried. Also, the villain was the worst, period. Without spoiling, they tried to pull off an epic twist that just fell flat.
The Action
The action was pretty forgettable, instead of having distinct locations with distinct scenes, the action felt unoriginal and forgettable. In PR each fight scene had something unique, from the ship in the Hong Kong battle, to the death of Yancy Becket in the beginning. In the new movie, aside from the battle in Sydney and the Battle in the Arctic, nothing felt either fun or captivating like in the original. And, funnily enough, the previously mentioned fights were against Jeager Obsidian Fury and not the Kaiju, in a movie about killing Kaiju.
The Humour
The humour was bland and outdated. I only found myself laughing or giggling in excitement during the fight scenes, but it was never at any of the jokes. Also, using the Trol song is just outdated, it was an epic killer of an otherwise pretty tense scene.
Animation
Animation? Isn't this live action? It is, but a lot of animation is required for the movement of the Jeagers. In the first movie, every movement by the Jeager reflected its giant mass and size, from punching, running and even jumping, the camera would shake a little, reminding the viewer that these machines were huge and powerful. Uprising does not do this, the Jeagers, whilst visually stunning (design wise not so much) felt too human and too light. I know this movie is set 10 years after the original, but even so there are no visual cues or anything that maintain the viewers suspension of disbelief and, dare I say, immersion.
Conclusion and TL;DR
Overall, I didn't hate Uprising, but I did leave the cinema feeling disappointed. Uprising certainly didn't live up to the original either through bad dialogue or poorly designed Jeagers, and for the sequel I hope Guillermo del Toro jumps back on as director, as it seems Steven S DeKnight has botched this one up very badly.… Expand
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JoshSPattinsonApr 24, 2018
One of the Worst. The just destroyed the concept and story of the movie to place Race, Color and Feminism card.
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KirillvhMay 2, 2018
Not bad but somehow lacklustre, somehow it cant live up to the original. Perhaps there is insufficient comedy, or insufficient chemistry, somehow its just meh but still ok to watch.
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JLuis_001Mar 28, 2018
A completely unnecessary sequel with nothing original or even innovative. A flat story that shows the lack of argument and conflict and obviously of characters and the truth is that in the end even though they fought against a Kaiju the filmA completely unnecessary sequel with nothing original or even innovative. A flat story that shows the lack of argument and conflict and obviously of characters and the truth is that in the end even though they fought against a Kaiju the film has a similarity with Transformers that it's too excessive for its own good and the truth is that to watch two hours of explosions and machines colliding with each other has never been my thing .
Disappointing.… Expand
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benskylerhillApr 9, 2018
It's a loud, stupid movie. But, hey, what did you expect? Pacific Rim: Uprising, the sequel nobody asked for, provides nothing new that the original did not provide. The plot provides little to no coherence and seems to follow no rules:It's a loud, stupid movie. But, hey, what did you expect? Pacific Rim: Uprising, the sequel nobody asked for, provides nothing new that the original did not provide. The plot provides little to no coherence and seems to follow no rules: anything can happen so long as the end result is giant robots and giant monsters punching each other in the face. The robotic acting and forced and the insincere script leaves the viewer not caring at all about the characters or what happens to them. That being said, the movie knows what is it and is entertaining enough for a visual/audio experience alone. The colors pop across the screen and the sound breathes life into the action sequences. But unfortunately, unlike its predecessor, Pacific Rim: Uprising takes itself a little too seriously and left a little bit of a bad taste in my mouth as a result.
Story: 4
Acting: 3
Script: 2
Visuals/Sound: 8
Entertainment Value: 6

