Review of Monsters (2010) by Dan G — 23 Jul 2012

GOOD MOVIE WITH GOOD WRITING AND ACTING, A PLEASANT SURPRISE. 4 STARS.

This review of Monsters (2010) was written by Dan G on 23 Jul 2012.

Monsters has generally received positive reviews.

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