Review of Monsters (2010) by Laurent N — 29 Aug 2012

An amazing movie: story, cinematography and acting. Beautifully shot.

This review of Monsters (2010) was written by Laurent N on 29 Aug 2012.

Monsters has generally received positive reviews.

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