rodneyfaile
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It should be a big hit in Japan, since the designs were based on Japanese mech anime.
Pacific Rim (Post-release)
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It should be a big hit in Japan, since the designs were based on Japanese mech anime.
ghostryder
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Slightly late to the party as usual... I was excited about the movie but didn't really get into all the pre-release hoopla. I took my wife and 6-year-old son (who is really into Gamera and Mechagodzilla) to see it at a 6pm weekday show in SoCal, and the theater was reasonably full. For the first 15 minutes or so (or however long it took to get to the title card) I was just in awe as the movie checked box after box for me. I planned to buy the soundtrack as soon as I got home. (And I did. Now everything--even doing household chores--is EPIC!) We all loved the movie, and even my short-attention-span son didn't squirm too much. My wife and I will definitely be seeing it again, this time in IMAX.
My only gripe about the fights was with the tactics: They made a big deal about picking up the kaiju and throwing them. Into the ocean. Which is sort of like throwing your kid when you're in the pool.
And what was the deal with the kaiju tracking the scientist? Is it just me or did that go nowhere? "It's looking for me!" It shows up, gives him a little taste...and then that's the end of that subplot?
The only things I thought were lacking were some kind of emotional payoff for the main character (destroying the rift solves his internal struggle) and a Japanese schoolboy talking into his wristwatch.
I went to Toys R Us a few times looking for the toys, but they're between series, so I placed an order with ToyWiz. (Don't tell my wife; she'll kill me if she finds out how much I spent.) So what's up with the toy situation? Did Legendary not learn the lesson of Lucasfilm? (Merch!) Are limited runs of toys the new hotness? How come I can go to Toys R Us and find all manner of obscure action figures, but the PR stuff is all sold out?
My only gripe about the fights was with the tactics: They made a big deal about picking up the kaiju and throwing them. Into the ocean. Which is sort of like throwing your kid when you're in the pool.
And what was the deal with the kaiju tracking the scientist? Is it just me or did that go nowhere? "It's looking for me!" It shows up, gives him a little taste...and then that's the end of that subplot?
The only things I thought were lacking were some kind of emotional payoff for the main character (destroying the rift solves his internal struggle) and a Japanese schoolboy talking into his wristwatch.
I went to Toys R Us a few times looking for the toys, but they're between series, so I placed an order with ToyWiz. (Don't tell my wife; she'll kill me if she finds out how much I spent.) So what's up with the toy situation? Did Legendary not learn the lesson of Lucasfilm? (Merch!) Are limited runs of toys the new hotness? How come I can go to Toys R Us and find all manner of obscure action figures, but the PR stuff is all sold out?
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ghostryder
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MooCriket
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Some sweet Pacific Rim shirts!
The Limited Edition Cheap T-Shirt, Gone in 24hours! | TeeFury
The Limited Edition Cheap T-Shirt, Gone in 24hours! | TeeFury
third3ye
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Availability of toys depends on licensee interest. For a completely new and unknown franchise like this, it's common for toy licensees to not display as much interest, more so when there's plenty of other properties out there they'd rather make toys for. I also don't think WB and Legendary made a real effort in their awareness push 12+ months ago when trying to secure licensing agreements for Pac Rim.
joeranger
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Just saw it again. Took the boys to the IMAX 3D. It's awesome. I am a little worried about the box office numbers.
I would love to see a prequel. I want to see 6 days of tanks, jets and rockets taking down one monster.
I want to see the first Jaeger being built.
Is this a commercial flop? It looks like it is just starting to break even.
I would love to see a prequel. I want to see 6 days of tanks, jets and rockets taking down one monster.
I want to see the first Jaeger being built.
Is this a commercial flop? It looks like it is just starting to break even.
Though nothing is officially announced by the studio for a sequel, but the writer and director both have outlined a story for the sequel including few Jaeger Kaiju concepts. There is a prequel graphic novel available.
Pacific Rim: Tales From Year Zero (Legendary Comics): Travis Beacham, Sean Chen, Yvel Guichet, Pericles Junior: 9780785153948: Amazon.com: Books
Book description:
"Don't miss this exciting sci-fi prequel graphic novel of the highly anticipated Warner Bros. & Legendary motion picture, Pacific Rim directed by Guillermo del Toro! Chronicling the very first time Earth is menaced by incredible monsters known as Kaiju, these inhuman beasts rise from the ocean depths and threaten to extinguish all mankind! Witness the race to develop massive robot fighting machines called Jaegers, each one controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. This action-packed tale features many of the key characters from the film as we follow them in their early careers. Witten by Pacific Rim screenwriter himself, Travis Beacham, and with del Toro's hands-on supervision, this volume is beautifully illustrated by Sean Chen, Yvel Guichet, and Pericles Junior; inks by Steve Bird and Mark McKenna; and fully painted cover by superstar artist Alex Ross."
Pacific Rim: Tales From Year Zero (Legendary Comics): Travis Beacham, Sean Chen, Yvel Guichet, Pericles Junior: 9780785153948: Amazon.com: Books
Book description:
"Don't miss this exciting sci-fi prequel graphic novel of the highly anticipated Warner Bros. & Legendary motion picture, Pacific Rim directed by Guillermo del Toro! Chronicling the very first time Earth is menaced by incredible monsters known as Kaiju, these inhuman beasts rise from the ocean depths and threaten to extinguish all mankind! Witness the race to develop massive robot fighting machines called Jaegers, each one controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. This action-packed tale features many of the key characters from the film as we follow them in their early careers. Witten by Pacific Rim screenwriter himself, Travis Beacham, and with del Toro's hands-on supervision, this volume is beautifully illustrated by Sean Chen, Yvel Guichet, and Pericles Junior; inks by Steve Bird and Mark McKenna; and fully painted cover by superstar artist Alex Ross."
Wow, just got back from Pacific Rim. Really disappointed. I can't for the life of me figure out how they got this wrong. The story had some interesting opportunities, especially the whole drift thing, that just never went anywhere. All the character moments lacked any emotion or impact as they were never "earned", they were just thrown in and it is assumed we have a connection to these people. And what is with all the running around to deliver information, did the Kaiju eat all the cell phones?! I did like Charlie Day but I am a "Always Sunny in Philadelphia" fan. Even the fights, though visually stunning, got boring and because they insist on hiding CGI warts by staging them at night, in the rain, and under water, I found them a bit muddled. I was so sure this would be a great one and figured the negative reviews and online comments had to be wrong. Unfortunately they were not and now I see why the US box office is so weak. The movie just isn't that strong.
ghostryder
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IBCW
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Some really cool Pacific Rim tshirts here:
Pacific Rim: Art, Design & Photography | Redbubble
Check'em out!
Pacific Rim: Art, Design & Photography | Redbubble
Check'em out!
firesprite
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ghostryder
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SmilingOtter
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Cool stuff. With that and the helmet video, I'm impressed at how much they did with practical effects, rather than just cg'ing it in. (The spine for example.)
ghostryder
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