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Must Watch: Monsters vs. Robots in First Epic 'Pacific Rim' Trailer!
by Ethan Anderton
December 12, 2012
Source: PPDC, Apple
After footage debuted at Comic-Con this past summer, we've been waiting for general audiences to catch some sort of glimpse of Guillermo del Toro's action-packed sci-fi Pacific Rim. The new viral campaign gave us a tease of the monsters and the robots who will do battle next summer, but now the first trailer for the epic film has arrived, and it looks like the epitome of a blockbuster sci-fi 3D movie. The story follows a washed up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi), who are teamed to operate of a massive robot designed to fight creatures known as Kaiju. This is going to be nuts! Watch now!
Here's the first full trailer for Guillermo del Toro's Pacific Rim, via Pan Pacific Defense Corps / Apple:
Guillermo del Toro (Hellboy, Pan's Labyrinth) is directing Pacific Rim from a script by Travis Beacham. The film follows a washed up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi), who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger, a massive robot designed to fight legions of monstrous creatures known as Kaiju, which started rising from the sea years ago. They stand as mankind's last hope against the mounting apocalypse. The film also stars Idris Elba, Ron Perlman, Charlie Day and Clifton Collins Jr. Warner Bros will release Pac Rim in theaters in 3D starting July 12th, 2013. Excited?
To see the trailer in HD, visit Apple. You can follow for viral updates on the Pan Pacific Defense Corps site.
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120 Comments
1
Gonna be epic, And Charlie Hunam is awesome in sons of anarchy, cant wait to see him in a blockbuster.
SOA on Dec 12, 2012
2
Godzilla meets Transformers.
Optimus Prime on Dec 12, 2012
3
Exactlly my thoughts. The trailer was nothing special and it did not do anything to pumo me up for this, on the contrary.
AJ on Dec 13, 2012
4
If you don't think "Godzilla meets Transformers directed by Guillermo Del Toro" sounds utterly awesome...then I feel sorry for you. The scale of these things blows Transformers away...by the way.
Chris Groves on Dec 13, 2012
5
Hey, the "Godzilla vs. Transformers" works for me. The fact that Del Toro directed this is a guarantee that my ass will be in the theater.
Scopedog on Dec 13, 2012
7
Got a hit of Power Rangers off this
Eoin Redican on Dec 12, 2012
8
Amazing! Very Robotech-ish. Can't wait.
JJ King on Dec 12, 2012
9
This trailer made me excited for Gareth Edward's Godzilla....Primarily the monster with glowing blue light from it's throat...
Tey on Dec 12, 2012
10
Yeah, I noticed that (Kinda felt more like Gamera, but....)! And Legendary is also producing Edward's GODZILLA film too.
Scopedog on Dec 13, 2012
11
yowsa - full on popcorn marketing! broouwww. generic blockbuster trailer noise. broouwww. lots of complicated metallic things flashing across the screen like someone waving a bag of nails in your face. broooouw. inspirational speech by my man Elba, channeling his inner Bill Pullman. broouwww. i still have high hopes for this - really! it's Del Toro, it's huge monsters vs giant robots, for Chrissakes! but this trailer is not a great advertisement; in trying to attract fans of Bayhem, they've just made is seem somehow derivative.
son_et_lumiere on Dec 12, 2012
12
Any Del Toro fan and now, apparently, any Portal fan is going to see this no matter what. It's the Transformers/Battleship crowd they have to pull in to make this profitable, and those kids need to see flashy robots fighting to the death with big loud boomy sounds to be enticed. Trust me, I'm certain this movie will be more than some Michael Bay eye-candy.
Wafffles on Dec 13, 2012
13
Exactly big trailers like this are for mainstream audiences. It really boggles me how some people think mainstream movies should have trailers geared at the movie geek crowd.
