Mortal Engines (2018, D: Rivers, P: Jackson/Walsh) S: Hilmar, Sheehan, Weaving, Lang
#51
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Mortal Engines (2018, D: Rivers, P: Jackson/Walsh) S: Hilmar, Sheehan, Weaving, L
I went to see this at the discount theater last night and walked out before it was over (and I have not done that since Cool World!).
I imagine if you were a fan of the book, it would be fun/exciting to see it brought to life. I am not crapping on the visuals.
This movie was STUPID. The characters were STUPID.
I left after this happened:
Apart from the entire premise, which was insane, scene after scene had characters doing things that made no sense, and the plot driven by ridiculous coincidences.
I imagine if you were a fan of the book, it would be fun/exciting to see it brought to life. I am not crapping on the visuals.
This movie was STUPID. The characters were STUPID.
I left after this happened:
Spoiler:
Apart from the entire premise, which was insane, scene after scene had characters doing things that made no sense, and the plot driven by ridiculous coincidences.
#52
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Mortal Engines (2018, D: Rivers, P: Jackson/Walsh) S: Hilmar, Sheehan, Weaving, L
I went to see this at the discount theater last night and walked out before it was over (and I have not done that since Cool World!).
I imagine if you were a fan of the book, it would be fun/exciting to see it brought to life. I am not crapping on the visuals.
This movie was STUPID. The characters were STUPID.
I left after this happened:
Apart from the entire premise, which was insane, scene after scene had characters doing things that made no sense, and the plot driven by ridiculous coincidences.
I imagine if you were a fan of the book, it would be fun/exciting to see it brought to life. I am not crapping on the visuals.
This movie was STUPID. The characters were STUPID.
I left after this happened:
Spoiler:
Apart from the entire premise, which was insane, scene after scene had characters doing things that made no sense, and the plot driven by ridiculous coincidences.
#53
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Thread Starter
Re: Mortal Engines (2018, D: Rivers, P: Jackson/Walsh) S: Hilmar, Sheehan, Weaving, L
Almost as bad as watching 40 minutes of clips of a 2 hour movie on YouTube and saying it sucks or watching a movie stop and go over multiple viewings while commenting on a message board and saying it sucks.
I just don't get walking out of a movie. Just last night, I thought Serenity was fucking abysmal, but I didn't leave. I don't feel you can judge a movie if you didn't see the whole thing.
I just don't get walking out of a movie. Just last night, I thought Serenity was fucking abysmal, but I didn't leave. I don't feel you can judge a movie if you didn't see the whole thing.
Last edited by dex14; 01-25-19 at 10:22 AM.
#54
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Mortal Engines (2018, D: Rivers, P: Jackson/Walsh) S: Hilmar, Sheehan, Weaving, L
I did not walk out BECAUSE of that scene. That was the point at which I had enough of this stupid, stupid, stupid movie.
This also happened:
Spoiler:
If this was just supposed to be for kids then okay, my mistake for ever going.
Truth is, despite the low RT score, I was encouraged by James Berardinelli's very positive review. He is a critic I am usually in sync with.
Last edited by Count Dooku; 01-25-19 at 10:32 AM.
#56
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Thread Starter
Re: Mortal Engines (2018, D: Rivers, P: Jackson/Walsh) S: Hilmar, Sheehan, Weaving, Lang
Yikes. This was a turd. Some the CGI looked like video game cut scenes. Bland story. And yes, as mentioned, the ending reminded me of Star Wars.
Hera Hilmar and Leila George were hot though.
Hera Hilmar and Leila George were hot though.
#58
DVD Talk God
Re: Mortal Engines (2018, D: Rivers, P: Jackson/Walsh) S: Hilmar, Sheehan, Weaving, Lang
I rented this from Redbox. You know what I’m in the minority, but I kind of liked it. I’d give it a 7 out of 10.
The visuals were absolutely amazing. I get the story is a little convoluted and Hugo Weaving and his motives were a little out there. But overall I found it an interesting visual adventure and enjoyed it for the most part.
It it was interesting seeing the behind the scenes stuff in the BD and how they created the world. Peter Jackson was interviewed ans he was heavily involved with the production.
The visuals were absolutely amazing. I get the story is a little convoluted and Hugo Weaving and his motives were a little out there. But overall I found it an interesting visual adventure and enjoyed it for the most part.
It it was interesting seeing the behind the scenes stuff in the BD and how they created the world. Peter Jackson was interviewed ans he was heavily involved with the production.
#59
DVD Talk Gold Edition
Re: Mortal Engines (2018, D: Rivers, P: Jackson/Walsh) S: Hilmar, Sheehan, Weaving, Lang
A real sleep-inducer for me.
I don't care one bit about any of the characters.
The SFX were amazing though.
I don't care one bit about any of the characters.
The SFX were amazing though.
#60
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Mortal Engines (2018, D: Rivers, P: Jackson/Walsh) S: Hilmar, Sheehan, Weaving, Lang
I watched it on 3D Blu-ray today. The beginning had promise, but it ended of being overstuffed and just devolving into cliches and bad writing by the end.
It was entertaining enough with some nice action sequences, especially in 3D, but was left underwhelmed. As my wife said, "this movie should be so much better! Why isn't it?"
Spoiler:
It was entertaining enough with some nice action sequences, especially in 3D, but was left underwhelmed. As my wife said, "this movie should be so much better! Why isn't it?"
#62
DVD Talk Legend