A mixture of road trip, indie romance and sci-fi, Gareth Edwards movie is a rare beast.
Mad scientists and crazy experiments?
If the answers yes, then youll probably find yourself bored or even irritated by Gareth EdwardsMonsters.
The film has an atmosphere and pace that some will almost certainly find frustrating.
The effects of the war, however, are everywhere.
There are moments whereMonstersis genuinely disquieting, even as it enthrals with its atmosphere and local colour.
On a tiny budget, Gareth Edwards has worked miracles.
Its their honest, unaffected performances that provide the film with the dramatic core it requires.
Monstersisnt a film that everyone will enjoy.
God knows, sci-fi cinema needs more films like this.
Rating:
5 out of 5
