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mechaknight125Aug 15, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is in my favorite list for sure, Guillermo had created a masterpiece, i love the ways the "jagear" move, hit, run or the way they walking under the water. It showed how much details the movie got, i will give this a Pacific Rim/10 Pacific Rim: Uprising… Expand

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EeRayGanJul 25, 2022

Excellent movie. Stunning masterpiece. Gotta love those kaiju. Yeagers have such awesome names such as Gipsy Danger. Must-watch.

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NickTheCritickApr 19, 2022

One of the worst films by Del Toro. Only the first 5 minutes are excellent, then the film progresses in a continuous decrease of quality between images and narration. two hours of excessive, glowing entertainment, perfect for the nostalgic ofOne of the worst films by Del Toro. Only the first 5 minutes are excellent, then the film progresses in a continuous decrease of quality between images and narration. two hours of excessive, glowing entertainment, perfect for the nostalgic of science fiction but not very suitable for those who love quality cinema.… Expand

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HellHoleHorrorMar 18, 2022

The visual effects and the scale of the monster/robots in this are really impressive. It looks phenomenal in 3D but the pacing is a total mess. It goes from great truly impressive moments to incredibly dull filler. And the reason why theThe visual effects and the scale of the monster/robots in this are really impressive. It looks phenomenal in 3D but the pacing is a total mess. It goes from great truly impressive moments to incredibly dull filler. And the reason why the filler is so dull? It’s because of the terrible writing and acting of the characters. The characters were not one dimensional, they were zero dimensional solely consisting of shouting and bravado. You’d think someone would inject a bit of personality into this but no! The ones that try are just annoying as hell. Watch this for the effects only, I recommend watching in 3D and with heavy use of the 10 second skip forward button.… Expand

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ty92Sep 20, 2021

I just seen this for the first time in 3D. And it's probably the best 3D movie I've ever seen. I'm giving it a 10/10 for 3D. It's a entertaining popcorn movie. Acting was good enough. The story was basic but it worked. This is a movie youI just seen this for the first time in 3D. And it's probably the best 3D movie I've ever seen. I'm giving it a 10/10 for 3D. It's a entertaining popcorn movie. Acting was good enough. The story was basic but it worked. This is a movie you have to watch in 3D to appreciate.… Expand

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geewahAug 7, 2021

A pure blockbuster, popcorn movie. No need to engage the brain just sit back and enjoy the over the top CGI action.

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KakaduApr 6, 2021

Great effects and a ton of fun action with huge robots anf huge kaijus. Story and characters are also great.

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DunyGApr 3, 2021

Tons of fun for the right person. I really like the detail and the visuals.

The story works well enough for one not looking for an incredibly unique story-line, and the acting is quite good. I think fans of these kinds of action films willTons of fun for the right person. I really like the detail and the visuals.

The story works well enough for one not looking for an incredibly unique story-line, and the acting is quite good. I think fans of these kinds of action films will like this movie, or love it.… Expand

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smz9999Apr 1, 2021

Masterpiece Kaiju movie ever made by genius director Del Toro. So **** EPIC movie.

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WackmeFeb 27, 2021

When I was younger, I rated bad movies with a high score, now that I'm older, I understand that they were crappy movies. I guess that all of the positive ratings on this movie, must come from younger people...

Because, the movie is crap!!When I was younger, I rated bad movies with a high score, now that I'm older, I understand that they were crappy movies. I guess that all of the positive ratings on this movie, must come from younger people...

Because, the movie is crap!! Bad story, bad acting, bad script, bad directing!!. The 2 scientischt were the worst!! Don't watch this movie!, unless you're a teenager!… Expand

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clem666Feb 22, 2021

This is the kind of movie that take the basics to work them harder and better. Of course the theme of giant monsters vs giant robots is far from being new but they surprisingly managed to make this thrilling. Scenario starts with anThis is the kind of movie that take the basics to work them harder and better. Of course the theme of giant monsters vs giant robots is far from being new but they surprisingly managed to make this thrilling. Scenario starts with an impressive amount of stereotypes but gain in complexity and originality as we get through it. Until the end there are some impressive turns of events. Everything (pretty much the equivalent of the apocalypse) begins in 2020. I guess we can be thankful that we fortunately didn't have to face monster aliens last year. It's always good to put things into perspective.

Characters are awesome: they all have their story, their little plot justifying their presence in the army of robots. The marshall (Idris Elba) appear to be particularly attaching as his role gets further from the classic military head of the missions. His acting is perfect by the way. Every character is linked in a way or another to multiple protagonists, making the cast and the acting really rich and varied.

Special effects are quite decent even with today's look. There are obviously a lot of giants fights but I felt like it was not the major part of the movie which appeared not to be a dull and effortless action movie. Jokes are ambitious and funny. Let's just have a little thought for underwater fauna and flora who are completely destroyed as the movie goes on. The original score and the main theme are both great but the last quickly becomes repetitve.… Expand

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PhoenixReveiwsJan 28, 2021

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It's okay, it's a movie about robots punching monsters, that's enough said. There's not much to the story when everyone's distracted by the power rangers like action. The story doesn't hold up if you think about it, but if you turn off⚠️62%

It's okay, it's a movie about robots punching monsters, that's enough said. There's not much to the story when everyone's distracted by the power rangers like action. The story doesn't hold up if you think about it, but if you turn off your brain and watch it's enjoyable enough.… Expand

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zNeverSleepingNov 10, 2020

Esse filme não é muito mais que pura destruição e CGI, mas ele faz isso tão bem que certamente merece um destaque.

Assistir esse longa numa tela minimamente grande, em 4k com HDR é essencial para poder extrair tudo de sua proposta. AsEsse filme não é muito mais que pura destruição e CGI, mas ele faz isso tão bem que certamente merece um destaque.

Assistir esse longa numa tela minimamente grande, em 4k com HDR é essencial para poder extrair tudo de sua proposta. As figuras colossais e toda destruição e magnitude posta em jogo funcionam muito bem. As cores são vivas, a destruição parece real e as cenas de luta são boas.

Também gostei da OST, que se mostrou bem presente em alguns momentos. A fotografia se aproveita da magnitude e passa muito bem essa percepção ao publico. A historia é bem meia boca, mas o suficiente pra você entrar no filme. Os personagens poderiam ser melhores. O comandante até é legal, mas não passa muito disso. Na realidade, a dupla de cientistas mais me irritaram do que tudo.

Quality: 4K HDR on Q60T 50' [Bluray]
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goikyJul 31, 2020

I love this movie. Awesome characters, amazing concept, cool as hell action. It may seem like a meaningless, run of the mill action to most, but to a trained eye, it has nuance that you wouldn't be able to get elsewhere. ExtremelyI love this movie. Awesome characters, amazing concept, cool as hell action. It may seem like a meaningless, run of the mill action to most, but to a trained eye, it has nuance that you wouldn't be able to get elsewhere. Extremely entertaining. I could watch this movie again and again and never get bored. Awesome performances and great effects as well. Really glad they didn't make the two have a romantic subplot, or at least an overt one. Awesome movie.… Expand

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gracjanskiApr 11, 2020

The movie starts very promising: the monsters and robots are very detailed, the fights have good overview. But the great special effects are the only strenghts of this movie. After some minutes it gets annoying: ridiculous charactersThe movie starts very promising: the monsters and robots are very detailed, the fights have good overview. But the great special effects are the only strenghts of this movie. After some minutes it gets annoying: ridiculous characters (especially the two scientists and mako), bad actors, very political correct, fighting scenes so ridiculously unrealistic, stylish = ridiculous shots, dont start with logical explanations about the story. Viewer with a brain need a lot of alcohol to start to enjoy this crap.… Expand

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SoulstoneMar 21, 2020

This Transformers-Power Rangers-Godzilla threesome of a movie works on nearly every single level. The only thing keeping it from getting a perfect 10 is that it does feel like it drags for most of the 132-minute runtime. But terrific acting,This Transformers-Power Rangers-Godzilla threesome of a movie works on nearly every single level. The only thing keeping it from getting a perfect 10 is that it does feel like it drags for most of the 132-minute runtime. But terrific acting, beautiful cinematography and absolutely badass mech-on-kaiju action make this movie awesome.… Expand

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OcfosAug 6, 2013

Great movie that differs from everything else released this summer. The 3D effects in it are very well executed, and not the typical cliche "Poking-Hand-Out-Of-Screen-For-The-Sake-Of-3D" thing you see in typical 3D movies. It actually makesGreat movie that differs from everything else released this summer. The 3D effects in it are very well executed, and not the typical cliche "Poking-Hand-Out-Of-Screen-For-The-Sake-Of-3D" thing you see in typical 3D movies. It actually makes you feel like you're IN the world with how it's executed.

