ok saw a screening last night that was attended by some of the cast ill be brief and pretty much spoiler free.
sorry to beat you too it gene but im sure yours will be more thought out and comprehensive.
ok so ill start with what i didnt like.
the film suffered from both too much and a lack of exposition. or rather the exposition was misplaced. things that didnt really need explaining were over explained and things that really needed to be fleshed out were breezed over.
the first ten minutes and the voice over were pointless. should have just started at the first kaiju/jhaeger battle.
the dialogue could have been beefed up a bit.
ok what i did like
the action. was amazing...
the mythology was fantastic
idris elba... this dude just crushed anyone who had the misfortune of being in a scene with him.
the cast in general.. all fantastic character actors
the 3d. on par with avatar...sit at the back of the theater to get the full effect.
the film is a solid 7.5
ill wait till after genes review to post something more in depth.