Monsters (2010)
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#22 ·
Well, look at the saintly Christian Taylor3—I guess even I can get down in the gutter once in a while. 😁
Can the mods please move this? Thanks.
They put it on TV while the movie is just barely starting its theatrical run. Not exactly the brightest strategy, is it? 🤷
Can the mods please move this? Thanks.
Matthew Anderson4 said:Might hit up the theater for this one. Wondering if it can actually pull numbers anywhere near Paranormal Activity.
PS. Pretty sure there's already a thread about it 🙂
They put it on TV while the movie is just barely starting its theatrical run. Not exactly the brightest strategy, is it? 🤷
#23 ·
Matthew Anderson4 said:Might hit up the theater for this one. Wondering if it can actually pull numbers anywhere near Paranormal Activity.
PS. Pretty sure there's already a thread about it 🙂
It won't.
#25 ·
So, I just finished watching it.
Look, given how massive the budget was, it isn't exactly a disaster, but honestly? It didn't hit nearly as hard as I thought it would.
I’ll probably give it another spin before I drop my final verdict, but right now, I don't think it deserves more than a 3/10.
Just a heads-up, I'm not saying I'm totally disappointed or anything, it’s just that the whole thing felt a bit lifeless at times, you know? There were definitely moments where it dragged and got pretty boring.
For comparison, I actually enjoyed that fan-made "Metal Gear Solid: Philanthropy" way more, and get this—that project had a tiny budget of maybe like $10,000! But hey, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right? At the end of the day, it's all about personal taste, and someone else might think the low-budget version is trash while loving this one, or vice versa.
Look, given how massive the budget was, it isn't exactly a disaster, but honestly? It didn't hit nearly as hard as I thought it would.
I’ll probably give it another spin before I drop my final verdict, but right now, I don't think it deserves more than a 3/10.
Just a heads-up, I'm not saying I'm totally disappointed or anything, it’s just that the whole thing felt a bit lifeless at times, you know? There were definitely moments where it dragged and got pretty boring.
For comparison, I actually enjoyed that fan-made "Metal Gear Solid: Philanthropy" way more, and get this—that project had a tiny budget of maybe like $10,000! But hey, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right? At the end of the day, it's all about personal taste, and someone else might think the low-budget version is trash while loving this one, or vice versa.
#26 ·
Hey cosmiclynx57, maybe do a little homework and actually look up what this movie is about before you start talking trash... if you were sitting there expecting a massive action flick, then yeah, your expectations were totally off base. But hey, based on your rating, it sounds like I’m actually going to love this one!👍
#27 ·
The Monsters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-2aT...eature=channel
Six years ago NASA discovered the possibility of alien life within our solar system. A probe was launched to collect samples, but crashed upon re-entry over Central America. Soon after, new life form began to appear and half of Mexico was quarantined as an INFECTED ZONE. Today, the American and Mexican military still struggle to contain "the creatures"...... Our story begins when a US journalist agrees to escort a shaken tourist through the infected zone in Mexico to the safety of the US border.
This was put together by a tiny two-person crew working with basic consumer cameras, standard editing software, and whatever digital effects they could scrape together.
It’s honestly wild when you consider how much we worship Inception as the movie of the year and treat Christopher Nolan like some kind of god-tier director, yet here comes this crew and pulls this off on a measly $15,000 budget
You seriously need to watch this.
9/10
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-2aT...eature=channel
Six years ago NASA discovered the possibility of alien life within our solar system. A probe was launched to collect samples, but crashed upon re-entry over Central America. Soon after, new life form began to appear and half of Mexico was quarantined as an INFECTED ZONE. Today, the American and Mexican military still struggle to contain "the creatures"...... Our story begins when a US journalist agrees to escort a shaken tourist through the infected zone in Mexico to the safety of the US border.
This was put together by a tiny two-person crew working with basic consumer cameras, standard editing software, and whatever digital effects they could scrape together.
It’s honestly wild when you consider how much we worship Inception as the movie of the year and treat Christopher Nolan like some kind of god-tier director, yet here comes this crew and pulls this off on a measly $15,000 budget
You seriously need to watch this.
9/10
#28 ·
Honestly, if you’re struggling with insomnia, this might be the perfect cure.
I actually drifted off halfway through the movie...😁
It was just incredibly dull.
And please, don't even think about comparing this thing to
District 9.
I actually drifted off halfway through the movie...😁
It was just incredibly dull.
And please, don't even think about comparing this thing to
District 9.
#29 ·
James Hayes9 said:Honestly, if you’re struggling with insomnia, this might be the perfect cure.
I actually drifted off halfway through the movie...😁
It was just incredibly dull.
And please, don't even think about comparing this thing to
District 9.
🤦 Wait, did someone actually claim this was the latest District 9 movie? I mean, was it written on the poster? Was it in the trailer? Did the critics even compare it to that? Honestly, I'm seeing it everywhere.
#30 ·
Just finished the movie—honestly, it wasn't bad at all, and I didn't find myself checking my watch once.
Given how tiny the budget was for this one, I actually think it holds up pretty well. Of course, if you’re looking for some massive, non-stop action fest, you’re probably going to be disappointed—those "Aliens" barely show up more than two or three times in the whole thing.
Given how tiny the budget was for this one, I actually think it holds up pretty well. Of course, if you’re looking for some massive, non-stop action fest, you’re probably going to be disappointed—those "Aliens" barely show up more than two or three times in the whole thing.
#32 ·
Anthony Smith3 said:Just two more posters left...
Is it just me, or do I have a seriously dirty mind? Because wow, am I the only one finding these posters incredibly suggestive?
#33 ·
Dennis Hayes39 said:🤦 Wait, did someone actually claim this was the latest District 9 movie? I mean, was it written on the poster? Was it in the trailer? Did the critics even compare it to that? Honestly, I'm seeing it everywhere.
