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Mortal Engines

  • 20182018
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 8m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
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Hera Hilmar in Mortal Engines (2018)
A mysterious young woman named Hester Shaw joins forces with Anna Fang, a dangerous outlaw with a bounty on her head, and Tom Natsworthy, an outcast from London, to lead a rebellion against a giant predator city on wheels.
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In a post-apocalyptic world where cities ride on wheels and consume each other to survive, two people meet in London and try to stop a conspiracy.In a post-apocalyptic world where cities ride on wheels and consume each other to survive, two people meet in London and try to stop a conspiracy.In a post-apocalyptic world where cities ride on wheels and consume each other to survive, two people meet in London and try to stop a conspiracy.

IMDb RATING
6.1/10
123K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,919
202
  • Director
    • Christian Rivers
  • Writers
    • Fran Walsh(screenplay by)
    • Philippa Boyens(screenplay by)
    • Peter Jackson(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Hera Hilmar
    • Robert Sheehan
    • Hugo Weaving
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  • Director
    • Christian Rivers
  • Writers
    • Fran Walsh(screenplay by)
    • Philippa Boyens(screenplay by)
    • Peter Jackson(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Hera Hilmar
    • Robert Sheehan
    • Hugo Weaving
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    • 1.1KUser reviews
    • 227Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations

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    Robert Sheehan and Hera Hilmar in Mortal Engines (2018)
    Hera Hilmar in Mortal Engines (2018)
    Stephen Wright, Florence McFarlane, Carter Nixon, Jihae, and Joel Hardwick in Mortal Engines (2018)
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    Robert Sheehan, Hera Hilmar, and Leifur Sigurðarson in Mortal Engines (2018)
    Hugo Weaving in Mortal Engines (2018)
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    Hera Hilmar in Mortal Engines (2018)
    Regé-Jean Page at an event for Mortal Engines (2018)
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    Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Christian Rivers, Robert Sheehan, Hera Hilmar, and Leila George at an event for Mortal Engines (2018)

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    Hera Hilmar
    Hera Hilmar
    • Hester Shawas Hester Shaw
    Robert Sheehan
    Robert Sheehan
    • Tom Natsworthyas Tom Natsworthy
    Hugo Weaving
    Hugo Weaving
    • Thaddeus Valentineas Thaddeus Valentine
    Jihae
    Jihae
    • Anna Fangas Anna Fang
    Ronan Raftery
    Ronan Raftery
    • Bevis Podas Bevis Pod
    Leila George
    Leila George
    • Katherine Valentineas Katherine Valentine
    Patrick Malahide
    Patrick Malahide
    • Magnus Cromeas Magnus Crome
    Stephen Lang
    Stephen Lang
    • Shrikeas Shrike
    Colin Salmon
    Colin Salmon
    • Chudleigh Pomeroyas Chudleigh Pomeroy
    Mark Mitchinson
    Mark Mitchinson
    • Vambraceas Vambrace
    Regé-Jean Page
    Regé-Jean Page
    • Captain Khoraas Captain Khora
    Menik Gooneratne
    Menik Gooneratne
    • Sathyaas Sathya
    Frankie Adams
    Frankie Adams
    • Yasmina Rashidas Yasmina Rashid
    Leifur Sigurðarson
    Leifur Sigurðarson
    • Nils Lindstromas Nils Lindstrom
    • (as Leifur Sigurdarson)
    Kahn West
    • Toa Hekeas Toa Heke
    Andrew Lees
    Andrew Lees
    • Herbert Melliphantas Herbert Melliphant
    Sophie Cox
    Sophie Cox
    • Clytie Pottsas Clytie Potts
    Kee Chan
    Kee Chan
    • Governor Kwanas Governor Kwan
    • Director
      • Christian Rivers
    • Writers
      • Fran Walsh(screenplay by)
      • Philippa Boyens(screenplay by)
      • Peter Jackson(screenplay by)
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    Storyline

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    A mysterious young woman, Hester Shaw, emerges as the only one who can stop a giant, predator city on wheels devouring everything in its path. Feral, and fiercely driven by the memory of her mother, Hester joins forces with Tom Natsworthy, an outcast from London, along with Anna Fang, a dangerous outlaw with a bounty on her head.
    • post apocalypse
    • steampunk
    • dystopia
    • capitalism
    • social commentary
    • 403 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Some scars never heal.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Fantasy
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for sequences of futuristic violence and action
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The original novel mentioned plastic idols of Walt Disney's Mickey and Pluto, "the animal-headed gods of lost America" in the London History Museum. This film, being made by Universal, instead has plastic idols of Despicable Me (2010)'s Minions.
    • Goofs
      When Hester and Tom are rescued by the old couple in the centipede-like craft, they share a small room. Hester, while lying on her back, shares her sad life story. A tear rolls down her cheek, but, given the horizontal position she's in, this would be impossible. The tear should roll pass the side of her face.
    • Quotes

      Shrike: I can remake you, just as I was remade.

      Hester Shaw: You're going to kill me?

      Shrike: For a little while.

    • Crazy credits
      The Universal logo shows the Sixty Minute War occurring across the Earth.
    • Connections
      Featured in Midnight Screenings: Mortal Engines (2018)

    User reviews1.1K

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Boy is this a mixed bag!
    So way in the future, people live in big mechanical machines on wheels. And one of the bigger cities: London, has got some rather unsavory plans.

    Mortal Engines looks pretty good. The house-machines look awesome, especially the big ones. We are treated to some fine shots. Grandiose stuff. That's cool. The action is alright, nothing too special, but at times it's quite exciting. There is one fight scene though and I gotta say: someone did NOT get the memo that we don't use a million cuts any more. But there isn't that much fighting anyway, so it's not a big problem. The action that's on a bigger scale is much better. The effects look good, except from some greenscreen stuff that will not age well. (remember that one scene in King Kong? Jeeesh)

    This movie really is a mixed bag. On one side it's got some creative, original ideas, on the other some overused clishees. For every creative element, there's a cringy line or two.

    The characters are okay, can't say I liked anyone to a very big extent..Although Hugo Weaving does have some charisma. What's with that Tom guy? Sorry, but I just didn't like his face. Reminded me of a ventriloquist dummy, or something. Dunno.

    Mortal Engines does have a cool atmosphere about it that I liked. But it is a little long, and there is especially one plot element that fell totally flat, although it was supposed to be very moving. It wasn't.

    All in all a decent movie, sure to entertain at least some people.
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    FAQ1

    • Is this movie at all related to Mortal Instruments: City of Bones? I only ask cause the bad guy has the same name: "Valentine" and the title has "Mortal" in it.

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 14, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • New Zealand
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cỗ Máy Tử Thần
    • Filming locations
      • New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • Media Rights Capital (MRC)
      • Scholastic Productions
      • Silvertongue Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $100,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $15,951,040
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,559,850
      • Dec 16, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $83,869,818
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 8 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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