Norbert P. Korzus on Dec 13, 2012
14
fair points well made, i hope you're right!
son_et_lumiere on Dec 13, 2012
15
Disappointing. Reminded me too much of Transformers. And looks quite dark and gloomy.
thatintroguy on Dec 12, 2012
16
Cancelling the Apocalypse! That's gonna be a great catch phrase. I'm in. Next up Gundam Wing.
Xerxexx on Dec 12, 2012
17
I always though Gundam would have mega robot battles, but there was so much politics, it put me off. Just wanted explosions and mecha madness. The mechs were amazing though.
Carpola on Dec 13, 2012
18
Well, I liked GUNDAM for the politics....;D. But I agree with you on the mecha--GUNDAM's designs were always amazing. The problem is that every mech I draw looks like the RX-78 (or a Zaku....)!
Scopedog on Dec 13, 2012
19
I always remember the scene where Heero destroys his robot...something about it stuck with me.
Xerxexx on Dec 13, 2012
20
On 12/21/12, I'm screaming "Today we are cancelling the Apocalypse!" at the top of my lungs.
Chris Groves on Dec 13, 2012
21
Got a hint of Power Rangers off this
Eoin Redican on Dec 12, 2012
22
Felt more of an EVANGELION vibe, but what you said is certainly spot-on.
Scopedog on Dec 13, 2012
23
In this epic week of Sci-Fi trailers, we're all winners. Wow.
Noe on Dec 12, 2012
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Don't forget about Gravity, though I'm not sure if that counts as sci-fi...
Matt Peloquin on Dec 12, 2012
26
AND ELYSIUM!!! Oops...Luke already mentioned it... T-T
DAVIDPD on Dec 12, 2012
27
Damned right! There's a lot of promise for 2013...fingers crossed that these films will deliver.
Scopedog on Dec 13, 2012
28
Sounds VERY similar.
Dexter on Dec 12, 2012
30
I wonder if there will be cake?
EmagSamurai on Dec 12, 2012
31
You will be baked, and then there will be cake...
Manuel on Dec 13, 2012
32
That is excellent. I'll go to hear that voice alone.
Simosaurus on Dec 12, 2012
33
Meh. The Portal refrence (meant or not) was cool though.
Nielsen700 on Dec 12, 2012
34
Was I hearing some portal in there?
Brent on Dec 12, 2012
35
So that's what Aperture Science has been up to...very epic!
neeyonlytz on Dec 12, 2012
36
wow, that was exactly the voice as GLaDOS from portal. No matter, shit looks pretty sweet
Armeetapus16 on Dec 12, 2012
37
hmm not enough acting in this - silly monsters and silly robots controlled by measly men. Where's the story Del Toro? Its what I think you do best! This looks very generic and I hate to say that cos I want Charlie to find his way into hollywood on the silver screen - he rocks on the small screen. Oh and are we still going for big loud bongs and zaps in trailers? Come on.
dom on Dec 12, 2012
38
I gotta agree with U on this one, not impressed at all, looks very generic
Tester on Dec 12, 2012
39
Uh...it's only a two-minute trailer. You can only put so much in two minutes--don't expect "To be, or not to be".
Scopedog on Dec 13, 2012
40
Ok seriously, amazing trailer cannot wait for July! But are trailer houses trying to establish a Pavlovian relationship with the BWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMS so that every time we hear them we expect a trailer? Because it's definitely working...
axalon on Dec 12, 2012
41
So if this movie bombs, would it be a "Jaeger Bomb"?
Black Dumbledore on Dec 12, 2012
42
well played sir
jeff abbott on Dec 12, 2012
43
I hope they do a good Pacific Rim Job so this doesn't jaeger Bomb
Richie G on Dec 13, 2012
44
Heh heh....!
Scopedog on Dec 13, 2012
45
I see what you did there.
yomandenver on Dec 13, 2012
46
WHERE IS CHARLIE DAY!!?!?!?!?!
Chazzy on Dec 12, 2012
47
Reminds me of this other movie where there are lots of cheesy lines and giant robots fight. . .
