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jprime
Title: Ex-GameWinners
Joined: Jan 27 2008
Location: Southern Ontario
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I just got back from this masterpiece a little while ago. Truly, Guillermo Del Toro's magnum opus. The fights were interesting, the drama compelling and not a trace of mindlessness to be found.
Anyone else?
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Rogue Hippo
Title: Lone Wolf Hippo
Joined: Jun 28 2010
Location: America's Wang
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I haven't seen it but everyone I've talked to says it's amazing. I didn't have any interest in seeing it but I think I might after all the great reviews.
Is there a plot or is it just sweet robot vs monster action? I watched the trailer and there didn't seem to be any hint of a plot at all.
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jprime
Title: Ex-GameWinners
Joined: Jan 27 2008
Location: Southern Ontario
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Oh, there's plot. A good amount of it to balance out the main selling point.
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Lady_Satine
Title: Head of Lexian R&D
Joined: Oct 15 2005
Location: Metro area, Georgia
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I was worried this thing wouldn't live up to the hype. However, only one person I follow socially was let down (which isn't worth considering since she doesn't like kaiju-type stuff at all). Also, apparently Pacific Rim has even been made into the Heroclix game.
I'll most likely be seeing this sometime this weekend.
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jprime
Title: Ex-GameWinners
Joined: Jan 27 2008
Location: Southern Ontario
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I just learned this morning that the movie is being outperformed by Grown Ups 2.
The Universe weeps.
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DarknessDeku
Title: Deku Scrub
Joined: Dec 08 2007
Location: The Forest
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Grown Ups 2 looks like a ripoff of Hot Tub Time Machine.
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username
Title: owner of a lonely heart
Joined: Jul 06 2007
Location: phoenix, az usa
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grown ups 2 had maybe 2-4 funny parts. hot tub time machine was hilarious all around.
i might catch this movie this weekend or next.
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anorexorcist
Title: Polar Bear
Joined: May 21 2008
Location: The Cock and Plucket
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Waiting for the low budget, robot-porno spin off; Pacific Rim Job.
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DarknessDeku
Title: Deku Scrub
Joined: Dec 08 2007
Location: The Forest
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| Waiting for the low budget, robot-porno spin off; Pacific Rim Job. |
I knew the title of this movie would lead to a dirty joke, but I didn't bother to make one. Thanks Anorexorcist.
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username
Title: owner of a lonely heart
Joined: Jul 06 2007
Location: phoenix, az usa
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just came back from it. was alright. definitely wouldnt say its del toros magnum opus. its a decent blockbuster movie, yet a bit trite.
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Lady_Satine
Title: Head of Lexian R&D
Joined: Oct 15 2005
Location: Metro area, Georgia
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| Waiting for the low budget, robot-porno spin off; Pacific Rim Job. |
I knew the title of this movie would lead to a dirty joke, but I didn't bother to make one. Thanks Anorexorcist. |
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johnwillie
Joined: Jul 29 2013
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I think the movie is very entertaining. The visual effects and the fight scenes are impressive. I have a few questions though, why did Gipsy Danger only used its sword at the most critical moment. Using it earlier would had saved a lot of time defeating a monster yet doing so will take a few great incredible fight scenes away.
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i'll_bite_your_ear
Title: Distillatoria
Joined: Jun 09 2010
Location: van down by the river
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I think you answered the question yourself.
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Lady_Satine
Title: Head of Lexian R&D
Joined: Oct 15 2005
Location: Metro area, Georgia
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It's the same reason the Power Rangers didn't instantly call their Megazord (or use that weird combination crossbow made from all their weapons) or Voltron didn't instantly break out the Blazing Sword, it's just not done.
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anorexorcist
Title: Polar Bear
Joined: May 21 2008
Location: The Cock and Plucket
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| DarknessDeku wrote: |
| anorexorcist wrote: |
| Waiting for the low budget, robot-porno spin off; Pacific Rim Job. |
I knew the title of this movie would lead to a dirty joke, but I didn't bother to make one. Thanks Anorexorcist. |
Ya, I figured it was too easy, but if it gets made I can argue claim to naming rights. Also, not sure what you expected on an unrated retro site...
EDIT: Think of it as an epic porn, in the form of Debbie Does Dallas, but with a broader reach and appeal.
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Blackout
Title: Captain Oblivious
Joined: Sep 01 2007
Location: That Rainy State
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Why do the mechs need two pilots? I thought I saw that in a trailer and I was wondering if was ever explained 
(just complaining because my favorite mech franchise will never ever have a movie.  )
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jprime
Title: Ex-GameWinners
Joined: Jan 27 2008
Location: Southern Ontario
Posts: 5864
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Because the mental strain is too much for one person, no matter how well-trained, to handle.
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