Pacific Rim Uprising

Shakespeare it it not.  But, it’s not trying to be.  So, I don’t understand why everyone is so critical of a movie that is really only trying to be true to the genre.

It’s Michael Bay’s Transformers…with better fight scenes and bigger and uglier monsters.

It’s rated PG-13 for the sci-fi violence and some language.

It was funny at times and entertaining.   The action sequences were fun.

The cast?  Well John Beyega held his own as the rebellious Jake Pentecost — who’s father was the hero who sacrificed his life to save the world in the original. When the Kaiju attack again, well, he gets his chance.  Most of the teen would-be-hero’s are pretty forgettable.  And good grief, Scott Eastwood has all the good looks of his dad, but none of the acting chops.   Put a little emotion into your character, Scott.

So…no one will win any Academy Awards here.  But when I saw the movie, a good portion of the audience cheered at the end.

That validated my feelings.  and I’m sure I’ll go see the next one.

i give it a 3.5  out of 5 Stars.

I’m Gary Rivers and that’s what’s happening at the movies.  Tune in again next Monday morning for another Movie Review and a chance for you to win a pair of tickets to the Cinemark Theaters.