Review of Mortal Engines (2018) by Paul B — 14 Dec 2018

Unique concept, it's perfectly executed with a beautiful landscape and the cast played very well. If you really like fantasy movies, then this one is perfect for you.

This review of Mortal Engines (2018) was written by Paul B on 14 Dec 2018.

Mortal Engines has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Masada (31) on 20 Sep 2019

Despite some stunning (and sometimes not so stunning) visuals, this movie never lifts me up to really be enthralled into the setting and story…

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Mortal Engines resists clichés and forges ahead with some welcome changes to the YA fantasy genre, despite making new mistakes, opening the…

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By Andre27 (46) on 25 Feb 2019

Filme que não me deslumbrou e que achei mal explorado. A ideia do filme prometia mas não foi bem explorada…

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By Tomtag (45) on 13 Apr 2019

This movie had great special effects and kept the scenes as paradise for viewers, even though the story isn't that good…

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By Thefrog (13) on 31 Aug 2020

I loved this movie in terms of environment: its production values are through the roof and the steampunk aesthetics are all but perfect…

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By Robwinz (191) on 02 Aug 2020

Mortal Engines, the movie's got a very interesting look, either that being the costume designs for the characters or it being some of the sets…

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By Anthlc (1) on 27 Aug 2020

Actually it isn’t the best or worst movie out there and reasonably entertaining…

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