Monster Hunt
Monster Hunt

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Monster Hunt

2015
Movie
118 min
Mandarin

Young monster kids try to make peace between the world of humans and the world of the monsters.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users75%
Director: Raman HuiGenres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In a fantasy world where humans and monsters coexist, a human scholar inadvertently becomes pregnant with a monster's unborn heir. Hunted by both sides, he must protect the baby with the help of a female monster hunter and her blacksmith husband. The fate of the monster kingdom rests on their shoulders as they try to survive the perilous journey.

Critical Reception

Monster Hunt was a critical and commercial success, praised for its groundbreaking visual effects, charming blend of humor and action, and its imaginative world-building. It became one of the highest-grossing films in China and received positive reviews for its family-friendly appeal and innovative storytelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stunning CGI and visual spectacle, bringing fantastical creatures to life.

  • Lauded for its inventive premise and engaging mix of comedy, action, and fantasy elements.

  • Acknowledged as a family-friendly blockbuster with broad appeal.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's visual effects and imaginative creatures, finding it to be a fun and entertaining adventure with a unique storyline. Some viewers noted that the plot was straightforward but appreciated the humor and spectacle.

Fun Fact

The film utilized over 3,000 visual effects shots, setting a new standard for CGI in Chinese cinema at the time of its release.

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Reno

Reno

> Man always solely wanted to dominate the world and its other species. As far I remember I've not seen any Chinese or the Hong Kong movies in the past 12 months. So I have heard about this film a lot that it was the China's highest dome...