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Monster

Monster

Crime · Drama · 2021

The story of Steve Harmon, a 17-year-old honor student whose world comes crashing down around him when he is charged with felony murder.

Movie details

Monster

“No one has any idea who I am.”

2021 Crime · Drama 1h 38m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.4 / 10

Community rating

The story of Steve Harmon, a 17-year-old honor student whose world comes crashing down around him when he is charged with felony murder.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Anthony Mandler

Written by

Radha Blank · Janece Shaffer · Colen C. Wiley

Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Steve Harmon

Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright

Mr. Harmon

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson

Mrs. Harmon

Jennifer Ehle

Jennifer Ehle

Katherine O'Brien

Tim Blake Nelson

Tim Blake Nelson

Leroy Sawicki

John David Washington

John David Washington

Richard 'Bobo' Evans

A$AP Rocky

A$AP Rocky

William King

Court is in session

Put Monster on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.