Mortal Engines

I totally enjoyed this movie, And I have no idea why people keep criticizing it!

Action packed and those special effects are so beautifully stunning
Loved this action packed movie throughout really kept you on the edge of your seat and the special effects are so stunning I defiantly recommend a watch if you have spare time.

Absolutely fantastic movie! Even with length 2+ hours it still feels like some portions could be much longer, but in the end it was perfect as it is.

I have to say that I liked this movie a lot. It is kind of fantasy, science fiction (emphasis on fiction here) and steam punk (or perhaps I should say diesel punk) mixed together.

The world is a fairly dark post apocalyptic world where moving predator cities prays on each other. The entire concept is really quite ridiculous of course but it makes for some really fantastic and spectacular special effects and I am a sucker for spectacular special effects.

In addition the overall story holds together fairly well. That is, in the context of the ludicrous world that is the background of this story in the first place of course. It is quite straightforward without too much annoying social or green preaching that plagues so many movies nowadays. Somewhat predictable but overall a good vehicle for the plentiful action.

I also liked most of the characters. Both the bad guy and the good guys had decent charisma with the exception of Tom who was a bit of a naive whiner although he got it together towards the end.

There where few flaws. Nothing really major except that, in one scene at the end, the city of London was shown against the wall and it was bloody tiny compared to the wall. The main bad guy’s last resort was to pummel London against the wall and was expected to break it down. Before in the movie London was depicted as really huge. That scene really screwed that and made him delusional.

Apart from that, end Tom’s whining and naivety, I really liked this movie. It was the kind of over the top, fantasy/fiction movie with a big budget that you do not see every day. Of course the dickwads, a.ka “critics”) at Rotten Tomatoes and other mainstream media assholes did their best to tell everyone how bad it was. As usual that’s just the stuff that comes out of the south end of a north bound bull.

Ignore the bad reviews. I really enjoyed this movie. Great special effects, good pace, interesting story line. Well worth a watch.

Good ol' sci-fi. I will admit firsthand, I am a sci-fi nerd. I loved this movie. The critics will say what they say. I am not going to prove them wrong or anything, but I loved this. Go ahead and watch it, don't listen to snobs who say otherwise! Cheerio!!

So many known faces in this. Good faces, even.
Steam Punk, set in the future where the ancients, aka we, destroyed the earth? What is not to like? If this is going to be a bad movie, at least it will be a REALLY GOOD bad movie.
But I mean, come on. The whole history is amazing. Food that hasn't gone off in a thousand years (yuck), the minions as things in a museum...
But I guess that's all from the books, and I only love it because I can't compare with the original. 😬 Good for me.

So after watching it all, I still don't hate it. In fact, rather the opposite. What do you want from an action movie other than this? I love the characters, even though 2 hours doesn't give them enough development, but how'd you do that in an action movie? And it has so much action. Beautiful worlds... a believable world-view... beautiful scenes... I don't see the hate.

[spoiler]He gets the girl AND the ship in the end, and she gets... the guy, and revenge? I also want to go where the wind takes "us", see the world. And someone to say "I'll go/come with you"[/spoiler].

Where is the sequel, it takes to long!

This epic fantasy adventure completely swept me off my feet! Set in a post-apocalyptic world where survival depends on mobility and strength, the visuals are utterly breathtaking.

Imagination runs wild in this universe – cities roam like giant predators, landscapes are scarred, and innovation reigns supreme. The special effects are seamless, drawing me into this strange new world without distraction.

The characters are multidimensional and compelling, with complex personalities that drive the plot forward. The heroine is fierce and determined, while her companion brings a perfect balance of humor and heart.

Action sequences are intense and suspenseful – battles rage across land and sky, with heart-pumping stunts that kept me on the edge of my seat. The pacing is well-balanced, blending quiet moments with explosive scenes perfectly.

World-building is incredibly rich, with a deep history that hints at a larger universe beyond this story. While some characters feel slightly secondary to the main plot threads, they still add depth and interest.

Overall, I'm thoroughly impressed – this movie is a thrilling ride filled with imagination, action, and heart. Fans of fantasy and adventure will love the wild journey and captivating characters.