The film is renowned for its intricate mechanical designs. The moving city of London was designed with stunning detail, capturing the gritty, soot-covered aesthetic of a Victorian industrial era on wheels.
In a future where the world has been ravaged by a catastrophic event known as the "Great Change," Mortal Engines presents a unique blend of science fiction and fantasy. The story takes place in a world where cities have become mobile, roaming the earth in search of resources to sustain their existence. These cities, now known as "Traction Cities," have evolved to become massive, steam-powered engines, preying on smaller towns and villages to survive.
Because here I was, about to consume a pirated, compressed, dual-audio, medium-definition copy of that very film. My laptop had become a Traction City. And the file name was its siren song.
