Monster Hunter is an action/fantasy, based on the video game series, about an Army Captain Natalie(Milla Jovovich) who, along with her squad, are transported into an alternate world filled with dread monsters. Natalie meets up with a native Hunter(Tony Jaa) and the two join forces to repel the evil forces and get Natalie back to her world.
Jovovich proves again that she is a competent, bankable action star. She's present, she's magnetic, and clearly does the majority of her own stunts and fights, which are both substantial and impressive here. Jaa the Thai martial arts legend, is clearly having a great time and his physical presence and mastery serve to make what could be a CGI fest tactile and real. The supporting cast is limited as the bulk of the movie focuses on Natalie and Hunter but there's a solid turn by TI as one of Natalie's soldiers and Ron Perlman as the quaffed gruff leader of one of the alternate world hunter groups.
Say what you want about Paul W.S. Anderson but he makes his own movies and has an eye for action. The desert landscapes of the alternate world, the creature design, and most crucially the incorporation of the CGI creatures is virtually seamless. He delivers what he sets out to, an action filled, fantasy epic that doesn't take itself too seriously and doesn't overstay it's welcome.
A fun well crafted adventure with no pretention that delivers on the promise of the title.
Currently available to rent on most VOD platforms.
Rent It.
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