A Monster Calls

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  • 2016


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Average Rating 3.9/5
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3.5
The craft of the film is undeniable.The artistry is subtler and perhaps harder to perceive. Av Club
1.5
Theyre all jumbled up and inconclusive, describing a world thats much messier than even the brightest kid could comprehend. Av Club
4.5
Visually compelling and emotionally draining, this dark fable is an unforgettable experience, and Bayonas talents as a filmmaker are now undeniable. Den Of Geek
4.5
The culmination of Conors story is just a fantastic set piece that comes with a real emotional wallopbrought together in a way thats likely to leave y .. Den Of Geek
3.5
Its a touching scenario, and one so well acted and laced with superb special effects that even its more obvious beats cut deep. Indie Wire
4.5
People dont like what they dont understand, the monster tells Conor, nailing the reason for his own frustration. Indie Wire
3.5
Or is there a strong emotionally undercurrent dragging out our tears with each protest of inevitability. We Got This Covered
3.5
This is tough stuff to witness, for kids and adults alike, but the payoff is worth it. Austin Chronicle
4.5
Even when the film doesnt hang together perfectly, MacDougall maintains its momentum as his character painfully journeys toward a sense of acceptance. Austin Chronicle
3.0
The result is strange and memorable, but frustratingly over polite. Time Out
2.5
Bayona ... deluges his story albeit well acted and technically flawless with emotionally coded representational imagery and hectors the viewer with st .. Screen Daily
4.0
It is enormously engrossing but is not for you if you seek light hearted entertainment and romantic escapism in movies. ETimes (TOI)
4.0
But the conjuring of tears alone does not equal quality filmmaking. Collider
4.0
Much like The Orphanage, A Monster Calls melds genre with a hard hitting emotional narrative about loss. Paste Magazine
3.8
But once A Monster Calls settles in for its wrenching climax, and the revelation of Conors truth, it becomes both heart squeezing and philosophically .. Rogerebert
3.8
It bravely tackles a difficult subject with grace and sensitivity, and its message is deeply moving and affecting. IGN
4.0
Instead, it might just be a spirit guide, a helping hand through crisis, cooked up by the boys own feverish imagination. Telegraph
4.0
Nesss script and the visuals paint a stark contrast of fairytale and dark realism. The Young Folks
5.0
There are heartbreaking and uplifting scenes that will make your heart plunge and soar, and I cant wait for more people to experience the sadness, hop .. Cinema Blend
4.5
Adapted by Patrick Ness from his book based on an idea by his late author friend Siobhan Dowd, its the story of a young boy named Conor OMalley, who i .. Ny Daily News
5.0
Hopefully, audiences looking for something unique and special will welcome this gorgeous drama into their heart. JoBlo
4.5
A cathartic, brilliantly conceived and executed blend of fantasy and drama. JoBlo
4.0
Each of the established talents gives a honest and heartfelt performance in their respective roles but it is Lewis MacDougall that carries the movie. Screen Rant
2.5
Instead, it simply plods along, hoping that MacDougalls committed performance and Neesons mighty timbre will be enough to carry the day an unfair and .. The Globe And Mail
3.8
Their visual style is far too young, too unsophisticated, too bright to carry the storys weighty themes. Philly
2.8
Visually imaginative but lacking in narrative magic, the tale of an emotionally troubled young boy and the creature that comes to aid him through his .. One Guys Opinion
3.8
Movies, even fairy tale adaptations, have taken to coddling kids fretting more about offending than worrying if theyre challenging. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
While never jaunty, A Monster Calls does reach a compelling level of mystery to keep it on the move, working to wrap its arms around the saga of a tee .. Blu Ray
2.5
The influence of Bayonas mentor Guillermo del Toro can be seen in the intricate production design of Eugenio Caballero (Pans Labyrinth), but the tone .. Chicago Reader
2.5
Its a story about the potential greatness of stories, which is also a good lesson, although its one that seems a bit trivial in the face of a 12 year .. Mark Reviews Movies
4.4
