Hex x
Really cool movie, unfortunately not like the books though. A lot of the character development is left behind in favor of the visuals. It's super exciting to see as a movie though, if you already know the characters from the book. For a big example, Anna Fang and her group, you don't even learn the NAMES of her friends until mid-battle in the movie. Anyone who only watched the movie misses a lot of the impact of certain scenes and certain events. But the visuals are stunning (minus Shrike).
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
05/01/25
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Frans B
Rivers did good here. Never mind the book, this is a movie. It's meant to be visually stunning, and it is. Cinematography is great, all actors do very well in cast, story leaves a little to the imagination, as it should. Great action and enough twists. Just nice to watch
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
04/23/25
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Paul S
I am not very familiar with the book this movie is based on, but I have heard it is way better than the movie. However, this movie had incredible visuals and a compelling story, and it was really fun to watch. I definitely recommend it for sci-fi and action fans!
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
04/12/25
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Marco L
(CASTELLANO) Cuando tienes una película con un mundo postapocalíptico donde ciudades enteras se desplazan sobre ruedas devorando a otras más pequeñas, esperas algo épico. Mortal Engines lo intenta con todas sus fuerzas, y aunque visualmente es una auténtica pasada, la historia no siempre consigue mantener el mismo nivel de impacto.
La trama sigue a Hester Shaw, una joven con sed de venganza en un mundo donde la supervivencia depende de la fuerza bruta y la tecnología antigua. A su lado, Tom, un historiador que se ve arrastrado a esta guerra de gigantes de acero. A nivel de ambientación, la película brilla: la estética steampunk está muy bien lograda y el diseño de producción es de lo mejor. Cada rincón de este mundo se siente trabajado, con escenarios detallados que te sumergen en su universo.
El problema es que, más allá del envoltorio, la historia sigue caminos bastante predecibles. Los personajes no terminan de tener el desarrollo que necesitan para que realmente te importen, y algunas subtramas se sienten metidas con calzador. La acción, por otro lado, cumple con creces: hay secuencias espectaculares, peleas bien coreografiadas y momentos que, aunque no aporten mucho a la historia, al menos entretienen.
No es una película aburrida, pero sí algo caótica. Se nota el intento de crear una gran franquicia, pero le falta un poco de alma para que realmente enganche más allá de su impactante despliegue visual. Si buscas una aventura con escenarios impresionantes y un mundo diferente, Mortal Engines puede valer la pena, pero no esperes una historia que te deje huella.
(ENGLISH) When you have a movie set in a post-apocalyptic world where entire cities move on wheels, devouring smaller ones, you expect something epic. Mortal Engines tries its best, and while visually it's truly impressive, the story doesn’t always manage to keep up.
The plot follows Hester Shaw, a young woman seeking revenge in a world where survival depends on brute force and ancient technology. Alongside her is Tom, a historian who gets caught up in this war of steel giants. In terms of world-building, the film shines: the steampunk aesthetic is incredibly well done, and the production design is top-notch. Every corner of this universe feels detailed and immersive.
The problem is that beyond its impressive visuals, the story takes a fairly predictable path. The characters don’t get enough development to truly make you care, and some subplots feel forced. On the other hand, the action does its job: there are spectacular sequences, well-choreographed fights, and moments that, even if they don’t add much to the story, are at least entertaining.
It’s not a boring movie, but it is a bit chaotic. You can tell it was meant to kickstart a big franchise, but it lacks the emotional depth needed to truly engage beyond its stunning visuals. If you’re looking for an adventure with breathtaking scenery and a unique world, Mortal Engines is worth a watch—just don’t expect a story that will leave a lasting impact.
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
03/19/25
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Simon M
I watched this movie on an early evening. I'm glad that I started early because this movie is LONG.
The acting quality in this movie is good, and the visuals are well done. The problem is with the script.
The premise itself builds off of a standard poat-apocalypse, but goes in quite frankly - a stupid direction. The titular Mortal Engines require a massive amount of suspension of disbelief which is pushed even further with the McGuffin Superweapon... which is generally not that super.
The movie has a B-line plot with a cyborg that makes no sense and relies entirely on the female leads complete inability to communicate... dropping this entire sub plot would have cute a lot from the film and made it make more sense.
The male lead, meanwhile, is a hapless drag-along. Essentially a damsel in distress... entirely superfluous to the plot.
The movie also has an issue with what technology level society has, as sometimes it's modern, sometimes it's anachronistic, sometimes it's hypertech, and sometimes it's medieval... the inconsistency is pretty wild.
This compounds with an inconsistent scale - from shot to shot and perspective to perspective.
There is also an overuse of tropes and references including the Minions...
TL;DR - it's just kinda stupid
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars
03/08/25
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Michael B
Based on the book by Philip Reeve, under-preformed at the box office but gained a cult following over time. I like the concept, visuals and aesthetic are interesting. Lots of potential but lacks depth and it would have been fun to learn more about the geography of the Mortal Engines universe. Leaves some questions unanswered and loose ends. Maybe setting up for the sequel (Predator's Gold) that never came. The book series (The Mortal Engines Quartet) has three more novels that continue the story, so fans can still explore the world through the original source material.
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars
02/16/25
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