In a post-apocalyptic futuristic world, enormous cities on wheels roam the landscape fighting for dwindling resources. In London, Tom encounters the fugitive Hester Shaw and their lives are changed forever as they try and stop a conspiracy to use the same weapon that resulted in the apocalypse.
Hera Hilmar (Hester), Robert Sheehan (Tom), Hugo Weaving (Thaddeus), Jihae (Anna), Ronan Raftery (Bevis), Leila George (Katherine), Patrick Malahide (Crome), Stephen Lang (Shrike), Colin Salmon (Chudleigh).
Mortal Engines takes place in post-apocalyptic futuristic world in with enormous cities on wheels fight for resources. Valentine, in control of London, will do anything to ensure his city survives including once again using the weapon that caused the apocalypse. Hester, with her own axe to grind with Valentine, ends up joining forces with young Londoner Tom and the two set out to stop Valentine and his evil plot. Toss in a strange robotic guardian also chasing Hester, and things get even more interesting.
Acting was decent with Hilmar and Sheehan both doing reasonably well and working well together. Weaving was perfectly cast and managed his role well. Jihae was somewhat flat and mediocre, whereas Lang, Malahide, and the remainder of the supporting cast were enjoyable.
This film is all about the CGI which is very well done. The size and detail of the film is impressive with an amazing audience impact. Attention to detail adds a lot to the film as well. Dialogue is decent and moves things along at a reasonable pace. Sound and soundtrack are well done.
Overall Mortal Engines may feel like a new teen franchise, but adults who enjoy immense CGI should enjoy this as well. The plot feels like it tries to move in too many directions at once, but things are brought back together toward the end. This one is a nice choice for family movie night.
With some mild violence, mild foul language, and mildly disturbing images, this should be mild enough for teens and above.
Released: 2018
Reviewed: 12.16.19
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Sci-Fi Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action & Adventure
copyright ©2019 Dave Riedel
Hera Hilmar (Hester), Robert Sheehan (Tom), Hugo Weaving (Thaddeus), Jihae (Anna), Ronan Raftery (Bevis), Leila George (Katherine), Patrick Malahide (Crome), Stephen Lang (Shrike), Colin Salmon (Chudleigh).
Mortal Engines takes place in post-apocalyptic futuristic world in with enormous cities on wheels fight for resources. Valentine, in control of London, will do anything to ensure his city survives including once again using the weapon that caused the apocalypse. Hester, with her own axe to grind with Valentine, ends up joining forces with young Londoner Tom and the two set out to stop Valentine and his evil plot. Toss in a strange robotic guardian also chasing Hester, and things get even more interesting.
Acting was decent with Hilmar and Sheehan both doing reasonably well and working well together. Weaving was perfectly cast and managed his role well. Jihae was somewhat flat and mediocre, whereas Lang, Malahide, and the remainder of the supporting cast were enjoyable.
This film is all about the CGI which is very well done. The size and detail of the film is impressive with an amazing audience impact. Attention to detail adds a lot to the film as well. Dialogue is decent and moves things along at a reasonable pace. Sound and soundtrack are well done.
Overall Mortal Engines may feel like a new teen franchise, but adults who enjoy immense CGI should enjoy this as well. The plot feels like it tries to move in too many directions at once, but things are brought back together toward the end. This one is a nice choice for family movie night.
With some mild violence, mild foul language, and mildly disturbing images, this should be mild enough for teens and above.
Released: 2018
Reviewed: 12.16.19
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Sci-Fi Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action & Adventure
copyright ©2019 Dave Riedel
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