Review of Mortal Engines (2018) by Steve H — 13 Dec 2018

The script of this film is a disaster or this film just for kids ?

This review of Mortal Engines (2018) was written by Steve H on 13 Dec 2018.

Mortal Engines has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Joecool (136) on 10 Feb 2019

While I like steampunk, this movie is an over-budgeted misguided attempt at something novel…

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By Jmacthegreat (1) on 01 Jun 2019

I can't believe this movie bombed at the theaters, it was really good and the originality of it was on point…

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By Happy-K (18) on 08 Jun 2019

Truly disappointing. The first half was fantastic. The world was really interesting…

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By Jes1310 (53) on 02 Jun 2020

Watched ME with my daughters aged 13 and this is our combined review. We were both underwhelmed as a whole…

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By Arcanathe4Th (22) on 06 Sep 2019

Visually, it's a stunning steampunk landscape, it is sadly populated with just the most cookie-cutter characters and predictable plot twists…

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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 Hnestlyonthesly (92) on 12 Oct 2019

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 Tripoloski (1) on 15 Feb 2020

This film is a disgrace and I cannot bear to watch it, In fact I walked out of the cinema early because I needed to take a break for the crap…

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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 Seensh (1) on 24 Feb 2019

The film is very enjoyable and the visuals are great and the acting was very good…

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