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Monster Summer
2024 98 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★5.9
Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery, Horror
Director: David Henrie
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Description
When a mysterious force begins to disrupt their big summer fun, Noah and his friends team up with a retired police detective to embark on a monstrous adventure to save their island.
Worldwide:
$1.33M
Starring
Mel Gibson
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Mason Thames
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Julian Lerner
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Key opinion
Monster Summer is a modest, genre-homage adventure that mirrors the tone of 80s staples like Stranger Things and Stephen King adaptations. While it suffers from a predictable narrative, the performances from the young cast and the inclusion of Mel Gibson provide enough charm to keep the film from becoming unwatchable.
| Acting | The young ensemble cast delivers convincing and capable performances that ground the film's supernatural premise. | |
| Direction | Director David Henry exhibits a clear, steady vision that effectively pays homage to classic coming-of-age horror tropes. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative relies heavily on predictable, well-worn genre beats, failing to offer a fresh or unique take on the mystery-adventure formula. | |
| Originality | The film functions as a functional and inoffensive piece of entertainment, though its lack of originality leaves it feeling somewhat ordinary. |