Personally, I think it's a much better film than District 9. Across the board.
#34 ·
Christian Taylor3 said:Personally, I think it's a much better film than District 9. Across the board.
It’s obvious people were expecting Cameron's Aliens when they left those kinds of comments. Personally, I think the movie works perfectly—both as a love story set in a sci-fi world and as a political statement. I especially loved the Jon Hopkins soundtrack.
I also liked District 9, though I never really thought to compare it to Monsters.
#35 ·
My god, what a disaster of a movie,🙂😱🙂,6,9/10 😂😂,the actual film is a total 0/10, but since I’m feeling generous, I’ll give it a 1/10. What an absolute slog. This was hands down the most boring, soul-crushing drama I've ever sat through. I actually need to say a prayer just to recover from this one.
#36 ·
To some extent, the movie leans toward being tedious, yet I found it quite refreshing after enduring an endless string of overblown action flicks filled with unrealistic spectacle and mindless gags. This particular film maintains a sense of mystery from start to finish.
#37 ·
Really, really good movie. 8/10!
The only tricky thing about this flick is that people might walk in expecting a massive monster showdown or an alien invasion, but it’s barely even about that. At its core, it’s actually a movie about people—specifically their relationship. The lead actors basically carry the entire weight of the story on their shoulders. I think someone mentioned earlier that the director cast a real-life couple for the leads, and man, you can just feel that chemistry on screen! If they had cast anyone else, I doubt it would have been even half as good.
One thing that rubbed me the wrong way was how the director tries too hard to explain the state of the USA (like that scene at the pyramid looking at the "wall" from the Mexico side and the main guy's monologue). Honestly, he could have just left that theme alone after that conversation they had with the Mexicans in the woods. He already made his point there; the rest just felt forced.
Major spoiler alert:
By the way, has anyone stumbled upon any official info (maybe a director's statement or the script) regarding whether the main characters actually survived that napalm bombing at the end? Or is it meant to be left up in the air?
The only tricky thing about this flick is that people might walk in expecting a massive monster showdown or an alien invasion, but it’s barely even about that. At its core, it’s actually a movie about people—specifically their relationship. The lead actors basically carry the entire weight of the story on their shoulders. I think someone mentioned earlier that the director cast a real-life couple for the leads, and man, you can just feel that chemistry on screen! If they had cast anyone else, I doubt it would have been even half as good.
One thing that rubbed me the wrong way was how the director tries too hard to explain the state of the USA (like that scene at the pyramid looking at the "wall" from the Mexico side and the main guy's monologue). Honestly, he could have just left that theme alone after that conversation they had with the Mexicans in the woods. He already made his point there; the rest just felt forced.
Major spoiler alert:
By the way, has anyone stumbled upon any official info (maybe a director's statement or the script) regarding whether the main characters actually survived that napalm bombing at the end? Or is it meant to be left up in the air?
#38 ·
I watched it without any expectations, then wiped it from my memory. Done.
The movie itself isn't terrible, but it’s certainly not good either. Bezukusan. I don't know what else to say. I watched Centurion and Altitude on the same day, and while this is definitely the best of the three—that doesn't actually mean much given how mediocre the other two were.
Since we're talking about the interaction between alien life and humanity on a larger scale, I’d compare it to District 9. Only this is worse. It's boring. And the characters? Nothing special.
On the plus side, the camera work is steady enough🙂.
Obviously, this wasn't meant to be an action spectacle—and if they had tried to make it one, it would have been revoltingly bad—but it still should have offered more. Those few shots of buildings overgrown with jungle are beautiful, and the wall and lake in front of it look surrealistically stunning, but visually, that's where it ends. I'm going to ignore that bit of softcore action involving those two land-squids at the end.
And god, the darkness drives me crazy. Everything remotely interesting happened in the dark. Pitch black. Look, I get it, they had a limited budget, blah blah blah. Regardless, I think they could have achieved so much more if they had actually put in the effort. Apparently, it's just easier to turn off the lights than to actually bother with decent effects.
To me, that just screams laziness and a lack of commitment from the crew. Either do something right or don't do it at all.
The film simply offers nothing unique and leaves no lasting impression.
4/10
The movie itself isn't terrible, but it’s certainly not good either. Bezukusan. I don't know what else to say. I watched Centurion and Altitude on the same day, and while this is definitely the best of the three—that doesn't actually mean much given how mediocre the other two were.
Since we're talking about the interaction between alien life and humanity on a larger scale, I’d compare it to District 9. Only this is worse. It's boring. And the characters? Nothing special.
On the plus side, the camera work is steady enough🙂.
Obviously, this wasn't meant to be an action spectacle—and if they had tried to make it one, it would have been revoltingly bad—but it still should have offered more. Those few shots of buildings overgrown with jungle are beautiful, and the wall and lake in front of it look surrealistically stunning, but visually, that's where it ends. I'm going to ignore that bit of softcore action involving those two land-squids at the end.
And god, the darkness drives me crazy. Everything remotely interesting happened in the dark. Pitch black. Look, I get it, they had a limited budget, blah blah blah. Regardless, I think they could have achieved so much more if they had actually put in the effort. Apparently, it's just easier to turn off the lights than to actually bother with decent effects.
To me, that just screams laziness and a lack of commitment from the crew. Either do something right or don't do it at all.
The film simply offers nothing unique and leaves no lasting impression.
4/10
#40 ·
Henry Evans3 said:I haven't sat through a movie this stupid since I watched Ghost Rider...😂
If you were expecting some kind of grand spectacle—well, I'm guessing you're feeling pretty disappointed.
The Monsters is a top-tier flick. Meanwhile, Ghost Rider? Please. What an absolute joke.
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