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Director: Juan Antonio Bayona
Writer: Patrick Ness Siobhan Dowd
Production: Participant Media
Movie Details: 12-year-old Conor (Lewis MacDougall), dealing with his mother’s (Felicity Jones) illness, a
12-year-old Conor (Lewis MacDougall), dealing with his mother’s (Felicity Jones) illness, a less-than-sympathetic grandmother (Sigourney Weaver), and bullying classmates, finds a most unlikely ally when a Monster appears at his bedroom window. Ancient, wild, and relentless, the Monster guides Conor on a journey of courage, faith, and truth.
Genre(s): Drama Fantasy
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Production: Participant Media
Runtime: 108 min
Home Release Date: Mar 28, 2017
Official Site: http://www.focusfeatures.com/amonstercalls
Countries: USA UK Spain Canada
Language: English
Director: Juan Antonio Bayona
Writer: Patrick Ness Siobhan Dowd
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76
Metascore Generally favorable reviews
33 Positive Ratings 82%
6 Mixed Ratings 15%
1 Negative Ratings 2%
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Tampa Bay Times
Steve Persall | Jan 5, 2017
"J.A. Bayona's exquisite A Monster Calls blends pathos and sophistication, fairy tales and harsh realities into a small masterpiece." ... Read full review
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New York Daily News
Edward Douglas | Dec 14, 2016
"A lovely film and another impressive calling card for Bayona, who can mix genres in an innovative way like his former producer, Guillermo del Toro. He's created a deeply emotional film about loss that will probably have you crying by film's end." ... Read full review
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ReelViews
James Berardinelli | Dec 29, 2016
"A Monster Calls is a deeply moving drama that should find favor with viewers of all ages (except the very young). It’s a stunning work of artistry and emotional heft with an ending that speaks as loudly to children, parents, and grand-parents. It’s difficult to shake and impossible to forget." ... Read full review
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RogerEbert.com
Glenn Kenny | Dec 22, 2016
"Despite its shortcomings, there are things about this film that are hard to shake; the movie’s ultimate wisdom and overarching compassion make it very likely that you won’t want to shake them, after all. " ... Read full review
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San Francisco Chronicle
Peter Hartlaub | Jan 5, 2017
"Bayona remains a director whose work should be anticipated, and A Monster Calls is a solid fantasy drama." ... Read full review
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We Got This Covered
Matt Donato | Jan 5, 2017
"A Monster Calls gets off to a rocky start, but once Neeson's talking tree starts spouting tales of wisdom, everything tightens as the tears start flowing." ... Read full review
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Slant Magazine
Chuck Bowen | Dec 20, 2016
"A Monster Calls is both governed and straitjacketed by director J.A. Bayona’s competent impersonality. " ... Read full review
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7.8
User Score Generally favorable reviews
202 Positive Ratings 81%
31 Mixed Ratings 12%
15 Negative Ratings 6%
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Vadertime
Jan 18, 2021
This was an excellent movie. Very moving and very sad, but it had a feel-good ending. I highly recommend it.
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Rebecca31
Dec 23, 2016
I just spent the last hour and 50 minutes watching a child talk to a giant tree voiced by Liam Neeson and it was the most imaginative andI just spent the last hour and 50 minutes watching a child talk to a giant tree voiced by Liam Neeson and it was the most imaginative and heart-breaking movie I've seen all year. A young boy calls upon a monster to help cope with his mother's illness. Starring Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones and Lewis MacDougall. Superb performances particularly from Lewis, acting just doesn’t get any better than that. Despite the stunning visuals and stories in this movie it's not exactly suitable for young children and a tough watch at times for everyone else but it's flawless, original and highly recommended.… Expand
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moviemitch96
Jan 8, 2017
First thing's first, this isn't quite the family-geared film the trailers and tv spots would lead you to believe. That being said, if youFirst thing's first, this isn't quite the family-geared film the trailers and tv spots would lead you to believe. That being said, if you think that you're prepared to bring any of your children to this film, be prepared for some almost inevitable tearjerking to occur, because this film is as emotional and heavy as they come. Nonetheless, it's also such and extraordinary, beautifully-made film that will tug at the hearts of many as it certainly did mine and my family's. The cast does an exceptional job as well with Lewis MacDougall in the lead giving what I'd consider to be the best child performance of 2016. Felicity Jones, Sigourney Weaver, and of course Liam Neeson as the monster round out the excellent supporting cast. Overall, to reiterate, it's a beautifully-made film, but be prepared to get somewhat emotional, because I honestly can't imagine anyone with a heart not getting at least the slightest bit choked up by this film!… Expand
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CalumRhysUK
Apr 9, 2017
I find that the best kind of films end up being the ones you approach knowing little about, with average-low expectations - that was myI find that the best kind of films end up being the ones you approach knowing little about, with average-low expectations - that was my initial approach to 'A Monster Calls', and boy was I wrong.

