




When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity’s resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are synched via a neural bridge, called “The Drift.” But as the enemy grows more powerful with each attack, even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes—a washed up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi)—who are teamed to drive a seemingly obsolete Jaeger. Together, they stand as mankind’s last hope against the mounting apocalypse. Review: Great movie - Action-packed movie that’s entertaining from start to finish. Review: Great film, interesting special features - I should say that I'm not a huge fan of science fiction (my experience is pretty limited to Firefly and a handful of other shows that don't quite count as science fiction), nor have I seen any del Toro films until Pacific Rim. I'm a film studies major though, so when a friend recommended it to me, I rented it. I watched it once and knew what I was going to get my dad for Christmas. I watched it again, and knew what I wanted for Christmas. Here's the gist: it's 2025 and the world (specifically the countries bordering the Pacific Ocean) has been ravaged by attacks from monsters, Kaijus, that are coming from a breach in the Pacific Ocean to inhabit Earth because we've "terraformed" it for them with our pollution (the film does NOT focus on that idea, though). People designed huge machines, Jaegers, to combat them and they were doing pretty well up until the monsters started adapting to their fight methods. The Jaeger program is on the fritz. Basically, all signs are pointing to everyone winding up Kaiju snacks. I usually try to avoid films that point towards apocalypse - I didn't watch Armageddon for years because of it - but Pacific Rim is different. It does exactly what a film is supposed to do. It establishes the world and the situation well, and there is tension in every scene - from Raleigh and Yancy vs. Knifehead to Herc and Chuck's argument in the Jaeger. Every character is established well just by their first appearance and the film doesn't stray from their characterization (I'm a big stickler for continuity, especially about characters, so I loved this). They aren't crude, either (save for maybe Chuck but he's the lovable jerk...right?), which is awesome. The sole female character (save for the female Kaidonovsky) is a badass and she's never looked at as a sexual object, she's viewed as a person. When Stacker won't let her pilot a Jaeger, it's not because she's a woman and she might not be able to handle it, or because she's weak, it's because she has a motive that could threaten the whole mission. Okay, I could write whole books about Mako, so I'll stop there, but she's amazing. In terms of plot, characters, and theme, it surprised me how well it did for a sci-fi film. I wouldn't say it's character-driven, but the characters are certainly a plus (did I mention Charlie Hunnam's shirtless? A lot? Charlie Hunnam's shirtless a lot.). As for how it's directed, it doesn't get distracting with any strange camera angles or Michael Bay-esque explosions. There are a few sequences that I had trouble focusing on, simply because it's dark and there are many things going on. The special effects are, of course, amazing. The Kaijus are intricately designed yet terrifying, and the Jaegers are awesome (wait till you find out how they work, it's cool and also curiously sentimental). The special effects give a look into the designing of the Jaegers and the Kaijus, and you can see just how devoted del Toro was to this project. There are only a handful of deleted scenes, which was somewhat disappointing to me. However, the other special insights in the interviews and features on the second disc are definitely worth it for anyone interested in the world of Pacific Rim. In a nutshell, this is probably one of the best films I've watched in a while. Had I known I would love it so much, I would have gone to see it in 3D.





| ASIN | B01JPYUZF6 |
| Actors | Charlie Day, Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Rob Kazinsky |
| Best Sellers Rank | #279 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #66 in Action & Adventure Blu-ray Discs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (28,171) |
| Digital Copy Expiration Date | December 31, 2019 |
| Director | Guillermo del Toro |
| Dubbed: | Spanish |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | B01JPYUZF6 |
| MPAA rating | PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) |
| Media Format | 4K |
| Number of discs | 2 |
| Producers | Callum Greene, Guillermo del Toro, Jon Jashni, Mary Parent, Thomas Tull |
| Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.88 ounces |
| Release date | October 4, 2016 |
| Run time | 2 hours and 11 minutes |
| Studio | Warner Home Video |
| Subtitles: | Portuguese, Spanish |
C**L
Great movie
Action-packed movie that’s entertaining from start to finish.
