
A mysterious young woman, Hester Shaw, emerges as the only one who can stop a giant, predator city on wheels devouring everything in its path. Feral, and fiercely driven by the memory of her mother, Hester joins forces with Tom Natsworthy, an outcast from London, along with Anna Fang, a dangerous outlaw with a bounty on her head.... (Full plot summary below)
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A mysterious young woman, Hester Shaw, emerges as the only one who can stop a giant, predator city on wheels devouring everything in its path. Feral, and fiercely driven by the memory of her mother, Hester joins forces with Tom Natsworthy, an outcast from London, along with Anna Fang, a dangerous outlaw with a bounty on her head.
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| Hindustan TimesRashid IraniA wildly imaginative concept, flawlessly executed, with special effects that will take your breath away. |
| Independent (UK)Clarisse Loughrey[Philip] Reeves's book is a dense one when it comes to worldbuilding, and Mortal Engines does little to streamline or simplify it for the big screen. |
| AV ClubKatie RifeThis is a headache-inducing spectacle that raises more questions than it answers, and does little to inspire viewers to go find the answers themselves. But hey, at least it’s too loud to fall asleep to. |
| Laramie Movie ScopeRobert RotenThis big budget, effects-laden movie about a strange post-apocalyptic world where predator cities roll around on tank-like treads looks great, but the story of romance and revenge is just barely adequate. |
| TheWrapWilliam BibbianiIt’s an overpowering world of steampunk delights, almost Miyazakian in its presentation. It’s hard to complain about a path being well-worn when all the sights will make your eyes pop. |
| Stuff.co.nzGraeme TuckettMortal Engines hits the screen running and never really lets up the pace. |
| Hollywood ReporterTodd McCarthyIn short, it's a long-arc revenge tale fitted out with very elaborate effects, courtesy of Peter Jackson's Wingnut Films, and characters that are moderately decent company but hardly compelling. |
| FILMINK (Australia)Anthony O'Connor...imaginative fun and escapist adventure. |
| Sydney Morning HeraldSandra HallSticking with the anatomical analogy, the screenplay has had a lot to digest yet it's succeeded, laying the basis for a rousing tale in which action, character and a dazzling production design strike a perfect balance. |
| AXS.comTom SantilliFirst-time director (but long-time special-effects person) Christian Rivers is too focused on technical wizardry, and the result is headache-inducing chaos. |