Love and Monsters is a 2020 American post-apocalyptic action film directed by Michael Matthews, with Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen serving as producers. The film stars Dylan O'Brien, Michael Rooker, Ariana Greenblatt and Jessica Henwick. It was released by Paramount Pictures via video on demand on October 16, 2020.
Premise[]
Seven years after the Monsterpocalypse, Joel Dawson (Dylan O’Brien), along with the rest of humanity, has been living underground ever since giant creatures took control of the land. After reconnecting over radio with his high school girlfriend Aimee (Jessica Henwick), who is now 80 miles away at a coastal colony, Joel begins to fall for her again. As Joel realizes that there’s nothing left for him underground, he decides against all logic to venture out to Aimee, despite the dangerous monsters that stand in his way.
Cast[]
- Dylan O'Brien as Joel Dawson, Aimee's boyfriend, Pauline and Mr. Dawson's son
- Michael Rooker as Clyde Dutton, an expert hunter
- Ariana Greenblatt as Minnow
- Jessica Henwick as Aimee, Joel's girlfriend
- Dan Ewing as Cap
- Donnie Baxter as Parker
- Ellen Hollman as Dana
- Senie Priti as Karen
Production[]
In June 2012, it was announced that Paramount Pictures was developing the film Monster Problems, with Shawn Levy producing, based on a spec script by Brian Duffield. It was described as a post-apocalyptic road movie in the vein of Mad Max and Zombieland with a John Hughes-esque love story.[1]
In October 2018, it was announced that Dylan O'Brien was in talks to star.[2] By March 2019, Michael Rooker and Ariana Greenblatt had joined O'Brien, with Michael Matthews directing the film.[3][4] In April 2019, it was announced that Jessica Henwick had joined the cast.[5] In the same month, Australian actor Dan Ewing joined the film in a supporting role.[6] Principal photography started in Gold Coast on March 25, 2019, and ended in May 2019.[7][8]
Release[]
The film was originally slated to release on March 6, 2020, but in October 2019, the release date was moved to April 17, 2020.[9] In February 2020, it was moved again, to February 12, 2021.[10]
In August 2020, Paramount announced that it had canceled the film's theatrical release due to COVID-19 outbreak and would instead release the film via video on demand on October 16, 2020. The film's title was also changed from Monster Problems to Love and Monsters.[11]
Reception[]
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 90% based on 29 reviews, with an average rating of 6.81/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Led by a charming star turn from Dylan O'Brien, Love and Monsters peers into the apocalypse and finds an action-adventure with surprising emotional depth."[12] On Metacritic it has a weighted average score of 54 out of 100, based on eight critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[13]
References[]
- ↑ Paramount Developing Post-Apocalyptic Road Movie with Shawn Levy (Exclusive) (en).
- ↑ Kit, Borys. "Dylan O'Brien in Talks to Star in 'Monster Problems' for Paramount Players", The Hollywood Reporter, October 22, 2018. Retrieved on April 3, 2019.
- ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike. "Michael Rooker Set To Star In Monster Problems For Paramount Players", Deadline Hollywood, March 20, 2019. Retrieved on April 3, 2019.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony. "Ariana Greenblatt Joins Dylan O'Brien In Paramount Players' Monster Problems", Deadline Hollywood, March 22, 2019. Retrieved on April 3, 2019.
- ↑ Kit, Borys. "'Iron Fist' Actress Jessica Henwick Joins Dylan O'Brien in 'Monster Problems' (Exclusive)", The Hollywood Reporter, April 1, 2019. Retrieved on April 3, 2019.
- ↑ Sneider, Jeff. "Exclusive: 'Home and Away' Star Dan Ewing Joins Dylan O'Brien in Monster Problems", Collider, April 11, 2019. Retrieved on April 11, 2019.
- ↑ QUEENSLAND'S GOT MONSTER PROBLEMS | Ausfilm.
- ↑ Monster Problems to be filmed in Queensland (February 10, 2019).
- ↑ Pendersen, Erik. "Monster Problems: Paramount Moves Dylan O'Brien Pic To Pre-Summer Slot", Deadline Hollywood, October 23, 2019. Retrieved on December 12, 2019.
- ↑ Controversial Gang Saga 'Blue Story' Release Date Moved By Paramount. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved on February 19, 2020.
- ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony. "Dylan O'Brien Paramount Love And Monsters Movie Heading To PVOD", Deadline Hollywood, August 20, 2020. Retrieved on August 20, 2020.
- ↑ Love and Monsters (2020).
- ↑ Love and Monsters Reviews.