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GrantD243Apr 25, 2018
Pacific Rim: Uprising is directed by Steven S. DeKnight and stars John Boyega, Scott Eastwood, and Cailee Spaeny. And while I still found this film to be a fun watch, it's definitely not on the same level as the first one. It really justPacific Rim: Uprising is directed by Steven S. DeKnight and stars John Boyega, Scott Eastwood, and Cailee Spaeny. And while I still found this film to be a fun watch, it's definitely not on the same level as the first one. It really just feels like an unnecessary sequel. The story seemed like a bit of a stretch and I really wasn't that impressed with it for most of the movie, and then the first twist happened and I was starting to climb aboard, but then the second twist happened and I jumped back off. I'm just not a big fan of the direction they decided to take it, and it's inferior to the first Pacific Rim in every way possible. Fight scenes? They're still enjoyable, but the first one was better. Characters? Alright, the first one didn't have amazing characters, but Uprising's characters (besides Boyega) are even less interesting than the first one's. I wasn't as impressed with the ending, either. The script? Cheesier than the first one. The direction? Not as good as Guillermo del Toro. But, even with all of that, I still enjoyed watching this film purely because of the fact that it has robots fighting other robots/aliens. To put all of this into perspective: I think that the first Pacific Rim is a solid film, while I think that Pacific Rim: Uprising is a solid guilty pleasure film. Good if you just want to turn off your brain and watch robots and aliens destroy a ton of stuff, not so good if you're looking for a film that's, well, a good film… Expand
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beebo42Jun 23, 2018
It's better than the trailer made it out to be, and worth watching if you liked the first one. John Boyega is decent, everyone else is completely forgetable (Cailee Spaeny as Amala was painful to watch, I don't think we'll be seeing herIt's better than the trailer made it out to be, and worth watching if you liked the first one. John Boyega is decent, everyone else is completely forgetable (Cailee Spaeny as Amala was painful to watch, I don't think we'll be seeing her again).

Whoever produced the trailer needs to be fired. Color-coded robots flipping around like power rangers, and crappy music that sounds like it should be blaring out of a cadillac with all 4 windows down on the wrong side of town. The soundtrack is nothing like that, and the mechs actually do have that same sense of ponderous weight as in the first movie. Not enough Kaiju though.… Expand
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R3NN1PSMar 29, 2018
Pacific Rim: The Uprising was not a bad movie, but it was also no better than the first film, the fights in that movie were good, but could have more, the script got crap **** in the movie, and that's what Good director, it was the same asPacific Rim: The Uprising was not a bad movie, but it was also no better than the first film, the fights in that movie were good, but could have more, the script got crap **** in the movie, and that's what Good director, it was the same as the Godzilla movie (2014), but worse, the fight scenes were great, the desing of the Kaijus were beautiful, but it will not be the best movie of 2018

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RtheomMar 23, 2018
Holy crud, this movie moves at breakneck speed. Be warned, if you don't have a pretty good memory of the events of the first movie, you will be left behind and lost very very quickly. If you are familiar, however, this is a prettyHoly crud, this movie moves at breakneck speed. Be warned, if you don't have a pretty good memory of the events of the first movie, you will be left behind and lost very very quickly. If you are familiar, however, this is a pretty entertaining movie.

They crammed soooo much into this movie it's ridiculous. They easily could have made it 2 or even 3 movies and I kind of wish they had. An awful lot of scenes felt like they should have been three or four times as long, and there's barely a breath between drama, action and comedy. So be well prepared going into this.

Was I entertained? Yes, very much so. Was I overwhelmed? Yeah, a little. Do I want more? Yes, but please let the next one pace itself a little better. Solid 8 out of 10 if it had been at normal movie speed, -1 point for that.

