Pacific Rim
Plot
In a world on the brink of destruction, humanity's last hope lies in the unlikeliest of heroes: massive robots called Jaegers. In the midst of an apocalyptic battle against monstrous creatures known as Kaiju, the United States and other nations have joined forces to construct these gargantuan machines to counterattack the invaders. The story follows Raleigh Becket (Charlie Hunnam), a former Jaeger pilot who has lost his co-pilot and best friend, Yancy Foster. Haunted by his past, Raleigh is brought back into the fray when he's paired with a new co-pilot, Mako Mori (Rinko Kikuchi). Together, they must learn to trust each other and operate their Jaeger, Gipsy Danger, against the relentless Kaiju attacks. As the war rages on, the Jaegers' chances of success dwindle. The aliens seem to be evolving faster than the robots can adapt, and human casualties are mounting. Meanwhile, a mysterious underwater portal in the Pacific Ocean remains the source of the invasion, but no one knows how to close it or what lurks within. In this desperate struggle for survival, Raleigh and Mako must confront their own demons and learn to work together as a team. With the help of Dr. Newton (Idris Elba) and Tamsin Sevier (Clifton Collins Jr.), they uncover the secrets behind the Kaiju's origins and the mysterious portal. As the stakes reach a boiling point, Raleigh and Mako are forced to make an impossible choice: sacrifice themselves to save humanity or risk everything for a chance at victory. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, the Pacific Rim Jaeger pilots must dig deep and find the strength to face their greatest challenge yet. In this thrilling, action-packed ride, Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim is a testament to human ingenuity, friendship, and the unbreakable spirit that defines us.
Reviews
Piper
Like walking into a five-star restaurant and being served a bowl of hand-pulled noodles, which you devour with gusto, a sheen of oil on your face, and leave completely satisfied – almost forgetting that all you ate was just a bowl of noodles.
Bradley
When Mana Ashida appeared, my friends and I were stunned! How can someone cry and still be so adorable! Please don't grow up. It's amazing that she can appear in an American blockbuster at such a young age. I don't know why, but whenever I see Rinko Kikuchi, I always feel like she's about to show some skin. Her inward-curving cheeks are definitely sexy. The movie's effects are far better than any 3D IMAX experience I've ever had. In a nutshell: it had me completely pumped up.
Harmony
A sincere and spectacular blockbuster, the mechanical designs and action choreography are incredibly cool. The Japanese elements feel like an homage to Japanese robot anime. This film doesn't aim for nuanced storytelling; it's straightforward and hits the climax head-on, allowing you to stay hyped from beginning to end. The simplistic character development is forgivable. The final scene where the male and female leads share a moment of foreheads touching + embrace instead of a cliché lovers' quarrel is a definite plus!
Rosemary
The film industry has reached a point where "Tiny Times" still makes money at the box office. Unbelievable!
