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So I was skeptical. Didn't see any trailers, no research, just let my wife decide. Romance comedy horror? Like warm bodies, ok lets check it out. The beginning had me kinda eh or like, please enough with the ugly crying, but then, Monster showed up and boy oh boy did this movie get good. Like this movie is better than anything disney or sony has put out in years (needless to say) but it actually hooked me in too. Guys, gals, tops, doms, whatever go see this with your partner you wont regret it. This is a movie i think anyone could enjoy and its one of those movies that, right at the end, has you going, "oh my gosh it all makes sense" and wanting to watch it again.

I saw this movie as part of AMC screen unseen Oct 2024 edition and let me start my applauding the director and the writer for fresh content during the overcrowded yearly Monster movie clutter that Hollywood churns out. The movie is a good mix of fresh take on how today's millennial's pent up aggression that reaches the boiling point after years of suppressing their actual feelings. Melissa is perfect and so is the rest of the supporting cast. I like how some elements of the beauty and the beast are borrowed and interpreted with the beast that resides in us all, and is dying to unleash itself. Songs and lyrics are really good and Melissa has the chance to showcase her singing prowess. 7.5 round to 8 for the freshness.

I've said it before and I'll say it again.

If Melissa Barrera is in it, take my money. Take all of it. Check both pockets and the wallet. I got back pockets too. Just take all my money.

And if she's in the movie, it is money well spent.

She earns every penny every time and I love her.

Love her!

This movie has a hundred pound heart beating right in the middle of it, and it gushes blood from it like only Terrifier 3 wishes it could do.

Because this one's from the heart and every frame is beautiful.

Dudes, this is a romcom you don't need to fear, unless you fear laughter.

Because you're going to laugh!

A lot.

You and your date.

And often so.

But it starts tragically.

A girl stricken with love is also stricken with cancer.

And her no-good boyfriend dumps her in the hospital.

He breaks up with her!

Horrible, right?

She eventually is released from the hospital and returns to her mother's home to recover.

Her mother is gone from the home at the time.

So, she's alone or so she thinks.

But there are things that go bump in the night.

She's an aspiring actress and her ex is putting a play on Broadway, with a starring role once suited just for her.

Oh, it gets good.

Really good.

And the chemistry between Barrera and Dewey as the Monster is intense and amazing.

But this is also high octane humor.

And still some horror too.

Perfect for this Halloween!

The film left a deep impression on me, I watched it in one breath. I was amazed that this is the debut work of director Caroline Lindy; this is her first full-length film, and, as they say, the beginning is promising. The director has created a fascinating romantic comedy, where elements of musical and horror have merged. The main character goes through a series of painful trials - one tragic news replaces another. But, despite all the adversity, an inner desire to live and fight is born in her, and this is largely helped by the monster neighbor, who has been hiding in her closet for a long time. I will not reveal all the cards, let it remain a surprise for the audience. The film, filled with humor and an unexpected final twist, leaves behind emotions. I confidently give it a solid 7 out of 10.

After Laura fights for her life against cancer, despite Jacob's inability to stand by her side, she returns to the world all alone. Jacob has moved on from their dream of doing a Broadway together and has left Laura, forgetting all her contributions and support. Struggling to cope with the betrayal and isolation, Laura's childhood monster returns in her time of need. With his support, Laura stands up and fights for herself.

This dark, twisted romantic comedy is reminiscent of the classic imaginary friend movie Drop Dead Fred. The story is simple but has twists and turns that will keep the audience engaged. The comedy may not be funny to everyone, but those with dark humor will enjoy it. The movie starts slow and builds slowly, making the one-hour and thirty-eight-minute runtime feel longer than it is. This is an entertaining and unique watch, especially for the spooky season, but it needs to be better to be worth the ticket price. It could be a good one to add to the list to stream.

This film could have been as great as the performances of Melissa and Tommy. Alas, the empowering rise of the once sickly Laura is derailed by laziness and a cliche trope. The wardrobe and makeup were fantastic. The story, while a bit overdone, was unique enough to captivate...until...my theater audibly accosted the horrendous scene which undoes all the meaningful character development. Why?

