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Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has created his own niche in Hollywood with a number of stellar stories. FromThe Shape of Waterand theHellboyfranchise, del Toro has often shown an ability to create intense narratives, set in some surreal worlds.
The same was seen inPacific Rim,which also exposed his meticulous approach to filmmaking. Kate Hawley, one of the costume designers on the movie, claimed the same. Hawley, who has worked on projects such asCrimson PeakandMortal Engines,claimed thatPacific Rimwas one of the messiest movies she ever worked on.
Kate Hawley revealed the obstacles of working with Guillermo del Toro
Del Toro approachedPacific Rimwith a relentless commitment to precision. The film’s massive scale required meticulous coordination, including 101 unique sets constructed across Pinewood Toronto and other locations.
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Among these were towering Jaegers and intricate Conn-pod rigs, designed to simulate the interior of the giant robots.
Guillermo Del Toro, who returned to the director’s chair after a lengthy break following the secondHellboymovie, obviously wanted everything to be on point. Hawley went on to work on movies such asCrimson Peakand sawPacific Rimas a huge challenge: (viaVariety)
You think you’re safe because you’re doing an interior shot, and Guillermo would say, ‘Wet the floor down!’ You’re sort of fighting this thing inside and out. If it wasn’t rain, it was dust, and if it wasn’t dust, it was rust, and if it wasn’t rust, it was glue. It was the messiest, dirtiest movie I’ve worked on.
Needless to say,Pacific Rimwas a passion project for the director, who revealed just exactly how much it meant to him.
Pacific Rimwas important for Guillermo del Toro personally
The journey ofPacific Rimbegan long before its release, with a pivotal moment at Comic-Con 2012. As fans flooded the San Diego Convention Center, del Toro prepared to showcase the film’s teaser in Hall H, a venue infamous for its discerning audience.
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Though celebrated for his contributions to fantasy and horror, del Toro was gripped with anxiety. He revealed the following about his mindset after the teaser was released: (Variety)
Rarely has a movie been more important for me personally. That was huge. It was completely life-affirming.
The movie went on to be a huge success, garnering more than $400 million worldwide. It also became a bit of a cult classic, with its ensemble cast of Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, and Charlie Day especially standing out.
Pacific Rimcan be streamed on Amazon Prime.
Rishabh Bhatnagar
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Rishabh Bhatnagar is an Entertainment and pop culture journalist/editor with Fandom Wire. He has more than 6 years of experience working for multiple major platforms and is himself an avid consumer of worthwhile content. A natural storyteller, Rishabh has a unique way with words and is always looking to improve, as a storyteller, writer, and a journalist.
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