Mortal Engines

A loud, propulsive spectacle of rolling cities and chases, visually dense but emotionally straightforward, best enjoyed as a fast, forgettable adventure.

Directed by

Christian Rivers

Genres

Adventure, Science fiction

Starring

Hera Hilmar, Robert Sheehan, Hugo Weaving

Tagline

Some scars never heal

Overview

Many thousands of years in the future, Earth’s cities roam the globe on huge wheels, devouring each other in a struggle for ever diminishing resources. On one of these massive traction cities, the old London, Tom Natsworthy has an unexpected encounter with a mysterious young woman from the wastelands who will change the course of his life forever.

How it feels

Dark, tense, earnest and melancholic. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Revenge, survival, power, identity

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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