M**A
Great film, interesting special features
I should say that I'm not a huge fan of science fiction (my experience is pretty limited to Firefly and a handful of other shows that don't quite count as science fiction), nor have I seen any del Toro films until Pacific Rim. I'm a film studies major though, so when a friend recommended it to me, I rented it. I watched it once and knew what I was going to get my dad for Christmas. I watched it again, and knew what I wanted for Christmas. Here's the gist: it's 2025 and the world (specifically the countries bordering the Pacific Ocean) has been ravaged by attacks from monsters, Kaijus, that are coming from a breach in the Pacific Ocean to inhabit Earth because we've "terraformed" it for them with our pollution (the film does NOT focus on that idea, though). People designed huge machines, Jaegers, to combat them and they were doing pretty well up until the monsters started adapting to their fight methods. The Jaeger program is on the fritz. Basically, all signs are pointing to everyone winding up Kaiju snacks. I usually try to avoid films that point towards apocalypse - I didn't watch Armageddon for years because of it - but Pacific Rim is different. It does exactly what a film is supposed to do. It establishes the world and the situation well, and there is tension in every scene - from Raleigh and Yancy vs. Knifehead to Herc and Chuck's argument in the Jaeger. Every character is established well just by their first appearance and the film doesn't stray from their characterization (I'm a big stickler for continuity, especially about characters, so I loved this). They aren't crude, either (save for maybe Chuck but he's the lovable jerk...right?), which is awesome. The sole female character (save for the female Kaidonovsky) is a badass and she's never looked at as a sexual object, she's viewed as a person. When Stacker won't let her pilot a Jaeger, it's not because she's a woman and she might not be able to handle it, or because she's weak, it's because she has a motive that could threaten the whole mission. Okay, I could write whole books about Mako, so I'll stop there, but she's amazing. In terms of plot, characters, and theme, it surprised me how well it did for a sci-fi film. I wouldn't say it's character-driven, but the characters are certainly a plus (did I mention Charlie Hunnam's shirtless? A lot? Charlie Hunnam's shirtless a lot.). As for how it's directed, it doesn't get distracting with any strange camera angles or Michael Bay-esque explosions. There are a few sequences that I had trouble focusing on, simply because it's dark and there are many things going on. The special effects are, of course, amazing. The Kaijus are intricately designed yet terrifying, and the Jaegers are awesome (wait till you find out how they work, it's cool and also curiously sentimental). The special effects give a look into the designing of the Jaegers and the Kaijus, and you can see just how devoted del Toro was to this project. There are only a handful of deleted scenes, which was somewhat disappointing to me. However, the other special insights in the interviews and features on the second disc are definitely worth it for anyone interested in the world of Pacific Rim. In a nutshell, this is probably one of the best films I've watched in a while. Had I known I would love it so much, I would have gone to see it in 3D.
T**A
MUST WATCH
Great movie ! Kept my attention.
