The human characters carry a moving drama about guilt and rebuilding, making this appealing even when the monster is offscreen.
Pros: genre satisfaction, action sequence quality
Cons: realism, plot twists
Best Entertainment for Character-focused viewing
The austere approach is rewarded by carefully crafted characters and immense performances. Their individual needs keep the grim material human and involving.
Pros: acting performance, supporting cast performance
Cons: Narrative structure, ending satisfaction