Monsters
United Kingdom
2010
97 Min
Color
2.35:1
English, Spanish
Synopsis
Six years ago a NASA space probe crashed to earth with a shipload of alien stowaways on board – in the time since, a massive swath of the Mexico–US border has been fenced off, protecting the neighbouring territories from the giant, squid-like aliens that prowl the restricted area.
Photojournalist Andrew is keen to get pictures of the creatures, but when he’s tasked with getting his boss’s daughter back to the US, a one-day trip to the coast turns into a dangerous journey through the ‘infected zone’.
Not your average sci-fi monster movie, Monsters is instead a one-of-a-kind hybrid, a cross-genre road movie romance that just happens to travel into the heart of an alien-infested war zone. —melbournefilmfestival.com
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Liam Peters
29Mar12
Outstandingly good, beyond its budget and brought to the screen with an assured hand behind it, this is without doubt the surprise of the year. Without being heavy handed the film gets its message across whilst still maintaining its underlying level of tension. Fantastic filmmaking.
Jarkko Tornberg
10Feb12
A very good roadmovie with a sci-fi backdrop. This is more of an allegory of US foreign policy and a quiet love story than an action packed alien hunt. Apparently low budget, but still one of the best science fiction films of the decade (among district 9 and Moon).
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By David Hudson on September 23, 2010
Let's start this one with Bob Turnbull: "Fearless. Absolutely fearless filmmaking. Sion Sono takes no quarter, doesn't deal with
Frightfest 2010: another MONSTERS review
By Twitchfilm.com on May 17, 2011
(We like a few different editorial voices chiming in on a film here at Twitch, and my good friend Thomas – who was kind enough to drive me to London and get us a place to stay for Frightfest weekend……
Hacksaws, Flying Saucers, and Improv: Round 2 with MONSTERS' Gareth Edwards
By Twitchfilm.com on May 17, 2011
[Can’t get enough of MONSTERS? Or maybe you don’t have time to explore/enjoy Kurt’s ultra-in-depth interview at the moment? Well, here’s another option for you, a quick Q&A from Peter with our man of the
Allegories, Expectations and Effects: Round 1 with MONSTERS director Gareth Edwards
By Twitchfilm.com on May 17, 2011
One of the more patient and subtle genre films to come along in some time, Gareth Edwards’ directorial debut, Monsters, is a film with a title iconic and nebulous enough moniker to build a certain set
MONSTERS Review
By Twitchfilm.com on May 17, 2011
Shoegazer science fiction. Lo-fi sc-fi. Minimalist alien invasion flick. A lot has been said about Gareth Edwards’ Monsters in these here parts, including today’s mondo two-part interview with the man
Sitges 2010: MONSTERS Review
By Twitchfilm.com on May 17, 2011
There are monsters amoung us – figuratively and literally – in the simple yet aptly titled not-quite-creature-feature, Monsters. Sometime in the near future a wee spot of primordial alien matter got all
K Reviews Bluray - MONSTERS
By Twitchfilm.com on May 17, 2011
For Six years the Mexico-US border has been closed off and the expansive area declared a quarantined zone. A NASA space probe crashed to earth carrying with it an alien presence and today, the military
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By Twitchfilm.com on May 17, 2011
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SXSW 2010: MONSTERS Review
By Twitchfilm.com on May 17, 2011
Languid and dreamy, MONSTERS is not your average alien invasion movie. Director Gareth Edwards, who dreamed up the story and created all the visual effects on his laptop, says that he wanted to begin where
TIFF 2010: MONSTERS review
By Twitchfilm.com on May 17, 2011
Gareth Edwards’ Monsters is a low-budget science fiction production with big ideas, shot in some of the poorest parts of the world, and a story that revolves around a catalysmic event that’s changed the
US Trailer For Gareth Edwards' MONSTERS Arrives, Film Becomes Latest Subjected To Bizarre MPAA Ratings Decision.
