Mortal Engines

In a post-apocalyptic world where cities roam the earth on giant wheels, a mysterious young woman named Hester Shaw teams up with Tom Natsworthy, a London outcast, to uncover a dark secret. Their quest pits them against the technologically advanced predator city of London and its ruthless leader, Thaddeus Valentine, who seeks to control the world's dwindling resources. The fate of civilization rests on their ability to expose Valentine's destructive plans and unite the scattered Traction Cities.

Mortal Engines received generally negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its convoluted plot, underdeveloped characters, and overreliance on special effects. Audiences also largely ignored the film, leading to a significant box office disappointment.

• Visually spectacular but narratively muddled, failing to live up to its ambitious world-building.

• Lacks emotional depth and character development, despite a strong visual presentation.

• A disappointing adaptation that struggles with pacing and a confusing storyline.

Google audience: Audiences found the film visually impressive with its unique concept of moving cities, but many felt the story was too complex and the characters lacked connection. Some enjoyed the action sequences, but overall, it failed to impress a significant portion of viewers.

The film's production design team built over 300 miniature models for the various cities and vehicles, some of which were over 20 feet tall.