Smurfman Sassafras on Dec 12, 2012
48
Except the Transformers are nowhere near this size, aren't piloted by humans, are from an alien planet themselves, the movie is directed by a hack like Michael Bay and is full of a bunch of toilet humor. Oh yes, and there are no epic sized monsters in that one. But other than that, yeah, totally the same...imbecile.
Chris Groves on Dec 13, 2012
50
How can anyone say that PR is the same as TRANSFORMERS? Other than the fact that both films feature giant robots, there are vast differences between the two.
Scopedog on Dec 13, 2012
51
Optimus Prime is the same size as a penis for any robots in Pacific Rim.
Tey on Dec 13, 2012
52
It's a bit Lovecraft meets Tranniesformers meets Gundam but that's cool, I can dig it!
Carpola on Dec 12, 2012
53
Exactly. Got the right ingredients; hope the final mix is worth it.
Scopedog on Dec 13, 2012
54
Yikes, I am sorry but this looks like complete and utter crap, cheese and silliness to the max, this is only a trailer but can this be the decades worst film already? Hopefully I am wrong.
Busted on Dec 12, 2012
55
Such a film does not and will not ever exist.
Xerxexx on Dec 12, 2012
56
Maybe you will be. And yes, while there is a lot of excitement for this trailer, it is just a trailer. The real money should be on the complete film. Since it's Del Toro in the director's chair, there's hope that it will be good. "Decade's worst film"? Nah.
Scopedog on Dec 13, 2012
57
this is the second time that i have a boner while i'm watching a non porn movie trailer.
srdiaz on Dec 12, 2012
58
What was the first one?
R0g3r on Dec 14, 2012
60
i'm liking it - those robot/monster battles look to be awesome.
beevis on Dec 12, 2012
61
Look to be awesome? Or do you mean they look awesome you illiterate moron.
Kenny on Dec 13, 2012
62
Agreed.
Scopedog on Dec 13, 2012
64
i agree with you when i saw the poster i thought is guillermo making evangelion
Lgarcia87 on Dec 12, 2012
65
Not just an EVA film--hell, maybe even a solid GUNDAM or MACROSS film....
Scopedog on Dec 13, 2012
68
This is everything I hoped it would be and more!!! ^0^
DAVIDPD on Dec 12, 2012
69
This looks horrible, what are you doing del Toro
Hazedmind on Dec 12, 2012
70
SHIT, MAN. THAT LOOKS AWESOME.
fem!anon on Dec 12, 2012
72
it's not just similar, that is GLaDOS. Has to be the same voice actor
Richie G on Dec 12, 2012
73
Rockets in the elbows = jaw dropping This looks like it'll be an excellent action movie. Very much looking forward to this. I love how the monster was filmed in the scene on the crippling bridge.
conradthegreat on Dec 12, 2012
75
You know the first thought was " this is like Voltron". But yeah Evangelion would hit the mark
BB on Dec 12, 2012
76
Good question. That film has been in development hell for years, so....maybe no. But one never knows.
Scopedog on Dec 13, 2012
77
This movie looks way more insane than all three transformers combined (and a hint of Clash of the Titans and Battleship)!!
JBrotsis on Dec 12, 2012
78
What did they shoot this on?? - Typical Filmmaker
Yomama on Dec 12, 2012
79
Looks a lot like Transformers vs. Godzilla to me...
Stalyan on Dec 12, 2012
80
This actually looks decent inspite of overall Bay vibe.I would still prefer if Mr. Del Toro made At The Mountains of Madness.Also as mentioned ,somebody needs to make the Evangelion movie.
o.k. on Dec 12, 2012
81
ROCKET PUNCH!!!!!!
jeff abbott on Dec 12, 2012
82
Falcon Punch?