Also, be aware that you're going into this for robot/monster smashing action. You're not going to find a deeply philosophical plot here, but that was never the purpose of Pacific Rim. In that area, it does quite well (although the ending feels a little bit anticlimactic, but I can live with it).… Expand
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MatamesiQuieresMar 25, 2018
Not as good as the first one, but this movie has awesome cgi and great Jaeger vs Kaijus fights, what else do you need in a movie like this?
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booga-boogaApr 2, 2018
This was the worst film i saw in this year, it only bases itself on heavy CGI and sh*tty acting and "wonderfull" casting.
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imthenoobJul 4, 2018
John Boyega tries his hardest to carry this movie but it's just junk. Cailee Spaeny was pretty enjoyable as the sidekick to John and she's really the only other highlight from this movie. Pacific Rim 2 clearly suffers from not having Del ToroJohn Boyega tries his hardest to carry this movie but it's just junk. Cailee Spaeny was pretty enjoyable as the sidekick to John and she's really the only other highlight from this movie. Pacific Rim 2 clearly suffers from not having Del Toro at the helm. His creativity was a big reason that the first film was so good and without it, They have nothing.… Expand
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GipsyDanger93Apr 20, 2018
Awesome Movie. Why 8/10 then you ask? Good Question. This movie was a fantastic watch. Who doesn't love robots fighting kaijus or robots fighting each other? This is the future MMA Ladies and Gentlemen deal with it. That said if you wannaAwesome Movie. Why 8/10 then you ask? Good Question. This movie was a fantastic watch. Who doesn't love robots fighting kaijus or robots fighting each other? This is the future MMA Ladies and Gentlemen deal with it. That said if you wanna read about some of my rants then read below. Else stop here.

Now, When compared with the first one which I rate it as a solid 10, this movie lacked a lot of original content. It borrowed a lot of action cues from the first one and tried to recreate it but didn't turn out as good. Also, a lot of original characters from the first movie completely vanished for no reason at all. If they were too pricey to cast. Then I can let that slide. My biggest critic is that the action sequences didn't have the weight like the first one did. The movements seemed much fluid than the first one. For robots and monsters that big it just seems a bit off. The last one is that the action sequences were all placed during the day. All the Jaeger's build and movements seemed plasticky. Seemed like it was a TOY battle. Hope they continue. Looking forward to the next movie.… Expand
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Omarnq22Mar 26, 2018
Just as fun as Black Panther, if not more. It knows what it is and what it´s audience wants, and it that it delivers. It seems like critics are bashing any movies that have chinese characters as heroes. I think that´s pathetic since PRU andJust as fun as Black Panther, if not more. It knows what it is and what it´s audience wants, and it that it delivers. It seems like critics are bashing any movies that have chinese characters as heroes. I think that´s pathetic since PRU and Tomb Raider are both in the same league as Black Panther or any other Marvel movie. This sort of selective bashing reflects very poorly on the critics.… Expand
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dogboyMar 26, 2018
I liked the movie. Wasn't nearly as cheesy as the first one but also had some weird plot twists. I felt like they could have done a lot more with it if they had a better script. They also ruined Charlies character who was so much fun in theI liked the movie. Wasn't nearly as cheesy as the first one but also had some weird plot twists. I felt like they could have done a lot more with it if they had a better script. They also ruined Charlies character who was so much fun in the first film. Still entertaining and not many slow bits. Just could have been a lot more.… Expand
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HaloFeverMar 28, 2018
Pacific Rim: Uprising is on the high side of mediocre. Granted, the first movie fell into the same category. The changes from the original are a mixed bag. Robots now fight in the day light instead of at night in a rain storm. The pilots alsoPacific Rim: Uprising is on the high side of mediocre. Granted, the first movie fell into the same category. The changes from the original are a mixed bag. Robots now fight in the day light instead of at night in a rain storm. The pilots also bring out their best weapons from the start instead of the last 3rd of the movie. On the downside, there almost no reason to care about these characters. Our main hero is wishy-washy about whether he wants to fight giant monsters and his kid sidekick is only given a few minutes of screen time. You might think kids would fall in love with this movie but today's kids are just as cynical as we are. At one point a giant robot is tossed by a giant monster through several buildings and onto the street. Its giant fist slightly nudges a compact car, setting off the car alarm to humorous effect. My son says, "That always happens in movies." The movie also misses an opportunity for a Karate Kid, Last Star Fighter vibe. You have a Hogwarts of teen characters and the movie could care less about them. I couldn't tell you any of their names. There was a time when all the CGI buildings falling and giant robot punching would have been enough to make this movie the top box office draw. Remember Independence Day? The movie was terrible but it was the first movie to show us what CGI could do on a mass scale. Now we see this kind of voyeuristic destruction on TV shows. For a movie like this to raise above the rest, it need a story that matters and characters we can root for. If the Pacific Rim folks make a 3rd movie, I hope they do better.… Expand
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candycanedec85Apr 5, 2018
I did not see the first one till about three years ago but I loved it and was waiting for the sequel and was counting down the days till it came out. There are few movies out there that I am willing to see more than once especially inI did not see the first one till about three years ago but I loved it and was waiting for the sequel and was counting down the days till it came out. There are few movies out there that I am willing to see more than once especially in theaters this movie is one of them… Expand
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mowgli2Mar 25, 2018
Absolutely loved it, really surprised by the bad reviews. Preferred it to the original. OK, Shakespeare it ain't, but for 100 minutes, I was entertained, thrilled and carried along on a great fun ride. Not sure what more one might want from aAbsolutely loved it, really surprised by the bad reviews. Preferred it to the original. OK, Shakespeare it ain't, but for 100 minutes, I was entertained, thrilled and carried along on a great fun ride. Not sure what more one might want from a film like this. Hope there's a third film in the works!… Expand
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xCREEDxMar 23, 2018
First, let me say that I had absolutely no expectations from this film considering the last PACIFIC RIM was just above average for me. I was given a free IMAX 3-D ticket for this film so I said why not.