By Twitchfilm.com on April 29, 2011
The official US trailer for Gareth Edwards’ post-alien arrival scifi road movie Monsters – coming to theatres from Magnet releasing October 29th – has just arrived at Apple and it’s a good one. Like the
Hey Canada! See MONSTERS Early For Free!
By Twitchfilm.com on April 29, 2011
[Last few days to enter!]Hey Canada! D Films is releasing Gareth Edwards’ acclaimed scifi road movie Monsters across the country November 12th and they’re hosting a series of advance screenings to spread
SXSW 2010: MONSTERS Grabbed by Magnet
By Twitchfilm.com on April 29, 2011
Gareth Edwards’ Monsters, a languid, dreamy, and unconventional alien invasion picture, has been picked up by Magnet Releasing for U.S. distribution. The film had its world premiere at a midnight screening
SXSW 2010: First Footage From Gareth Edwards' Alien Invasion Flick MONSTERS!
By Twitchfilm.com on April 29, 2011
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Put Some MONSTERS On Your Chest.
By Twitchfilm.com on April 29, 2011
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EFM 2010: First Image From Gareth Edwards' MONSTERS
By Twitchfilm.com on April 29, 2011
Those hopeful of catching an in-depth glimpse of Gareth Edwards’ upcoming Monsters before it premieres at SXSW, don’t hold your breath. Despite much curiosity about the film – shot on an impossibly small
A Fresh Clip From Gareth Edwards' MONSTERS
By Twitchfilm.com on April 29, 2011
As good a movie as I think Gareth Edwards Monsters is – which is very good indeed – my one lingering concern for it is how it is presented to audiences. You see, the film is a character based……
Get Behind The Scenes Of Gareth Edwards' MONSTERS
By Twitchfilm.com on April 29, 2011
Want an inside look at what it takes to make an ultra low budget but still epic-scale science fiction film? Well, according to Monsters director Gareth Edwards the most important ingredient is ignorance
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By Twitchfilm.net on October 28, 2010
Shoegazer science fiction. Lo-fi sc-fi. Minimalist alien invasion flick. A lot has been said about Gareth Edwards’ Monsters in these here parts, including today’s mondo two-part interview with the man
Allegories, Expectations and Effects: Round 1 with MONSTERS director Gareth Edwards
By Twitchfilm.net on October 27, 2010
One of the more patient and subtle genre films to come along in some time, Gareth Edwards’ directorial debut, Monsters, is a film with a title iconic and nebulous enough moniker to build a certain set
Hacksaws, Flying Saucers, and Improv: Round 2 with MONSTERS Gareth Edwards
By Twitchfilm.net on October 27, 2010
[Can’t get enough of MONSTERS? Or maybe you don’t have time to explore/enjoy Kurt’s ultra-in-depth interview at the moment? Well, here’s another option for you, a quick Q&A from Peter with our man of the
Hey Canada! See MONSTERS Early For Free!
By Twitchfilm.net on October 25, 2010
Hey Canada! D Films is releasing Gareth Edwards’ acclaimed scifi road movie Monsters across the country November 12th and they’re hosting a series of advance screenings to spread the word. And Twitch can
Sitges 2010: MONSTERS Review
By Twitchfilm.net on October 14, 2010
There are monsters amoung us – figuratively and literally – in the simple yet aptly titled not-quite-creature-feature, Monsters. Sometime in the near future a wee spot of primordial alien matter got all
Put Some MONSTERS On Your Chest.
