Monster Thursday
Monster Thursday

Movie spotlight

Monster Thursday

2004
Movie
99 min
Norwegian

A quirky romantic drama set in remote coastal Norway takes the viewer on a tumultuous ride through surfing aspirations, extreme weather and love.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users65%
Director: Michael WinterbottomGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A young Greek man, desperate to make money to save his family's failing business, finds himself drawn into the dangerous world of bare-knuckle boxing. He agrees to fight in a series of underground matches, putting his life on the line for a chance at a better future.

Critical Reception

Monster Thursday received mixed to positive reviews. Critics often praised its gritty realism and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Vincent Cassel. However, some found the narrative to be somewhat predictable and the pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its raw depiction of the underground fighting scene.

  • Vincent Cassel's performance as the desperate protagonist was a highlight.

  • Some critics found the plot to be a bit formulaic.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's intense action sequences and the compelling central performance. However, some viewers felt the story lacked originality and could have benefited from deeper character development.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in London, with many of the fight scenes filmed in authentic, gritty environments to enhance the realism.

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