PRO: 1) Great family fun for kids andFirst, let me say that I had absolutely no expectations from this film considering the last PACIFIC RIM was just above average for me. I was given a free IMAX 3-D ticket for this film so I said why not.

PRO:
1) Great family fun for kids and adults alike
2) Mindless entertainment for seeing giant robots fighting huge monsters
3) Tongue in cheek humor
4) Great special effects especially if you see it in an IMAX 3-D theater
5) Action scenes one after an other
6) Much more entertaining than the 1st film

CONS:
1) Not a deep complex story
2) Geared more for kids than teenagers or adults 3) Story is simple and not the most original to set up action and possible sequel The only purpose for this movie is to see giant robots fight giant monsters. If you come to this wanting anything else you might be sorely disappointed. I got more than I expected in regards to the fighting. I left the theater with other older adults feeling satisfied. Even with the free ticket, I wanted to see more of what's to come next. It just brought back memories of my childhood playing with robot toys imaging epic battles. For this, I was very happy. So much so that I have bought tickets to see it once again in IMAX 3-D. The size of the screen makes you feel the gigantic size of the battle. Without it I'm not certain that I would of gotten the same feeling. I know most people saw this on a regular movie theater. So perhaps, their enjoyment might not have been as much as mine.

If you got kids or just a kid at heart like me, go see this on IMAX 3-D. I guarantee you that your kids will be smiling afterwards. Just as I did.… Expand
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AceTrigger94Mar 23, 2018
We got an awesome battle between 4 Jaegers and 3 Kaijus, what else do people want? That alone is worth the price admission itself.
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KoperfitMar 25, 2018
Well made sequel to an innovative first movie. Yeah, of course it is not a perfect movie. But it does understand that it is not a "film" but a "movie" and doesn't take itself seriously for that matter. CGI is good. Music not as much as theWell made sequel to an innovative first movie. Yeah, of course it is not a perfect movie. But it does understand that it is not a "film" but a "movie" and doesn't take itself seriously for that matter. CGI is good. Music not as much as the first movie. The plot is better than movies of the genre have, the twist was good and didn't expect it. The fights were more than good, like, really. The only real downside is that the new kids didn't have much time to shine, and their stories felt rushed af. Also for those who say that it isn't directed by Del Toro. He procuded the movie, and wrote the script. So I don't really get your points there. Plus for those seeking realism, you don't go see a Giant Robots vs Giant Aliens movie...

