PACIFIC RIM: Our Exclusive Video Interview Mano a Mano with Guillermo Del Toro

Yesterday I had the honor of talking to one of the most interesting and nicest individuals in the whole world, Mexican director Guillermo Del Toro.

The unbelievably talented filmmaker was insightful and very gracious when answering questions about his amazing new film Pacific Rim (in 2D, 3D and IMAX 3D Friday the 12th).

I want to thank Mr. Del Toro for his sense of humor and Warner Bros. for giving Desde Hollywood readers the chance to enjoy an exclusive video interview with one of the best.

“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.”

Pacific Rim is out on July 12. Read my review here to learn why you can’t miss it!