Pacific Rim

Aliens have invaded! But this time they are coming from a transdimensional portal deep in the Pacific Ocean. They are the giant Kaiju monsters that ascend one at a time and go Godzilla on the world’s cities. To protect the earth, all nations pool their resources to create Jaegers, gigantic assault robots driven by two pilots. As the Kaiju attacks increase, destroying more and more Jaegers, a final desperate plan is hatched to deliver a nuclear bomb to the portal to close it.

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ClearPlay mutes about 25 instances of language, though to Pacific Rim’s credit, I don’t think an F word was one of them. The movie is about big robots beating up giant monsters. Generally, it’s just big stuff crashing around, but ClearPlay trims a few instances where the proceedings include the monsters getting parts of their bodies plucked or cut off. With filters, the film is appropriate for young teens and up. Youngsters might be a bit frightened in some spots.

Should I Suit up for the Pacific Rim?...

Pacific Rim was fun to watch from a visual standpoint. The creatures and robots and destruction are well designed and compelling. The acting, not so much. I would like the say that it is a “smart” movie, but no, a brain is not recommended. If you bring your brain, you might find that you can think up several different ways for fighting giant lumbering monsters that are better than creating giant lumbering robots. Or you might think, “why is anyone living on the coastline anymore?” Or perhaps doubt that helicopters could generate enough thrust to carry something that heavy. Or wonder why Nicholas Nickelby is driving a giant robot. And they thought coastal walls would work? Really? But I digress. If you like giant monster movies like Godzilla, or pine for the old Ultraman days, Pacific Rim is a treat.

Brian Fuller - ClearPlay Jaeger Pilot

Rated PG-13 for sequences of intense sci-fi action and violence throughout, and brief language; 131 min; Directed by Guillermo del Toro