You Know Who Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Just saw it. Was a little ho-hum about it at first, until the big fight in Hong Kong Harbor began and I really got into it. Not the most original film (The way they got rid of the rift reminded me of the way Iron Man eliminated the Chitauri fleet in The Avengers) but definitely a kickass fun one and possibly the best I've seen this summer so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Still as good a second time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 A lot of fun. By no means flawless, but a really good time. Charlie Day was the star of the show, after the Jaegers and kaiju, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 The film opened to record numbers in China and was the #1 film internationally this past week. I really think the international numbers are going to be what gets the movie it's big grosses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 That's amazing news! And a sequel should be a grower too. They can't ignore that success in China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Evil Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I wonder if they left in more footage of crimson tornado for the Chinese version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I wonder how much was cut from this? Id kill to see a directors cut on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Evil Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 There was a lot more of the Russian and Chinese teams but it was cut for pacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Definitely getting Bly ray with a full proper cut. This universe is built to sprawl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Yeah, I want more of that, please. Give me a proper extended cut, not that "Hobbit theatrical cut + 9 extra minutes of film" bullshit WB is pulling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 The chances are pretty good it's getting a sequel now. They want it to hit $300 million worldwide and it's at $227 and it hasn't even opened in Japan yet. You know Japan is going to see it. http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/08/01/pacific-rim-sequel-china-box-office/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Strangely, I am hoping they don't make a sequel. There is no way it could be better than the original, so it can only be worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 I'll counter with that its Del Toro. The guy knows how to make a film and, for that matter, a sequel that can surpass the original i.e. Hellboy The Golden Army. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonC Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 IF he gets attached, there will be hope. If its anyone else, and he doesn't consult... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I finally watched it. This movie was fucking awesome. Yeah, some of it was right out of the action movie maker's handbook, but it is so much fun. I want a sequel right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Pacific Rim 2 is scheduled for April 7, 2017. Del Toro is back as director. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 I wish he was doing something more interesting too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Fun as it was, please focus on new characters (RE: actors). Pretty please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Fuck it, I'll be the excited one. Robot punchin', yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Robinson Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 I wish he was doing something more interesting too. Crimson Peak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 First I've heard of it. Ewww... Looks like that could be a huge pile of shit. What happened to his interest in Universal revivals, At the Mountains of Madness, his Spanish films? Ugh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Pacific Rim was no better than something a Michael Bay clone could have done. I want to see his style and subtle mastery in a movie, not typical Hollywood fare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 You bunch of grumpy Gus's, this is everything I was hoping for. The first film was a blast and the next one is going to take it even further. I can't wait! I mean, I love Del Toro's more subtle stuff, Pan's Labyrinth is a personal favourite, but Pacific Rim was one of the few purely joyous blockbusters last year. No-one else is going to make that movie in that style and with that vision. Let's not pretend that you could just watch Transformers and it'd basically be the same thing, Pacific Rim was that style of blockbuster done right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Robinson Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 First I've heard of it. Ewww... Looks like that could be a huge pile of shit. Based off what? The handful of sentences he's said about it? The casting? The few photos from the set? Nothing about it screams typical hollywood fare. Maybe it will suck, but I doubt it would be because of studio meddling. It seems like the guy's making the exact kind of movies that make him happy. I don't give a shit about Pacific Rim, but I think he made the exact movie he wanted to make, and something that a ton of people were happy to see. I just wasn't along for the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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