The Monster Squad
Genre: Horror/Fantasy/Comedy
Director: Shawn Levy
Writer: Walter McKnight
Based on the 1987 film
Cast: August Maturo, Steve Zahn, Tom Wlashciha, Rory McCann, Mason Thames, Tinsley Price, Keith L. Williams, Udo Kier, Hannah Kepple, Jason Lee, Javier Botet, Brian Steele, Robert Englund
Budget: $37,000,000
Domestic Box Office: $54,005,180
Foreign Box Office: $38,479,030
Total Profit: $31,438,140
Reaction: After the financial disaster of Round 1, this round is off to a good start with a modest little hit like The Monster Squad.
“I had a blast with this film, and it seems like the actors had a good time too. I feel like it was a great throwback to cheesy cinema, the likes that we simply don’t see too often now. Shawn Levy was the perfect fit for the film. The fast paced nature of the film makes it an easy breezy watch.” - Francis McLaughlin, The Guardian
"Having a special place in my heart, I have always hoped for a decent remake/reboot of the '87 Original. In light of Levy's & McKnight's take, I feel both pleased and disappointed with the result. While the cast is decent, and Levy's direction keeps the film engaging, I can't help but feel let down by the unoriginal script, which fails to explore new tales or directions unique to the IP. While the soundtrack is still impressively energetic and the overall vibe entertaining, those who have seen the original need not expect much beyond that." - Rebecca Cruyssen, CNN.com
"I appreciated how unpretentious this Monster Squad remake was. It doesn't try to re-imagine the concept of talk down to fans of the original. It simply tells a version of the original story in a slightly different way with a slightly different energy. While this remake may struggle to capture all of the charm of the 1987 original, this one does tell a story with (much) better casting, better direction and a tighter, more efficient story." - Clark Davis, JoBlo.com
Rated PG-13 for violence, crude humor, sexual reference and some frightening imagery
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