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Love and Monsters
2020 109 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★7.5
Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Director: Michael Matthews
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Description
Seven years since the Monsterpocalypse began, Joel Dawson has been living underground in order to survive. But after reconnecting over radio with his high school girlfriend Aimee, Joel decides to venture out to reunite with her, despite all the dangerous monsters that stand in his way.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$1.07M
Worldwide:
$1.12M
Starring
Dylan O'Brien
Actor
Jessica Henwick
Actor
Michael Rooker
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2021
— Best Musical Moment
Academy Awards 2021
— Best Visual Effects
Key opinion
Love and Monsters is widely regarded as an enjoyable, lighthearted, and family-friendly adventure that effectively blends post-apocalyptic tropes with coming-of-age sincerity. While some critics dismiss its narrative as predictable or derivative of genre staples like Zombieland, most viewers appreciate its charming tone and impressive visual effects given its modest budget.
| Production | The creature designs and monster effects are consistently praised for their quality and creativity, especially considering the film's budget. | |
| Acting | Dylan O'Brien delivers a likable and sincere performance that anchors the protagonist's growth throughout his perilous journey. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is divisive: supporters find it a charming and refreshing subversion of monster-film tropes, while detractors view it as a derivative and simplistic imitation of better genre works. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on pacing are split; some viewers enjoy the tight progression, while others feel the middle section drags or suffers from rushed character interactions. |