I would heavily recommend watching this if you like big robots and monsters fighting, even though it's story is a little dry outside of the fighting in my personal opinion.… Expand

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alejandro970Jan 31, 2020

Some Heavy Metal amusement. Del Toro makes happy his inner child with his mostly passions: sea monsters and robots mechas; at while making a fierce tribute to I. Honda and Ray Harryhausen. Anyway works as well and better than the actuallySome Heavy Metal amusement. Del Toro makes happy his inner child with his mostly passions: sea monsters and robots mechas; at while making a fierce tribute to I. Honda and Ray Harryhausen. Anyway works as well and better than the actually Godzilla. Get ready the popcorn of your favorite flavor.… Expand

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eagleeyevikingNov 29, 2013

Pacific Rim explodes with fantastical imagery, grand action sequences and irresistible fun despite its average plot.

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SchnitzelPoofNov 24, 2019

A pleasant surprise. This film is a love letter to giant monsters, and giant robots. It has cool characters and some drama between the main ones. The soundtrack is also pretty good. The plot completes itself, which is a rarity in theA pleasant surprise. This film is a love letter to giant monsters, and giant robots. It has cool characters and some drama between the main ones. The soundtrack is also pretty good. The plot completes itself, which is a rarity in the product-pushing focused film industry.
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MichelleBirdAug 14, 2019

Probably every 9-year-old boy's dream movie about giant robots taking on each other. Pacific Rim is a good film and knows what its audience wants. There's brazen action and thankfully none of the Transformers way of showing action where youProbably every 9-year-old boy's dream movie about giant robots taking on each other. Pacific Rim is a good film and knows what its audience wants. There's brazen action and thankfully none of the Transformers way of showing action where you barely knows who is pounding who. Plot is basic- giant monstrous sea creatures have risen after long hibernation and we are in their way. To wage the war humans around the world have collaborated to create giant robot suits called jaegers which need a pair of human pilots to run. The customary get to meet, training and first battle chaos scenes are present though thankfully the human characters are fleshed out well enough you realize they're not just time fillers until the robot mayhem starts. Idris Elba and Charlie Hunnan are good enough to fit right in and bring a certain likeability while at it. This is good entertainment.(Good action movie with some great sequences).… Expand

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Huey_KratosJun 11, 2019

Let's be honest here .... when you come to watch this you know what you are getting. A giant mecha movie of humans fighting giant monsters. I don't know what critics who come to this movie expecting a cinematic masterpiece equivalent to theLet's be honest here .... when you come to watch this you know what you are getting. A giant mecha movie of humans fighting giant monsters. I don't know what critics who come to this movie expecting a cinematic masterpiece equivalent to the godfather or Endgame in terms of storytelling. Switch off your brain and turn on the drift to simply enjoy this, but i do wish the sequel was better.… Expand

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AkidomaApr 29, 2019

Epico !
Pelicula con buena CGI y batallas que te sorprenden.
Que pena que el 2 no siguio asi.

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hbswan13Apr 3, 2019

"...to read too deeply into a movie like Pacific Rim risks losing sight of what makes it great. Whatever subtle critiques del Toro may make about the modern action blockbuster, he understands the simple principle that truly makes the genre"...to read too deeply into a movie like Pacific Rim risks losing sight of what makes it great. Whatever subtle critiques del Toro may make about the modern action blockbuster, he understands the simple principle that truly makes the genre work. It has to do with the above phrase: “just because.” As I mentioned, studios today seem to need their blockbusters to mean something (or at least, pretend to mean something, which is usually as far as they get), but a fundamental part of the appeal of the film medium has always been its ability to show us sights or feats that are impossible in the real world, for no other reason than to provoke in us that wonderful reaction of gleeful amazement. Practically as soon as film was invented, a French stage magician named Georges Méliès was using rudimentary special effects and editing tricks to wow his viewers. His films had plots, but as in a magic show, the primary goal was to astound. Similarly, the great silent-era comedian Buster Keaton became famous for his remarkable stunts, many of which would have killed him had he screwed them up. His film The General was already hilarious; was that death-defying stunt with the railroad ties really necessary? No, it wasn’t, but he did it anyway, because it’s awesome."
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BilalPervaiz58Jan 11, 2019

Amazing & Tremendous Alien Contact Sc-fi and Philosophical Film,
Also VFX,cast etc everything is just excellent Not just a robot film but Must Watch Movie for Allien Contact Genre Lovers,
I really liked the film
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CoreGamer1408Dec 16, 2018

Now I get why the three newer Godzilla movies failed? Godzilla just needed to fight giant robots or something to make those movies fun?

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ErikTheCriticSep 26, 2018

Yes, its premise is dumb and silly, but how is giant robots punching the heck out of each other not awesome? This truly is a intense, epic, visually-stunning spectacle.

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DyliebarAug 3, 2018

If you want a hardcore drama with perfect character depth and emotion, look elsewhere, those looking for a kick ass action movie with robots and monsters, will have a blast like I did!

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tvinfo4aMay 4, 2018

well it was pathetic almost all the time, but robots vs monsters battles were fun to watch. very entertaining stuff for relaxing your mind after an office

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GrantD243Apr 25, 2018

Pacific Rim is a 2013 release directed by Guillermo del Toro. It's hard to believe that this movie came out in 2013 and I never watched it until now. For some reason, I just figured that I wouldn't enjoy it so I never made an effort to watchPacific Rim is a 2013 release directed by Guillermo del Toro. It's hard to believe that this movie came out in 2013 and I never watched it until now. For some reason, I just figured that I wouldn't enjoy it so I never made an effort to watch it. Well, I finally got around to it last night and I was pleasantly surprised, because it was a ton of fun to watch. The story is simple: Aliens are invading Earth, humans build huge robots to fight them, but considering the type of movie this is I wouldn't necessarily mark that as a negative. If I go into a movie that's supposed to have huge robots fighting aliens, I want to see robots fighting aliens, not extended dialogue scenes and set up. And this movie delivers on that premise. Of course, I would always like to see more of the robots and aliens fighting, but I was satisfied with what was served up to me. I thought the acting was solid enough for what they were trying to do. I'd heard from some people over the years that Charlie Hunnam was pretty bad in this movie, but I thought that he played his role about as well as he could. I'm not exactly sure what people had such a problem with in regards to his acting. Anyway, the best characters in this movie were Dr. Newton Geiszler and Herman Gottlieb, by far. They have some incredible chemistry and provide the main comedic relief. Without them, I honestly don't think I would have liked the movie as much as I did.

Overall, I had more fun with this film than I did with The Shape of Water. Yeah, The Shape of Water is the better movie out of the two, but if I'm asked which one I'll probably watch the most over the next several years...Pacific Rim wins out.… Expand

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MoeLesterJrApr 17, 2018

This is a very good movie because is a very good movie . I mean the explosions look good and the monsters too . I like this movie because its good .

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JPKMar 24, 2018

Unique And Underrated
Guillermo Del Toro Is A Very Smart Director With Great Ideas, Pacific Rim Shows His Creative Talent In Play.

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bw14916Jan 21, 2018

A very fun action movie with terrific spectacle and a few good characters. The robot vs monsters action was terrific, but if you're looking for something more thoughtful look elsewhere, but Pacific Rim is great for what it is.