By Twitchfilm.net on October 4, 2010
With Gareth Edwards Monsters now available on VOD – plus iTunes, Amazon, XBox and Playstation Network – and with the theatrical release coming October 29th, the fine folk at Magnet Releasing are offering
A Fresh Clip From Gareth Edwards' MONSTERS
By Twitchfilm.net on September 28, 2010
As good a movie as I think Gareth Edwards Monsters is – which is very good indeed – my one lingering concern for it is how it is presented to audiences. You see, the film is a character based…
TIFF 2010: MONSTERS Review
By Twitchfilm.net on September 22, 2010
There are monsters amoung us – figuratively and literally – in the simple yet aptly titled not-quite-creature-feature, Monsters. Sometime in the near future a wee spot of primordial alien matter got all
TIFF 2010: MONSTERS review
By Twitchfilm.net on September 13, 2010
Gareth Edwards’ Monsters is a low-budget science fiction production with big ideas, shot in some of the poorest parts of the world, and a story that revolves around a catalysmic event that’s changed the
Frightfest 2010: another MONSTERS review
By Twitchfilm.net on September 1, 2010
(We like a few different editorial voices chiming in on a film here at Twitch, and my good friend Thomas – who was kind enough to drive me to London and get us a place to stay for Frightfest weekend…
Frightfest 2010: MONSTERS review
By Twitchfilm.net on August 30, 2010
Gareth Edwards’ Monsters is a low-budget science fiction production with big ideas, shot in some of the poorest parts of the world, and a story that revolves around a catalysmic event that’s changed the
US Trailer For Gareth Edwards' MONSTERS, Film Becomes Latest Subjected To Bizarre MPAA Ratings Decision.
By Twitchfilm.net on August 17, 2010
The official US trailer for Gareth Edwards’ post-alien arrival scifi road movie Monsters – coming to theatres from Magnet releasing October 29th – has just arrived at Apple and it’s a good one. Like the
SXSW 2010: MONSTERS Review
By Twitchfilm.net on July 16, 2010
Languid and dreamy, MONSTERS is not your average alien invasion movie. Director Gareth Edwards, who dreamed up the story and created all the visual effects on his laptop, says that he wanted to begin where
SXSW 2010: MONSTERS Grabbed by Magnet
By Twitchfilm.net on July 16, 2010
Gareth Edwards’ Monsters, a languid, dreamy, and unconventional alien invasion picture, has been picked up by Magnet Releasing for U.S. distribution. The film had its world premiere at a midnight screening
Get Behind The Scenes Of Gareth Edwards' MONSTERS
By Twitchfilm.net on July 16, 2010
Want an inside look at what it takes to make an ultra low budget but still epic-scale science fiction film? Well, according to Monsters director Gareth Edwards the most important ingredient is ignorance
EFM 2010: First Image From Gareth Edwards' MONSTERS
By Twitchfilm.net on July 16, 2010
Those hopeful of catching an in-depth glimpse of Gareth Edwards’ upcoming Monsters before it premieres at SXSW, don’t hold your breath. Despite much curiosity about the film – shot on an impossibly small
SXSW 2010: First Footage From Gareth Edwards' Alien Invasion Flick MONSTERS!
By Twitchfilm.net on July 16, 2010
Though its world premiere at SXSW is just days away now, Gareth Edwards’ Monsters remains a film deliberately shrouded in secrecy. The image above is all that has been released, along with a very cursory
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Voyage au pays des poulpes géants
By Benoît on March 22, 2012
Gareth Edwards est encore un illustre inconnu dans le monde du cinéma quand il sort son Monsters. Encore un énième film de monstres a-t-on envie de se dire? Que nenni! L’oeuvre surfe plus sur le road… read review
The Great Monster Con of 2010
By Hunter Duesing on January 12, 2011
Monsters is the great con of cinema in 2010, a classic case… read review
Newsflash: completely uninteresting characters star in banal sci-fi allegory. Film at 11!
By Joshua Dysart on November 4, 2010
I’m not one of those guys who hated this movie because it only had three scenes with monsters in it. I’m cool with that. I’m a Bergman fan, I can take quiet introspective, character driven films… read review
The Children of Men of Monster Movies!
By Zach Anderson on October 12, 2010
Gareth Edwards’ Monsters is a subtle, quiet, forelorn monster movie. It’s more about people living in a world where they’re no longer the top dog in an ecosystem they no longer understand. The performances… read review
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