I feel a screen test could have easily remedied this and saved what could have been. The conclusion, while vaguely "triumphant," falters and also fittingly misses its own ovation. I wish I could agree with the in-film audience, but I just wasn't "in to it."

Rework the lazy trope scene and rewrite the finale, and this actually could have been a decent dark comedy romance. For now, I'll go rewatch "Lisa Frankenstein."

Wow, this movie is awesome! It has covered everything on my list - heartbreak, sadness, humor, excitement, romance, and it has just the right amount of blood! It's definitely one of my all time favorite movies now. The cast is amazing and easily pulled me in, even the Amazon driver (haha, great job)! I could see a little of me in every character, even the naughty ones, and feel like I could easily befriend them, which I believe is important when forming characters. I can't wait to see it again. You all truly outdid yourselves. Congratulations on creating such an incredible film! And to the writer, THANK YOU!

I saw this as the Regal Mystery Movie on October, 21, 2024.

Laura Franco- Melissa Barrera-This is my first time seeing her and I got to say, it was a mixed bag. At first, I thought she did a great job of bring her characters pain and depression to life. But as the movie went on, it began to feel melodramatic. The amount of whining became almost unbearable. I will say that I greatly enjoyed the parts when she sang, especially in the finale.

Monster-Tommy Dewey - Now the monster doesn't have a real name, just Monster. Tommy Dewey plays the monster like a obnoxious frat boy who occasionally has moments of tenderness. Sure, he might read Shakespeare and play the piano, but he'll be back to burping and making a mess in no time. The Monsters speech mannerisms felt like a poor Ryan Reynolds/Deadpool impersonation most of the time. It really detracted from the performance. It felt like he was being sarcastic just to be sarcastic.

The supporting cast is full of generic stereotypical characters you would find in any romcom. None of their performances were very memorable. And frankly, almost everyone we meet is pretty unlikable.

Comparisons to Lisa Frankenstein are unfair. The only similarity I found between the two was a sad girl and a monster. While Lisa Frankenstein had a fully fleshed out plot with a very distinct style, Your Monster was more uneven and couldn't find its footing. It didn't lean into to its "claimed" genre of horror romcom. Any instances of horror were downplayed, often with a corny one liner afterwards. I feel like this movie being advertised as horror is a bait and switch. But its also labeled as a Romcom, or romantic comedy. And it was pretty light on the comedy too. There was some physical humor that was enjoyable. Like Laura just gorging herself on cookies and cake. Or having Monster scurry under the bed at nighttime.

The plot started out pretty strong. Melissa Barrera plays the role of depressed patient very well. Her performance felt real here. But as the movie dragged on, it felt like her character was actively refusing to grow. Why should I, the viewer, care about this character that seems unwilling to move forward?

The rest of the plot moves forward with a familiar tone. The pacing felt really slow. The film dragged between the movie pivotal scenes. There was also quite a bit of melodrama. She had this huge epiphany in the park, then she flounders! Like Get it together girl! When she FINALLY sets a plan in motion for revenge, the movie ends shortly after. (Spoiler) The love making scene was out of place, poorly shot, poorly acted, and nonsense. The characters were friendly not romantic and had ZERO chemistry.

Visuals were basic. Monsters face was stiff as a board, leading Tommy Dewey to over act to compensate. Monsters body hair was wildly inconsistent. Plus he looked like a Geico Caveman.

The best part of the movie was the finale at the Broadway play. It's too bad it took so long to get there and ended abruptly afterwards. Open-ended conclusion makes the audience guess.

This movie probably sounded a lot better on paper. A horror romantic comedy without the horror, romance, or comedy. A very middle of the road film, 5/10. Unremarkable.

--GremlinLord615 - Video version on YT.

I did not want to watch this film, at least in theaters. I was going to wait until it came out on streaming when, surprisingly enough, I went to AMC Screen Unseen for the first time, and it was the film they decided to play. It was not a bad first go around with this unique event, and I can not say it was a bad romcom. However, a lot is holding it back, but not enough to remove its charm.

