Ohh dear, the first Pacific Rim was quite a little gem of excitement. With a strong story arc, and believable sub plots.
The latest instalment to the “franchise” however was an extended power rangers episode from the 90’s.
At no point can I believe that teenagers could pilot a jäger. The first film took great lengths to highlight that only a select few good men/women are drift compatible. Strong and well trained individuals, Yet now everyone seems to be able to manage it.
There was of course the spunky girl who’s good at building stuff, and a disgraced ex pilot who can get through to the kids on a different level. At least that’s what we have to assume.
A kiju only makes an appearance in the final 20minutes, one of the crazy smart doctors is now unbelievably stoopid crazy, and there’s a hint at a 3rd movie.
I didn’t enjoy this. I was so disappointed, particularly because I really enjoyed the first film.
If John Boyega wasn’t in the movie it would be horrendous.
With him it’s just terrible.
Although a relative new comer, I think we can expect great things from John Boyega.
Don’t bother seeing this one though.
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