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pontiDec 17, 2017

Фильм вышел в 2013 году, но посмотрел я его в конце 2017. Когда я увидел его триллер-мне не захотелось его смотреть потому, что я не очень люблю боевики. Фильм я посмотрел и он мне понравился. Можно его смотреть в кампании друзей или одному,Фильм вышел в 2013 году, но посмотрел я его в конце 2017. Когда я увидел его триллер-мне не захотелось его смотреть потому, что я не очень люблю боевики. Фильм я посмотрел и он мне понравился. Можно его смотреть в кампании друзей или одному, но это не как ни семейный фильм. Рекомендую.… Expand

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SrPepeNov 29, 2017

Esta película no solo es aburrida sino que tiene un concepto demasiado fantasioso, rozando lo ridículo. No me gusto para nada la historia. Buenos efectos.

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Bugger217Sep 3, 2017

If Pacific Rim had come out when I was ten years old, I would have watched it every day for months on end when it hit home video. Even now, as a man in his twenties, I have seen the film over 20 times. Guillermo del Toro speaks to myIf Pacific Rim had come out when I was ten years old, I would have watched it every day for months on end when it hit home video. Even now, as a man in his twenties, I have seen the film over 20 times. Guillermo del Toro speaks to my monster-loving heart in ways almost nobody else can, and Pacific Rim is just next-level awesome. A fantastic blockbuster with many colorful characters of human, robotic, and monstrous variety.

The way the film builds its world is fascinating. The artists at ILM have done some of their best work here. I can't begin to fathom why they weren't nominated for a VFX Oscar. The action is simply jaw-dripping. I love this movie's sense of optimism and its emphasis on teamwork. Much like Independence Day, it's a movie where the world comes together to save the world, rather than one country. That optimism adds to the sense of pure joy that the film strives toward. This is what blockbusters are all about.… Expand

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MonkiReviewsMay 29, 2017

I loved this movie. It had good characters which developed a lot along the way. The movie is full of action, the fight scenes look awesome, and real! Well worth a watch!

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VirgonoShakaDec 10, 2016

Is this movie fun? Heck yes. Did I have a good time watching it? Heck Yes. Do the fights and the action hold up? Heck yes. So in the grand scheme, that is more than enought to have a good time, and have a good movie, but it doesn't make it goIs this movie fun? Heck yes. Did I have a good time watching it? Heck Yes. Do the fights and the action hold up? Heck yes. So in the grand scheme, that is more than enought to have a good time, and have a good movie, but it doesn't make it go up the notch into grater levels, mostly because the story, the characters, and the conclusion of it is just what you would expect of a movie like this, epic speech by the leader before the final mission included. So all in all, a good and fun movie, and if you like giant robots, this is just right for you, but does it go into the great o excellent territories? Not so much.… Expand

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DanBurritoOct 25, 2016

NOTE: All my reviews right now are being published as 0/10 for some reason. I actually gave this movie a three, so ignore the current rating. I went into this movie expecting nothing but big dumb fun. What I got was big and dumb, but sadlyNOTE: All my reviews right now are being published as 0/10 for some reason. I actually gave this movie a three, so ignore the current rating. I went into this movie expecting nothing but big dumb fun. What I got was big and dumb, but sadly lacking in "fun". Too much of the film is centred on one-dimensional human characters just talking while we impatiently wait for the action to start again. I know we should care about the characters and everything, but even with all this time spent with them, I couldn't care less about whether they lived or died. The main character is so bland that I can't even remember his name (or really anything he does) and his love interest is just as bland (though at least they tried to give her a backstory). Idris Elba's character was the only one who had any personality. Even the Robot-Monster fights occupy about 15 minutes of the running time and are mostly done in darkness. This is disapointing, since Guillermo Del Toro is such a great director, and this film should have been so much better. Instead, it begs unfortunate comparisons to Michael Bay's "Transformers" series. If you're fine with there being more uncompelling human "drama" (if it can even be called that) than the action they promised us, then good for you. Otherwise, I can't recommend this. 3/10.… Expand

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ZantimagoOct 26, 2016

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CinemaphileJul 29, 2016

Sparkly, frenetic, cartoonish and gory, Pacific Rim delivers a hyperbolically epic one-two punch of "I could care less". Pacific Rim makes Independence Day look like Saving Private Ryan by comparison. Half the monsters are carbon copy BalrogsSparkly, frenetic, cartoonish and gory, Pacific Rim delivers a hyperbolically epic one-two punch of "I could care less". Pacific Rim makes Independence Day look like Saving Private Ryan by comparison. Half the monsters are carbon copy Balrogs ,courtesy of Kiwi animation shop WETA, and screenwriter Beacham shamelessly cribs scenes and plot devices from Star Wars, Chinatown, Top Gun, Lord of the Rings, and Crimson Tide. What little humanity this film exhibits is cliched and awkward, actually slowing the film's tedious pace. Wait till it hits one of the broadcast networks and fast forward through the shlocky parts on your DVR.… Expand

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SpangleJul 16, 2016

I really like Guillermo del Toro and this one is no exception. While a lesser work of his, Pacific Rim is a decidedly fun, action-packed, and well thought out monster/alien invasion kind of film. With fantastic special effects and impeccableI really like Guillermo del Toro and this one is no exception. While a lesser work of his, Pacific Rim is a decidedly fun, action-packed, and well thought out monster/alien invasion kind of film. With fantastic special effects and impeccable creature design, as well as robot design, Pacific Rim is an impressively crafted film. At every turn, the effects never ceased to impress me and really was a treat to watch. The film had to have been truly impressive in 3D. That said, the film does have problems. It can be a little over-the-top and the script is sketchy at best. Some of it is well-written, but far too many of them was just not well done. Charlie Day's character can be quite annoying, largely because Day has no sense of nuance and has an annoying voice in his own right, but here, it is not reigned in. Plus, it feels totally out of place in a film that is otherwise quite serious. If it were a comedy, Charlie Day would have been appropriate pick, but not here. The acting is fine, though can be a little hammy at times and I would certainly stop short of calling it good. Fortunately, the film is fun, has an important message of togetherness to communicate, and has truly incredible special effects. Far from perfect, Pacific Rim is still a fun summer romp.… Expand

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jacob4Mar 17, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An awesome smash hit movie! Guillermo del Toro has satisfied our inner kid-dult with this pleasant monster vs robot film. It may seem like a Transformers vs Godzilla film, but this movie takes that concept and makes it 20 better! This film is filled with outstanding visuals, great characters, and awesome robots Jaegers and monstrous Kaiju. Since there is a sequel planned, how is that suppose to work out if the Kaiju and their world have been destroyed, and also the humans are out of Jaegers. Who knows, this may lead to Godzilla from the 2014 reboot clashing or working with the humans and their Jaegers!… Expand

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LepstrungMar 13, 2016

Plot is kind of dumb and acting isnt very good but who cares when there is giant robots and giant monsters and giant robots punching giant monsters and destroying cities.

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EpicLadySpongeJan 27, 2016

How cute. This is like Transformers, but a way better version than what Micheal Bay has ever done to his Transformers movies. Oh, even better.... it's not just Transformers, but it's like Godzilla as well! Transformers meets Godzilla. YouHow cute. This is like Transformers, but a way better version than what Micheal Bay has ever done to his Transformers movies. Oh, even better.... it's not just Transformers, but it's like Godzilla as well! Transformers meets Godzilla. You want to know what's so disappointing here though? There's 0's here! Go give 0's on my latest low score. Okay, thanks, bye!… Expand

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TrilobiteGJan 12, 2016

Anyone remember Starship Troopers?

That bloody, violent, sexual and brutal space alien war movie that was cheesy as f*ck? Well, Pacific Rim dons the honour of it's magnum opus. At first, this movie opened to have the same potential as thatAnyone remember Starship Troopers?

That bloody, violent, sexual and brutal space alien war movie that was cheesy as f*ck? Well, Pacific Rim dons the honour of it's magnum opus. At first, this movie opened to have the same potential as that movie. Sure it would be cheesy, but the modern day and age for films as extravagant as pacific rim gives it tendency to be boring. Pacific Rim is not boring. Pacific Rim is one of the most fun movie's I've ever seen. What makes this better than Starship Troopers, is that when it gets cheesy, it has a sincere and genuinely rich, soulful link to it's prominent message. The bond friends, family and lovers share. A human bond, not a Kaiju bond. A little exposition on why the Kaijus are the way they are would be better, nonetheless I highly recommend Pacific Rim in all it's colourful, monster thwomping glory!… Expand

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CineAutoctonoDec 5, 2015

Pacific Rim is a shocking film directed by Mr. director Guillermo del Toro where to save the world have to be giant, and that giant to beat the giant Kaiju.

