When Gareth Edwards directed his first movie, the 2010 indie “Monsters,” it could scarcely have been a more DIY endeavor. He had less than $500,000 to tell an intimate story about two Americans contending with giant aliens rampaging through Mexico, so his crew consisted of just his actors (Scoot McNairy and Whitney Able), a sound tech, a line producer, a translator and a driver. Edwards operated the camera, grabbing footage guerrilla style whenever they came upon a compelling location while traveling through Central America. Then the young director created all 250 visual effects shots for the film himself, alone in his flat.
Thirteen years later, Edwards’ latest film, “The Creator,” is in so many ways the opposite of “Monsters.” The budget is $80 million. 20th Century Studios is distributing it worldwide. (New Regency and Entertainment One co-financed.) Dozens of actors — including John David Washington, Allison Janney and Ken Watanabe — filmed across Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam,...
Thirteen years later, Edwards’ latest film, “The Creator,” is in so many ways the opposite of “Monsters.” The budget is $80 million. 20th Century Studios is distributing it worldwide. (New Regency and Entertainment One co-financed.) Dozens of actors — including John David Washington, Allison Janney and Ken Watanabe — filmed across Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam,...
- 9/20/2023
- by Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
We’ve been given an exclusive look at the Monsters Blu-ray and DVD trailer before it rolls out to other sites and places next week.
Gareth Edwards’ film is released from 11th April and will no doubt do spectacular business much like it did at the box office upon its theatrical release.
“Following its hugely successful theatrical release that saw it earning Five Star reviews in Empire (“a sci-fi picture which never loses sight of the human factor… an amazing achievement”), Total Film (“the most audacious debut since ‘The Blair Witch Project’”), the Financial Times (“a lollapalooza… so edgy it hardly needs monsters… a masterpiece of high-amp anxiety”), the Daily Express (“an intelligent, inventive film… highly recommended”) and the Sunday Mirror (“a road trip blending romance with sci-fi thrills”), the critically acclaimed Monsters comes to DVD and Blu-ray on 11th April 2011 courtesy of Vertigo Films.
The winner of the Best Director,...
Gareth Edwards’ film is released from 11th April and will no doubt do spectacular business much like it did at the box office upon its theatrical release.
“Following its hugely successful theatrical release that saw it earning Five Star reviews in Empire (“a sci-fi picture which never loses sight of the human factor… an amazing achievement”), Total Film (“the most audacious debut since ‘The Blair Witch Project’”), the Financial Times (“a lollapalooza… so edgy it hardly needs monsters… a masterpiece of high-amp anxiety”), the Daily Express (“an intelligent, inventive film… highly recommended”) and the Sunday Mirror (“a road trip blending romance with sci-fi thrills”), the critically acclaimed Monsters comes to DVD and Blu-ray on 11th April 2011 courtesy of Vertigo Films.
The winner of the Best Director,...
- 3/23/2011
- by Martyn Conterio
- FilmShaft.com
Gareth Edwards’ lo-fi sci-fi flick, Monsters, is receiving its Blu-ray and DVD outing in the UK from 11th April. With its stunning computer effects and unusual storyline, Edwards’ movie has become something of a much-celebrated cult classic.
FilmShaft saw it back in September and you can read out review here. If you’re expecting Michael Bay or Godzilla-like monster smackdowns, think again. What we have is a strange, ominous sort of film which will grow on you.
Check the press release below for all details and what extra features will be appearing on the discs.
“Following its hugely successful theatrical release that saw it earning Five Star reviews in Empire (“a sci-fi picture which never loses sight of the human factor… an amazing achievement”), Total Film (“the most audacious debut since ‘The Blair Witch Project’”), the Financial Times (“a lollapalooza… so edgy it hardly needs monsters… a masterpiece of...
FilmShaft saw it back in September and you can read out review here. If you’re expecting Michael Bay or Godzilla-like monster smackdowns, think again. What we have is a strange, ominous sort of film which will grow on you.
Check the press release below for all details and what extra features will be appearing on the discs.
“Following its hugely successful theatrical release that saw it earning Five Star reviews in Empire (“a sci-fi picture which never loses sight of the human factor… an amazing achievement”), Total Film (“the most audacious debut since ‘The Blair Witch Project’”), the Financial Times (“a lollapalooza… so edgy it hardly needs monsters… a masterpiece of...
- 3/3/2011
- by Martyn Conterio
- FilmShaft.com
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