Exclusive interview with Alita: Battle Angel star Rosa Salazar

Adapted from the manga Gunnm, eye-widening post-apocalyptic epic Alita: Battle Angel shows us a futuristic world fallen into rack and ruin.

Writer-producer James Cameron and director Robert Rodriguez unite for this sweeping story of a cyborg rescued from a scrap-heap, who is then restored to life. Curious to discover who she once was, the eponymous Alita discovers she has remarkable abilities that make her the target of some dangerous individuals.

Alita: Battle Angel and 7 other effects movies that redefined what was possible

Fusing the creative minds of Avatar and Sin City with a starry cast including Christoph Waltz, Mahershala Ali and Jennifer Connelly, Alita: Battle Angel pioneers motion-capture CGI technology via its striking central character.

We caught up with actor Rosa Salazar to discuss making the film, why it should be experienced in 4DX and what is her favourite aspect of the big screen experience.