Pacific Rim

Pacific Rim obviously takes place in the Pacific, where the earth is threatened by alien species and is forced to take military action. After the loss of his brother to the species, a young military officer known for disregarding procedures and orders is suddenly one of the last of a few thrust into the position of fighting these beings by using old school technology to close a portal they emerge from. Fortunately, the young officer also learns more about the invading species from smarter folks in his team. This is the basic premise of Pacific Rim folks, but its also the same one for the movie Battleship. Unfortunately, it shares the same disappointing viewing experience. I like Guillermo Del Toro, but what was he thinking with this film?