Monster

  • 2021


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Positive Reviews 39
Negative reviews 12
Average Rating 3.2/5
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3.5
has a uniformly devastating ensemble cast; the kind that cuts through any artifice, be it from the legal system or the movies presentation, to offer a .. Den Of Geek
1.5
In its strongest passages, Monster is about establishing the humanity of a young black man. But it hardly expands beyond a timely Law & Order episode, .. Rogerebert
1.9
Theres very little to its characters, rendering their struggle superficial and hollow. Rogerebert
4.0
This drama may start from a familiar premise, but it quickly evolves into a thought provoking, suspenseful, and skillfully acted drama. Common Sense Media
1.5
Steve may want to see things at a distance, but thats a storytelling conceit that only flattens the film. Indie Wire
4.5
Monster doesnt let us lose sight of that fact, even as we pull for Steve. Variety
3.0
It resonates just about enough, a quiet scream in the darkness, now able to be heard in living rooms across the world. The Guardian
1.5
Monster conveys the ache for all that its protagonist could lose, but it cant escape the dramatic ruts of its own creation. The New York Times
4.5
Monster is a gripping and important film that commands and earns our attention.
1.5
Based on the book by Walter Dean Myers, Monster is a missed opportunity to tell a cohesive, emotionally affecting story about racial injustice. Screen Rant
3.0
Some may find the flashy technique distracting bolstered by Harrisons powerful performance and an array of strong supporting turns, Monster emerges as .. One Guys Opinion
2.5
It makes the case, for sure, although theres a certain shallowness to the depiction of Steves life outside of the courtroom that doesnt quite make for .. Mark Reviews Movies
4.0
A gut wrenching drama, though not an easy watch...it has a blistering power that strikes a nerve. You Tube
4.0
Some American critics have complained that this distances us from the films emotional core, but with a genre thats as ancient and overdone as the cour .. The Times
3.5
This doesnt change who you are, Steves mother says as hes losing hope. Shadows On The Wall
3.5
But King shows Steve a side he doesnt show anyone else in the neighborhood. Az Central
2.0
In execution, its a woefully amateurish exercise in raising questions of identity. Flickering Myth
4.5
His face tells a complicated story by itselfno fancy filmmaking curlicues required. Time
3.1
Monster gets most of its energy from the cast milling about the hero. Boston Globe
2.0
The film attempts to discuss race and identity politics and the way young Black men are perceived by the system, but its point is constantly obscured .. Detroit News
1.5
The film arrives with a timely theme and a cast whose stock has soared in the intervening time, making this one for the time capsule if nothing else.. .. Cnn
3.0
This kind of story doesnt really need overtly stylized direction, but Mandler is eager to impress. The Play List
3.0
With its release so soon after Chauvins initial verdict, an interesting contrast can be obtained despite the films rather standard execution of affair .. The Play List
3.5
Its a much more nuanced and interesting picture than I expected, even if what I ultimately got from it feels at odds with the story its tellers aimed .. You Tube
3.5
The cast is excellent, and Steves internal struggle is conveyed in an interesting way. You Tube
2.0
Steve is told throughout that he doesnt belong in prison, that hes a good kid who doesnt deserve to be there. Lw Lies
4.0
It sounds gloomy and somber, its true, but the emotionally rousing Monster does find threads of hope amid the despair. Film
3.8
Rated R (for language throughout, some violence and bloody images). Chicago Sun Times
2.5
As a historical action film, theres plenty to have fun with, and thats good because the story is a bit of a wash. We Live Entertainment
4.5
Harrison and this fine cast hit no false notes along the way, and Mandlers almost poetic style works better than you might expect. Dead Line
3.0
Nevertheless, theyre hamstrung by overwrought, underdeveloped material, ill served by a visual style thats simultaneously showy and indistinct. Film Avclub
4.0
Monster is a great character study and in depth look at how we perceive guilt and innocence. Black Girl Nerds
3.1
But overall, the films insistence on clichs (the bulldog prosecutor, the bad guy gang leader, the mousy, nosy old lady neighbor) and a narrative that .. Third Coast Review
3.0
While more of an interesting conversation piece than the accomplished melodrama it deserves to be, Anthony Mandler makes his directorial debut with Mo .. Ion Cinema
3.8
A handsome, emotionally involving and deceptively unconventional social justice drama, Monster is a searing portrait of a life torn asunder and left i .. Datebook Sfchronicle
3.1
Despite some shortcomings though, Monster remains a worthy watch if just for Harrisons performance. Ap News
4.5
The premise may be recycled, but the performance of Kelvin Harrison, Jr. is anything but! His talent soars beyond his years and Monster sheds light on .. Wp Me
4.5
This courtroom drama is not a movie thats content with simply showing you how fucked up Americas criminal justice system is. Thril List
3.0
It cant resist indulging in its YA heritage, which can make for an uneven presentation, but outstanding performances and a timely premise make this a .. The Only Critic
2.5
Good intentions and worthwhile moments aside, Monster cant quite rise above its significant flaws. Film Festival Today
3.0
Monster isnt gratuitous in its portrayal of injustice, but it is disappointingly unspecific. Crooked Marquee
2.5
Yes, it is being told through the eyes of a film student and, in turn, its going to have rough edges and have youthfully clich choices, but that doesn .. Entertainment Ie
4.5
Directing a serious film is very different than directing music videos. Movies and Shakers
1.5
More like the compelling urban courtroom/crime drama Crown Heights. Dwight Brown Ink
3.0
Memorable Movie Quote: Youre young, youre black, and youre on trial. Reel Reviews
2.0
Despite all of the talent involved, Monster is a timely story that somehow feels antiquated...a film with urgent themes but paced so slowly that the f .. Movie Show Plus
1.5
The lesson Monster is trying to teach is not as clear as in other films of its ilk, but it still has enough to say to make it a worthwhile watch. CultureMap
4.4
Genuinely tense and ultimately poignant, this is a cautionary, timely tale that serves as a bracing reminder of the power and dangers of baseless perc .. Reel Talk with Chuck and P ..
4.0
It doesnt take long for you to understand the gravity of Steves situation. The Movie Blog
4.4
Monster takes us into the ugliness of prejudice, poverty, and the criminality associated with it all. ... Its a film to remember and maybe to better u .. Reel Honestre Views
3.0
Theres an easy path to drama in a story such as this, and its followed, thoughtfully. Box Office Prophets
3.0
For student from stable, middle class Harlem family...this is extreme application of unjustified perception of black males by law enforcement...leadin .. Mavens Nest
3.0
Monster is a respectable and somber critique of our imperfect justice system. KKFI-FM (Kansas City)
3.0
Monster does manage to find a nice rhythm in its final act... But all this does is make it all the more frustrating that one stylistic choice holds Mo .. The National (UAE)
4.0
This isnt to dismiss the performances of the supporting cast with Steve parents portrayed with heartbreak and dismay by the great Jeffrey Wright and O .. Medium Popcorn



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