I love this movie so much

Just perfect...

Far from Perfect, Far from Terrible

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

So lets talk about Monster Pies.In fact lets talk about Indie film making. Indie film making isn't about lots of money, it's about passion. This film has passion, not just in terms of the story, but in it's DNA. On some level read that as code, I've got to be up front - there are few production luxuries. But this tale was written at age 15, then years later the author turned it into a script and without funding made a feature film. Now that's very impressive and it somehow comes through.Monster Pies is a film of it's location - Melbourne's often maligned western suburbs - which in my view it captures just right (well I only really know the western suburbs of Sydney, but it's the same thing). Whenever I mention my parents come from Melbourne, Melburnian's will ask 'where'. That isn't a friendly question, they want to size up where you fit on the social scale based upon your address. The classes don't really mix in Melbourne. That means typically when life in the working class 'burbs is depicted, it's through the well meaning imagination of someone who doesn't know. Monster Pies doesn't feel that way. Monster Pies more specifically is a film about young adolescent men and their vulnerability. Despite being at the peak of physical being, when the list of emotional trauma gradually increases, young men without a supportive environment are very vulnerable indeed. Monster Pies is also a film about love, first love. In that sense it is a gentle little film, but unlike say "Call me by your name", Monster Pies acknowledges first love doesn't happen in a carefree bubble. First love happens at an especially vulnerable time of our lives. But I've probably said too much.If you fancy a good rom com or fairy tale love story - then this isn't it. If you are after an indie film with heart and depth - you've found it.

I freakin hate this movie. (i obviously love it) im crying and im pissed. i loved it but that... threw me for a loop.. i did not see it coming.omz :'''(

I got this movie on DVD in January. I have watched it almost every night since then so I feel I can give an adequate review. I have never been affected by a gay film as much as this film has impacted me. Maybe because the two main characters are so easy to identify with and because you long for the happy ending that does not come. Certainly the film is low-budget and there are some creaks in the plot. But what makes this film work is endearing charm of Tristan Barr and Lucas Linehan in the lead roles. I have never seen a gay film where the two leads had such chemistry with one another as this film (and I own quite a lot of gay films with the coming out theme). Everyone comments on Lucas Linehan's brilliant performance as the tragic Will. Linehan succeeds on all counts certainly and this can make it easy to overlook Tristan Barr's amazing and equally brilliant performance as the lonely, nerdy, misfit who has to endure the endless bullying and taunting of his schoolmates even though he is not "out of the closet". Seeing that many reviewers have commented on Linehan's performance, I want to say something about Tristan Barr. He, too, has many, many haunting moments in the film. In the beginning when the teacher is passing out the handouts for the project and Will passes Mike the papers and Mike drops them the expression on his face says, "Boy, he's going to think I'm a clumsy oaf". His awkwardness is evident simply by the look on his face...even before he meets Will. The next great "Mike" moment is when the teacher asks Will to read an excerpt from "Romeo and Juliet" and Mike is completely mesmerized by Will's sensitivity in reading. The camera at first focuses on Will reading then captures Mike's expression.....he can't take his eyes off him. What Barr seems to be thinking (and what he is telling the audience) is "can this guy be like me??? Is he gay"?? A good actor will convey with his face and eyes what dialogue cannot express. The director wisely muffles the sound as Will continues reading and the camera focuses on Mike's "thoughts" revealed only through his face. My favorite "Mike" moment is the scene in the garage where he has set up a small film projector and fixed a big screen to show Will, who has never been to a drive-in, what its like to see a movie there. Will is unquestionably happy and thrilled at what Mike has done for him and Mike's face shows delight in Will's happiness. This is probably my favorite scene in the whole film because it shows the caring, compassion and love between these two lonely misfits. Mike's face as he looks at Will enjoying himself has a poignant pathos and one has to have a heart of stone not to be moved by such a showing of love in such a simple, understated way.Other Great "Mike Moments": When Will pushes him unexpectedly into the pool and Mike reacts with "hurt" because it brings the bullying he has known throughout his life into reality. When Mike shyly asks Will if they are "together". Mike's longing to take Will to the dance and Will rejects him because he is "scared". One's heart aches for Mike because we feel his pain just as we feel Will's pain with his abusive father. WARNING: BIG SPOILER ALERT: Mike running down the street because he fears for Will's life and comforting Will when Will breaks down after the confrontation with his father. The last 17 minutes of the film all belong to Barr who never loses his audience. His broken heart is revealed for all to see, even the bully. His running out to the grassy field and digging his hands in the dirt and letting out his grief because he last lost his "great love" makes you want to reach out and say....its all just a bad dream Mike. You're going to wake up just as the teacher puts the film in the VCR and Will is going to be right next to you telling you to "calm down" ...you were just having a horrible nightmare. At least that is how I choose to look at the ending. This is one movie I will never tire of seeing and let's give credit where credit is due....Linehan AND Barr's touching and brilliant performances brought out by director, Lee Galea!

this movie was slow to start but the casting of Lucas Linehan as William kept me glued watching..i also loved watching the home room teacher and at the end how supportive she was towards Tristan Barr..i applaud Lee Galea for that one dramatic scene..seriously, i didn't see that coming.. the chemistry between the two main characters, just looking at how they kiss..very natural and great to watch (and mind you there was a scene of them on the bed with no clothes on so keep your eyes open for that hehehe).. Monster Pies is well worth watching but if it was up to me i would have rearranged the scenes and the appearance of the characters to make it more easily to digest and smoother