When Lt. Artemis and her loyal soldiers are transported to a new world, they engage in a desperate battle for survival against enormous enemies with incredible powers. Feature film based on the video game by Capcom.
I knew I wasn't about to watch a masterpiece, but I didn’t expect something this disastrous. Monster Hunter fails on almost every level. As a fan of the video game, the least you want is a well-done nod or an atmosphere that feels familiar. But no. The film is just noise, explosions, monsters that barely convey anything, and characters you don’t care about. Not even Milla Jovovich can save this, and I usually have a soft spot for her physical commitment in this kind of film.
The script is a collection of scenes that don’t connect, with a storyline that feels like it was scribbled on a napkin. Paul W.S. Anderson’s direction goes all in on non-stop action—but without rhythm, without soul, without emotion. Some of the creatures look interesting, sure, but the whole thing is so boring that it’s hard to stay engaged beyond the first act.
I struggle to understand how so much material can be so poorly used. And it’s not a matter of budget or actors—it’s just that there’s not a single good idea behind it. It all feels rushed and lifeless. A film made to meet a quota, not to entertain or pay tribute to anything.
I give it a 3/10 because, in spite of everything, Anderson has done better in the past and a couple of scenes are decently shot. But this is a tiring mess. The kind that not even popcorn can save.
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