The movie is a pure 7/10. But to counter the unjustifiably bad reviews some gave it, i'm giving a 9. Have a good day.… Expand
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tremaultMar 23, 2018
we got some good extra insight into the kaiju and their motivations. some nice development of the plot and the fights were pretty awesome. I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would.
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BatmanOk53Mar 23, 2018
Fun action movie with very good battles but the plot is not very good so i am gonna go for a 10/10
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Davrosdaleks1Mar 24, 2018
A fun popcorn film. Has sort of an Independence Day feel to it. In fact, I liked this better than the first one. Now, the original did have the stronger dramatic and humanistic backbone to it. However, I felt the narrative to be weak. MoreA fun popcorn film. Has sort of an Independence Day feel to it. In fact, I liked this better than the first one. Now, the original did have the stronger dramatic and humanistic backbone to it. However, I felt the narrative to be weak. More time could've been spent on the supporting Jaeger pilots and as much as I like Ron Pearlman, his scenes weren't really necessary. This film may play things more safe, but it does a good job of it.

I kinda liked the new cast better than the old cast. John Boyega steals the show and has all the best lines. Yeah, they do recycle the concepts of the two main characters having chips on their shoulders and tragic backstories, but they still do a good job of it. The overall plot does play it a bit differently. I appreciated the switch to more of a thriller/mystery. (Don't worry you still get your monster fights.)

The films looks great. It is so refreshing for an action movie these days that uses bright colors and lighting. Action scenes are very impressive.

This movie doesn't doesn't reinvent the wheel for you, but it is a pleasant ride.… Expand
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rpg4lifeApr 7, 2018
decent movie. Definitely not worth the 4.4 its getting now. the comedy and action scenes were great. I didn't care for the main girl actress. She was pretty bad. But ignoring here It was a decent movie. I probably wont buy it but its worthdecent movie. Definitely not worth the 4.4 its getting now. the comedy and action scenes were great. I didn't care for the main girl actress. She was pretty bad. But ignoring here It was a decent movie. I probably wont buy it but its worth seeing once.… Expand
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TheQuietGamerAug 4, 2018
The question in the back of everyone's mind when this sequel was announced was whether or not it had any chance of working without Guillermo del Toro in the cockpit. I mean we're talking about a movie where giant robots fought giant monstersThe question in the back of everyone's mind when this sequel was announced was whether or not it had any chance of working without Guillermo del Toro in the cockpit. I mean we're talking about a movie where giant robots fought giant monsters and absurd plot devices were floating all over the place. The only reason it succeeded was because of del Toro's passion for the project. With Uprising he serves only as a producer and his lack of presence is most certainly felt. This is a huge step back in quality and one of the most baffling films I've ever seen.


The first Pacific Rim had a pretty definitive ending and you can tell the writers really struggled to come up with some way to keep things going. The story is simply a mess. There are some massive plot holes and moments that take suspension of disbelief an entirely new dimension. Sometimes all I could do was look at the screen and say "WHAT?". To top things off it's not all that interesting either. The whole thing comes off as an incredibly boring and convoluted anime filler arc.


Something went wrong with the editing as well. Uprising has some of the most jarring transitions I've ever seen. There's a scene in here where a character is hanging up a coat and then out of nowhere a huge battle is taking place. I ended up rewinding because I thought the DVD skipped. This kind of thing happens several times, making the narrative much less cohesive.


