Review of Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018) by Dann M — 13 Jun 2018
Thrilling and action packed, Pacific Rim: Uprising delivers another round of rock 'em sock 'em robot fights. After ten years of inactivity at the dimensional gate the Jaeger program is decommissioned in favor of drones, but when the drones are hacked and turn against humanity the Jaegers are resurrected to combat this new threat.
Unfortunately the plot seems forced and kind of formulaic; with a black sheep coming back into the fold and leading a bunch of new trainees to save the day. And the fights just aren't as fresh and exciting as they were in the first film.
Still, there are some interesting new Jaeger designs and combat moves; especially when they team-up. However, the stakes just don't seem that dire and the characters aren't all that compelling.
Yet, while it's not as good as the original, Pacific Rim: Uprising is still a fun and entertaining popcorn film.
This review of Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018) was written by Dann M on 13 Jun 2018.
Pacific Rim: Uprising has generally received mixed reviews.
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