# Pacific Rim (2013)

> A washed-up pilot and an untested trainee must mentally synchronize inside a legendary giant robot to repel an apocalyptic invasion of colossal sea monsters.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/47932

## Facts

- Runtime: 131 min
- Genres: Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
- Director: Guillermo del Toro
- Cast: Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi, Idris Elba, Max Martini, Clifton Collins Jr., Ron Perlman, Charlie Day, Burn Gorman
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1663662/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: propulsive, earnest, spectacular, blockbuster night, action movie marathon

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