Monster Hunter
critic Reviews
, 44% Rotten Tomatometer Score- Monster Hunter is mostly a mindless blur of action, held together by the slenderest threads of dialogue and plot -- and exactly what many viewers will be looking for.
- , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreMark KermodeKermode & Mayo's Film Review
It is a series of special effects sequences. Pretty ropey.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreTim RobeyDaily Telegraph (UK)
It achieves a kind of jokey bombast.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreKambole CampbellEmpire Magazine
Despite a muddled final act, Monster Hunter is satisfyingly efficient, a quick-fire thrill-ride of creepy thrills, nasty kills, and of course, monster-hunting.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreJake WilsonThe Age (Australia)
What does merit taking seriously is the screen presence of Jovovich -- an action icon easily up there with Keanu Reeves, in some respects her male equivalent.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreSara Michelle FettersMovieFreak.com
Monster Hunter is exactly what you think it is going to be, nothing more, and certainly nothing less, and I'm okay with that.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreJeannette CatsoulisNew York Times
We're left to process a Post-it-sized plot, numbing fight sequences and dialogue along the lines of "My God!" and "Aargh!"
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreDavid Hoganhoganreviews.co.uk
Paul W.S. Anderson once again takes a CAPCOM franchise and instead of adapting the source material faithfully in any way he just makes sure his wife looks as cool as possible and fills in the rest with light lore and visual nods. I’d avoid this one.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreAdrián MonserratEscribiendoCine
A soulless and apathetic product. [Full review in Spanish]
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreZoë Rose BryantLoud and Clear Reviews
Monster Hunter ’s story is as simplistic as they come, but for fans of the game and director Paul W.S. Anderson, there’s more than enough exciting action to enjoy.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreKeith GarlingtonKeith & the Movies
If nothing else, some people will enjoy it just for the non-stop action and CGI spectacle. But that doesn’t hide the glaring lack of story and character development.
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