J**E
A Great Drama Hiding in Godzilla vs. Mech Sci Fi Clothing
That this movie had such a poor showing at the U.S. box office is a total shame. I dare anyone to watch the first hour of say any of the Transformer or Fast-and-something-something-Furious films and then the first hour of this flick and tell me they really belong in the same "summer blockbuster" category. That being said, this is a Guillermo del Toro film and with it comes his blending of drama, mysticism, mythical-demonism and tongue-in-cheek social commentary. If you loved Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy/Hellboy 2, or Chronos AND you like the anime/Japanese-SciFi humanity vs. BIG monsters genre, then you're going to love this film... and chances are good, even if you don't, you'll get sucked into it anyway. The acting is acceptable for the cast he had to work with... The leads give solid performances, the secondary roles are a bit caricatured at best, but that's also a del Toro signature. My biggest gripe was that a number of secondary characters looks just like the male lead... to the point that I got confused a few times as to which was which. The special effects are really quite amazing... all the detail and high-octane ballast of a typical Michael Bay Boo(b)m-fest, with none of the empty after taste. del Toro's use of continuity shoots and live-set/green-screen blending could teach the folks at Skywalker Ranch a thing or two, as well. He get's really great performances and dynamism in his action sequences by seamlessly blending real action with computer-animation in a way that makes the audience care about what's going on in the scene and not just blind/deafened by it. Pros: 1) Structure - The film actually has 3 acts and each one establishes more back-story to the three main characters and the cloud of secondary and minor characters. 2) Character-driven - By the end of the film, I genuinely care about all of the characters and the challenges they face entering the final act, rare in a sci-fi action flick. 3) Hail to The Geeks - Instead of just making the geeky characters of the story comedic foils or even worse, conduits for deus ex machina, the geeks of this story play a critical part in both the development of the main plot and the enriching of the whole world the story establishes. 4) Length - This is a long film... it takes its time building up and then takes its time delivering the final show-down, but it delivers and delivers quite well. 5) Romance that doesn't suck - The one romantic thread in the film doesn't devolved into an obligatory sex scene or love-at-first-sight idiocy... it's based on a bond between two people that grows as the story develops and has a solid, mutual basis of existing between them (both characters having survived terrible experiences and still healing from them). 6) Creativity - The elements all seem very cliche at first... Big monsters, Big robots, FIGHT! But the more the story expands the more del Toro's extreme attention to details and unique styling become a center piece to the film... He's oozing with creative genre-bending juice and this film is like an entire fruitbasket of it. Cons: 1) Pace... This is a long movie and at times I felt like it was having to go out of its way to provide narrative exposition over weaving critical back-plot points into the story development. 2) Pace... There are times I was glad I was watching this with a rewind button. This could be due to del Toro's Spanish-speaking background where rapid-fire dialog, full of sub-context and parallel conversations is a norm (not being racist/culturally insensitive here, just noting the nature of the language and how it's spoken). While I enjoy this realistic banter, round-robin approach to dialog (think anything Joss Whedon has produced), it can make it hard to keep track of characters and sub-plot. Here's to hoping this flick has a nice long sub-culture existence in years to come!
D**W
Epic action and giant robot fun
Pacific Rim is one of those movies that just pulls you in and doesn’t let go. If you love big battles, sci-fi tech, and a touch of heart, this one delivers. The story is simple but exciting: giant monsters (Kaiju) rise from the ocean, and humanity fights back with massive robot suits called Jaegers, each piloted by two people linked through a neural connection. The action scenes are incredible, huge, loud, and beautifully choreographed. You really feel the weight of these machines and the danger of the Kaiju. The special effects are top-notch, and the world-building is surprisingly deep. There’s a gritty, believable feel to the cities, the tech, and the international effort to survive. The characters are likable and easy to root for. There’s a mix of drama, humor, and teamwork that makes the story more than just explosions. Idris Elba gives a strong performance, and the rest of the cast brings energy and emotion to the fight. It’s also got a great soundtrack and a cool visual style, dark, neon-lit, and futuristic without being too flashy. Whether you’re into sci-fi, action, or just want to see giant robots punch giant monsters, Pacific Rim is a blast from start to finish. Highly recommended for fans of fun, fast-paced adventure with a big heart and even bigger battles.
S**L
Best movie
This movie is so epic i’ve seen it 4 times now. The music is awesome, the jaegers are awesome 10/10.
R**H
Great movie and a good seller 👍 The package came like new and works great. I'd highly recommend this movie to anyone who enjoys a fun action film. It's one of the best out there!
