5 years ago
After all the anticipation can Pacific Rim live up to the Kaiju-size hype that’s grown around this mecha vs. monster bout, or is it merely all a typhoon in a teacup? The big question that’s been hanging over Pacific Rim has been whether or not the portions of the film between the giant robot and monster fights would be worth sitting thorough to get to the next scrap. From the pre-release footage shown, it was assumed that in Guillermo Del Toro’s hands, the battles would at least be competently handled.
5 years ago
Pacific Rim, the new film directed by Guillermo del Toro, is full of ambitious battles and amazing special effects, but the bland characters tarnish what could have been an epic sci-fi yarn. If you’re expecting the del Toro who gave us Pan’s Labyrinth, you won’t find him here.
6 years ago
1984 – Rebel filmmakers, striking from not-so-hidden studio bases in Hollywood and around the world, attempt to cash-in on the Stars Wars phenomenon. Most result in the deaths of many careers but one film rises above the dross to stake a claim to the heart and mind of one particular newly minted sci-fi nerd: The Ice Pirates.
6 years ago
Creating a distinctive and consistent vision is the most difficult task for any creator. And that is something Guillermo del Toro has managed to do in his two decade …
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