This felt like more of a film project and not an actual movie. Acting was horrible, story was dumb. It was just not enjoyable or interesting enough to stand on it's own. I really tried to give this a chance but I would not recommend this to anyone and I love independent's. Do not fall for the 10 rating! Gem my ass!
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😹 I mean, yikes...
zkgmtbmm20 February 2022
It was bad. Worse than the Blair Witch Project!
Terrible acting, story, effects. I think some kids might have written it. They might have spent $50 for the budget. It was like the actors were reading their lines, almost no emotion.
Bigfoot was hilarious though!
Terrible acting, story, effects. I think some kids might have written it. They might have spent $50 for the budget. It was like the actors were reading their lines, almost no emotion.
Bigfoot was hilarious though!
How did this get released?
phillawrence-3214216 February 2022
I honestly haven't seen a worse film in my entire life. Whoever wrote this is incapable of writing even a basic conversation. I'm guessing this is some sort of college project that somehow got a distributer by accident. The fact grown human's are capable of producing such horrific awfulness is more disturbing than a real Bigfoot with rabies and massive dangleberries.
Give them a break!
future_release17 February 2022
There is a lot to like in this film and clearly a huge amount of work has gone into the production.
The sound, music and lots of the shots are spot on and it held my attention a lot longer than some high budget movies.
Yes it has flaws and it won't be to everyone's taste ( I think it would work for a younger crowd. ) but it has real heart.
'A' for effort from me and I look forward to your next movie.
The sound, music and lots of the shots are spot on and it held my attention a lot longer than some high budget movies.
Yes it has flaws and it won't be to everyone's taste ( I think it would work for a younger crowd. ) but it has real heart.
'A' for effort from me and I look forward to your next movie.
One heck of a ride
ace-6178515 February 2022
I'm so glad I came across this hidden gem of an indie movie. The acting was great, the plot was tightly paced full of twists and turns....an intriguing mystery with some real high stakes encounters with some gnarly bullies and villains. In an age where Hollywood just regurgitates old ideas for cheap profit, this is a breath of fresh air.
I connected with the protagonist who wants to make movies, just like me
rannynm18 February 2022
Reel Monsters stood out to me because I had an immediate connection with the main character. We both want to make movies. If you're a teen like me, and you have a love for acting, writing and movies, then you will also relate with the characters.
The story's lead characters are Cory (Dawson Hilfinger), Boone (Nicholas Olson) and Sandra (Sophia Guss). The title Reel Monsters is a funny play on words because the movie is about teens taking a directing class and directors make film "reels," and the teens end up filming a "real" monster, Big Foot. The main action starts after Cory shows a film his dad made before his mysterious disappearance. The teens decide to find Cory's dad and, in doing so, they go on a journey that both brings them closer together and changes their lives.
The story is one that has been told before (finding Big Foot in the woods), but this one is different because it is from the perspective of teens. This helps keep the attention of younger audiences. All the kids want to be directors, so it's not like other movies where only one person has a skill or dream. So it is a nice plot twist to have all the main characters share so much in common. Also, the film manages to be suspenseful and funny. For example, the creative ways Cory, Boone and Sophia deal with the two bullies. Also, the actors are believable as teens dealing with regular teen problems like bullies and major family issues-like the missing dad.
The message of the film is that if you have a goal then stick to it and be prepared for any opportunity. Another message is that it is okay to be nervous and afraid, and to get others to help you accomplish your goal.
I give Reel Monsters 4 out of 5 stars and I recommend it to ages 11 to 18, plus adults who will enjoy it, too. Reel Monsters releases digitally February 15, 2022.
By Ayden P., KIDS FIRST!
The story's lead characters are Cory (Dawson Hilfinger), Boone (Nicholas Olson) and Sandra (Sophia Guss). The title Reel Monsters is a funny play on words because the movie is about teens taking a directing class and directors make film "reels," and the teens end up filming a "real" monster, Big Foot. The main action starts after Cory shows a film his dad made before his mysterious disappearance. The teens decide to find Cory's dad and, in doing so, they go on a journey that both brings them closer together and changes their lives.
The story is one that has been told before (finding Big Foot in the woods), but this one is different because it is from the perspective of teens. This helps keep the attention of younger audiences. All the kids want to be directors, so it's not like other movies where only one person has a skill or dream. So it is a nice plot twist to have all the main characters share so much in common. Also, the film manages to be suspenseful and funny. For example, the creative ways Cory, Boone and Sophia deal with the two bullies. Also, the actors are believable as teens dealing with regular teen problems like bullies and major family issues-like the missing dad.
The message of the film is that if you have a goal then stick to it and be prepared for any opportunity. Another message is that it is okay to be nervous and afraid, and to get others to help you accomplish your goal.
I give Reel Monsters 4 out of 5 stars and I recommend it to ages 11 to 18, plus adults who will enjoy it, too. Reel Monsters releases digitally February 15, 2022.
By Ayden P., KIDS FIRST!
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