While it spawned a sequel ( Pacific Rim: Uprising ) and an anime series ( Pacific Rim: The Black ), many fans argue that the 2013 original is the only one that truly captured the "magic" of the concept. It treats its ridiculous premise with total sincerity, making the audience believe in the stakes.
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While it spawned a sequel ( Pacific Rim: Uprising ) and an anime series ( Pacific Rim: The Black ), many fans argue that the 2013 original is the only one that truly captured the "magic" of the concept. It treats its ridiculous premise with total sincerity, making the audience believe in the stakes.
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