Monster Trucks

Name: Monster Trucks
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comedy
Released: January 13, 2017
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 41
Cast: Amy Ryan, Barry Pepper, Danny Glover, Frank Whaley, Holt McCallany

2017

METASCORE

Mixed or average reviews based on 23 Critic Reviews

See All

USER SCORE

Mixed or average reviews based on 65 Ratings

See All

5.3

VOTE NOW

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

5.3	Your Score
5.3	User Score Mixed or average reviews based on 65 Ratings

Would you like to write a review?

There is a 75 character minimum for reviews. If your review contains spoilers, please check the Spoiler box. Please do not use ALL CAPS. There is no linking or other HTML allowed. Your review may be edited for content. 0/5000

Check box if your review contains spoilers

Play Sound

Please enter your birth date to watch this video:

You are not allowed to view this material at this time.

Monster Trucks

Now Playing: Monster Trucks

Movie Details & Credits

Paramount Pictures | Release Date: January 13, 2017 | PG

Starring: Amy Ryan, Barry Pepper, Danny Glover, Frank Whaley, Holt McCallany, Jane Levy, Lucas Till, Rob Lowe, Thomas Lennon

Summary: Looking for any way to get away from the life and town he was born into, Tripp (Lucas Till), a high school senior, builds a Monster Truck from bits and pieces of scrapped cars. After an accident at a nearby oil-drilling site displaces a strange and subterranean creature with a taste and a talent for speed, Tripp may have just found the keyLooking for any way to get away from the life and town he was born into, Tripp (Lucas Till), a high school senior, builds a Monster Truck from bits and pieces of scrapped cars. After an accident at a nearby oil-drilling site displaces a strange and subterranean creature with a taste and a talent for speed, Tripp may have just found the key to getting out of town and a most unlikely friend. [Paramount Pictures]… Expand

Director: Chris Wedge

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 105 min

See All Details and Credits

Watch Now

Buy on

Stream On

Expand

Metascore

Positive:

Mixed:

Negative:

Critic Reviews

Andy Webster

Jan 12, 2017

It’s an eco-fable devoid of didactic overkill, delivered with energy, winking mischief, unobtrusive effects and a skilled cast. Read full review

Sam Fragoso

Jan 15, 2017

Levy and Till prove to have chemistry together despite their predictable romantic arc. Wedge (whose other previous credits include “Robots” and “Epic”) knows how to keep the proceedings generally casual and breezy. The action sequences unfold with an air of lightness and youthful irresponsibility. Read full review

Alan Zilberman

Jan 12, 2017

The idea is unabashedly silly, yet Monster Trucks is more involving than it sounds. Characters and conflicts are sharply defined, and director Chris Wedge handles the action with clarity. Read full review

Empire Helen O'Hara

Dec 26, 2016

Objectively ridiculous but mostly fun, this is better than you could have predicted given the title but squarely aimed at a young and undiscerning audience. Read full review

The Guardian Mike McCahill

Dec 27, 2016

It has tentacles and hot wheels, yes, but not the legs or bright ideas to sustain itself. Read full review

The Telegraph Tim Robey

Dec 27, 2016

As much as you may find yourself rooting for the film, it’s too blandly directed by Chris Wedge (Ice Age) to repay the favour with anything out of the ordinary. Read full review

Ed Gonzalez

Jan 12, 2017

The film cartoonishly admonishing Big Oil while hypocritically fetishizing the gas-guzzling appetite of a cute and cuddly machine-creature hybrid. Read full review

SEE ALL 23 REVIEWS

Write a Review

User Reviews

dm_punks

Apr 5, 2017

This is a surprisingly entertaining movie about monsters, trucks, and respect. Most of the action involved the "Monster Truck" Creech in vehicle chases with other trucks, pickups, and even a huge super dumptruck. Recommended for family viewing, this is a kid-friendly and feel-good movie thatThis is a surprisingly entertaining movie about monsters, trucks, and respect. Most of the action involved the "Monster Truck" Creech in vehicle chases with other trucks, pickups, and even a huge super dumptruck. Recommended for family viewing, this is a kid-friendly and feel-good movie that teaches good values.… Expand

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

thedaarkbatty

Jan 20, 2017

Arguably the next step in human evolution. Monster Trucks prove that even thought Donald Trump is {resident that mankind will prevail and defeat the forces of evil.

1 of 12 users found this helpful111

nicholi0901

Mar 8, 2018

why is everyone given it bad reviews i think it's awesome alot of action but I would like it more if it had some comedy but for me a pass make a sequel

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

GreatGatsby

Jan 14, 2017

The Film won't win any awards, but it's definitely not a bad movie. It's silly, crazy, weird, and mostly made for younger kids, but once you realize this, it becomes very enjoyable to sit through. The characters are fun and bizarre, the "creature" and overall film is original, and the actionThe Film won't win any awards, but it's definitely not a bad movie. It's silly, crazy, weird, and mostly made for younger kids, but once you realize this, it becomes very enjoyable to sit through. The characters are fun and bizarre, the "creature" and overall film is original, and the action is incredibly unrealistic, but boarderline exciting to watch. The plot is fairly thin and the whole time I was left to wonder where all the parents were, but overall, it was worth the ticket price and a great Film to keep the kids, and some adults, amused.… Expand

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

ReviewsMovies

Jan 21, 2017

Clearly not a film designed to be nominated for any awards. Kids will like it, you won't hate it. Entertaining. If you go into it expecting a masterpiece, you will be disappointed.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

TVJerry

Jan 19, 2017

Charismatic Lucas Till plays a high-schooler who's humiliated that he's stuck riding a bike, until he befriends a cute creature that inhabits his old truck and leads him on an adventure. This new friend (an impressively realistic blob) is an amphibian cross between a squid and dolphin thatCharismatic Lucas Till plays a high-schooler who's humiliated that he's stuck riding a bike, until he befriends a cute creature that inhabits his old truck and leads him on an adventure. This new friend (an impressively realistic blob) is an amphibian cross between a squid and dolphin that lives on oil and loves to power the vehicle. This film was produced by Nickelodeon, which gives you an idea of the approach: good natured characters (even the villains aren't that mean), lots of energetic physical fun (including numerous car chases) and a lively pace. For anyone over about 10 years old this movie might just seem silly, but it should prove an enjoyable escape for the intended young audience.… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

Kevscrtic

Jan 5, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esto es una basura pero no tanto como lo es la "era de hielo choque de mundos" el lo penultimo peor que a sacado A S C O… Expand

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

SEE ALL 23 REVIEWS