The movie “9″ premiers today. So, here’s a review of the film. It’s claimed as a post apocalypse Steampunk world, but is this really a Steampunk film? I think the best elements of post apocalyptic Steampunk are the ways that survivors soldier on. Humanity is key. If all punks are gone, I would argue that it’s not Steampunk anymore. So, that brings us to the debate of the day: What are your favorite Steampunk movies and why?
Please allow me to list several Feature films to get you thinking about the best and the worst:
- Van Helsing
- The Postman
- The Prestige
- Waterworld
- League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
- Wild, Wild West
- Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
- The Golden Compass
- Young Sherlock Holmes
- Dark City
You’ve already listed my favorites, particularly The Prestige! However, I would also add the Adventures of Baron Munchaussen, The Rocketeer, and The Great Train Robbery. The latter is not steampunk, per se, but captures the roguish enginuity and inventiveness that I identify with Steampunk.
Oh, and the Fiendish Plot of Dr Fu Manchu.
Adventures of Baron Munchaussen! That’s great! That was steampunk before there was a search term for it!