A lot more work should have gone into the characters. The majority of the cast gets almost zero screen time. Even the main love interest is only in like two scenes. So just about everyone goes underdeveloped. John Boyega is the one saving grace of the movie. It really shouldn't have taken him as long as Star Wars to get famous. I swear it's like nobody but me and Nina Gold watched Attack the Block. Nice to see they gave him a better haircut than the one he has as Finn. His costar Scott Eastwood has apparently mastered the "who farted?" face. It's his only expression in the entire film. The amount of representation onscreen is great. So nice to see such a large Asian presence in a big Hollywood release.


For a movie all about grand creature battles the action isn't even that good. It does look nice. The environments have a distinct anime feel and the destruction is reminiscent of a Power Rangers Megazord fight. The Kaiju also look great. Still having that distinctly imaginative del Toro style. There's just nothing all that memorable to the showdowns. There are a few scenes where moves are reused from earlier in the film. Such as the motion Boyega and Eastwood use activate their Jaegers' retractable sword. It's a little too obvious to just be me nitpicking.


I didn't think Uprising would live up to it's predecessor, but I did at least expect to have a decent time with some glorious destruction the way I do with most mindless blockbusters. Never could I have imagined it being this bad. It's so poorly written and shoddily put together that I find it hard to wrap my mind around the fact that it actually saw a wide-release. Much less the fact that it's meant to be the start of a new cinematic universe. This is last year's The Mummy happening all over again, only slightly less terrible. If you really need your Kaiju fix and can't wait for American Godzilla's return next year then allow me to recommend Rampage over this as it is by far the better of this years two giant monster movies.