To start the positives, Melissa Barrera and Tommy Dewey had great (most of the time) chemistry and delivered delightful performances as Laura and Monster. Without them, this film would have succumbed to the weight of steady flaws, but Barrera and Dewey carry it past the finish line.

The film was not that funny, despite being a romcom - come on - but there were many chuckle-worthy moments, and one that had me laughing.

I also thought they nailed the makeup of the beast and the costume and set designs, specifically when it came to the play Laura's ex-boyfriend, Jacob, put on. It was impressive, and Brielle Hubert, Sarah Dawn Hamlin, Matthew Simonelli, and the makeup department deserve credit.

The final positive I can give is that it has the charm visible from a mile away. It is the main reason I can appreciate the positives more than the negatives. No matter its issues, its heart is in the right place.

Even though I think it is a decent watch, the negatives are noticeable and still worth mentioning, but I will keep them as simple and sweet as possible, though I may come across as critiquing the movie more than it deserves - so you know.

First, despite Barrera's committed performance, Laura is not entirely compelling. She yells and whines many times throughout the film - granted, she is taking in her breakup with Jacob and a cancer diagnosis, but it becomes annoying within the first ten minutes. That sucks because Laura is the lead character, the person we need to be rooting for. She is also incredibly, somewhat unrealistically, naive to the fact that Jacob is Mr. Wrong, enough so that Monster calls out his evident flaws at multiple intervals.

Speaking of Monster, the relationship between him and Laura is unbalanced. By that, I mean, for the most part, they felt like bickering step-siblings than actual potential romantics. Moments are present where they felt like lovers, sometimes to the ridiculous extreme, and they truly stood out in a good way. Nevertheless, I was not impressed with how they executed their relationship.

Speaking of unbalanced, the movie as a whole is. It wants to be a cliched romantic comedy, sometimes a significant drama, other times serious romantic drama, and at parts, a horror film. Regarding the horror film angle, besides the makeup, Monster acts normal, outside of growling and throwing items. Why couldn't they do what "Lisa Frankenstein" did and never take the story seriously?

In conclusion, "Your Monster" is not a film you need to drop everything you are doing and see in theaters. It is easy to wait until streaming, but it may be worth watching if you like romantic comedies. I can classify myself as a fan of that genre, and even though I do not think it is the perfect trip to the movies, it is deeply flawed but unexpectedly charming.

Technically, the performances, the sets, the costumes, and the makeup of Monster make the technical score an easy 7/10.

Once again, it is not perfect. The enjoyment score I give it may not represent the fun it offers, but the flaws can be frustrating, and Laura is surprisingly annoying - or it could be because I was not expecting it to be the movie played at AMC Screen Unseen. However, Barrera and Dewey's chemistry saves it to the point the enjoyment score is a 6/10. Its problems are not effortless to overlook, but its appeal is undeniable.

This is a movie I had my eye on only because Melissa Barrera was in it. Now I have watched the movie and I really enjoyed it.

Positives for Your Monster (2024): Like a lot of other people have said, this movie is a modern day and weird version of Beauty & the Beast (1991) and it absolutely works on every aspect of that. Melissa Barrera and Tommy Dewey are amazing and they have great comedic and romantic chemistry with each other. The costume design in this movie looks fantastic. The makeup effect for the monster are awesome and I always love it when you have a movie that uses makeup and prosthetics for creature design. There are moments in the movie are are pretty weird and they were weird in a good way. And finally, I liked the way this movie ended because it was just the strangest and weirdest thing imaginable.

Overall, Your Monster (2024) is a fun mix of genre with two excellent leading performance and I highly recommend it to fans of romances and horror.

This wonderfully original and fresh movie is PERFECT for anytime, but a fantastic Halloween movie. A story that follows a general character arc but creates moments of edginess and darkness that they utilize to offset the wonderful romantic comedy. Both Melissa and Tommy as Laura and monster have fantastic chemistry and really lean into the 90s romcom vibe. Caroline Lindy wrote and directed this fantastic movie and her, creative mind and artistic vision really come through. The choice to leave certain shots in a medium or a wider frame really keep you drawn in and her utilization of musical theater really reflects the characters spirit, and all while we have an amazing story about how to embrace your anger and stand up for yourself while , loving those parts of you that you feel you need to hide.

