With its heart-stopping pursuits and richly drawn characters, "Mortal Engines" skillfully incorporates subtle tributes to Star Wars, enriching its narrative tapestry.
From adrenaline-fueled adventures to intricate family dynamics, "Mortal Engines" salutes the enduring legacy of Star Wars, offering fans both nostalgia and novelty in its vibrant world.
Let's explore how Peter Jackson and his writing colleagues Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens borrowed story beats from the Star Wars playbook!
Mortal Engines Film Moment |
Star Wars Film
Inspiration was borrowed from |
Original Star Wars
Theme/Moment comparison |
Opening scene of London traction city chasing
Salthook where the scale of London’s size is revealed by a camera slowly sweeping
up and circling around London to reveal its true size. |
A New Hope |
In the opening scene of "A New Hope,"
the Star Destroyer, a massive imperial warship, pursues the small Rebel
blockade runner, Tantive IV. The size of the Destroyer helps establishes the
power dynamic between the oppressive Empire and the Rebel Alliance, setting
the stage for the galactic conflict. |
Anti Traction league agent Anna Fang and the Jenny Hanniver serve the Han Solo and Millennium Falcon role |
The Empire Strikes Back |
Anna Fang, a skilled pilot and rebel fighter, embodies
the spirit of Han Solo. She pilots the Jenny Haniver, a nimble and iconic
airship, much like how Han Solo captains the Millennium Falcon. Both
characters have a checkered past and play crucial roles in aiding the
protagonists against formidable adversaries. |
Thaddeus Valentine revealed as Hester Shaw's
father during their knife fight at the pivotal ending of the movie. |
The Empire Strikes Back |
In "The Empire Strikes Back," Darth
Vader's revelation to Luke Skywalker that he is his father is a pivotal
moment that deepens the conflict and adds emotional complexity. Similarly,
the reveal that Thaddeus Valentine is Hester Shaw's father during their
intense battle adds layers to their relationship and raises the stakes of
their confrontation. |
Tom flying the Jenny Hanniver into the heart of
London City |
Return of the Jedi |
Tom's daring flight into the heart of London City
mirrors the climax of "Return of the Jedi," where Lando Calrissian
leads the Millennium Falcon on a perilous mission to destroy the Death Star's
core. Both scenes feature a small, agile craft infiltrating a massive,
heavily fortified structure to deliver a decisive blow against a formidable
enemy. |
Final duel between Valentine and Shaw |
Return of the Jedi |
The final duel between Thaddeus Valentine and
Hester Shaw echoes the climactic lightsaber battle between Luke Skywalker and
Darth Vader in "Return of the Jedi." Hester's decision not to fight
or join the Emperor after realizing her familial connection to Valentine
mirrors Luke's refusal to succumb to the dark side and join Emperor
Palpatine, emphasizing themes of redemption and family bonds. |
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