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SnodogApr 26, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am LAUGHING at all these negative reviews. They are all cry babies who went in expecting a strong story and acting. You all DO realize that this movie is about 1 thing. Giant robots fighting giant monsters, and in this aspect, this movie was fantastic. The fight scenes were fun and fast paced, with really cool effects. A few things here and there that you think "huh?" but who cares? You just watched a 10 story robot throw a helicopter pad at another one. You just saw one uppercut another so hard it flew off its feet. Honestly, if you went into this movie with more expectations, that you're fault. This movie promised and delivered. BRING ON MORE GIANT FIGHTS!!!… Expand
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Voodoo123Jul 7, 2018
Steven S. DeKnights PR uprising displays what can be described as 'michael bay cinematic envy'... He chose to steer PR away from the 50's monster in a suit mash up and tries here to reinvent the summer blockbuster, fails, and instead dragsSteven S. DeKnights PR uprising displays what can be described as 'michael bay cinematic envy'... He chose to steer PR away from the 50's monster in a suit mash up and tries here to reinvent the summer blockbuster, fails, and instead drags all the bad tropes along with it. Although visually stunning at times, the combination of a poorly chosen cast, laughable dialogue, un-engaging plot, and an irritatingly bad re imagining of the first movies excellent soundtrack, for me, make this a true disappointment.… Expand
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bkristmanMay 18, 2018
I really really enjoyed this film.If you are a godzilla fan and have been waiting for a new godzilla that would be like the godzilla 2000 type days and have been disappointed by the latest offerings then you'll love this.
It has huge amountsI really really enjoyed this film.If you are a godzilla fan and have been waiting for a new godzilla that would be like the godzilla 2000 type days and have been disappointed by the latest offerings then you'll love this.
It has huge amounts of monster action ,great characters with good chemistry and an excellent plot.… Expand
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AtzillaNov 13, 2020
This is a terrible movie which feels nothing like the original.
Was very disappointed.
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LegendaryLassDec 14, 2018
One wonders how a sequel is going to deal with the excruciating amount of pipe laid down by del Toro's original film and the answer seems to be "doubling down on the needless exposition." That said, the film understands that a more diverseOne wonders how a sequel is going to deal with the excruciating amount of pipe laid down by del Toro's original film and the answer seems to be "doubling down on the needless exposition." That said, the film understands that a more diverse cast was needed and a more interesting plot as well; on the first point it's a more successful, on the second it's a wash.… Expand
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ketSep 26, 2018
If I had to describe this film in just one word that word would be awful. After the first film that spent a lot of time building up characters I was looking forward to seeing how the surviving characters from the first film had developed andIf I had to describe this film in just one word that word would be awful. After the first film that spent a lot of time building up characters I was looking forward to seeing how the surviving characters from the first film had developed and changed and looking forward to seeing more of a developed backstory to the Jaegers and Kaijus. Instead what we get is an empty husk of a film devoid of anything that made the first film good with fight scenes even for a film such as this utterly preposterous with a bunch of halfwit nobody actors (except for perhaps Boyega) with the only performances of note being the original returning actors / characters putting in even a halfway decent performance that is marred by the terrible quality of actors around them and almost non-existent plot and story. The original film had great moments to remember even if some of the writing was shanky (Idris Elbas "speech" was particularly cringy) and certainly its fair share of rough edges but this teeny bopper cringefest sequel takes an all new level of low. I wish I could erase it from my memory. If you even thought the first film was just ok do yourself a favour and give this sequel a wide birth. Bring back all of the surviving characters and actors from the first film (yes that includes the one you killed in this abortion of a sequel I don't care how you do it) and we might have a good new IP on our hands again.… Expand
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Lord-XaffaxJul 19, 2021
There are nr2 movies that are better than the original.Case and point:
Star Wars 2 (the Empire Strikes Back)
The Godfather2 Mad Max 2 (The Road Warrior) And so on. You have to see nr.1 to fully get them but they are way WAY better... And soThere are nr2 movies that are better than the original.Case and point:
Star Wars 2 (the Empire Strikes Back)
The Godfather2
Mad Max 2 (The Road Warrior)
And so on. You have to see nr.1 to fully get them but they are way WAY better... And so is Pacific Rim 2 (Uprising)
If BIG MECH/JEAGER destruction of the iconic urban mega environments like Tokyo Sidney and Hong Kong are your thing (And they sure are mine) then this is as good as it gets.
IT's also funnier than the first movie. The characters are more relatable/(they are flawed and slightly nuts)And the battles are superb.
Let's face it, we are in hardcore popcorn territory here and, this is as good as it gets.
Yeah I used "as good as it gets" twice so it's a well deserved 10.… Expand
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SchnitzelPoofDec 21, 2019
Had the first film not been good, this Chinese toy commercial might have been excused. It's so atrociously dumb, while trying to actually present us with "characters" to engage with, that I stopped watching pretty quickly.
Not worth your time.
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eagleeyevikingJul 2, 2018
With no sense of scope or fun, an absolutely flimsy plot, characters that don't make an impression, and numbing action, "Pacific Rim: Uprising" sends the franchise down the abyss.
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MaxPayneIsGodMar 25, 2018
Exactly what it says it is, the same as the first one but bigger. You don't go to see a film like this expecting a strong narrative and relatable characters, you see it for huge robots fighting huge aliens, and this is where it delivers. WasExactly what it says it is, the same as the first one but bigger. You don't go to see a film like this expecting a strong narrative and relatable characters, you see it for huge robots fighting huge aliens, and this is where it delivers. Was great in 3D!… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeJul 25, 2018
Wow, the crew who worked on this film literally wanted to downgrade this film so bad that it feels illegal to call this film "Pacific Rim Uprising" when it can't even surpass the first film. Can we please call this film "Pacific RimWow, the crew who worked on this film literally wanted to downgrade this film so bad that it feels illegal to call this film "Pacific Rim Uprising" when it can't even surpass the first film. Can we please call this film "Pacific Rim Downfalling" until we can get a real sequel called "Pacific Rim Uprising"? I feel like the quality in this film is lost somewhere because the originality isn't there to protect the high-quality standards that its predecessor from 2013 had.… Expand
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jbbaabJun 21, 2018
CGI was good. That is all. These Chinese owned films just are horrible in the US. Bad acting. Out of touch humor. Bad cliches. So for those of you wondering why movies have missed so bad lately in the US, it's because those who are sponsoringCGI was good. That is all. These Chinese owned films just are horrible in the US. Bad acting. Out of touch humor. Bad cliches. So for those of you wondering why movies have missed so bad lately in the US, it's because those who are sponsoring it do not understand the culture. I feel that those responsible for this movie modeled after a power ranger show. I am sorry but the demographics for those types of films are 7 year old boys.… Expand
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MidAirManMay 29, 2019
I know my review is late to the party, but this movie wasn't worth seeing in theaters. It does nothing the first movie didn't. Plus it shows the people in this fictional universe have learned nothing. After the first movie after nearly allI know my review is late to the party, but this movie wasn't worth seeing in theaters. It does nothing the first movie didn't. Plus it shows the people in this fictional universe have learned nothing. After the first movie after nearly all their Jaegars were destroyed they decide that these things are suitable to solve their problem should it arise again. There is no logic or intelligence in this. Especially considering they mention in the first movie that the ones they have been seeing are small low level ones. Fast forward to the second and again the world is in danger because or lazy writing.

