Mortal Engines
Universal Pictures | Release Date: December 14, 2018 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
44
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 33 Critic Reviews
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5
Mixed:
20
Negative:
8
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86
TheWrapWilliam BibbianiDec 5, 2018
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. Read full review
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ReelViewsJames BerardinelliDec 14, 2018
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. Read full review
70
New York Magazine (Vulture)Emily YoshidaDec 12, 2018
Like all good YA fantasy, it’s rooted in earnest adolescent anxieties, and dresses them up with the same level of earnestness. Read full review
63
Philadelphia Daily NewsGary ThompsonDec 20, 2018
While the movie is often dazzling, it’s also frequently dull. Read full review
63
USA TodayBrian TruittDec 5, 2018
Unfortunately, there’s not much room left for fleshed-out personalities or narrative depth, making the whiz-bang wonder often feel too empty. Read full review
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