LosZombies on Dec 13, 2012
83
Looks super badass. Can't wait
Daniel_Plainview_Milkshake on Dec 12, 2012
84
Don't understand the Tranformers comparisons. Del Toro is talented and these robots don't look like a pile of random metal scraps. This doesn't look stupid so other than giant robots they have nothing in common.
tommythegreenranger on Dec 12, 2012
85
This looks like one of those shitty syfy movies but someone was like fuck it... lets throw a massive budget at it and see what happens.
arbaerhqh on Dec 12, 2012
86
A bigger budget buys better talent. I've always felt those syfy movies fell short because of poor execution, not the far out ideas they started with
Richie G on Dec 12, 2012
87
Well said. I think that Del Toro will do a good job with this movie.
TK on Dec 13, 2012
88
Damn, looks fucking badass! And it makes me want to watch Robot Jox again.
grimjob on Dec 12, 2012
90
Fantastic concept! I just hope this leads to 'At the Mountains of Madness' for Guillermo.
RedFive on Dec 12, 2012
91
He's already said that would be pushed back, he's doing something called Crimson Mountain next....
Brad White on Dec 13, 2012
93
Robots look stupid but the monsters look cool. I hope its not just one monster though cuz that would also be stupid
Six Three on Dec 13, 2012
94
She finally opened up a portal into another dimension. So Apature headquarters is in the middle of the pacific... I know this isn't a Portal film, but if it was I wouldn't complain
Richie G on Dec 13, 2012
95
I hope it has a damn good story because I just don't buy this sh*t any more. Monster, aliens, robots and Humans with a lot of firepower has become a boring combination.
TerraTrader on Dec 13, 2012
96
I was thinking, "wow a trailer without the BWURRRMM" until it kicked in....
Crom on Dec 13, 2012
97
Much better than Transformer... Now i finally can see the robots... And Del Toro as director? Sold...
D. on Dec 13, 2012
98
My first MUST SEE for 2013 Wow.
l.21 on Dec 13, 2012
99
Anyone remember Shougun Warriors?
bjallman on Dec 13, 2012
100
Yup. And MAZINGER Z and EVANGELION.
Scopedog on Dec 13, 2012
101
Did anyone else get a rock'em sock'em robots vibe from this trailer?
Topher Riley on Dec 13, 2012
102
Does anyone else get a rock'em sock'em robots vibe from this trailer?
Topher Riley on Dec 13, 2012
103
Robot Jox meets Cloverfield with a bit of portal. Guillermo, next time debut your trailer before Superman if it's going to be this convoluted.
fenix12 on Dec 13, 2012
104
The best blockbuster of 2013. Without a doubt. This is just a taste.
Chris Groves on Dec 13, 2012
105
Wow thats fuckin amazing! I take back most of the things i said about Del Toro....most
Christopher Philip Cinquegrano on Dec 13, 2012
106
GLADOS AND BLACK BILL PULLMAN
wazzaoo on Dec 13, 2012
107
neat 😀
redskulllives on Dec 13, 2012
108
I feel this reminds of some of the top mech animes. I hope to does well, because then we are that much closer to the robotech movie reality.
Brian Quick on Dec 13, 2012
109
You guys really amaze me..you guys praise the Superman trailer/movie, something that's been done over and over, but yet when something orginal and epic as this comes along, you guys bash it! Get your heads outta your assess and enjoy something different for a change!smdh!
jah p on Dec 13, 2012
110
Yeah, it's her, made me laugh so hard, I had to rewind the trailer, hehe
David Banner on Dec 13, 2012
111
It's Neon Genesis Evangelion! Del Toro brought it to live action, that awesome bastard!!
kash on Dec 13, 2012
112
More video game visual effects with a weak story and lame dialogue thrown together to make a movie. NEXT!
castingcouch on Dec 14, 2012
113
Wow, so much good shit in 2013 🙂
David Banner on Dec 14, 2012
114
ok, this looks dope
shine my dome on Dec 15, 2012
115
I would march through hell for Idris Elba and that speech.
Blargh on Dec 16, 2012
117
Neon Genisis Evangilecon ???
Kyraku on Dec 17, 2012
118
they could design a better robots actually..
longjhon on Dec 22, 2012
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