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drlowdonNov 14, 2015

The script and plot are awkward, almost laughably bad at times, but if you want to watch giant robots fighting giant monsters Pacific Rim's spectacular battles are sure to entertain.

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GentM2015Oct 17, 2015

Pacific Rim is one of the coolest looking movies ever and while the humans and the parts when they are not throwing down are not as much fun,this movie can qualify as entertaining on my book.

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bfoore90Sep 28, 2015

Essentially Michael Bay's transformers meets Godzilla minus the Godzilla. While this movie wasn't bad, I just felt that it was mostly unremarkable in almost every way. The direction was sound and well done and the action was good as well butEssentially Michael Bay's transformers meets Godzilla minus the Godzilla. While this movie wasn't bad, I just felt that it was mostly unremarkable in almost every way. The direction was sound and well done and the action was good as well but I just couln't shake the feeling that it felt like I was watching a more polished Michael Bay movie where Robots take on Kaijus.… Expand

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YellowKirbySep 9, 2015

There was noting I could enjoy about this movie other than the closing credits. It has one dimensional characters, a rubbish story and over the top action sequences. Probably the worst movie ever made.

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GregePorterAug 31, 2015

Bottom line: 2 points for pretty graphics and 3 for achieving what it set out to do (that is, to be a bad movie with pretty graphics).

Normally, I spend a paragraph or so outlining the plot of a movie but in the case of Pacific Rim, aBottom line: 2 points for pretty graphics and 3 for achieving what it set out to do (that is, to be a bad movie with pretty graphics).

Normally, I spend a paragraph or so outlining the plot of a movie but in the case of Pacific Rim, a sentence will suffice: the world (with America at the helm) makes giant robots to fend off aliens from another dimension.

I have said this before but I’ll say it again: I will not be stirred by pretty graphics. For me to be a fan of a movie, it had better use some of its $200 million dollar budget on something other than CGI. Pacific Rim did not. I will admit that the graphics are really pretty and the camera work is such that you can parse what is going on. But, if I may speak frankly, it frustrates me that this movie is meeting with so much success. What am I missing?

I hear from fan-boys, that Pacific Rim harkens back to Godzilla movies. I get it that this is supposed to be a silly movie about giant robots, aliens, and pretty graphics but let’s not lose perspective, people. This is a bad movie. The dialog and plot are nonexistent. The patriotism in the movie hits you over the head. If I were going to turn this into a drinking game, I’d take a shot for every shot that makes you say ‘Yeah, go ’murica!” Warning, you might die from alcohol poisoning.

The movie gets so preposterous at times that it is funny. For example, I imagine the planning meeting when building one of the giant robots going like this:
“Guys, alright, we have a nuclear reactor powering this robot and a switch to turn it into a nuclear bomb. (Reactors and bombs are essentially the same, right?) We have a plasma gun arm. We have a jet engine in the elbow to make a ‘rocket punch’. What else to we need?”
“A giant sword.”
“Yes! You never know when the robot might need that!”

On some level, this movie depresses me. It is a mindless kaleidoscope of CGI but for what ends? Is this just a distraction from our miserable lives? What are we missing that Pacific Rim provides? Perhaps it is that we feel the need for escape. Maybe the social, political, and economic realities we face are too depressing, so we need a generic, positive, flashy escape.

I wonder if we can read Pacific Rim from an environmental position. Let’s say the aliens represent pollution and fossil fuels. The kaiju (aliens) resemble dinosaurs and they come from beneath the ocean floor (like oil) and threaten Mankind. Their blue, oily blood is a corrosive waste let in their path. We need the assistance of nuclear energy to defeat the monsters. Granted, the hero denotes the nuclear reactor to destroy the aliens. That’s not how reactors work; you can’t just flip a switch and make another Hiroshima. So this type of solution might make you think nuclear energy is a fearful thing but it does rescue the world. It is indeed the reactor, not the bomb, which saves humanity.

I do appreciate a silly action movie that isn’t trying to be anything but a silly action movie. But just because a movie is good at being mediocre isn’t reason to give it anything higher than a mediocre score. If Pacific Rim was a food it would be really bad junk food. Substitute whatever floats your boat: a double Baconator from Wendy’s or a XXL Grilled Stuff Burrito from Taco Bell or a vat of nacho cheese or whatever. If you are going to go see this, don’t. Don’t go see this please, maybe if enough people abstain better movies will come out next year. Though, we may be a bit late. To extend the food analogy, you know how when you are eating tasty junk food you say “Oh man, this is so bad but so good!” Pacific Rim is kinda like that...but without the good.… Expand

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grandpajoe6191Aug 27, 2015

It's true that "Pacific Rim" is a child's film with big monsters and robots fighting each other; but acclaimed director Guillermo Del Toro manages to create a film with exciting energy and lively imagination, a movie truly for-your-eyes only.

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Epik_NinnjaMay 23, 2015

This looked like Power Rangers to me. Guys getting in massive suits to essentially box giant monsters? Stupid. Howver, I was quite surprised by not only how cool the fight scenes were (great CGI, too) but also how good and how emotional theThis looked like Power Rangers to me. Guys getting in massive suits to essentially box giant monsters? Stupid. Howver, I was quite surprised by not only how cool the fight scenes were (great CGI, too) but also how good and how emotional the story was. The concept is silly, but it really isn't anything like Power Rangers. One of my favorite parts: using a giant ship as a melee weapon. My score: 7.7/10 (to get specific). If you're a fan of sci-fi movies and big robots, watch it!… Expand

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BioniclefanMay 20, 2015

When I was younger, all I could hardly ever think about was robots. But when this movie came out in 2013, even though I was now 15 at the time, I knew it'd be nothing less than phenomenal. Went to see it in theaters with a friend and IWhen I was younger, all I could hardly ever think about was robots. But when this movie came out in 2013, even though I was now 15 at the time, I knew it'd be nothing less than phenomenal. Went to see it in theaters with a friend and I couldn't believe how incredible this movie turned out. The acting was good, the plot was great, the characters were actually quite interesting (unlike the Transformers movies), and the visual effects were jaw-dropping! I recommend this movie to anyone. Even if you're not really into sci-fi or fantasy, I think Pacific Rim has a little bit of something for everybody in it. I couldn't have asked for better. Guillermo Del Toro is a genius! I can't wait for the sequel in April of 2017. I've been on the edge of my seat. I'm totally anticipating this sequel.… Expand

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homer4presidentMar 28, 2015

In the wrong hands, ''Pacific Rim'' would've been a massive misfire. However, with visionary Guillermo del Toro at the helm, the result proves to be a satisfying blockbuster with great action, high stakes and likeable characters.

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StockFeb 10, 2015

What an insult to my intelligence!

The movie was the typical 'yee-haw' propoganda. At least 20 times did logic completely fail in this movie. The protagonists did not act like they were a part of the military as they disobeyed many times.What an insult to my intelligence!

The movie was the typical 'yee-haw' propoganda. At least 20 times did logic completely fail in this movie. The protagonists did not act like they were a part of the military as they disobeyed many times. The overall design of the mechs were extremely useless (why create mechs to engage in a fist fight with a creature rather than create an effective weapon to kill it?)

Absolutely awful. The only thing the movie had going for it was the CGI - the plot was made for children which is why it was so basic while ignoring a lot of realities in the world.

