Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Pacific Rim’ Is a Total Blast

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Guillermo del Toro’s blockbuster is the best to come out so far this summer.

Published Jul. 9 2013 4:45AM EDT

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It’s been a subpar summer at the multiplex. Man of Steel fell flat, White House Down should’ve been cheekier, and The Lone Ranger completely derailed.

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Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Pacific Rim’ Is a Total Blast

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