The City of Lost Children
On the more positive side, New Zealand website Stuff reviewer Graeme Tuckett awarded 4 out of 5, praising director Christian Rivers for the film's tone, pacing, choreography, sets, and costumes while noting the film's references to other series, including "Star Wars", "Mad Max", and "The City of Lost Children". Sandra Hall of "The Sydney Morning Herald" praised Peter Jackson for his world-building and "Mortal Engines" social, political, and historical commentary, awarding it 4 out of 5. The "Hindustan Times" reviewer Rohan Naahar awarded the film 3 out of 5, describing "Mortal Engines" as a "visually stunning adventure for kids" and praising the film's social and political subtext. IGN reviewer Rafael Motamayor awarded "Mortal Engines" 7.5 out of 10, praising the film's world-building and visuals while criticizing its "underwhelming" story. Motamayor also praised Stephen Lang's role as Shrike, opining that he injected "some much-needed humanity into an otherwise fully mechanical film."