Review of Mortal Engines (2018) by Merry P — 18 Dec 2018

This is great steampunk sci-fi. Take a chance on a movie that is not D.C., Star Wars, Star Trek or Marvel. You will not be disappointed. Five Stars.

This review of Mortal Engines (2018) was written by Merry P on 18 Dec 2018.

Mortal Engines has generally received mixed reviews.

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