Review of Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018) by Alexandra H — 24 Mar 2018

Good Effects...Boring Cast...no real suspense.

This review of Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018) was written by Alexandra H on 24 Mar 2018.

Pacific Rim: Uprising has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Midairman (8) on 28 May 2019

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