Review of Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018) by Xcreedx — 23 Mar 2018

First, let me say that I had absolutely no expectations from this film considering the last PACIFIC RIM was just above average for me. I was given a free IMAX 3-D ticket for this film so I said why not.

PRO:

1) Great family fun for kids and adults alike.

2) Mindless entertainment for seeing giant robots fighting huge monsters.

3) Tongue in cheek humor.

4) Great special effects especially if you see it in an IMAX 3-D theater.

5) Action scenes one after an other.

6) Much more entertaining than the 1st film.

CONS:

1) Not a deep complex story.

2) Geared more for kids than teenagers or adults 3) Story is simple and not the most original to set up action and possible sequel The only purpose for this movie is to see giant robots fight giant monsters. If you come to this wanting anything else you might be sorely disappointed. I got more than I expected in regards to the fighting. I left the theater with other older adults feeling satisfied. Even with the free ticket, I wanted to see more of what's to come next. It just brought back memories of my childhood playing with robot toys imaging epic battles. For this, I was very happy. So much so that I have bought tickets to see it once again in IMAX 3-D. The size of the screen makes you feel the gigantic size of the battle. Without it I'm not certain that I would of gotten the same feeling. I know most people saw this on a regular movie theater. So perhaps, their enjoyment might not have been as much as mine.

If you got kids or just a kid at heart like me, go see this on IMAX 3-D. I guarantee you that your kids will be smiling afterwards. Just as I did.