This fantasy adventure, from the creators of familiar worlds, is visually appealing but feels like a collection of borrowed ideas presented in an unremarkable way. The chemistry between Hester, portrayed by Hera Hilmar, and Tom, played by Robert Sheehan, is undeniable; both characters are attractive, energetic, and courageous as they attempt to stop Thaddeus Valentine – a dramatically convincing Hugo Weaving, reminis…

I really enjoyed this film. It's a blend of fantasy, science fiction—with an emphasis on the fiction aspect—and steampunk (or maybe diesel punk would be more accurate). The setting is a rather bleak, post-apocalyptic world where mobile cities hunt each other. The premise itself is undeniably silly, but it allows for some truly impressive and spectacular special effects, which I always appreciate. Beyond that, t…

It's an interesting effort, with a distinctive feel and impressive production design. It’s true that there are some shortcomings, and certain aspects of the script and post-production weren't quite up to par. However, it provides a welcome alternative to the current glut of science fiction films. The major studios—Marvel and DC—have really saturated the market with superhero movies (which aren't all bad, but there’s …

It shouldn’t have surprised anyone that _Mortal Engines_ didn't quite work out well. The movie attempted to pack an excessive amount of material into its running time, and as a result, it failed to achieve anything worthwhile. I did find myself somewhat engaged by the character of Shrike; however, that was essentially the totality of my positive feelings about _Mortal Engines_. Perhaps if the film had been released r…