Review of Mortal Engines (2018) by Lily%20 M — 12 Dec 2018

A comprehensive graphical insight into a potential future for us, but the plot was too predictable and weak.

This review of Mortal Engines (2018) was written by Lily%20 M on 12 Dec 2018.

Mortal Engines has generally received mixed reviews.

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People mostly hated this movie because it make fun of British and too much Mary Sue characters!!! but this movie is more than that…

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Enjoyable, non-stop, loud, huge 'world'. Makes me want to read the books. Will watch it again…

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By Anthlc (1) on 27 Aug 2020

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