Monster on a Plane

This film is the best mix of entertainment and fun I've seen in a long time. First of all, the camera and special effects are simply marvellous. CGI has obviously been skilfully used, but the monsters have been specially built and are not digitally produced, so they look particularly real. The shots are so fantastically done, the scenery so incredibly well created, that this small independent film can really hold its own aesthetically with the blockbusters without any problems. Just look at the aeroplane! Not only is the interior design an absolutely convincing imitation of a real aeroplane, but the ceiling and floor are also completely coherent and look absolutely real. This really is film art at a very, very high level. The story is funny, cheeky and tries to cleverly incorporate a series of film quotes. It brings to mind "Snakes on a Plane" or "Critters", only realised in a much more exciting, witty and aesthetically pleasing way. The cinematic Hollywood look, which is not at all familiar from German cinema, is simply so well executed that it leaves you speechless. To be able to be entertaining and at the same time realise an independent film in such a way that is really in no way inferior to the blockbusters impressed me deeply. The acting is also remarkable. German stars such as Eva Habermann and Dieter Landuris gave their best, and Fred Aaron Blake and Phillipe Brenninkmeyer also stand out. In particular, the acting performance of model Kim Kelly stands out, who has probably ventured into the acting profession for the first time and has done it so absolutely skilfully. But really the best and most remarkable thing was the cinematography. Ezra Tsegaye and Kristina Schippling did an exceptional job here.

With a title like Monster on a Plane, you know exactly what you're in for, and it delivers in the best way possible. Firmly planted in the "Trash Cinema" genre, the film surprises with a charm and quality and a sense of self-awareness that makes it stand out. It's pure, unapologetic entertainment from start to finish, maintaining a lively pace that keeps you engaged throughout. The humour is delightfully tongue-in-cheek, adding a playful edge to the chaos. With several good performances from non-native English-speaking actors, Monster on a Plane is a fun, entertaining, thrilling ride that doesn't take itself seriously and is well worth the watch.

Horror-comedies often thrive on absurd premises, but it's the execution, particularly in tone and humour, that determines their success. Monster on a Plane teased a fun ride with its trailer, promising gore and a cheeky tone. But does the film deliver on that promise?

Well, that depends on your tolerance for low-budget genre fare. The creature's rampage is mildly entertaining, and the film shows occasional flashes of inventiveness. However, the decision to shoot a German production in English backfires somewhat as the dialogue, acting and line delivery is absolutely brutal to get through. May be this one works better with the German language track.

In more capable hands, this could have been a gleefully chaotic cult hit. As it stands, it's a curious misfire with moments of charm buried beneath its many flaws.

What a dreadful excuse for a movie. Don't even think about watching this pile of garbage. The actors and actresses seem like they've never worked in front of a camera before. There's no way this movie deserves more than one star, and if it gets a higher rating, it's probably the cast or crew trying to deceive you. English is my second language, and I know I don't speak or write flawlessly. That's why I'm not making movies or writing scripts. But that doesn't seem to stop these amateurs from Germany (or some other German-speaking country). They all sound like Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 70s. Avoid at all costs!

Movies like this are not meat to be taken seriously. In the same vein as movies by The Asylum or a movie like Sharknado this could be either laughably bad or just plain bad and sadly falls somewhere in between. I did laugh at some of the preposterous dialogue and ridiculous situations, but there were long stretches where it was just boring. The actual monster looked like a deranged Muppet. There were some sexy scenes thrown in that added nothing. The acting was all over the place, as if some of them took the role seriously and others were hamming it up. The script appeared to be written by a 13 year old. Be warned, this is a German production and while all actors except one speak English , their English is atrocious. There is some good gore, but for the most part this isn't very good.