"Your Monster" is a highly-entertaining and unconventional RomCom/Horror mash-up that deserves to find a large audience. I loved the heck out of it.

Melissa Barrera absolutely shines as Laura Franco, an aspiring Broadway performer and a recent cancer survivor. Laura has to deal with double-heartbreak: Jacob, her boyfriend of five years, just dumped her; and worse, the musical show they developed together is headed to Broadway and Laura has been fired from the lead role she so desperately wanted.

Relaxing at home one night, Laura's life takes a major turn (to say the least!) when she encounters her childhood Monster in the Closet. (Think of a hipster version of Beast from "Beauty and the Beast".)

Tommy Dewey plays Monster underneath the hair and make-up and imbues him with a disarming insouciance. His bark is worse than his bite, for the most part. He and Laura bond over Chinese food and Fred Astaire's "Royal Wedding" and sing the occasional duet at the piano. But the biggest influence Monster has on Laura is to get her to discard her victim mentality.

Laura crashes the auditions of the Broadway show directed by her Ex Jacob (Edmund Donovan). Despite a cringy audition, she is given a bone: she can understudy the lead and have a part in the ensemble. This sets up conflict with Jacob, who doesn't want her around; and TV star Jackie Dennon (Meghann Fahy), who was given Laura's role without having to audition.

"Your Monster" is a minor miracle in that it's an Indy film that plays big. The backdrop of much of the drama is the Broadway show-within-a-movie of the faux musical "House of Good Women", which features note-perfect original songs written exclusively for the film by the Lazours and performed heartfully by Melissa Barrera.

The secret sauce that elevates "Monster" is the whip-smart dialog by writer Caroline Lindy, who also deftly directed. Lindy at a Q&A panel at a recent screening in NYC said that "Your Monster" was loosely inspired by autobiographical events and that it took about seven years from the initial concept to bring Monster to the big screen.

Unfortunately, this movie was a huge letdown. It was dull, painfully predictable, and dragged on far longer than necessary. Nothing about it was remotely engaging. The main character is utterly unremarkable, and the supposed interactions between her and the monster felt flat, lifeless, and lacked any real tension or intrigue.

The whole experience left me wishing something-anything-interesting would happen, but it was all so obvious and uninspired.

The protagonist isn't even particularly likable from the outset, and as much as I usually try to feel some sort of empathy for the character, here I found myself completely indifferent.

I just wanted this film to be so much better. It had potential, but it missed the mark entirely.

Hello Baby Boomers. Wish I could go see the movie. The trailer makes the movie seem really fun and great for the season. No spoilers, but this is a great new treatment of a classic fairytale. Can you guess which one? It features a mythical male creature and a beautiful female human. The humor is great in the interactions between the two main characters. A male and female protagonist standing together against the shortcomings and selfishness of the people we may connect with in today's modern world of romance. The plot and humor fit who I am.

F-bombs and bloody murders don't fit who I am. Sad.

A young woman named Laura is depressed. Not only is she recovering from cancer, but her boyfriend breaks up with her and drops her as the lead in his upcoming Broadway musical. With no one to turn to, her childhood imaginary monster in the closet comes to life to help her through.

Fun premise right? Not really. The monster just didn't do it for me either looks wise or comedic ally. He's oafish with a beast like nose but otherwise unbeastlike. Made me think of the beast in that Disney film just halfway through completing his stage makeup. Despite this, he's emotionally intelligent and gives straight shooter advice.

With encouragement from the monster, Laura auditions for her ex's very strange musical and accepts a small pity role. This ultimately leads to escalating conflict and one head scratcher of an ending that is jarring in its tone shift.

Overall the film is a mish mosh of genres that just doesn't work. Skip this and rent the far superior Lisa Frankenstein. There you will find what this film is lacking; a funny script, a likable monster, and great chemistry between the leads.