Mortal Engines

“It’s an overpowering world of steampunk delights, almost Miyazakian in its presentation. It’s hard to complain about a path being well-worn when all the sights will make your eyes pop.”

William Bibbiani, TheWrap · 86

“Mortal Engines, the movie adaptation of Philip Reeve’s YA novel, represents one of the most impressive examples of “world building” in recent years, surpassing such contenders as Valerian, Cloud Atlas, and even the recent Star Wars episodes.”

James Berardinelli, ReelViews · 75

“Like all good YA fantasy, it’s rooted in earnest adolescent anxieties, and dresses them up with the same level of earnestness.”

Emily Yoshida, New York Magazine (Vulture) · 70

“Unfortunately, there’s not much room left for fleshed-out personalities or narrative depth, making the whiz-bang wonder often feel too empty.”

Brian Truitt, USA Today · 63

“While the movie is often dazzling, it’s also frequently dull.”

Gary Thompson, Philadelphia Daily News · 63