Atlantic Rim
Atlantic Rim

Movie spotlight

Atlantic Rim

2013
Movie
85 min
English

When monsters suddenly appear from the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, a special team pilots giant robots to combat the new threat.

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IMDb2.7/10
Director: Jared CohnGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A massive alien invasion threatens to destroy the East Coast of the United States. The military deploys giant robots called 'Mechs' to combat the extraterrestrial forces. As the battle rages, a team of scientists and pilots must find a way to defeat the aliens before they annihilate humanity.

Critical Reception

Atlantic Rim is widely considered a low-budget B-movie that capitalizes on the popularity of giant robot and alien invasion films. It received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, with many citing its poor special effects, nonsensical plot, and uninspired acting.

What Reviewers Say

  • Despite its ambitious premise, the film suffers from extremely low production values.

  • The special effects are jarringly bad, detracting significantly from any potential action sequences.

  • Plot holes and underdeveloped characters make for a frustrating viewing experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available generally echo critical sentiments, highlighting the film's poor execution and lack of entertainment value.

Fun Fact

Atlantic Rim is known for being a mockbuster, a film produced to capitalize on the release of a more prominent film, in this case, Warner Bros.'s 'Pacific Rim'.

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