Given all the knowledge on our weapons the director decides swords are the most viable means to defeat these creatures. Not massive guns shooting hypersonic rounds, but swords, whips, and a mace. All of which prove ineffective by the end of the movie. The projectile weapons they do have are largely ineffective.

The only time a Jaegar is effective is when its used like a missle. How about they just use actual missles?!?! Oh that would make way too much sense. Terrible movie.… Expand
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VirgonoShakaMay 26, 2018
Does it have cool robots fighting monsters? Yes it does. Are the designs cool? Yes, they are. Is there anything interesting besides that? No, not really. A total focus group product riding on the tails of the much better first movie. PacificDoes it have cool robots fighting monsters? Yes it does. Are the designs cool? Yes, they are. Is there anything interesting besides that? No, not really. A total focus group product riding on the tails of the much better first movie. Pacific Rim Uprising really doesn't rise to the occasion, and ends up being mediocre at best.… Expand
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PsalmbodySep 10, 2018
I wrote a review but for some reason it wasn't posted so I'm just gonna make it brief. Bad story. Bad character writing. Fine acting. A lot of stupid crap. Rips off the first movie a lot but didn't even does it well.
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CoreGamer1408Jun 11, 2023
I got a Transformer (the later movies) meets Power Rangers vibe with this one for sure. Suffers from some contrivance and a few plot holes. I get having a younger cast was to maybe appeal to the kids, but these are teen soldiers. Kids goingI got a Transformer (the later movies) meets Power Rangers vibe with this one for sure. Suffers from some contrivance and a few plot holes. I get having a younger cast was to maybe appeal to the kids, but these are teen soldiers. Kids going to war against a alien race, oof!? That bieng said the creators do try to setup and payoff things. No real standout performances, beyond the two mad scientists hamming it up in a fun way. The action and CGI was fine. When I think about it this is kind of a dystopian society that relies on teen child soldiers to protect mankind. As for the concept of drift even thinking about it is kind of off. Well when pairing an adult with a teen in a Jaeger. "Uprising" decends into the realms of unethical mad science. I like it when a movie presents ethical questions (even if it is unintentionally).… Expand
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CyberRobotnixMay 20, 2022
Basically: Godzilla, but garbage.

This movie is the same unimpressive **** that Hollywood has been pumping out these past few years. Comparable to The Last Jedi, Ghostbusters 2016, Pixels, Disney's Dumbo 'remake' and even the Harley QuinnBasically: Godzilla, but garbage.

This movie is the same unimpressive **** that Hollywood has been pumping out these past few years. Comparable to The Last Jedi, Ghostbusters 2016, Pixels, Disney's Dumbo 'remake' and even the Harley Quinn movie with the same **** tropes, the same "all style, no substance" production, etc.

Once again, the West can't do something properly that has been done for years in Japan. Don't even get me started with "American" anime.… Expand
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