10 Awesome 2019 Movies You Probably Missed

3. Monos

Monos 2019
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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.

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