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Monster

Play trailer 1:59 Poster for Monster R,  2018,  1h 38m,  Crime/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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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.
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Monster would have benefited from a less heavy-handed approach, but Kelvin Harrison Jr.'s performance gives this timely drama emotional heft.

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Roxana Hadadi Vague Visages Monster seems like it doesn鈥檛 trust itself to connect with viewers without over-explanation. Feb 7, 2024 Full Review Kate Erbland IndieWire Three years is a long time, especially these days, but even in 2018, reviews of the film balked at its gloominess and distracting filmmaking. It has not aged well. Rated: C+ •  May 12, 2021 Full Review

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Diarra S Compared to the book it was very disappointing. I don't see the great acting everyone is talking about. I showed this my class after we finished the book. The stereotypically predictable Hollywood casting choices really hurt the story and believability of the the main character. The character is far more interesting and nuanced then portrayed in this terrible film. The whole class was disappointed by the way the film adapted the book. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/30/24 Full Review Ronan W Uses incredible camera work and colour design. This movie makes you reflect upon how you view others and on if you were to make the tough decisions made in this film, what way you would have leaned. It makes you question your own morals and beliefs; Therefore I must award it with five stars, stunning movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/20/23 Full Review
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Anthony Mandler

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Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Steve Harmon

Jennifer Hudson

Mrs. Harmon

Jeffrey Wright

Mr. Harmon

Jennifer Ehle

Katherine O'Brien

Tim Blake Nelson

Leroy Sawicki

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Synopsis 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.
Director
Anthony Mandler
Producer
Aaron L. Gilbert, Nikki Silver, Tonya Lewis Lee
Screenwriter
Colen C. Wiley, Janece Shaffer
Production Co
Tonik Productions, Creative Wealth Media Finance, Red Crown Productions
Rating
R (Some Violence|Language Throughout|Bloody Images)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 7, 2021
Runtime
1h 38m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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