Review of Mortal Engines (2018) by Nicholas H — 14 Dec 2018

Very entertaining and different, the lead female could have been stronger but overall better than I thought it would be.

This review of Mortal Engines (2018) was written by Nicholas H on 14 Dec 2018.

Mortal Engines has generally received mixed reviews.

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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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Cliché.... film pour adolescents. Dès visuel exceptionnel maïs une scénario de merdé…

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