Your Monster

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.

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.

Really it's verey good I advise you to watch it someday You will come out of it shocked. There are some things that are considered bad, such as that the length of the monster is close to the height of Melissa Barrera. It should have been larger, in addition to the fact that the blood at the end was clearly artificial and not real, but in the end the film is considered good. The performance of Tommy and Melissa Barrera was good and the ending is good. But I want to know what will happen next. Will they arrest her or will she survive somehow? I hope there will be a second part, but I don't want it to be a bad part. I want it to be a continuation of what happens, and I hope they don't arrest her. Rather, I want us to get away in some way.

Firstly, this movie is beautifully acted, directed and written (d+w by the amazing Caroline Lindy). It is wonderfully balanced between comedy, romance (but it's not what you think), dangles its toes in occasional, and very adult, horror but at its core this is about one womans psychology and her journey to "fall in love" with her INTERNAL monster. To first face it, accept its existence, grow to like and yes love her monster. A part of her she initially fears and locks away.

Now PLEASE understand this: This movie is NOT Beauty and the Beast! If you think it is, you have missed the ENTIRE point of the movie. He ain't real! He's in her head. He is part of her, not a separate entity. Viewed form that point of view there are some really clever bits of writing that otherwise would go misunderstood, like when she blames "her monster" for a certain incident.

Dear Shakespearean actors and directors: Pay attention to the delivery in this film(it's one tiny scene). Just reciting lines is not acting, and trying to squeeze lines in for the sake of saying them is not directing. I'm looking at you Denzel Washington and Joel Coen!

On the whole, my whole family LOVED this quirky, clever, sweet, slightly twisted romcompsychorror and I for one cannot wait to see what Caroline Lindy comes up with next.

I finally got to see "Your Monster", for the first time, and Your Monster, was absolutely pretty funny, and also pretty cute and wonderful, but when it comes to comedy, it should I say a romantic monster comedy, then Melissa Barrera and Tommy Dewey can do it all!

I love Melissa Barrera from "Scream 5 and 6", and let's not forget a vampire ballerina "Abigail", and her performance was so beautiful, and Tommy Dewey, did a brilliant job as Monster. They both slayed and stole the whole show in this movie.

I'm absolutely surprised and honored they made this movie, and Caroline Lindy did a great job writing and directing it, with her own version of film making with this kind of monster we pretty much needed.

This movie will be so much fun to watch, and we need these kinda movies to watch and have fun in the movies, or even at your home, even if that means there could be a monster in your closet.

10/10.