A retro-futuristic epic of steampunk battle set in 1914. It has been 15 years since the original H.G. Wells Martian invasion. Fearing another attack the human race has prepared itself. This is the story of the battle tripod Goliath and its young crew. Goliath is the vanguard of an army of 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.
Review
I've seen this film twice in theatres in 3D and loved it both times. The 3D is really good and the production values far exceed the film's modest budget. As a steampunk sequel to the Wells classic Mr. Pearson and his team have nothing to apologize for. I know that some find it hard to accept the blending of 2D handanimation with 3D CGI (for the mecha) but this technique has been done before with both Korean and Japanese theatrical anime. As WOTW Goliath was animated in Malaysia it fits right in with these other examples. I hope that western viewers will be able to check their prejudgements and enjoy the film for what it is.