N**R
This is one of the coolest monster movies in years. This movie is directed by the visionary director, Guillermo Del torro (HellBoy, Blade 2). The movie has tons of special effects, visual effects and monster sets that will take your breath away and is a lot bigger than Transformers.Every giant robot has been designed uniquely suiting to the different countries. Excellent detailing has been taken care for the animated Robots and the Kaiju monsters. Charlie Hunnam, Idris elba give some sparkling performances in the film and some comic relief from actors Charlie day, Burn Gorman and Ron Perlman. As for the DVD package it has two DVDs inside; One has the movie itself which is a DVD-9 disc and the other disc which is a DVD-5 contains a host of special features including the making of the film and lots more. The movie disc packs an excellent Audio/Video and has a great quality ideal for home theatre applications. Thanks to Amazon for the great packing and extremely fast delivery as always!!Good work Amazon!!!
J**X
Che altro dire di questo film, è bellissimo, uno dei migliori del 2013, effetti speciali fantastici, storia semplice ma bella, vedere sti robottoni ENORMI prendere a mazzate e distruggere gli alieni e viceversa è uno spettacolo che vale il prezzo del Bluray !! Il 3D merita davvero !! finalmente è in 16/9 e con il mio videoproiettore si vede ENORME !!uno dei 3D migliori mai visti, lo metto vicino a Avatar, Titanic 3D, Transformers 3 3D e Hugo Cabret, la profondità è eccellente in tutte le scene, le immagini non sono mai troppo scure, anche con poca luce il 3D è sempre spettacolare e molto spinto. l' Audio purtroppo è un Dolby Digital 5.1, fa il suo dovere ma un dts HD sarebbe stato tutta un' altra cosa, ho dovuto mettere il volume dell' amplificatore quasi al massimo. Film : 9 video 3D : 10 Audio : 7,5 Lo consiglio vivamente a tutti gli amanti dei film d' azione, in 3D poi è davvero grandioso !!
M**E
für alle anderen vielleicht mit Vorsicht zu genießen. Als alter Gojira (Godzilla) Fan war das ein großer Spaß. Hatte ich erst Befürchtungen, der Film wäre nicht so gut, hatte ich mich aber trotzdem auf diesen Film gefreut. Ich wurde nicht enttäuscht. Für Fans des Genres, super Unterhaltung. Wie starr wirken dagegen die alten Mecha-Godzilla Filme, mit denen ich das hier mal vergleiche. Der Film ist voller Action, sehr witziger Side-Kicks, besonders zu erwähnen Charlie Day als Dr. Newton Geiszler und sein Gegenpart, Burn Gorman als Dr. Gottlieb. Guillermo del Torro hat eine Vorliebe für deutsche Namen und Bezeichnungen, so heißen die Mechas ja auch 'Jaeger' im Film, was am Anfang auch durch eine Einblendung erklärt wird. Ein klasse Film, voll von Reminiszenzen an alte Godzilla Filme - Einstellung mit der kleinen Mako aus der Seitenstraße heraus auf die Hauptstraße, wo natürlich gleich der 'ikonische' Monsterfuß auftauchen wird. Genial gemacht. Die Kämpfe sehr unterhaltsam, weil immer wieder andere Monster auftauchen und diese auch andere, überraschende Fähigkeiten haben, die die Mecha-Piloten immer wieder vor neue Herausforderungen stellen. Bei dem Hauptkampf um Hong Kong dachte ich danach nur, wie will del Toro das noch überbieten, so gut fand ich den. Er überbietet diesen zwar nicht - da war wirklich alles drin was geht - aber der Schlußkampf ist anders und sehr packend inszeniert. Also wirklich gut, weil er sich das Beste nicht bis zum Schluß aufhebt, die Spannung aber trotzdem bleibt. Apropos