Pacific Rim -- Guillermo del Toro's Giant Mecha movie

[Valennic]

When I first saw the trailer, I saw a giant glowing orange light, heard gladys, and saw people in bulbous white armor.

I though it was a ....ing portal movie . That being said, I'm not disappointed that it's something nearly as awesome.

 

[setsuna7]

Just came back from the theater. Great movie, but like Skisgaar & Alberto7 pointed out,this is basically NGE without all the religious and political plus mind....ing agenda of NGE.

 

[Alberto7]

Just came back from the theater. Great movie, but like Skisgaar & Alberto7 pointed out,this is basically NGE without all the religious and political plus mind....ing agenda of NGE.

 

[flexkill]

What the fvck is NGE????

 

[Mexi]

neon genesis evangelion

Neon Genesis Evangelion (anime) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[wat]

Movie looks retarded :/

 

[Mexi]

If you're not into giant robots and/or monsters, you're probably in the wrong thread.

interestingly, the 72% on rotten tomatoes suggests that it is A LOT better than most of the other summer movies that have come out so far

I'll probably see it if my friends want to.

 

[StevenC]

Just saw the movie and it had some great action scenes, but I think it was lacking a bit in dialogue and detail, but every movie doesn't get a trilogy to explain absolutely every aspect of the story.

In short, I liked it. Also, I'll echo the NGE stuff.

 

[ghostred7]

Good kaiju movies don't need logical dialogue. I mean really...anything more than "oh shit...run it's *******" and I tune out because at that moment, I want to see a monster pounding/breathing/lazing/etc on something.

Why the "NGE" references? I read the Wiki and didn't really see a similarity aside from "giant-robotic-thing-vs-giant-alien-thing." Is that what people are referring to? (SSO isn't 1st time i've heard that)

 

[HUGH JAYNUS]

anybody see it yet?!?!

 

[MFB]

I take it when you say NGE you mean Neon Genesis, and without seeing any of it, I imagine the likeness comes from the mental link bit vs. the actual aesthetics of the robots? Cause I can say that I've seen the Eva models and they don't look like ANY of the Jaegers they've shown.

 

[Alberto7]

It's mainly in the details, not the actual story. Many scenes look VERY similar to scenes in NGE (see attached YouTube video), both mecha use neurological synchronization with the pilot, and between the pilots themselves when the EVA needs more than one pilot. Angels (which are the kaiju equivalent) have a mysterious origin. In Pacific Rim, the pilot's suit is filled with a liquid, whereas in NGE the entire "cabin" where the pilot resides is filled in a breathable liquid (LCL fluid). The overall feeling of widespread mass destruction from both works is astonishingly similar, completely disregarding buildings and possible casualties. And there's probably a few other similarities that I'm not aware of as of now. Of course, NGE is infinitely more intricate and mind....ing plot-wise, but the aim of the movie was the complete opposite of being complicated and deep.

Of course, this video was manipulated to compare similarities, but it doesn't mean that the entirety of the show is exactly the same as the movie . The stylistic connection is there, though:


Now, I haven't seen the movie yet (and I'm just DYING to watch it), but I think it's safe to assume that they're very similar. Besides, as of today, we've got eyewitnesses

EDIT: oh, another difference between Evangelion and Pacific Rim, is the fact that the EVA's aren't robots per se, but actually mostly biological beings. Like some sort of oversized cyborg, if you will.

 

[asher]

Four of us left the theater with shit eating grins, one was raging. But he's not so down or familiar with the mecha.

Decent characterization, some good acting actually, remarkably few plot holes or giant bubble bursting niggles and better than expected action. Whole thing has a pretty great feel. I think it would be pretty fertile ground for some serious development and depth, but it's already a summer blockbuster that's over two hours, soooo. Much better than Star Trek too, as a movie and work.

 

[ghostred7]

Eh, if that's the case, one could say the similarities go back to Voltron, Shogun Warriors/Force Five, Macross, Tranzor Z, or any of the Mecha vs. Monster shows/movies. A lot of which pre-date NGE.

Either way, I'm pretty stoked to see this

 

[Kaickul]

Just watched this a while ago, I would rate it 6/10.

 

[Spinedriver]

Just went to see it today and as far as "popcorn" movies go, GDT did an amazing job. If the guys from TOHO back in the day could see what they've inspired, they would be very pleased with themselves. The Jaeger scenes were very well done and the action was fairly easy to follow. Unlike the Transformer movies where the fight scenes are just a mess of moving metal parts that vaguely resemble a "robot". Overall, I enjoyed it WAY more than Iron Man 3 or Man Of Steel. I'd put it up as being one of the best of the summer movies this year. Granted, the acting may not have been 'award worthy' but it kind of never is in these kinds of movies.

Given what was done with this one CGI wise, I wonder if anyone will take a chance on a MechWarrior movie based on the Battletech game(s).

 

[asher]

Just went to see it today and as far as "popcorn" movies go, GDT did an amazing job. If the guys from TOHO back in the day could see what they've inspired, they would be very pleased with themselves. The Jaeger scenes were very well done and the action was fairly easy to follow. Unlike the Transformer movies where the fight scenes are just a mess of moving metal parts that vaguely resemble a "robot". Overall, I enjoyed it WAY more than Iron Man 3 or Man Of Steel. I'd put it up as being one of the best of the summer movies this year. Granted, the acting may not have been 'award worthy' but it kind of never is in these kinds of movies.

Given what was done with this one CGI wise, I wonder if anyone will take a chance on a MechWarrior movie based on the Battletech game(s).

Starsiege or bust!

 

[Despised_0515]

My reaction is classified so I can't tell you...
But it's pretty awesome so I might tell you...
Okay, I'm gonna tell you.

I had a nergasm the whole time.

 

[Xaios]

Starsiege or bust!

I love you. So much.

 

[sol niger 333]

It was a pile of crap...that I THOROUGHLY enjoyed