Monster on a Plane

_Monster on a Plane: A Turbulent Thrill Ride_

"Monster on a Plane" is a heart-pumping, action-packed horror film that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The movie takes place on a commercial airliner, where a terrifying creature begins to wreak havoc on the passengers and crew.

_Pros:_

1. _Suspenseful Plot_: The movie's tense and unpredictable plot will keep you guessing until the very end.

2. _Frightening Creature_: The monster is both terrifying and convincing, making it a compelling addition to the film.

3. _Strong Cast_: The cast delivers solid performances, adding to the movie's tension and suspense.

_Cons:_

1. _Predictable Ending_: The movie's conclusion is somewhat predictable, which may detract from the overall experience.

2. _Limited Character Development_: Some viewers may find the characters to be somewhat one-dimensional, which can make it difficult to become emotionally invested in their fate.

_Overall:_

"Monster on a Plane" is a thrilling horror film that is sure to appeal to fans of the genre. While it may have some predictable moments, the movie's suspenseful plot and frightening creature make it a wild ride from start to finish.

_Rating:_ 3.5/5 stars.

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.

Remember the (internet-) hype caused by "Snakes on a Plane" back in 2006? It was a big hit, simply because the title was straightforward and because the film delivered exactly what the title promised. 18 years later, writer/director Ezra Tsegaye considers it's still a brilliant idea to rip off the idea! Obviously, "Monster on a Plane" will never cause a hype. It probably won't even been seen by many people, but one thing's for sure: it is a lot of fun to watch under the right circumstances.

Make no mistake, "Monster on a Plan" is a terribly bad movie! But it's a FUN bad movie, and sometimes horror fanatics can really enjoy those. There's nothing remotely original about the film. The concept is stolen from "Snakes on a Plane" - duh - while the monster looks exactly like the design of "Critters", and its infrared vision is borrowed from "Predator". Oh wait, there is one original gimmick! The monster's flatulence is a sophisticated attack-mechanism a causes people to hallucinate. Awesome! Some irresponsible scientist smuggles it on board of a charter flight to Berlin, it escapes during a bit of turbulence, and naturally goes on a bloody killing spree.

"Monster on a Plane" is a German production, but entirely shot in English, and the language skills and accents of the entire ensemble cast are hilariously atrocious. Although gory, the digital effects are lousy and the complete opposite of disturbing. Luckily, the film doesn't take itself too seriously. The performances, the inside jokes (like casting a pilot who's a dead ringer for Peter Graves in "Airplane!"), the evolution of the critter into a giant kind of Venus Flytrap, ... it's all very tongue in cheek.

The title alone would tell you that this is a derivative plot along the lines of "Snakes on a Plane" or any other number of movies that feature in-flight disaster by some creature. It is interesting that this is a German-made movie mostly all in English but that resulted in weird accents and poor acting. There are gratuitous scenes of sex and nudity, and the plot in general was so familiar that the main distinguishing factor was the monster in question, which is really not explained how it came about or for what reason this mad scientist was transporting it. For lovers of horror movies, there is enough gore to satisfy them, and while some reviewers give this movie a better rating than I am, well, everyone is entitled to their taste. I am usually generous when it comes to bad horror films but in this case, I could not bring myself to give it more than three stars.

Is he too old for that ... stuff? No pun intended and yes I know it's a famous line from a different actor! That's the fun with this - and if you had an issue with the joke I made ... well I should warn you, the quality of jokes in this movie ... and the quality of "acting" (intended and not) ... well there may not be a bottom to that barrel - just saying and warning.

Still if you suspend your disbelief and like movies with blood (and some nudity), with terrible one liners and a lack of a script ... well you could do worse I reckon ... which might have been funnier too than whatever it is we got here.

Still the actors know what they are in (movie wise but also sometimes body wise) ... and the monster that also is practical (to see and to touch as you may say) ... well quite the critter .. well it is what it is ... and you should know by the name of the title what you will be getting.