0/10 - I would NOT watch this again even if you snuck into my house, grabbed me by the nuts and slapped them with elastic bands.… Expand

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DudeUnknownDec 22, 2014

Lacking any actual storyline, whatsoever, but great fun and graphics. I think this was one of the worst stories ever, but it was very entertaining, the only thing you'll think back on was the epic battles. I think I'm being a little harsh onLacking any actual storyline, whatsoever, but great fun and graphics. I think this was one of the worst stories ever, but it was very entertaining, the only thing you'll think back on was the epic battles. I think I'm being a little harsh on the storyline, because it was there and... I suppose, interesting... but not very engaging. It's good for a day you just don't care.… Expand

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JohnKristoferDec 22, 2014

From Guillermo Del Toro comes a movie with stunning visual effects and make kids Masturbate from enjoyment ,Pacific Rim,Is a well done movie with a silly premise but it because of the stunning visual effects and amazing fight scene whichFrom Guillermo Del Toro comes a movie with stunning visual effects and make kids Masturbate from enjoyment ,Pacific Rim,Is a well done movie with a silly premise but it because of the stunning visual effects and amazing fight scene which makes this movie amazing and almost forgot this way better than Transformers:Age Of Extinction and transformers revenge of the Fallen.… Expand

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MetamaniacDec 5, 2014

If you want to see a movie with very good special effects and lots of action of big things hitting big things, then your in luck. If you want a movie with an actual plot and visible humans for most of the movie, then this isn't for you. If itIf you want to see a movie with very good special effects and lots of action of big things hitting big things, then your in luck. If you want a movie with an actual plot and visible humans for most of the movie, then this isn't for you. If it is not for you, I would not recommend it, but if you can stand no plot as long as you see giant robots fighting giant aliens, then you will be more than satisfied. Afterword, you will say 'that movie was terrible,' then go look for the release date for the second one online.… Expand

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diogomendesNov 29, 2014

Guillermo Del Toro's admittedly stunning visuals and rousing action save this motion picture from a wholly dumb story and some over-the-top characters.

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supermann234Nov 17, 2014

This is an awesome movie! It features plenty of action and very good special effects. A must watch if you like Sci-fi movies! It also has quite an interesting plot. This is definitely good to watch even in 2-D as I watched it in 2-D and itThis is an awesome movie! It features plenty of action and very good special effects. A must watch if you like Sci-fi movies! It also has quite an interesting plot. This is definitely good to watch even in 2-D as I watched it in 2-D and it still feels good even for a 2-D movie.… Expand

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DCEdmondsNov 13, 2014

"Pacific Rim" 10 Scale Rating: 8.0 (Great) ...

The Good: Truly epic large scale battles with amazing special effects. I was worried about how the Kaitju (the giant monsters) would look because in the previews they looked rubbery and"Pacific Rim" 10 Scale Rating: 8.0 (Great) ...

The Good: Truly epic large scale battles with amazing special effects. I was worried about how the Kaitju (the giant monsters) would look because in the previews they looked rubbery and somewhat fake ... but they looked much better and far more realistic in the finished product. If you grew up watching Godzilla films then you will have a geekgasm while watching this film as it is everything you ever dreamed of in a monster movie. Interesting characters that were more fleshed out than I thought they would be. While the lead character wasn't the best, he was picked up by a good supporting cast. Idris Elba was especially great and stole scenes every time he appeared.

The Bad: The drama is a little uneven. While some scenes were great and well done, a few came across as cheesier than I'd like. Charlie Day had some decent moments as a doctor who studies the Kaiju, but other scenes were forced for comedic value. I could have done without Burn Gorman's character entirely. I don't mind some comedy relief, but not when it is crammed into a film at odd moments.… Expand

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ToddDowNov 12, 2014

Pretty solid movie if you are just looking to sit back and enjoy some action. I have to admit, the geek in me comes out seeing the giant robots fighting giant monsters. When I saw the previews, I thought this could go very wrong or veryPretty solid movie if you are just looking to sit back and enjoy some action. I have to admit, the geek in me comes out seeing the giant robots fighting giant monsters. When I saw the previews, I thought this could go very wrong or very right. I think it went very right. The movie is well done for what it is.… Expand

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vikesh2206Nov 9, 2014

Pacific Rim explodes with fantastical imagery, epic action sequences and irresistible fun while exposing emotion and balancing its otherwise average plot.

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SyFyMovieGuyOct 8, 2014

Don't have too much to say about this...maybe.

But this is one of my ALL TIME favorite movies. !!! I think I'll take a good look on Guillermo del Toro's other movies ( whatever else he directed or maybe was a writer too ) But thisDon't have too much to say about this...maybe.

But this is one of my ALL TIME favorite movies. !!! I think I'll take a good look on Guillermo del Toro's other movies ( whatever else he directed or maybe was a writer too ) But this redefines a great CGI monster battle out blockbuster. Pacific Rim is loaded with fantastic visuals that will appeal to many fanboys and for many people who just wants a little dose of a monster verus metal clash in our great cities.

I first saw this in a Latino theater in Ecuador located somewhere in South America ( That is where I was born ) and I loved it!!! I then got lucky enough to See it AGAIN ...but this time in 3D! ( Yes, in a latino movie theater, don't worry I understand spanish quite well. )

The experince was again fantastic! Great monster verus giant robots fights! It was breath-taking. Another word I'll use to describe Transformers. (2007)! I have the movie on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital HD! Once I get my Blu-Ray DVD player, I'll shall watch this movie in the Blu ray version! LOVED this epic movie! Watch it please!!! HIGHLY FREAKING RECOMMEND!… Expand

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BigZOct 6, 2014

Tough to like. Seems more intended for children than well...anyone else. It's cool to watch super huge massive monsters fight super huge massive robots, because that's original. That pretty much is the extent of the plot. How innovative. WeTough to like. Seems more intended for children than well...anyone else. It's cool to watch super huge massive monsters fight super huge massive robots, because that's original. That pretty much is the extent of the plot. How innovative. We should all like this movie...because it is entirely practical when being attacked by huge monsters, to throw all our efforts into making robots to fight them, because apparently as the human race, we decided that is the best thing to do. And we won't use our really effective weapons unless we are on the verge of death. None of our guys are even really all that good at fighting these things either. Oh look, the guy who played Hell-boy. Come on! Seriously? How just plain dumb does this have to get? The CGI was well done, but that is all...they tried with a lesser known cast that wasn't a total failure as far as acting and delivery but doesn't help the lack of structure. Fight scenes were still better than Godzilla's. But still, Never Again.… Expand

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lordmoo_23Sep 28, 2014

No one should go into this movie expecting a flawless story because that`s not what this movie is about. This movie is about MONSTERS versus ROBOTS, enough said. Apart from the beautiful CGI and action scenes, this movie does surprise withNo one should go into this movie expecting a flawless story because that`s not what this movie is about. This movie is about MONSTERS versus ROBOTS, enough said. Apart from the beautiful CGI and action scenes, this movie does surprise with some great characters that actually have depth and a story, especially Mako and the commanding officer, Stacker. Idris Elba delivers a brilliant performance, making the viewing of Pacific Rim a better than expected movie. As long as you know what you're getting into, Pacific Rim should satisfy and even surprise.… Expand

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qevAug 17, 2014

i gave it a second chance, having read many reviews, thinking wait a minute qev, did you see the right movie? it was after all a torrented version (from an undisclosed source, not me, that is right out and i deny that!) cos you never knowi gave it a second chance, having read many reviews, thinking wait a minute qev, did you see the right movie? it was after all a torrented version (from an undisclosed source, not me, that is right out and i deny that!) cos you never know etc, and low and behold, no, it was the same rubbish i saw the first time, only THIS time i wanted to shout "Why doesn't somebody fire the BIG WEAPONS at the awful Godzillaesque loping toy mock-ups FIRST THING when they're still out of 'about to destroy you for certain' range? and then i thought, wait a second, it's a comedy! hooray! but then, wait a third, no, no it's not! final verdict? atrocious… Expand

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Umbrella-17Aug 13, 2014

When i have seen the trailer i was like its gonna be a Micheal bay movie clone. i was so wrong. This is one of the greatest movie i ever saw. I will put this as simple as possible its an attempt to release Japanese Mecha Style ofWhen i have seen the trailer i was like its gonna be a Micheal bay movie clone. i was so wrong. This is one of the greatest movie i ever saw. I will put this as simple as possible its an attempt to release Japanese Mecha Style of animation series like Evangelion but with real actor. And they manage to do it. The music Are great the ambiance is there the special effect close to perfection the rhythm of the movie is really great no boring part or almost. The Actors/actress Deliver really well. I could listen the movie 3 times in the same week and not get bored. A must see movie. It has is place in my collection with Aliens, Predator any science fiction fan must see this and its way better than transformers 2 and 3.… Expand

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DecoyAug 13, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie is ok to watch. Most fun are the fight scenes and the very good special effects. Liked the setting and rainy mood. Lame was that almost anything was predictable, and the music was constantly playing in a dramatic style. There was no acoustic climax, it is constantly bombarding your ear. The characters were very stereotypic.

