Review of Monsters: Dark Continent (2014) by Jamie C — 16 Oct 2016

One of the most under-appreciated and misunderstood modern war films ever made.

This review of Monsters: Dark Continent (2014) was written by Jamie C on 16 Oct 2016.

Monsters: Dark Continent has generally received negative reviews.

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Is this Jarhead 2? why is it so hard it make a good movie your allready spending the money you must know it sucks before your filming…

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By Keith P (210) on 10 Mar 2018

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By Jeannine R (5) on 14 Jul 2015

In it's own way, every bit as original as the first (and even exceeding the first in some respects). I've read the naysayers…

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By Matthew B (2,571) on 05 Jul 2017

Far below standard of first film - the monsters are almost incidental compared to the greater threat they posed in the first. Disappointing…

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By Grant V (23) on 04 Jul 2016

Much like the first film, Dark Continent uses the aliens as an embodiment of human conflict and suffering…

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By Jared L (375) on 17 Jul 2015

I thought it showcased the mental toughness & tragedy that the soldiers endure…

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By Franklyn C (7) on 24 May 2016

It's decent. Not many monsters roaming about as men with testosterone buildup…

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By Paul R (1,118) on 18 Jan 2016

Finely acted and produced film. Don't let the B-Movie'esc title keep you from seeing this one…

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By Random V (82) on 09 Jul 2017

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