This past weekend, Mortal Engines, based on the novel by Philip Reeve, arrived in theaters, and on the surface it distinguished itself by having The Lord of the Rings’ director Peter Jackson on board as producer and co-screenwriter.
So did that pedigree translate to success on the screen?
Blockbuster films based on dystopian young adult novels have enjoyed varying degrees of success over the years and they arrive with such regularity that it takes a lot to stand out.