Pacific Rim (2013)

So, I have finally had a chance to sit and watch Guillermo Del Toro's love letter to Japanese kaiju movies that have spawned so many memorable films and monsters like Godzilla for 60 years now. Minus the stripper names (Gypsy Dagger anyone!?) the film is an enjoyable love letter as the kaijus are attacking mankind bring on the destruction of earth. So, man must create monsters to fight monsters....let the fun and mayhem begin! The movie is great and the effects are even better. It doesn't look like the attack of bad CGI and all actors involved give a solid performance. Bits of comedy thrown in like, when a scientist needs to puke, there is a toilette that has conveniently fallen right next to him. The highlight though is the scene with Ron Perlman and his shoe. These lighthearted moments mixed with all the action are the perfect foil for the movie so that it never feels too long or gets boring. Now, the second receiving a release date, I cannot wait to see where Del Toro takes us next in the world of kaijus....maybe a crossover with Godzilla? Who knows!