Spannung. Ich habe mich keine Sekunde gelangweilt und dass, doch bei mehrminütigen Mecha - Kaiju Kämpfen, um in der Terminologie des Films zu bleiben. Dazu kommt noch eine exzellente Blu-Ray mit 20 bis 30 Mbit/s Bilddatenrate und DTS-HD MA 7.1 Ton in DEUTSCH (!!!) - DANKE WARNER! Endlich ist der 'schlechtere' Ton mal endlich auf einer in Deutschland verkauften Blu-Ray nur auf Englisch drauf und der deutsche in der besten Qualität die geht. Alleine dafür würde ich schon fast fünf Sterne geben. Das Bild ist etwas bunt von den Farben her aber nicht übertrieben und finde ich für diesen Film durchaus passend. Bild ist insgesamt sehr gut aber keine Referenz. Die Kämpfe finden im Dunkeln statt, es sind aber genug Details zu sehen. CGI ist absolut ohne Tadel. Die normale 2D Blu-Ray ist eine Zwei-Disk Version, auf der einen der Film, auf der anderen die Extras. Leider hat die Disk kein Wende-Cover. Ich kann sehr gut verstehen, dass es Menschen gibt, die damit nichts anfangen können. Für mich als Fan aber ein überaus gelungener Film in dem ich einige Einstellungen aus alten Godzilla Filmen mit Freude wiedererkannt habe. Mir hat der Film sehr gut gefallen und mich von der ersten bis zur letzten Sekunde sehr gut unterhalten. Dafür und für die hervorragende Blu-Ray Qualität mit DTS-HD MA 7.1 volle ***** Sterne. Für alle die Logik und eine irgendwie halbwegs nachvollziehbare Geschichte erwarten, die warne ich vor dem Film. Die Schauspieler haben aber alle ihre Sache sehr gut gemacht - Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi und nicht zuletzt der exzellente Idris Elba und natürlich Ron Perlman - sehr glaubhaft und spielfreudig für diese Art von Film. Das hat nichts, mit doch mit viel geringerem Budget produzierten Godzilla Filmen aus der vor 2000-Ära zu tun. Das ist schon eher wie der Emmerich Godzilla Film und damit auch durchaus - meines Erachtens - von der Produktion her (Hollywood) zu vergleichen. Für Menschen, die sich nicht an Geschichten stören, in denen Godzilla, Rhodan und Ghidora - was ist denn das? - von Außerirdischen kontrolliert werden und die Erde zerstören wollen, sehr zu empfehlen. Alle anderen, sollten um diesen Film einen großen Bogen machen oder ihn einfach erst ausleihen und sich nicht über einen Fehlkauf ärgern... Nachtrag: Extras und Ansehen auf der 2,80 m breiten Leinwand. Ich habe den Film heute nochmal in meinem Heimkino gesehen - 2,80 m breite Alphaluxx Leinwand, Barium 3 HD Tuch, SIM2 D80E Projektor, Oppo BDP-103 Player, Denon AVP-A1HD-SP/K, Audionet AMPV und AMPVII Endstufen und Teufel Theater 8 in 9.2, mit Audyssey Pro eingemessen. Also, einfach beeindruckend. Die Bildqualität verfehlt bei den Live-Szenen mit Schauspielern - also nicht CGI Szenen - ganz knapp Referenzstatus, da doch leider ein paar kleine Unschärfen da sind. Insgesamt aber hervorragend. Die CGI-Szenen sind exzellent aber - wie immer - nicht ganz so scharf. Oftmals kommt aber Wasser vor und das wirkt sehr echt. Alle CGI Szenen wirken sehr, sehr realistisch. Alle Größenverhältnisse stimmen und besonders das Licht ist absolut passend. Kein Wunder bei John Knoll (wer Videoschnittprogramme kennt, kennt die Knoll-Tools), der die Special Effects machte. Steht ILM (Industrial Light and Magic, George Lucas) in nichts nach. Exzellente Arbeit! Der Film wurde mit RED Kameras aufgenommen, die exzellent, gerade auch in dunklen Situationen arbeiten, wie man schon bei 'Underworld Awakening' eindrucksvoll sehen