Monstrum

I found "Monstrum" to be an enjoyable monster action movie. I happened to watch this movie on a transatlantic flight because I was bored with Hollywood material. That being said, it is clearly a hollywoodesque Korean movie.

"Monstrum" has a high body count, lots of blood and chopped off body parts, and the action keeps you entertained. The story is just enough to listen to while you wait for the resolution of the character arcs. Hell, I even felt like crying in the last scene because of the drama. Recommended if you look for monster action movie that doesn't play in the US but gives you a glimpse into a non-Western culture.

Coincidence or not I think we can all agree that Rampant and Monstrum are basically the same movie when both of them set in the same era with the same plot,the same type of characters with the same motivation and the only thing that make these two movie worth watching for me is one is a zombie flick and one is a creature feature flick and when it comes to the entertainment value all I can says is they all both equally enjoyable.If it possible I want to see an alien invasion movie set in Joseon era next.

A former soldier and his brother, along with his step- daughter, are called into action when a monster threating civilization starts to attack people. Very well made monster flick, with great acting and good script.

A Creature the villagers call Monstrum is said to be a legend. But when people start dying, General Jin Yong investigates. While everyone believes Monstrum to be responsible for the deaths, the King believes it to be a person, and believes someone wants to end his reign.

Civilians are recruited to search for Monstrum. Jin Yong's stubborn daughter, Myung, joins the search, as well as Jin Yong's brother Sung Han. With a plague spreading among the villagers, they believe Monstrum is spreading the disease. Jin Yong is fearless in his quest to kill the creature. Now the Prime Minister Sim Woon, is using the creature to his advantage, hoping to dethrone the King.

'Monstrum' is a Korean creature feature that offers plenty of action and adventure, and some amazing visual effects. The film reminded me of a mix between 'Woochi The Dragon Slayer' and 'Dragon Wars'.

Another decent thriller movie from South Korea. The plot is just so-so, not complicated. In my opinion, the suspense from the so-called Monstrum creature is similar to that of recent Jurassic world. The performance of the actors are great with good character development.

The major drawback of this movie is the shaky camera during human fighting scene, as well as odd moment when the antagonist still can stand and fight (like zombie) regardless being rampaged by the monster.

Entered the cinema with no high expectation but turned out satisfied. Rewatch value: 5/10.