Review of Monsters (2010) by Scott B — 16 May 2014

A whole lot of build up to a whole lot of nothing. Watchable, at least. Edwards' debut is lacking but respectable.

This review of Monsters (2010) was written by Scott B on 16 May 2014.

Monsters has generally received positive reviews.

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