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Special Features
Commentary with Gareth Edwards, Scoot McNairy and Whitney Able
Deleted and Extended Scenes
HDNet: A Look at Monsters
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HDNet: A Look at Monsters
Editorial Reviews
Six years ago NASA discovered the possibility of alien life within our solar system. A probe was launched to collect samples, but crashed upon reentry over Central America. Soon after, new life forms began to appear and half of Mexico was quarantined as an INFECTED ZONE. Today, the American and Mexican military still struggle to contain the creatures... Our story begins when a U.S. journalist agrees to escort a shaken American tourist through the infected zone to the safety of the U.S. border.
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127 of 143 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A worthy Kaiju Film that was never meant to be Cloverfield Or Godzilla
November 6, 2010
Format:Amazon Instant Video
First, I must mention that I did not see this on Amazon, but in the theatre...and that I thought it looked amazingly vivid and epic on the big screen, despite being shot on video.
Second...what a great movie! I knew going in that it would be more about the journey of its two main characters and less about giant monsters stomping humans into the soil. And yet, as drawn in as I was by the former, there was enough monster action to deliver plenty of good scares to propel the movie and that other thing we go to see Kaiju movies for: wonderment.
The special effects, when deployed, are great. Though the design of the "monsters" is simple (and, to be honest, a little too close to a very familiar earth creature), the more you see of them, the more intricate they look. They also seem towering and immense and believable.
The performances from the two leads are not "act-y" at all and the pace of the film feels very natural, lending to the credibility of what takes place. I like that this film is so different from other giant monster movies...the older ones seem very presentational (and therefore unreal), and the more recent ones seem like video games, so geared are they to the attention span of tweens. This one gives us a plausible scenario...and the set-up feels ominous and yet very realistic. Don't expect to see NewGodzilla trying to swallow Matthew Broderick in a cab, or Cloverfield masticating TJ Miller in Central Park: this movie is as much about the creatures *we* are as it is about the things we fear.
Second...what a great movie! I knew going in that it would be more about the journey of its two main characters and less about giant monsters stomping humans into the soil. And yet, as drawn in as I was by the former, there was enough monster action to deliver plenty of good scares to propel the movie and that other thing we go to see Kaiju movies for: wonderment.
The special effects, when deployed, are great. Though the design of the "monsters" is simple (and, to be honest, a little too close to a very familiar earth creature), the more you see of them, the more intricate they look. They also seem towering and immense and believable.
The performances from the two leads are not "act-y" at all and the pace of the film feels very natural, lending to the credibility of what takes place. I like that this film is so different from other giant monster movies...the older ones seem very presentational (and therefore unreal), and the more recent ones seem like video games, so geared are they to the attention span of tweens. This one gives us a plausible scenario...and the set-up feels ominous and yet very realistic. Don't expect to see NewGodzilla trying to swallow Matthew Broderick in a cab, or Cloverfield masticating TJ Miller in Central Park: this movie is as much about the creatures *we* are as it is about the things we fear.
127 of 146 people found the following review helpful
By Thomas Luth
Format:Amazon Instant Video|Amazon Verified Purchase
As one who is actually reviewing the film, and not ranting against the rental policy, I give this film four stars. Focusing on the two mains characters of the film, than on elaborate and expensive effects, Gareth Edwards has produced a remarkable tale of two American's trapped beyond the Infected Zone, following an outbreak of extra-terrestrial spores, in Mexico, trying to return to the United States. The limited effects are first rate, and, unlike many Hollywood films, exist to support the storyline, not replace it.
35 of 37 people found the following review helpful
By A. Russell
Format:Blu-ray
Two actors. One filmmaker. Shot on location. Organic characters - and extras. Organic dialogue. Great camera work. Produced for under 500K. I'd call that revolutionary.
This movie just felt "real" compared to most of the green-screen stuff coming out these days. It played like a great drummer - in the pocket with nothing over-the-top. The "simple" and sublime score was very effective as well.
A solid fiver in my book, and a budgetary milestone in movie-making.
This movie just felt "real" compared to most of the green-screen stuff coming out these days. It played like a great drummer - in the pocket with nothing over-the-top. The "simple" and sublime score was very effective as well.
A solid fiver in my book, and a budgetary milestone in movie-making.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not Good
The movie was basically about giant squids in Mexico that you barely see. The plot was very weak and the acting was poor as well. Dont waste your time.
Published 2 days ago by selvin levons
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not worth your time
I don't how can anyone would had spend money to make this film,,,,,,it's probrally one of the worst films, I ever watch.... Read more
Published 2 days ago by El Loco
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not really a "monster" movie . . .
So, if you're looking to see things get smashed by giant monsters, you will be quite underwhelmed. This movie was more of an artsy, contemplative (at least for me), immersive... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Settoku
1.0 out of 5 stars
BEWARE Where are the monsters?
What a waste of a couple hours of my life. This movie just went on and on without much real scary or suspense. I kept waiting for the "good part" and then the movie was over. Read more
Published 4 days ago by gman
1.0 out of 5 stars
Don't try to make me feel like I'm there.
Sorry, no more tedious"docu-cam" movies for me. I was tuned out within the first minute. Shooting from the perspective of one of the characters is now very, very old hat, takes me... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Eric Bulmer
2.0 out of 5 stars
Total Waste of Time
This film was beyond bad-- because it was totally pointless. Rich girl needs to get out of mexico and her daddy sends a photographer to the rescue. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Timothy A. Hogg
1.0 out of 5 stars
99% waste of time
An interesting concept and decent special effects are as much as can be said positively about this movie. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Rich G
2.0 out of 5 stars
Couldn't make it to the end
This movie was disappointing; even more, it was hokey, predictable and very tedious. The monsters were more laughable than scary.
Published 9 days ago by Sherri Evans
3.0 out of 5 stars
This kept my interest.
Unusual movie. Better than your average sci fi. We get to see parts of Mexico that we rarely see. Worth my time.
Published 10 days ago by C. Modrzejewski
4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable and interesting film
This movie is all about the relationship of the two main characters, Andrew and Samantha. Yes, there are geographical inconsistencies and questions about the aliens, but as a film... Read more
Published 10 days ago by Jayson VanBeusichem
