PACIFIC RIM -Pre-Discussion

[Bolt]

This looks like it's going to be a major triumph for the genre in the West. I really like the techy look of the pilot suits, and though not much of the mech is visible it looks like they've gone all the way in terms of the Japanese-influenced elements of the design.

 

[SamuraiEchidna]

Wow. So this is what happened to that rumored live action Evangelion movie. :rimshot:

 

[KamenRiderShinzo]

I hope there will be some nice mecha anime references, other than the fact that this involves mecha. Would love to see Gundam and other mecha series references!

 

[kamen rider simon]

i willl be Seeing this

 

[VengeanceGOD]

YES. YES. YES. YES. YES.

 

[Kivat]

Wow, can't wait for this.

 

[SaikoDragon]

looks amazing

 

[NAND NOR]

The synopsis sounds pretty typical/cliche for a giant robot anime ... BUT ... it still looks pretty awesome! And I'm definitely for bringing this genre to the west.

It's a shame this has got such a stupid name though. "Pacific Rim?" That's so generic and safe. Why don't they just call it "Some Robot Movie."


Maybe del Toro's next film will be a grim tale loosely inspired by Kamen Rider called "Corn Belt."

 

[StaticShin27]

So apparently Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan (Saw 4-6) had a hand in writing the screenplay for this movie. I never really finished Saw but from what I've heard, those installments in the franchise were...okay. But who knows, it's a different element this time around.

 

[Bolt]

Their particularly ridiculous brand of screenwriting may be perfectly suited for a project like this.