^ Same here. There was nothing groundbreaking about the story or the characters, but it was a lot of fun and nicely executed, and didn't feature some of the most annoying tropes.
They have just confirmed a sequel, btw:
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‘Pacific Rim 2′ Confirmed for April 7, 2017, Release | Variety
Guillermo del Toro has committed to making a sequel to “Pacific Rim” with Universal scheduling the release on April 7, 2017.
Zak Penn will write the script with del Toro. Legendary’s Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni once again produce alongside del Toro, Mary Parent and Callum Greene. Jillian Share will exec produce.
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“The characters I love will return,” del Toro told BuzzFeed. “Raleigh, Mako, Newt, Gottlieb and who knows, maybe even Hannibal Chau – but we are taking them into a fresh territory that will display amazing sights and battles. The first film set the stage and now we’re ready to have a blast.”
In a taped message to fans, del Toro said he has started work on the “Pacific Rim” sequel as he finishes post-production on “Crimson Peak,” which Universal opens on Oct. 16, 2015.
“We are happy to be bringing you more Jaegers, more Kaijus, kicking each other’s butts,” he added.
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