Today we have Mad Scientist here to share some Steampunk movies with us! We need to make sure we are all in the know when it comes to Steampunk, do we not? So here is Mad Scientist, once again!
Motion Picture viewing is a beloved pass time
Motion Picture viewing is a beloved pass time
in the twenty first century.
I found that I simply must share a few trailers of a small list
of movies I would put into the Steampunkery genre for a few elements.
Hopefully the trailers will either peak your interest
OR
having you saying I never realized that was considered
Steampunkery!
Either way,
The Mad Scientist just hopes you enjoy the next few minutes.
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Steamboy
2004
Director: Katsuhiro Otomo
One American Voice: Patrick Stewart (Captain Jean-Luc Picard)
One American Voice: Patrick Stewart (Captain Jean-Luc Picard)
Victorian London is attacked by an army of futuristic mechanized war
machines and only Ray Steven - the brave, young inventer who knows the
astonishing secret behind the invasion force's ncredible power - stands
between the city's survival and ultimate destruction.
machines and only Ray Steven - the brave, young inventer who knows the
astonishing secret behind the invasion force's ncredible power - stands
between the city's survival and ultimate destruction.
The League of
Extraordinary Gentlemen
2003
Director: Stephen Norrington
Lead Actor: Sean Connery *swoon*
Lead Actor: Sean Connery *swoon*
In an alternate Victorian Age world, a group of famous contemporary fantasy, SF and adventure characters team up on a secret mission.
Stardust
2007
Director: Matthew Vaughn
Book By: Neil Gaiman
Actors: Claire Danes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert De Niro
In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a
promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing
into the magical realm.
Director: Matthew Vaughn
Book By: Neil Gaiman
Actors: Claire Danes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert De Niro
In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a
promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing
into the magical realm.
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
2004
Director: Kerry Conran
After New York City receives a series of attacks from giant flying
robots, a reporter teams up with a pilot in search of their origin, as
well as the reason for the disappearances of famous scientists around
the world.
robots, a reporter teams up with a pilot in search of their origin, as
well as the reason for the disappearances of famous scientists around
the world.
Sleepy Hollow
1999
Director: Tim Burton
Ichabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate the decapitations
of 3 people with the culprit being the legendary apparition, the
Headless Horseman.
of 3 people with the culprit being the legendary apparition, the
Headless Horseman.
**Most of my information came from IMDB**
***The list of Steampunkery Movies is of my making.***
Other Movies you can add to the List:
The Golden Compass
Van Helsing
Hell Boy
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Lemony Snicket's - A Series of Unfortunate Events
Wild Wild West
Atlantis - The Lost Empire
The Brothers Grimm
Around the World in 80 Days
The Rocketeer
Treasure Planet
and soooo many more....
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Well, I think I have provided you with a plenty good amount of
Steampunkery Motion Picture Fun!
Now my popcorn is popped,
the butter is melting as we speak.
A dash of salt.
and I am off to engross myself in some
Steampunkery goodness :)
























These all look so great. I love The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and Sleepy Hollow is one of my all time favorites!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these. :)
I'm not that into anime but Steamboy looks good!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that I haven't seen The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen yet. Will definitely make sure that changes soon.
I've saw The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and Sleepy Hallow! I love SH!! Great post!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea that quite a number of movies that I'd seen and enjoyed were Steampunk. LOL.
ReplyDeleteFun list of Steampunk movies! I enjoyed Stardust and Sky Captain & the World of Tomorrow & will have to look for Steamboy. :)
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