Apocalyptic films are nothing new, but the view of "Love and Monsters" on this genre is a little more lighthearted and with a bit of humor. Directed by Michael Matthews, the film is based in a post-apocalyptic world where most of humanity has died and the world has been overtaken by giant creatures.
This film reminded me a little bit of The Maze Runner, and not just because Dylan O'Brien is in the main role, but also that the main character knows little about an quite dangerous environment in which he is, that he is fearful and, it must be said, he is running everywhere. It seems that these running fragments were even filmed in a rather similar manner. "Love and Monster" isn't with a very fresh concept, but the script and the charm of Dylan O'Brien make it a rather fun adventure comedy.
Sometimes the environment was rather peaceful, even too peaceful, given that there should have been all sorts of creatures around everywhere. But in the end, this was comedy and the overall script was pretty good. So I will say that the film certainly deserves at least 7.
Joel Dawson (Dylan O'Brien) is 24 years old and lives in an underground bunker with the group of survivors for the past seven years. When he restores contacts with his high-school girlfriend Aimee (Jessica Henwick) over the radio, he makes a spontaneous decision to go to her colony, located 85 miles (~137 km) away, to meet his love again. It would be easy if Joel understood anything from survival outside the bunker, but it certainly doesn't stop him from going. And then the adventure begins.
During Joel's journey, the environment is displayed in great expanses, many forests and mountains. Urban environments have been well overgrown (I think a bit too much for seven years). At the same time, the various creatures he encounters along the way have also been shown fairly well.
When it comes to acting, it seemed mostly good, especially where Joel spoke to the dog he met as with a real person and expressed himself in a monologue, as well as in a conversation with Mavis ("MAV1S"), where his emotions were very well represented. The music didn't stand out anywhere, though I liked the moment where Mavis played her final piece of music.
In general, I would suggest that you do not go into the little details and don't think so much about those dangers of apocalypse, but simply enjoy it. The film shows this all from a different point of view and the main thing you have to remember is that it's an adventure comedy anyway. Enjoy!
This film reminded me a little bit of The Maze Runner, and not just because Dylan O'Brien is in the main role, but also that the main character knows little about an quite dangerous environment in which he is, that he is fearful and, it must be said, he is running everywhere. It seems that these running fragments were even filmed in a rather similar manner. "Love and Monster" isn't with a very fresh concept, but the script and the charm of Dylan O'Brien make it a rather fun adventure comedy.
Sometimes the environment was rather peaceful, even too peaceful, given that there should have been all sorts of creatures around everywhere. But in the end, this was comedy and the overall script was pretty good. So I will say that the film certainly deserves at least 7.
Joel Dawson (Dylan O'Brien) is 24 years old and lives in an underground bunker with the group of survivors for the past seven years. When he restores contacts with his high-school girlfriend Aimee (Jessica Henwick) over the radio, he makes a spontaneous decision to go to her colony, located 85 miles (~137 km) away, to meet his love again. It would be easy if Joel understood anything from survival outside the bunker, but it certainly doesn't stop him from going. And then the adventure begins.
During Joel's journey, the environment is displayed in great expanses, many forests and mountains. Urban environments have been well overgrown (I think a bit too much for seven years). At the same time, the various creatures he encounters along the way have also been shown fairly well.
When it comes to acting, it seemed mostly good, especially where Joel spoke to the dog he met as with a real person and expressed himself in a monologue, as well as in a conversation with Mavis ("MAV1S"), where his emotions were very well represented. The music didn't stand out anywhere, though I liked the moment where Mavis played her final piece of music.
In general, I would suggest that you do not go into the little details and don't think so much about those dangers of apocalypse, but simply enjoy it. The film shows this all from a different point of view and the main thing you have to remember is that it's an adventure comedy anyway. Enjoy!
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