Atlantic Rim: Resurrection
Atlantic Rim: Resurrection

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Atlantic Rim: Resurrection

2018
Movie
90 min
English

When huge bio-mechanical monsters descend upon the earth ready to destroy the entire city of Los Angeles, a whole new team of top notch "M-bot" pilots take control of their supercharged robot warriors and try to save the world from being reduced to rubble

Insights

IMDb3.2/10
Director: Jared CohnGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

Decades after the first Kaiju attack, a new, more powerful threat emerges from the ocean depths. Humanity's last hope lies in a team of aging Jaeger pilots and their aging machines, who must band together for one final, desperate battle to save the planet from total annihilation.

Critical Reception

Atlantic Rim: Resurrection was met with a largely negative reception from both critics and audiences. It is widely considered a low-budget imitation of the Pacific Rim franchise, failing to capture the spectacle or narrative depth of its inspirations.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks the budget and polish of its influences.

  • Features predictable plot points and uninspired special effects.

  • Performances are generally weak, failing to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and predominantly negative, with viewers citing poor production values, weak storytelling, and a general lack of originality.

Fun Fact

The film is a direct-to-video release and part of a series of 'mockbuster' films that capitalize on the success of larger Hollywood productions.

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