Monster Hunter
Overview
Monster Hunter is a 2020 action fantasy film directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, based on the video game franchise of the same name. The film stars Milla Jovovich as Lt. Artemis, a United Nations military officer who is transported to a world filled with giant monsters. She teams up with a hunter, The Hunter (Tony Jaa), to find a way home. The film is a fun, action-packed, and visually stunning fantasy film, with a focus on the monster battles. It was a critical and commercial disappointment, earning over $42 million on a $60 million budget. The film was panned by critics, who criticized its weak plot and its over-reliance on CGI. The film is a fun, mindless, and entertaining fantasy action film, perfect for fans of the games. The film is a solid, if unremarkable, addition to the video game adaptation genre.
