A friend of mine invited me to see Monsters.
I had heard nothing about this film but from the title I assumed it was a kids film.
As it happened I was wrong it was a Sci-Fi clearly aimed at adults or at least older teens.
The main characters are Andrew Kaulder (Scoot McNairy) a photo-journalist and his boss's daughter
Samantha Wynden (Whitney Able) who has found herself needing an escort out of an (alien) infected 'zone'.
This film had the feel of District 9, but it just wasn't quite as good.
However, it was made for a fraction of the budget entirely by Gareth Edwards.
It was beautifully shot.
The idea behind Monsters was very interesting and equally challenging.
And the acting was practically flawless, I believed what was unfolding at every turn.
My real complaint came that the beginning caught my attention and I was drawn on a ponderous strangely compelling journey.
And the end of that journey failed to meet my expectations.
It was sweet, but very hollywood for a film that had promised so much more.
I'd reccommend it, but you will be left wanting.
Unfortunately, unlike District 9, it doesn't allow much scope or promise for Monsters... 2.
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