Director: Anthony Mandler
Cast: Kelvin Harrison Jr. , Jennifer Hudson , Jeffrey Wright , Jennifer Ehle , Tim Blake Nelson , A$AP Rocky , John David Washington , John Cashin , Paul Ben-Victor , Dorian Missick , "Nas"
Plot: Monster tells the story of Steve Harmon (Kelvin Harrison, Jr.) a seventeen-year-old honor student whose world comes crashing down around him when he is charged with felony murder. The film follows his dramatic journey from a smart, likeable film student from Harlem attending an elite high school through a complex legal battle that could leave him spending the rest of his life in prison.
My Movie Review: The movie is obsessed with feelings' of discomfort explores' the gray areas of guilt, innocence and criminal justice, especially as they pertain to young Black men, who are too often seen as the one who did it when there's a crime or the one who got blamed' the most! Monster is likely that as strong plot about a guy who gets accused of robbing and murdering a store clerk with such great performances but dull and tedious direction that gets boring after a while will pull you back in tension and gut wrenching façade al deliver gangster tick effortlessly! The film follows his dramatic journey through a complex legal battle for his fight to prove his innocence and absorb guilt as Monster is an effective, affecting film that is at odds with itself such heartfelt, authentic performances, from the lead which acts are measured and controlled:) Kelvin Harrison Jr. is a such vibe whenever he gives it he really brings raw emotional portray with his indie lead movies really worth watching have cool proactive aesthetic that adds value:)
Critics Consensus: Monster would have benefited from a less heavy-handed approach, but Kelvin Harrison Jr.'s performance gives this timely drama emotional heft. Monster is more a cautionary tale of how naivete and questionable company can lead you to places you never wanted to go. And leave you dangerously at the mercy of a criminal system designed to paint you as less than human. Despite some shortcomings though, it remains a worthy watch if just for Harrison's performance. There are some decent performances here, and the courtroom tension in the second half is provocative. The pacing of the film is a bit fractured and was frustrating at times but director Anthony Mandler handles the screenplay with an honest lens! "Monster" may not be the easiest watch but it is very much worth it. This drama may start from a familiar premise, but it quickly evolves into a thought-provoking, suspenseful, skillfully acted drama. It's a noble undertaking without question, but is stymied by its hyper-cursory approach:)
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