Huh Jong-Hos monster movie has all the chronicled period traits you could want, he just throws a cool, potentially-non-existent tiger-monkey-beast into the mix with some cool sequences that feel closer to a video game than a film.
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Read full articleFans of Bong Joon Ho's brilliant The Host will want to check out this fantastic monster epic immediately.
Read full articleMonstrum is a return to form and hits all the notes of a great monster movie, with a sophisticated edge that keeps the entire film refreshing and exciting.
Read full articleThis mix of fantastical whimsy and stark political critique, like the monster, doesn't always coalesce into perfect union. But man, once it gets going, it's a complete blast.
Read full articleHeo Jong-ho's Monstrum is a film that wears many hats-or, er, many gats.
Read full articleMonstrum is a great creature feature with lore and fun even if the action sequences are lacking
Read full articleMonstrum has action and creature violence, but it also manages to include thoughtful class commentary that's as applicable right now as it is in the world of the film.
Read full articleMonstrum amicably blends ferocious folklore with city-threatening "animals" with martial arts madness.
Read full articleMonstrum is a gorgeous film brimming with action, beauty, suspense, and of course a giant monster.
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