Thunderbolts* - DVD [Standard]

Two-disc set includes Pacific Rim (2013)Director Guillermo Del Toro's dazzling sci-fi actioner is set in a not-too-distant future where humanity is losing it's war with giant monsters from an interdimensional portal in the Pacific Ocean. The only things standing in the creatures' way are high-tech battle mechas called Jaegers. Now, a washed-up Jaeger pilot (Charlie Hunnam) will attempt to destroy the portal with a nuclear blast in a last-ditch effort to save mankind. Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day also star. 131 min. C/Rtg PG-13 Pacific Rim Uprising (2018)A decade after humans-and their enormous armored Jaeger mechas-defeated the monstrous Kaiju attackers from another dimension, the people of Earth are enjoying an era of peace. When second-generation Jaeger jock Jake Pentecost (John Boyega) is recruited to train a fresh batch of pilots, he soon finds himself on the front lines of a desperate battle as a new and dangerous Kaiju threat reveals itself. Action-packed sequel also stars Scott Eastwood, Cailee Spaeny, Rinko Kikuchi, and Charlie Day. 111 min. C/Rtg PG-13

Based on the fantastical illustrated magazine HEAVY METAL, producer IVAN REITMAN enlists the help of some of Hollywood's animation masters to create the otherworldly tale of a glowing green orb from outer space that spreads destruction throughout the galaxy. Only when encountered by it's one true enemy, to whom it is inexplicably drawn, will goodness prevail throughout the universe. Richly and lavishly drawn, the vignettes of the orb's dark victories include the character voices of John Candy, Harold Ramis and a pounding soundtrack by Black Sabbath, Blue Oyster Cult, Cheap Trick, Devo, Donald Fagen, Don Felder, Grand Funk Railroad, Sammy Hagar, Journey, Nazareth, Stevie Nicks, Riggs, and Trust. Highly imaginative and full of surprising special effects, HEAVY METAL set the standard for alternative contemporary animation. An intoxicating experience not to be missed!

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