Also there are some logical issues that bothered me: Why is the Jaeger using it's blades in the last moment, why not all the time? I thought you can't travel through the Portal if you are not alien, but why can the escape pot travel back? Why are the other crews not using their escape pots if they obvisiouly have one?

All in all an ok movie for a cheesy afternoon / evening.… Expand

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displeasedAug 1, 2014

Is there any humility left in mankind? I liked it at the start, and it's a technically well-made movie, but as it went on, it became apparent that the whole entire point of it is human worship. Shameless, blind human worship. The idea that,Is there any humility left in mankind? I liked it at the start, and it's a technically well-made movie, but as it went on, it became apparent that the whole entire point of it is human worship. Shameless, blind human worship. The idea that, no matter what, we're never going to admit any vulnerability or ask for any help. That we're tough enough to just take on anything, even skyscraper-sized monsters from another dimension. If something this ridiculous happened in real life, we would just set up a wall of those plasma cannons, or utilize whatever those one-hit-kill swords are made of, or do something that's halfway clever, not build giant robots like we have the minds of neanderthals. The whole point of the robots is to put man up on a pedestal, and give him all the glory

The characters are paper thin, cold, and care only for themselves. They know nothing of true friendship, substituting it with intrusive mind-melding that robs a person of their freedom to choose to open up and let someone in, and obliterates all notions of the sacredness of privacy and individuality. It's a very cold, technical, computer-like intimacy. This movie really gets to the heart of what it means to be a nerd. It doesn't understand human interaction, and instead of admitting it and trying to learn, it builds giant robots to fight mindlessly for its misguided ideas. And if better arguments come up against them, they'll just make a movie with even bigger robots next time as their rebuttal.… Expand

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MrBlackTronJul 28, 2014

Görsel efektler şahane, konu biraz klasik gibi görünse de film kendini bağlamayı başarıyor ne zaman başladı ne zaman bitti diye düşünmeden güzel bir 2 saat geçirtiyor. Özellikle başrolü beğendim gelecekte parlama ihtimalini görüyorum. AnimeGörsel efektler şahane, konu biraz klasik gibi görünse de film kendini bağlamayı başarıyor ne zaman başladı ne zaman bitti diye düşünmeden güzel bir 2 saat geçirtiyor. Özellikle başrolü beğendim gelecekte parlama ihtimalini görüyorum. Anime ve görsel efekt severler mutlaka izlemeli.… Expand

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RetroshowcaseJul 4, 2014

Why should someone spend approx 2 hours and watch a movie that looks exactly like a great video game, instead of playing THE video game itself (and thus, have more fun with it)? Today, most movies are using too much CGI and sometimes theWhy should someone spend approx 2 hours and watch a movie that looks exactly like a great video game, instead of playing THE video game itself (and thus, have more fun with it)? Today, most movies are using too much CGI and sometimes the producers overdo it, almost causing nausea to the viewer. Of course Pacific Rim has great visual FX. And that's it. No acting and no story at all. Just another "shoot the aliens" movie with 70% computer graphics, 25% sound FX and 5% acting.… Expand

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TokyochuchuJun 15, 2014

Pacific Rim is wooden, shallow and as artificial as a piece of plastic. But hey, it's a movie about giant robots fighting kaiju, so what do you expect. A few more non-digital effects would have nice. Still, Pacific Rim does what it says onPacific Rim is wooden, shallow and as artificial as a piece of plastic. But hey, it's a movie about giant robots fighting kaiju, so what do you expect. A few more non-digital effects would have nice. Still, Pacific Rim does what it says on the box with more style than the dire Transformers franchise.… Expand

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mrniceJun 13, 2014

My expectations of a visually playful blockbuster were pretty spot on. But the movie is also longer than I expected, and tends to expect the viewer to be entertained by the impressiveness of the visuals alone. The story had a more humanisticMy expectations of a visually playful blockbuster were pretty spot on. But the movie is also longer than I expected, and tends to expect the viewer to be entertained by the impressiveness of the visuals alone. The story had a more humanistic premise than usually seen in action flicks, but I'm not sure how much subtext there was. But I guess there could be something clever hidden in the many symbols. I'm just not sure if it's worth bothering.… Expand

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InlikeflynnJun 7, 2014

If there is one thing I love about a movie is when it's self aware and knows the kind of feeling is trying to get across, and that is exactly what Pacific Rim does.

With not much mingling around the movie gives you exactly what you paidIf there is one thing I love about a movie is when it's self aware and knows the kind of feeling is trying to get across, and that is exactly what Pacific Rim does.

With not much mingling around the movie gives you exactly what you paid for, see giant robots fight giant monsters and that is what you get; it's not trying to beat you over the head with a overly complex story or trying to be deeper than it should be; it's like a roller coaster, you ride it to have fun and feel the rush, no more.

I am annoyed by a few things like the forced romance and some unnecessary scenes that add absolutely nothing to the movie; but if you are looking for a fun movie to watch I am sure you will enjoy this one.… Expand

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JacobJun 3, 2014

When Pacific Rim focuses on its generic characters and story it’s a mediocre film. However, what saves this movie and makes it worth watching are the visuals. The presentation in this movie is fantastic and has some fun action that never getsWhen Pacific Rim focuses on its generic characters and story it’s a mediocre film. However, what saves this movie and makes it worth watching are the visuals. The presentation in this movie is fantastic and has some fun action that never gets too excessive and leaves you wanting more. Had the film’s action not been as good as it was this film would’ve been a 5/10 but because the visuals were as cool as they were it’s a 6/10. I’m usually not big on dumb action movies but this is one blockbuster where I was bored when there was no action as opposed to the other way around. At the end of the day though this film is only memorable for its visuals. You won’t remember any of the characters or plot elements as they are all bland and generic but you will remember the cool visuals and fight scenes. If you are cool with a generic action film with cool visuals then definitely check this film out.… Expand

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LucyJFerMay 27, 2014

Just fresh after watching a blu-ray edition of this movie and I have to admit that I'm very pleasantly surprised. I've expected a stupid monsters vs. robots movie but this movie has a bigger meaning underneath it's (oh so!) polished shell. PRJust fresh after watching a blu-ray edition of this movie and I have to admit that I'm very pleasantly surprised. I've expected a stupid monsters vs. robots movie but this movie has a bigger meaning underneath it's (oh so!) polished shell. PR is long but you won't feel that for a momens because action/storytelling moments are perfectly intervened to keep you on the edge of your seat. Absolutely worth your money.… Expand

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RamyoMay 26, 2014

This is a must scene for any fan of Kaiju movies and of the action genre. Pacific Rim is a non-stop thrill ride (cliché but so very true!) that gives fans exactly what they want: non stop action. Watching this with friends was some of theThis is a must scene for any fan of Kaiju movies and of the action genre. Pacific Rim is a non-stop thrill ride (cliché but so very true!) that gives fans exactly what they want: non stop action. Watching this with friends was some of the most fun I have ever had in a movie theatre. The Giant robots and hulking Kaiju were all beautifully presented and seeing them made me feel like a 10 year old again. The Kaiju fight scenes are aplenty and they are very well done with a wonderful feeling of variety to them. But ultimately this movie is fun, there is a light heartedness about the characters despite being in a fight for their lives that makes you not take the movie too seriously and just enjoy the spectacle of giant battles being waged.

