Summary:A retro-futuristic epic of steam punk battle set in 1914. Its 15 years since the original HG Wells Martian invasion. Fearing another attack, the human race is prepared itself. This is the story of the battle tripod Goliath and its young crew. Goliath is the vanguard of an army steam powered battle walkers, heat-ray biplanes, and armoredA retro-futuristic epic of steam punk battle set in 1914. Its 15 years since the original HG Wells Martian invasion. Fearing another attack, the human race is prepared itself. This is the story of the battle tripod Goliath and its young crew. Goliath is the vanguard of an army steam powered battle walkers, heat-ray biplanes, and armored zeppelins facing a Martian fleet of giant fighting machines and flying wings. Within the cockpit of Goliath, courage under fire, conflicted loyalties and the struggle to save earth, in this new War of the Worlds.…Expand
This is, in no uncertain terms a very stupid movie. I could knock the characters, simplistic world, or any number of elements of this film, but I won't. Why? Because this is a kids movie. The whole thing is designed to be delicious to your 8-year-old. It's silly, action packed, and strangelyThis is, in no uncertain terms a very stupid movie. I could knock the characters, simplistic world, or any number of elements of this film, but I won't. Why? Because this is a kids movie. The whole thing is designed to be delicious to your 8-year-old. It's silly, action packed, and strangely a little gory for a kids movie.
You're kids will love it, and if you let out your inner child you might just as well.…Expand
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Hard to say who this movie is aimed at. The backgrounds and mech design are inventive except the Martian fighters are cliche copies of former films. If it's supposed ti be for kids it's too graphic in the disintegration of bodies, sexual innuendos and alcohol consumption. If it's for teens and above there's no complex story or character at all which leaves nothing but extended battle scenes that quickly become repetitive and boring to watch. The character design is like a steroid pumped version of eighties style GI Joe except not as well done. The script and dialog are rehashed versions of action films.…Expand
This movie just feels like one really long pilot for a cartoon series. The characters are stock, the story kind of pulls you in at first then it falls apart just as it gets going. The only redeeming thing about this movie is the design of the the giant mechs they ride and some of theThis movie just feels like one really long pilot for a cartoon series. The characters are stock, the story kind of pulls you in at first then it falls apart just as it gets going. The only redeeming thing about this movie is the design of the the giant mechs they ride and some of the backgrounds look good, too good to appear in this movie. If the story was more focused this movie would've kept my attention better. This one is a watch if it's free type deal.…Expand