"Love And Monsters" Is SO Underrated, So Here Are 8 Reasons You Need To Watch It ASAP

This charming film deserves way more recognition!

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Love and Monsters is the story of Joel, a young man who decides to take a dangerous journey to find his long-lost love after spending seven years underground hiding from the monsters that have taken over the planet. Since the film is now streaming in the States on Hulu, I have made a list of why you should all go watch this wonderful movie!

1. Dylan O'Brien is the lead!

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If Dylan O'Brien isn't enough to make you watch this film, then you clearly haven't seen enough of his work and you should fix this! The always charming, always handsome O'Brien shines in this role. He plays Joel, an anxious, shy young man who really has not had the time to come into his own. He gives the character such life with this funny and incredibly sweet performance.

2. Love and Monsters features a fresh take on the apocalypse.

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It's no secret that post-apocalyptic films and TV shows are massively popular. There are so many versions of them, and they often feature repetitive ideas. In Love and Monsters we get to see a new kind of apocalypse. The chemicals that were used to shoot down an asteroid heading for Earth end up raining back down and changing the genetic makeup of the world's creatures. This results in giant bugs and animals taking over the food chain and forcing humans into hiding. I don't know about you all, but this would be terrifying for me. Giant spiders, no thank you! This apocalypse idea is fresh and makes for a lot of fun!

3. We get to see the main character go on a journey of self-discovery.

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Growing up is hard and figuring out the kind of person you're going to be takes a lot of exploration. Throughout Love and Monsters, we get to watch Joel's journey of self-discovery as he navigates the tricky world of monsters. His journey is sweet, hilarious, and entirely relatable. Which is saying something because he is trying to find himself in the middle of a monster apocalypse.

4. The second lead of this film is a dog.

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That's right, this movie is the story of a boy and his dog! Along his travels, Joel meets Boy, and the two pair up on this adventure. And isn't he just the best dog in the whole world!

5. Love and Monsters features a wonderful cast, including a mini Marvel reunion!

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Love and Monsters has a terrific supporting cast! While the movie is largely about Joel's journey, you get to meet a lot of fun people along the way. This includes Minnow and Clyde, played by Ariana Greenblatt and Michael Rooker, who you may know as Young Gamora and Yondu in the MCU. These lovely characters really help Joel on his journey.

6. There is a little something for everyone.

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This movie has everything! There's action, adventure, comedy, romance, and a lot of heart packed into this film. Anyone can find something here to draw them in.

7. Love and Monsters looks extremely beautiful.

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Filmed in Australia, this movie showcases the beautiful scenery of the country through gorgeous cinematography. Everything is so open and green, while also maintaining that run-down look of an apocalypse. Also, the monsters feature some incredibly detailed CGI that got the film nominated for an Oscar!

8. I've said it before and I'll say it again: Dylan O'Brien.

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Look I know I already said this, but it's just true. Dylan O'Brien is enough reason to watch this movie. Even if you don't like adventure or comedy or just joy in general, Dylan's performance is enough to give this movie a shot. He is a seriously underrated actor in a criminally underrated film, and I say we should change this!

Check out the trailer here!

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