konnte - auch mit REDs aufgenommen. Der Ton in 7.1 DTS HD MA ist sehr gut aber 7.1 also die rückwärtigen LS, werden nur spärlich eingesetzt, z.B. wenn der Gipsy Danger Mecha an den Strand kommt und die schweren Fußstapfen aus den Rears kommen, während man den Vater mit dem Jungen am Strand sieht. Nicht so oft sehr prägnant, aber sehr gut und trägt zum Sound-Score sehr gut bei. Bei den Kämpfen natürlich auch aber eher unterschwellig. Ramin Djawadi ist eine fast Hans Zimmer 'like' Musik gelungen, mit einem hervorragenden Wiedererkennungswert, zum 'Mitwippen'. Nicht unerwähnt bleiben sollten auch Travis Beacham für die Story und Guillermo Navarro, der seine eigenen REDs und Obejktive zum Dreh mitgebracht hat - laut IMDB. Die Extras nun, die auf der zweiten Disk drauf sind: Das Tagebuch des Regisseurs, Behind the scenes: Drift space, Behind the scenes: The digital artistry of Pacific Rim, Behind the scenes: Shatterdome, Entfernte Szenen und Blooper Reel. Guillermo del Toro schreibt in seinem Tagbuch des Regisseurs: It is my poem to the giant monsters movie I loved as a child. Das bedeutet: Es ist mein Gedicht, meine Huldigung, an die Riesenmonsterfilme, die ich als Kind geliebt habe. Das ist es absolut und ich fühle mich da sehr aufgehoben und möchte Guillermo del Toro DANKE sagen, denn das ist genau das, was es auch für mich ist. Dies ist kein Film für die breite Masse sondern für Fans, die die alten Godzilla Filme lieben, wie Guillermo des Toro selbst schreibt und neue Fans von Animes und Mangas von Mechas und Kaiju. All denen hat Guillermo del Toro einen Riesen Gefallen getan. Oder wie meine vierzehnjährige, halb-japanische Tochter sagte: Das ist aber ein sehr japanischer Film...
H**E
Tout est dans le titre!!! Le meilleur blockbuster de 2013!!! Même si on attend la suite du Hobbit avec impatience, on a affaire ici au spectacle le plus généreux que cette année nous a donné, en plus le scénario pour une fois est cohérent et pas complètement à la ramasse comme dans Transformers 3!!! Du cinéma vraiment spectaculaire, un vrai film d'action avec des effets spéciaux visuels absoluments magnifiques, des héros vraiment héroïques enfin vraiment tout ce que j'attend de ce genre de film quoi!!! De l'action, du spectaculaire, un truc à peu près cohérent, des héros que j'aime et surtout une vision artistique cohérente, et pour ça Del Toro est un des meilleurs réalisateurs vivants, le gage de qualité artistique absolu qu'on puisse donner à un film!!! Et là les amis il s'est vraiment laché!!! N'allez pas voir ce film en pensant au labyrinthe de Pan, pensez plutôt à Hell Boy 2... En fait j'ai envie de dire que ce film est a réserver à tout les vieux gamins (et ce n'est pas péjoratif) qui ont rêvé en voyant la Guerre des Etoiles et Jurrasik Parc, à ceux qui ont envie de l'aspect montagnes russes du cinéma populaire. Ce film est vraiment une réussite et on en a enfin pour son argent! Et ce n'est pas rien de le dire parce que ça fait un moment que j'attend de voir un truc qui m'épate en rentrant dans un cinéma!!! Pour ce qui est de la présente édition Blu-ray que dire sinon que l'image est vraiment superbe et que le son n'est pas en reste et que pour une fois la 3D n'est pas un gadget rajouté, les effets étant ici particulièrement bien intégrés au film (à la Titanic 3D). Un véritable bonheur! C'est probablement la meilleure édition francophone disponible pour le moment et je vous conseille vivement de vous jeter dessus.