Not perfect, but it comes pretty damn close. Worth seeing in the cinema, worth buying on Blue-ray and worth lining up to see the sequel.… Expand

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chrisjones914May 25, 2014

This film completely defied my expectations! What i expected to be a passible action flick ended up being a non stop thrill ride with cooler action than i could have imagined! Do yourself a favor and go watch this one right now!

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WurtPhilosophyMay 22, 2014

This movie was utter **** with laughable acting, poor writing, and tropes galore that don't even give the viewer any sense of charm. Everything in this movie was poorly executed, and everybody knows it. The only reason the user score is up isThis movie was utter **** with laughable acting, poor writing, and tropes galore that don't even give the viewer any sense of charm. Everything in this movie was poorly executed, and everybody knows it. The only reason the user score is up is due to it being a monster movie. If you want to see a good giant monster film, go see the 2014 western adaptation of Godzilla.… Expand

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NiamhmrnMay 19, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is one of a kind for me, it surprised me beyond belief. Upon going to see it with my brother, i initially agreed to tagging along just to be nice and was planning on falling asleep. I couldn't have been more wrong. It has been the only film i have ever wanted to watch a second time, immediately after watching it the first time.

Critics and viewers may complain about the hilarious technological change, and how we couldn't possibly build moving robots as big as Jaegers., but who cares? The last thing I'm thinking about is how scientifically accurate the movie is. No it's not possible to build them but I for one have an imagination. There could never be an Island we don't know about with dinosaurs or ginormous gorillas on them, and we don't question them so why question these Jaegers of Kaijus?

The action and special affects we're outstanding and it had a top notch storyline that was original and interesting. I enjoyed the relationship build between all the characters and i found every second of it enjoyable. I would recommend not missing this film to anybody.… Expand

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ReubenIsAGodMay 17, 2014

Porn for Godzilla fans, really the only why to describe Del Toro's extraordinary best of a machine "Pacific Rim", sadly im not that big a fan of Giant Mecha robot rights with aliens BUT when i wanna watch giant mecha robot fights with aliensPorn for Godzilla fans, really the only why to describe Del Toro's extraordinary best of a machine "Pacific Rim", sadly im not that big a fan of Giant Mecha robot rights with aliens BUT when i wanna watch giant mecha robot fights with aliens i recommend Pacific Rim.

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RamonGuerreroMay 2, 2014

A spectacular adventure of giant robots fighting giant monsters from deep beneath the Pacific Ocean. The plot is a little boring, but the action sequences are what make this movie an amazing groundbreaking CGI film so entertaining thatA spectacular adventure of giant robots fighting giant monsters from deep beneath the Pacific Ocean. The plot is a little boring, but the action sequences are what make this movie an amazing groundbreaking CGI film so entertaining that you'll want to rewind it.… Expand

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BrakkenApr 28, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fails
Where are all the women? Why does the oxygen fail on only HER suit? It was her story of revenge: why the hell didn't she get the glory? And why was she the only woman who spoke for more than five seconds? GRRRRR!!!!

The second time I watched, I noticed there were two other women in the whole story - both got murdered, one of them was also pregnant. And why does the white man always get the goods? The last battle was ruined with white men saying and doing things that interfered with the flow of the action. And there was only one black guy in the whole movie, but he of course dies. How boring. The plot of the entire movie centered on him!!

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OMG I LOVED THIS MOVIE! Despite the huge gender/race fails, I cared about the two core characters Pentacost and Mori. Almost cared about the Beckets. Seldom do I care at all! I loved the Jagers and the Kaiju - excellent use of CGI vs. real that perfectly matched the style and genre of the movie! LOVED the corny and black humour! This movie left me feeling moved and good - yet apprehensive about reality.

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oblique15Apr 15, 2014

Pacific Rim is a great movie.It`s kind of like Transformers without all the unnecessary BS. It`s Godzilla vs human controlled BOTS.It`s a fun movie to watch.

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AlienSpaceBatsFeb 22, 2014

I love Japanese mecha anime from Macross to Orguss to Evangelion and back and I never thought I'd ever be bored senseless by a film which purports to be a love letter to giant mecha and Kaiju cinema. Everything is just so bloody dull; framingI love Japanese mecha anime from Macross to Orguss to Evangelion and back and I never thought I'd ever be bored senseless by a film which purports to be a love letter to giant mecha and Kaiju cinema. Everything is just so bloody dull; framing and cinematography, ESPECIALLY the Jaeger designs. The clichés though! I should have brought a checklist with me, Pacific Rim had so much cheese I'm practically lactose intolerant.… Expand

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EludiumQ36Feb 21, 2014

Wow, just wow. I give a 10 rating once every 5 yrs or so and this rates that big time! This film is Transformers vs Godzillas on steroids, amped up to the max. The intensity is phenomenal, you'll wish the entire film was just mega-sized fightWow, just wow. I give a 10 rating once every 5 yrs or so and this rates that big time! This film is Transformers vs Godzillas on steroids, amped up to the max. The intensity is phenomenal, you'll wish the entire film was just mega-sized fight scenes.Yes, you can criticize this and that about the story, plot, etc but you'll be missing the entire point of the film. Enjoy this for what it is, and it's the best at what it does.… Expand

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MSYFeb 12, 2014

Terrible writing and cardboard acting plagues this otherwise entertaining movie. The special effects are great but that's about it. Expected more from Del Toro, a very average movie from an otherwise talented director.

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theseparatorFeb 11, 2014

2013’s most surprisingly awesome film was Pacific Rim. How did I miss this? Well…

Even though it was directed by Guillermo del Toro, who has to date made only excellent films, the trailers and the marketing for Pacific Rim did not do the2013’s most surprisingly awesome film was Pacific Rim. How did I miss this? Well…

Even though it was directed by Guillermo del Toro, who has to date made only excellent films, the trailers and the marketing for Pacific Rim did not do the film justice. There was only a bare-bones connection linking del Toro’s star power to this film. For the average person who may know del Toro’s other films, Pan’s Labyrinth and Hellboy 1 & 2, but not his name, the little “directed by” box at the bottom of the promotional poster would not have rung any bells, at least not in the same way a giant “From the Director of…” promotion would have. Still, I know del Toro by name and I still didn’t realize this was his film. Wayyy after it was already out of theatres I watched it on a plane. It was great.

Not only did the marketing not exploit any of the film’s star power, it didn’t even really give us any idea what it was about. The trailer just showed huge metal warriors battling Godzilla-like creatures, much in the fashion of recent mindless action movies such as Battleship (I did actually enjoy Battleship) or anything from the recent Transformers franchise. I hypothesis that this complete disconnect must have been intentional. In this way Pacific Rim attracted the same audience as the previously mentioned movies. A huge audience base that is easily swayed and turned on by special effects, battle scenes, and stuff blowing up, but they are potentially turned off by something that could be considered “cinema,” or too arty. This audience needed to be brought in from the beginning.

As for the more savvy movie-goers, although turned off by the meat head marketing, they are generally more inquisitive than the average Transformers fan, and so it seems the producers relied on these movie-goer’s inquisitive nature. Since it’s an actual good film, the savvy will find their way to it eventually. This film’s crappy marketing was actually a ploy to lure multiple demographics in subliminal ways, and thus mucho bank was made. Just a hypothesis.

FYI: According to Slashfilm.com, Transformers2 was the highest grossing, most negatively rated film in history, so getting the Transformers audience was just good business. The fact that the movie is also good is just a rare and wonderful freak, but not accidental, occurrence for the Transformers audience.

What makes Pacific Rim so great? Using a montage

sequence and voiceover, in the first five minutes of the film we learn all about the world that Earth has become. Monster Kaijus have invaded from a dimension shifting portal in the ocean, humans have built fighting machines called Jaegers to combat the Kaijus, and this on-going threat, the conflict between the two entities has eventually just becomes a routine part of common culture. Then suddenly things change.

The set designs are spectacular. Hong Kong is specially tailored here to fit a Kaiju bashing society. The encampments where the machinery and pilots are based is a gloomy complex that looks like the inside of a submarine. Being a big budget action film, Pacific Rim relies heavily on computer-generated graphics and spectacular special effects for its visual telling. Truthfully I have no idea how any of these action scenes would have been shot as almost every one is an epic between giant monsters, earthy and not. But it is not the visuals alone that make this a great movie. Transformers has great visuals.

