Review of Mortal Engines (2018) by Matt T — 20 Dec 2018

A wonderful visual spectacle. Not without flaws, but generally entertaining and new.

This review of Mortal Engines (2018) was written by Matt T on 20 December 2018.

Mortal Engines has generally received mixed reviews.

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