A film that plays out as a fantasy-drama, a coming-of-age tale and a family melodrama, 'A Monster Calls' opened as any typical coming-of-age drama does; introductions to the characters were made and we were given a brief glimpse into their daily lives, however as it progresses, we are suddenly faced with a complex and emotionally-stirring plot that piles on layers of heartfelt drama, intriguing character development and gorgeous CGI and cinematography that accompany the tale of a young boy who evades his complicated daily life by escaping to a world of fantasy tales told by the titular monster, voiced by Liam Neeson, in yet another CGI role made perfectly for his booming voice (after success as Aslan).

There are many I have known who have seen this film and have afterwards shed a tear, and rightfully so, the story is one of the most moving and encapsulating I've seen in a long time, bringing in elements of dark fantasy to compliment the main plot. The visuals throughout are stunning in all mediums, beautiful cinematography, visually-striking CGI and gorgeous animated watercolour scenes. All-in-all, 'A Monster Calls' might just be the ultimate "small" movie of 2016.… Expand
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eagleeyeviking
Jun 17, 2017
While some plot elements are heavy handed and don't contribute much to the plot, J.A. Bayona's A Monster Calls is a haunting, necessary, andWhile some plot elements are heavy handed and don't contribute much to the plot, J.A. Bayona's A Monster Calls is a haunting, necessary, and introspective dissection and exploration of grief that uses fantastical elements to illustrate complex emotions. Much of the film is open to interpretation, which is what makes it special.… Expand
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LeZee
Sep 3, 2017
An alternate way to confront the reality.

Based on the British novel, made by a well known Spanish director. This film might remind you theAn alternate way to confront the reality.

Based on the British novel, made by a well known Spanish director. This film might remind you the titles like 'Finding Neverland', 'Where the Wild Things Are', 'Neverwas' et cetera, but still it is unique. Particularly for the message it carried out. Many lines were awesome, inspiring for those whose world are crumbling down. Emotional, as well as one of the best recent children's films.

The story of a boy whose mother is severely ill. He starts to have weird dreams, following, an appearance of a tree-monster from the nearby cemetery. The monster is to tell a few tales and at the end of it, he has to tell the truth about his nightmares to him. So as the days go by, it becomes more challenging to him to confront the reality. He can't run away from all, but to face it and those are the remaining narration.

While being a kid, they believe every fantasy tale have narrated to them. Even a picture of those tales would influence to have an imagination in their daily life activity. This film does not hide anything from the viewers just to bring a breathtaking twist at the finale. So, you would know what's happening, but why, is the puzzle to solve. Even that is not a hard nut to crack. Though the purpose of the film is to reveal how some children cope a tragic event in their life, like perhaps the film 'Before I Wake', with misunderstanding the words said by the grown ups to them. This is really a wonderful film for kids, as well as for adults. I Hope you won't miss it.

7/10… Expand
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Broyax
Oct 9, 2020
Réalisée par l’Espagnol Bayona, voici une autre daube dont il a le secret et la recette infaillible, surtout depuis que le gars tourne àRéalisée par l’Espagnol Bayona, voici une autre daube dont il a le secret et la recette infaillible, surtout depuis que le gars tourne à Hollywood : malgré des moyens, des effets spéciaux et une distribution attrayante, il chie une merde qui n’avance pas et nous fait chier à mort comme pas possible à la manière de son précédent film ou plutôt sa précédente bouse avant celle-là, « The impossible » qui était -déjà- une merde à dormir debout.

Alors ici, évidemment, on comate bien avant « minuit » et difficile de ne pas s’endormir, car ce Monsieur Bayona est un spécialiste de la sieste et de la lenteur. Il sait aussi nous abrutir avec son histoire à la mords-moi-le-noeud pour les mômes plus ou moins autistes comme ce gamin qui parle à un arbre… qui parle. Alors que sa pauv’ môman est malade, oh mon dieu mon dieu, c’est affreux… Sigourney qui s’est égarée ici pour la gamelle joue sa grand-mère mais rien à faire, ce môme est trop taré, si vous voulez mon avis !

C’est tellement lent, tellement lénifiant avec cette ambiance avariée de conte de fée foireux à la petite semaine et en plus et de surcroît, c’est tellement prétentieux que ça en devient navrant et ridicule ! bref, inutile d’épiloguer, c’est de la daube de chez daube sans aucun intérêt mais de la daube qui pète volontiers plus haut que son cul : on aura tout vu ou plutôt le moins possible de cette stupidité ronflante.… Expand
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