Pacific Rim Official Plot Synopsis

A first impression at Pacific Rim is a challenge since not a morsel has found its way to our airwaves. Only thing making our way is a year-old Comic-Con banner and the promises of giant robots fighting giant monsters in the future.

For his sake, I hope Guillermo del Toro scores a big hit here. His talent is undeniable. Just hasn't had the best luck breaking out. It could have happened, mind you, had he taken plum gigs like The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe or Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban. But his heart was always with the monsters, and you have to respect that determination.

Market Saw has the official plot synopsis:

"From acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro comes Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ epic sci-fi action adventure 'Pacific Rim.’

When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity’s resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. But even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes-a washed up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi)-who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past. Together, they stand as mankind’s last hope against the mounting apocalypse.

Oscar® nominee Guillermo del Toro ('Pan's Labyrinth') is directing 'Pacific Rim' from a script by Travis Beacham ('Clash of the Titans'). Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni and Mary Parent are producing, with Callum Greene serving as executive producer.

The film stars Charlie Hunnam (TV's 'Sons of Anarchy'), Idris Elba ('Thor'), Rinko Kikuchi ('The Brothers Bloom’), Charlie Day ('Horrible Bosses'), and Ron Perlman (the 'Hellboy' films). The ensemble cast also includes Max Martini, Robert Kazinsky, Clifton Collins, Jr., Burn Gorman, Larry Joe Campbell, Diego Klattenhoff, and Brad William Henke."

It will have to do until Comic-Con where we’re expected to get our first glimpse at footage.