Review of Monsters (2010) by Ryan M — 21 Feb 2012

Serious pacing issues for this film that is in desperate need of a genre.

This review of Monsters (2010) was written by Ryan M on 21 Feb 2012.

Monsters has generally received positive reviews.

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