Platicsco Good story, Not enough for a whole film

Ava-Grace Willis Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

Gary The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

Rexanne It’s sentimental, ridiculously long and only occasionally funny

JohnLeeT Highlighted by superb performances by Niall Matter and Brian Krause, this is a film depicting the classic struggle between civilized man and an aroused and vengeful nature. Stunning special effects bring to life nature as represented metaphorically by Loch Ness monsters who have made their way through chains of caverns from their original habitat to Lake Superior. The challenge to man's existence is profound, yet the monsters own existence is a natural phenomenon, the incursion of modern man a threat to them. The existential question is all too obvious and the choices made by man as he struggles to coexist with nature are well depicted here as a literal battle between species. At times, this film confronts the viewer with these issues quite powerfully and a thoughtful script uses excitement, dark humor, and pathos to force one to seriously consider whether man has a right to destroy that which he does not understand. Because of that blinding existential fear, a native species becomes simply a predator and, as in this film, we endeavor to find a way for accommodation rather than extermination. The anthropomorphism so typical to human reactions to animals is cleverly handled and there are some quite tense scenes. One should be warned that there is also some graphic violence and bloodshed but neither is gratuitous. Rarely do motion pictures with limited budgets successfully and intelligently bring the philosophical questions discussed here to the screen. That this film attempts to do so and does not avoid the complexities of the fundamental struggle of man vs. nature is a credit to a fine script and a gifted director.

fisherbee1-1 I have been a fan of monster movies/creature features all my life, and am frequently frustrated at the abysmal quality offered so frequently. In this case, I was NOT disappointed, and found the movie quite enjoyable. Loch Ness Terror (as it was titled on the DVD rental) is worth the watch. The actors aren't big names, and sometimes, that's not a bad thing. Brian Krause delivers an effective and convincing performance as a tough cryptozoologist on the trail of the aquatic monster, Niall Matter plays a very convincing small town guy, and the rest of the cast is equally realistic. Not one role was poorly done; all were most believable and convincing. The scenery throughout is breathtaking. The plot is well-ordered, and enjoyable. As a bonus, the characters aren't all the usual foolish clowns we so often see, that make you long for them to be victims. These seem instead like real people, mostly likable, and amazingly capable of coherent thought. Then there is the beast herself. Nessie is quite scary in appearance, and even if the effects aren't top of the line, they are convincing enough for a lower budget film. There is a little gore (though not excessive), as would be expected in a monster movie. If you enjoy creature features, you should like this one. If you want a movie with stupid characters, too much gory FX, poor humor, and overused plot elements, you might be disappointed. If you want an enjoyable monster movie, with an actual plot and realistic characters, get the popcorn and drink ready, and sit back and enjoy. Even my NOT-a-big-fan-of-monster-movies husband liked this one. All I have left to do now is look for more from these people. Well done!

smcke great movie,great effects but not much of a horror film more of a family film i guess still worth watching with a great climax nessie has a big remake in design not like you would picture it although it is called a "plesiosaur" it looks nothing like one more of a tiny legged brontrosaurus on steroids,the actors play a good partin making the movie what it is,but james murphy has to be the worst imitation of a cryptozoologist still once again definitely worth at least hiring.great for any fan of monster movies (me),with an excellent story line i also enjoyed the creatures "view" looks they just stuck the camera in water hahahaha,i give it six out of 10

kai ringler I have to admit i ran into this movie while i was away for a month,, i caught half of it on satelitte, so when i found it to buy, i gave i a shot and i'm glad that i did,, i love stories that deal with stuff like the Loch Ness Monster, Sasquatch, Area 51 all that stuff, it really makes you think about stuff,, anyhow, this one is funny,, believable,, specially the part about how the monster goes from Scotland to Canada,, underwater caves,, hmm pretty unique if you ask me. All in all i felt that this movie was a little cheesy at times,, but tells a pretty good story, i mean i ain't here to win Oscars, it wasn't a documentary or anything,, just a good blood , guts, gore , and scare you kinda of movie,, just what i expected when i bought it.