10 Awesome 2019 Movies You Probably Missed
3. Monos
Alejandro Landes' Colombian thriller Monos is one of 2019's most atmospheric and unforgettable cinematic experiences, a war drama focused on a group of young soldiers watching over a captive doctor (Julianne Nicholson) in an unspecified Latin American country.
First and foremost, Monos is one of the best-looking films of the year, and in a just world it would receive a Best Cinematography Oscar nomination, with Jasper Wolf's eye-melting lensing perfectly evoking an eerie sense of isolation.
Part Apocalypse Now, part Predator, and part Lord of the Flies, this is a rare war film that feels truly unique, underlined by a fantastic cast of young actors and exceptional direction from Alejandro Landes.
If you're craving a genre film with a real soul and unique sense of identity, look no further.