Monolith 1993 – John Eyres.
A couple of
lively, prototypically querulous L.A. Cops, Tucker (Bill Paxton) and
Terri (Lindsay Frost) fatefully discover the terrifying truth behind
the sinisterly shapeshifting exploits of an alien in this enjoyably noisome
90s Sci-actioner. This neglected time killer has a golden
cast, slam bang action, goofball buddy Cop badinage, mild weirdosity,
healthy schlock elements and a thunderous climax, giving Monolith some viable B-movie heft. I can appreciate why some disparage Monolith, and, hopefully, they might also do me the same courtesy and regard my
earnest enjoyment with comparable equanimity. You say Tomato, I
say Clamato, what cooks your goose don't do much for your Gander etc. etc. etc. Patently Low brow, not quite monobrow, Monolith
is less compelling than The Hidden, yet the cosy familiarity of the Twilight Zoned text kept me tuned in. Hey!!! No one in full command of their mental faculties will ever claim this specific Monolith is responsible for the evolution of man, but I'm more of a devolutionist, anyhoo!!!
“Bluebook? Isn't that U.F.Os an' stuff???”
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