"Monsters" is a very interesting movie. Somehow director Gareth Edwards has put this little gem together with a budget of $15,000. Yep, I didn't believe it either, but with a mixture of shooting on site, using actual locals as extras and doing his own CGI effects, Edwards has achieved a lot. Despite it's title, there is very little emphasis on the creatures the movie is about. They do pop up every so often to make an appearance, but for most of the flick they are out of sight. And amazingly, that doesn't make the movie boring. My interest was kept throughout, even though when I look back on it, not a lot actually happened. So if you are looking for lots of action or lots of monsters, keep looking.
The two leads are more than adequate in their roles, and as the story unfolds, you sense where they are both headed.
I would call "Monsters" the 'thinking mans sci-fi monster' movie. It definitely has a bit of "District 9" about it. I was pleasantly surprised with how entertaining it was considering the angle it took in relation to the lack of alien creatures that we see. Kudos to Edwards, and lets wait with anticipation at what he can do with a bit of cash to spend on his next movie.
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