Review of Mortal Engines (2018) by Phil T — 18 Dec 2018

Great premise let down by weak storytelling and likeable characters.

This review of Mortal Engines (2018) was written by Phil T on 18 Dec 2018.

Mortal Engines has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Antina (2) on 26 Feb 2019

I keep askin myself why the critics are giving this movie such bad reviews…

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By Karmazyn83 (12) on 22 Feb 2019

I really liked it. Nice, easy watch. Wonderful CGI and good acting. Movie was set in a very interesting Steam punk world…

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By Buddhalou (16) on 14 Feb 2019

I'm thinking a discount showing at the theater might have been in order. Some pretty cool visuals, but not a whole lot else that really stands out…

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By Mrgfisher (1) on 14 Apr 2019

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

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By Rudyger (21) on 26 Feb 2019

I thought The Predator was the worst movie of 2018. Well, it still is. But Mortal Engines is really really close. What a TERRIBLE movie…

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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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By Paulraised (20) on 04 Mar 2019

This feels like a family friendly 90’s adventure, much like The Mummy or ID4 but with today’s technology. It’s a good mix…

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By Syund (1) on 24 Mar 2019

Awful movie,there were so many holes in the story and o course was too predictable…

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By Emreguner (10) on 17 Feb 2021

Steampunk atmosphere, quality CGI, a lot of logic errors, an ordinary script…

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By Deusexcritica (2) on 17 Feb 2019

Pleasantly surprised after watching this. While the critics burried it under negative reviews, I found it thoroughly entertaining…

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