Armageddon, Independence Day, Jurassic Park: if you liked any of these three movies, you will like Pacific Rim, nostalgia aside, they both contain the same soft narrative and week plot turns but are able to overcome them through sheer majesty. I love a good thought provoking film as much as the next gent, but i think i can lax my standards a little for the right movie. If you want a glimpse into the human soul, i'm sorry but this isn't your movie.
For the record, gE has convinced me to try and watch Spring Breakers, despite my best judgment.