Sometimes, a simple revenge thriller is real treat.

PROS:
+ The main character is painfully dumb and is totally unequipped to face a serial killer; this makes her incredibly charming and likeable
+ While the plot is pretty simple, there are some heavy elements that still pack a good emotional punch
+ The violence is brutal and messy, which removes the feeling of safety and shows the antagonist has no bounds to his methods
+ Good relationship between the main character and the little girl [supporting character] that creates a good balance of light-heartedness in this dark film

CONS:
- Some of the plot unfolds in a very unconvincing and "lucky" way that seems far-fetched from reality
- There is a poorly-constructed side plot that initiates the action, but has no other purpose (or resolution)

Yeah, I've seen a few of these serial killer revenge thrillers. I still love them though!

Trust me, Monster is less generic than the poster, tagline, and title would lead you to believe. This is a super entertaining film that I'm glad I watched. However, I doubt I'll ever want to see it again.