Film of the Week: Pacific Rim – Uprising

Does it have gigantic robots fighting huge monsters? Yes, and it has a gigantic robot fighting and even bigger monster than what was in the first film.

Does it have epic angles making the action look awesome? Yes, but nothing came close to that moment when the Jaeger was dragging a container ship through the city and subsequently using it as club.

Does it have a compelling story? Yes, but of course all anyone wants to see are the epic battles between the robot and monster. Whilst the first film made sure the story shined through on occasions to put context to the battling of the robots and monster, this film’s story, at times, felt overshadowed. I understood what was going on and why it was happening, but there were times where I had to be reminded what the overall story was as it seemed to shut down whenever there was a battle, only to resume again. Whereas the first made sure the story was still there at all times.

Does it have a reference to a meme? Wait, what?

Conclusion: Just as good as the first. It retains all the elements that the first incorporated. It ramped up the battle by a small amount – it’s still silly and over the top, but not so much it becomes silly even for Pacific Rim. Pacific Rim continued the story and made a subtle hint to a third instalment.

Do I want there to be a third instalment? Yes, but only if they don’t go over the top; keep it the same as the first two.

Do I recommend Pacific Rim – Uprising? Did you like the first? If yes, then you will like this film.

Thanks for reading

Antony Hudson

(TonyHadNouns)