Pacific Rim is the latest creation from the mind of Guillermo del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy). It's essentially a loose adaptation of the Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series. The main difference being that the cast is more international and the focus has been shifted from the spiritual realm to fulfill a mission to kick ass instead.
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Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim is a colossal film that competes with Avatar and Transformers for scale and visual effects. It may not be an original, but there are enough air punch moments to satisfy your inner nerd.