It is the script that is so awesome. Co-written by Travis Beachman and del Toro, it is a sci-fi monster movie, but it is the nuances that make the film so much fun to watch. All the intricacies of the world. For instance, two people whose brain functions combine in a process called “the drift” pilot Jaegers. Pilots’ ability to drift effectively in unison is what creates great pilots. The drift is probably the single coolest thing about this film, and the idea is used later for purposes even crazier.

The Kaijus become so powerful that mankind is forced into a final standoff using all the remaining Jaegers against multiple super strong Kaijus. The prospects for humanity’s survival look grim. In final act of the film a spectacular twist takes place thanks to some unlikely scientists, and the fate of all humanity hangs on their wild hunch, the functioning of the aging military machinery, and the drift between the last two standing Jaeger pilots. I wish I had seen this film in theatres.

Let's see if Pacific Rim 2 ever makes it from the hard-drive on Travis Beachman's desk to the screen. This time, I'd give it a chance.… Expand

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OwenMckennaFeb 10, 2014

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I'm not a big fan of sci-fi movies, but I did enjoy Pacific Rim. Not your typical aliens from space movie. Good story line, not a lot o fluff between action scenes . The action scenes were well choreographed.(Owen McKenna Rio Rancho, NM)
I'm not a big fan of sci-fi movies, but I did enjoy Pacific Rim. Not your typical aliens from space movie. Good story line, not a lot o fluff between action scenes . The action scenes were well choreographed. Overall an entertaining movie.… Expand

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BradySmithFeb 9, 2014

Pacific Rim is very fun, but it's also too silly for its own good. I will admit however, that it's probably one of the best and most intelligent giant monster movies around. The film is undeniably visual stunning. The fact that it missedPacific Rim is very fun, but it's also too silly for its own good. I will admit however, that it's probably one of the best and most intelligent giant monster movies around. The film is undeniably visual stunning. The fact that it missed out on a visual effects Oscar nod is almost criminal. Fights between the kaju and yagers are huge, meticulously detailed, and about as far fetched as you can get. It's entertaining to say the least, but I wish Del Toro had gone in for a more realistic approach. I'm not saying that it doesn't look real. It does look very real, but the style is cartoonish and outlandish. There are real artistic flourishes here in small bursts, and the supporting characters are also reasonably enjoyable, especially Charlie Day, but the movie is still only a small fragment of what could have been. The actor in the leading role gives an unconvincing and clichéd performance, and the screenplay only occasionally hints at anything truly intellectual. The music also seemed pretty cheesey to me. All and all it's pretty decent, but not anywhere close to a masterwork.… Expand

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jankywalkerFeb 1, 2014

I'm not gonna go out and say that Pacific Rim was one of the best movies of all time, but it's definitely one of the boldest. Adopting a lot of elements from both anime and the Kaiju and mecha genres, Pacific Rim clearly knows its roots andI'm not gonna go out and say that Pacific Rim was one of the best movies of all time, but it's definitely one of the boldest. Adopting a lot of elements from both anime and the Kaiju and mecha genres, Pacific Rim clearly knows its roots and pays homages to its roots and looks great doing it.… Expand

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gmnzJan 31, 2014

I'm very surprised on how good this movie was and most especially to myself that I enjoyed this movie. Also, I was expecting a sort of 80% Transformers like war and destruction composing the majority of this movie. But it was a good balanceI'm very surprised on how good this movie was and most especially to myself that I enjoyed this movie. Also, I was expecting a sort of 80% Transformers like war and destruction composing the majority of this movie. But it was a good balance of it.

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jack977Jan 29, 2014

Del Toro's vision is as grand and elaborate as ever, as the Jaegars and Kaijus indulge in guilty techno-porn. Alas, Beacham's story is painfully routine (with a few flashes of interesting here and there) but then again, we do get to see IdrisDel Toro's vision is as grand and elaborate as ever, as the Jaegars and Kaijus indulge in guilty techno-porn. Alas, Beacham's story is painfully routine (with a few flashes of interesting here and there) but then again, we do get to see Idris Elba bellow "today we are canceling the apocalypse!".… Expand

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Goose0616Jan 26, 2014

Do you like Godzilla movies?
Do you like Giant Robot movies?
Would you like to watch them fight it out? If you answered yes to the three questions above, then this is the movie for you. My inner 8 year old squealed in delight seeing theDo you like Godzilla movies?
Do you like Giant Robot movies?
Would you like to watch them fight it out?

If you answered yes to the three questions above, then this is the movie for you. My inner 8 year old squealed in delight seeing the trailer for the first time. And did so again while watching the movie. Sure the dialog was a bit flat and the character development was lacking. But watching the trailer, I knew what I was going to get and I got it in spades. Damn now I want to watch it again.… Expand

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Pablo22Jan 18, 2014

Pacific rim

The bigger they are, the harder they brawl As I watched this movie I felt Guillermo del Toro asking me: Wanna have a dose of sweet awesome fun? Grab some popcorn, buy a red flavored Icee, lay back and enjoy this moviePacific rim

The bigger they are, the harder they brawl

As I watched this movie I felt Guillermo del Toro asking me: Wanna have a dose of sweet awesome fun? Grab some popcorn, buy a red flavored Icee, lay back and enjoy this movie brother.
And that was all I did.

This movie tells the story about people who pilot giant robots that are up to stop the obliteration of our species when giant monsters, straight out of every ones childhood fantasy, burst out of a portal in the Pacific Ocean.
It may sound cliche, and I can proudly say it is full of cliches and it doesn't shy away from the fact. It knows what it was sent to this good earth for and that is entertain the hell out of us. And it does that oh so good. And looks astonishing while doing so!
From the plot it is implied you expect some ginormous robot vs big monster battles, and holy crap are they going to blow your skin of. Beautifully filmed for you to see the scale of the situations and for these brawls to look just badass. The Hong Kong battle in particular is going to stand out as a perfect set piece for me.
And responsible for all of this are the special effects. In my opinion what helps to scale out things is are the water effects. How it cascades off these giants is as realistic as it gets.
After all this focus on its looks and battles you may be wondering about the human element of the movie. While not perfect the arcs these characters go through with each other are fun to watch. Especially Idris Elba who transmits authority like a boss. Charlie Hunamm while not as good manages to hold as a main character. Rinko Kikuchi, the female lead is the one who should win the "Underrated hot chick of the year" award. And finally we have the two crazy scientists played by Charlie Day and Burn Gorman who while incredibly cliche and hyped up on something unknown tend to be funny and energetic.
A curious fact in the movie is that it shows the social reaction to these monsters and robots and realistically it isn't always fear but propaganda and adapting to the situation. The second one involves Ron Perlman in it.
After all this praise there is one stand out sequence that involves Mako's (Rinko Kikuchi's) past that you should really look out for. It changes the tone to a more serious and dark one and is made with excelence.

And of course there has to be a negative or two in this flick and the one negative I can pick is that while the movie builds itself on cliches sometimes these go over the legal limit and strive into predictability and unoriginality.
But in general this is an amazing achievement in entertainment and special effects that you should really look for if you are having a grey day and want to jack release your worries by watching robots beat the living crap out of some monsters.
I'm giving this jacked up child dream a 9/10.… Expand

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foxgroveJan 10, 2014

As an action and visual effects blockbuster this is aces with monsters and technology galore clashing and fighting to the death in order to save or destroy. Where it falls down, predictably, is with the human element. Nearly all scenesAs an action and visual effects blockbuster this is aces with monsters and technology galore clashing and fighting to the death in order to save or destroy. Where it falls down, predictably, is with the human element. Nearly all scenes involving real actors (and I say it some what tongue in cheek) are badly acted with the performers required to say unspeakable dialogue. In fact the script is so awful that it raises many an unintentional laugh. There is also way too much unnecessary exposition. The sound, however, is amazingly good.… Expand

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JoshGinsburgJan 6, 2014

Badass!! realistic movants on the robots fun dumb fun for anytime of the year. Characters that are relatable yet unreliable, with a speech to rival independents day.

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