Gods and Monsters
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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11

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  1. DaleC.
    Apr 3, 2001
    9
    I actually thought Fraser did a hell of a job! Ian McKellen was marvelous, though.
  2. HaleyA.
    Apr 7, 2008
    10
    Amazing film! Probably one of the best films about alternative lifestyles ever made, and surely one of the most genuine and understanding film dealing with that subject. Ian McKellen is wonderful as James Whale, and, I think, should have won the Oscar that he lost out on. Brendan Fraser delivers one of his best performances, and was sadly overlooked by many critics. This is a very touching story about two lonely men (a rich, gay, former film director, and a straight, ex-marine, gardener) that form a friendship and help to mend each others wounds, so to speak. If you haven't seen this film, give it a look. It's a beautiful work of art that has gone somewhat unnoticed.… Expand

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Metascore
74 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32
  1. Mr. Showbiz
    Reviewed by: Kevin Maynard
    90
    A profoundly moving human drama, a quasi love story about two lost men who form an unlikely friendship.
  2. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Rita Kempley
    90
    In a performance of enormous complexity and nuance, emotions seem to race across McKellen's face like hurrying clouds.
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  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    75
    Gods and Monsters is not a deep or powerful film, but it is a good-hearted one.
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