"Numbers are the closest we can get to the handwriting of God." Dr. Herman Gottlieb
Pacific Rim is a fun, original, larger than life film. It's action on a massive scale. The science and technology of the film are both interesting and intriguing and the visuals are spectacular. This is a massive story told very well. It gives us the scale of the issue, but doesn't give us too much to focus on and too many plot threads to cause confusion. The character relations are very telling of the world that this story takes place in. We see the tensions and the history. We also see an interesting theme of opposites working together and getting the job at hand done effectively. Different cultures, backgrounds, personality types, work ethics, etc. To overcome something larger than ourselves, we need to come together and it is our differences that will make us stronger. Pacific Rim is well written and well acted, which are both necessary to ensure that an entirely original film succeed in today's film industry of remakes, adaptations and sequels. Favorite thing about this film, Burn Gorman! It's great to see a beloved Torchwood actor play a more calculated and soft-spoken character. One thing that I think took away from the film was the styling of Mako Mori. I know she was meant to look different and unique, but I just saw the same haircut and color as Knives Chau from Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. When you can do anything, don't do something that's already been done.
Rank: 54
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