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Pow · Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2021 7:42 pm Post subject: Mortal Engines (2018)

"Mortal Engines" was released by Universal Pictures on December 14, 2018 and adapted from the Philip Reeves novel of the same name.

Synopsis: Following a cataclysmic conflict known as the Sixty Minute War, in circa 3119, remnants of humanity regroup and construct massive mobile cities called "Traction Cities."

"Municipal Darwanism" is the dogma that larger predator cities have the mandate to hunt and absorb smaller settlement cities.

Filmed entirely in Wellington, New Zealand with a budget of $100,000,000 to $150,000,000.

Just saw this steampunk film on TV this past weekend.

I was knocked out at the phenomenal production values in this gigantic eye-candy of a film.

The sets are fantastic looking, the CGI is astonishing.

Good cast to boot.

Now, I cannot declare this is a five star sci~fi film. It employs movie tropes we have often seen for elements of its plot to be sure.

But it is a fun and entertaining romp, especially for lovers of steampunk.

Bud Brewster · Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 10:37 am Post subject:

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Looks terrific! Thanks. Cool

I put it on my Netflix list.

__________Mortal Engines - Official Trailer (HD)

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Is there no man on Earth who has the wisdom and innocence of a child?
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trekriffic · Starship Navigator Joined: 19 Feb 2015 Posts: 593

I remember the trailer on TV for this film but, for whatever reason, never saw the movie. I have Netflix too so will keep my eye out for it as it looked fantastic, at least in the trailer.

Bud Brewster · Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2021 11:28 am Post subject:

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I saw this movie today and loved it!

I highly recommend this film to all science fiction fans. It's brilliantly done. It has a great story, a very original premise, and dazzling special effects.

In a word . . . Wow! Shocked

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Is there no man on Earth who has the wisdom and innocence of a child?
~ The Space Children (1958)

Bud Brewster · Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2022 2:14 pm Post subject:

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Just to demonstrate that the world is completely crazy and Donald Trump really ought to be president because he's bat-shit crazy himself and should to the leader of the Insane States of America, here's a video which explains why Mortal Engines bombed at the box office when it should have be blockbuster hit. Rolling Eyes

_ The Real Reason Mortal Engines Was A Massive Flop

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I'm sadden by the fact this exciting and imaginative movie was not the hit is should have been, but the one small "up side" to this is that Amazon is selling the Blu-ray for the paltry sum of $7.99!

Hell's bells, that's about what I pay for a 15-pack of Milwaukee's Best Ice, the malt liquor I drink in moderation (or to be more exact, in freezer cups like these) —

— to relax and enjoy great movies like Mortal Engines!

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In other words, at that ridiculous price I just ordered the damn thing and it'll be here tomorrow! Cool

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Is there no man on Earth who has the wisdom and innocence of a child?
~ The Space Children (1958)