Table of Contents
- 1 I predicted the closing but that’s not a good thing
- 2 For me, the closing of Your Monster removes the fantasy of the film
- 3 I understand why your monster ends like that, but I just wanted a different ending
- 4 Did the closing really happen?
- 5 – How does the film’s use of genre conventions, blurring the lines between horror and romantic comedy, contribute to the exploration of female rage and trauma?
your monster has been on my must-see movies of 2024 list for a while. I love an unusual premise, especially with a little fantasy and debauchery. Overall, the movie satisfied my need for an unconventional romance that is a little strange but draws you into the story. I was ready to mark it as one of my favorite movies of 2024 until I got to the your monster closing.
The film has many strong elements, from the concept to the charming performances of leads Melissa Barrera and Tommy Dewey. your monster It is an overall delight with deep messages. However, the your monster The closing didn’t surprise me, but it made me take a step back and say, “Do I like this closing?”
I neither hated nor loved your monster closing, but it changed how I felt about the movie.
Warning: Spoilers for Your Monster ahead. Proceed with caution.
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I predicted the closing but that’s not a good thing
your monster It falls into the category of movies with wild endings, but many would say that the entire premise of the movie is a bit far-fetched. However, that’s what makes the movie enjoyable and cute. It’s about loving something as dark as the monster hiding in your closet. The closing doesn’t necessarily change that idea, but it adds depth and complicates the concept.
while looking your monsterI began to suspect that this might be a case where the main character was imagining it all. I was disappointed to find that my suspicions were true, because while watching the movie, I kept hoping that my prediction was wrong. We would see a beautiful love story between a woman and her monster. It is still a love story between a woman and a monster but not the way I wanted.
Laura’s (Melissa Barrera) monster doesn’t really exist. The movie suddenly becomes a movie like wrestling club where you must reexamine every moment between Monster (Tommy Dewey) and her. She makes it up as a way to cope with her breakup and her illness (and other things that make her anxious). This isn’t a bad twist, and if you take the movie literally, it makes sense because real monsters generally don’t have the same face as movie monsters.
They look more like Jacob (Edmund Donovan) than Monster. However, I thought I had signed up for a fantasy or magical realism movie in which this monster existed and was a swoon-worthy love interest. I wanted a romantic fantasy movie like Edward Scissorhands o Beauty and the beastnot a romantic horror movie.
This is not a marketing problem but a matter of making assumptions on my part.
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For me, the closing of Your Monster removes the fantasy of the film
your monster It has many whimsical elements. It definitely implements some elements of some of the best romantic comedies of all time. Monster and Laura have so many toe-tapping, hair-twisting moments. He becomes a dream companion.
Now, I’m assuming she’s a great love interest to show that the perfect partner is selfless and loves unconditionally, and the person who loves Laura the most should be her. It’s a great message, but the murder ending just kills the vibe.
You can’t even be happy when Laura gives her best performance because now her life is over. His future (which he just got back because he no longer has cancer) is gone. Because he murdered Jacob, he is about to go to prison for life. Jacob is dead but now he will probably be immortalized as the victim of a psychopathic ex-girlfriend. He will be treated as a brilliant young man who, just as his career was taking off, lost his life.
The ending doesn’t feel empowering as much as it feels devastating because once again, Laura will only be seen as this crazy girl, rather than a talented woman who was treated terribly by those around her.
Expect your monster It has an alternative ending, and could become like those movies with alternative endings drastically different from the original. I need to see another closing. I would have preferred a conclusion where Laura simply ruins Jacob’s career.
He would still get revenge, but it wouldn’t ruin his life either. The precise closing eliminates any feeling of victory.
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I understand why your monster ends like that, but I just wanted a different ending
your monster is about female anger. These are women who silence themselves, endure abuse or turn off the light in front of a man. Monster has always represented Laura’s anger but he became a physical being, hence the title. He is his monster, his inner demon, his hidden rage. The idea of “Your Monster” is also that women have a monster inside them that they lock behind a closet because society does not allow them to let it out.
I fully understand, respect and admire the your monster messages. I love a good movie about female rage, but I think the messages of this movie could still work without Jacob’s death. Many are conflicted about the Promising young woman closing due to its extreme nature.
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Did the closing really happen?
Viewers can’t trust Laura. She invents a monster to help her deal with her pain and sadness. We don’t know what is current or fiction in his life. Throughout your monstershe could have been talking to herself, imagining Monster responding to her, or she could have been fully aware that Monster is in her imagination. We don’t know.
Now that we know Laura invents Monster, how can we trust her to kill Jacob? The entire closing performance seems like a dream until the audience starts screaming. This action makes me assume that Laura is not fantasizing about killing Jacob and acting, she actually did both. Because in a fantasy, one would imagine that she would dream of applause and not screams.
However, maybe Laura is creating this fantasy in her head and never killed Jacob, even though she probably wanted to. She just imagines the screams because she completely hugged Monster and he would have enjoyed watching everyone run away in horror.
The closing could also have been a figment of Laura’s imagination. Maybe he didn’t even go to Jacob’s present. If I had the option to suppress reality, I would believe that Laura was lying to the public again. She never kills Jacob. That helps me sleep at night.
your monster It’s still a movie I really enjoyed and will recommend others watch. However, I would have loved it more with a different ending.
Buy or rent Your Monster on Amazon.
– How does the film’s use of genre conventions, blurring the lines between horror and romantic comedy, contribute to the exploration of female rage and trauma?
## Your Monster Discussion Guide
This guide uses the provided article as a springboard for deeper discussion about the film ”Your Monster.”
**Part 1: Reality vs. Fantasy**
* The article mentions feeling tricked by the twist ending. How did you feel about the revelation that Monster wasn’t real? Did it change your perception of the film?
* Laura creates Monster to cope with her trauma. How does this blur the lines between fantasy and reality within the film?
* What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a fantastical element like Monster to tell a story about real-world issues?
* The author wonders if the ending even happened. Do you think Laura actually killed Jacob, or was it a product of her imagination? What evidence supports your view?
**Part 2: Exploring Female Rage**
* The article posits that “Your Monster” is about female anger. Do you agree? What evidence from the film supports this interpretation?
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How does Laura’s anger manifest throughout the film? Is it always expressed in destructive ways?
* The article compares “Your Monster” to ”Promising Young Woman.” What are the similarities and differences in how these films portray female rage?
* How effective do you think the film is at exploring the complexities of female anger? Did it evoke empathy for Laura, or did her actions make you uncomfortable?
**Part 3: Moral Ambiguity and Empowerment**
* The author wishes the film had a different ending, one that didn’t involve murder. What kind of ending would have felt more empowering to you?
* Is Laura a sympathetic character despite her actions? Does the film condone or condemn her choices?
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Does the film offer any solutions or suggestions for addressing the issues it raises, such as abuse, betrayal, and societal expectations of women?
**Part 4: The Power of Interpretation**
* The article highlights the subjectivity of interpretation when it comes to art. How did your personal experiences and perspectives influence your understanding of “Your Monster”?
* What are some other possible interpretations of the film’s ending?
* Do you think there is one “correct” interpretation of “Your Monster,” or is the beauty of the film in its ambiguity?
**Final Thoughts:**
* How does “Your Monster” make you think about horror films, romantic comedies, and the genres in between?
* Would you recommend this film to others? Why or why not?