Monster offers a cathartic study in overcoming loss and traversing the fine line between childhood and adulthood under tragic circumstances. Usa Today
4.5
A solid film. Does not play its emotions subtly...sometimes I felt it was a little too upfront, almost too much. You Tube
4.0
For a movie aimed at children and young adults, this drama has a patience testing lack of momentum. The Times
4.0
Lewis MacDougall as the anguished Conor OMalley with the monster he conjures from a yew tree in his back garden, voiced by Liam Neeson FOCUS FEATURES .. The Times
3.8
Conor, too, is complicated.What this amounts to is a kind of modern fairy tale that is really a psychological drama which largely takes place inside t .. Lariat
2.5
Ferocious young actor Lewis MacDougall plays Conor, a boy filled with terror and rage at the impending death of his terminally ill mother (Felicity Jo .. News Review
4.0
Its all a long way from Harry Potter.I wonder if its perhaps too bleak and sad for the Christmas holidays Radio Times
4.0
While it might end up too dark for younger kids in terms of surprisingly heavy and sad thematic material for a fantasy style flick, I found that added .. Screen It
4.0
Its extraordinary power lies in the interweaving of the fantastical and the everyday. Independent
4.4
Evocative, mysterious and shot through with bruising humor and heartbreak, A Monster Calls with a deeply felt performance from Felicity Jones gets you .. Rolling Stone
1.5
One way to understand the form of Walther Ruttmanns Berlin, Symphony of a Great City, is to see it as producing states of flow that reinforce a flat o .. Pop Matters
3.5
And while it doesnt always manage to nail that tricky trifecta, it provides a number of touching moments and a behemoth to remember.And at the Toronto .. The Wrap
3.8
You are hereby warned: Though well made on every level, with gorgeous visuals and raw, heightened performances, A Monster Calls is more emotionally in .. News Day
4.5
Something of a modern day fairytale, A Monster Calls hews to the template laid out by its Grimm predecessors in one very notable way: Its dark.Though .. Film Journal
4.0
We curl up in confusion whenever our emotions are manipulated.The immediate reaction is to withdraw. Hindustan Times
4.0
This is not just a film about grief; its a film that immerses you in griefs journey. The Guardian
3.0
This is an affecting movie with a lump in the throat ending, but I have to confess to finding its fantasy quotient a bit twee, and the non fantasy sce .. The Guardian
3.0
Its all of course nakedly manipulative, much like Bayonas last film, The Impossible. Luckily, his actors sell the hell out of the premise. The Guardian
3.0
The visuals are up for the challenge in this fantastical meditation on childhood grief. Az Central
4.5
And both The Impossible and this one have great roles for young actors. Smh
4.5
And with the peculiar application of fantasy and fright, tough teens may handle this one better than some adults.So: take your parents if they can han .. Npr
3.8
Although it is framed by the story of a schoolboys first encounter with real life tragedy, this thoughtful, cathartic kids adventure is as likely to e .. Star Tribune
5.0
Too bad theres no Oscar given out for Best Voiced By Character. Liam Neeson as the Tree Monster would win the 2016 honor, hands or limbs down. Reel Talk Reviews
4.4
Its visual eloquence is simultaneously old and new, but what I appreciated most about it was the way it marshals a fantastical story in the service of .. Q Network
3.5
But Bayona packs his tale with spellbinding visuals and honest emotion, and if the ending doesnt reduce you to tears, you may be the real monster. Ew
3.0
A Monster Calls is a coming of age tearjerker wrapped inside a web of fantasy and magic. Flim List
1.5
The film stretches into the realms of imagination and dreams, yet it is very much grounded in the reality of life and loss. Film Inquiry
4.0
Whether A Monster Calls should be considered a childrens film or adults film about childhood is uncertain.Theres a good chance itll play too young for .. Empire
4.0
Later tales are equally imaginative but subtly different to stop the action falling into a predictable groove. Eye For Film
3.5
Each visually effective tale relates to what Conor has been experiencing, since his fiercely protective mother doesnt want to admit whats really happe .. Susang Ranger
4.0
But the heart of the film isnt simply Conor and his mother but Conor and the Monster, and Neesons spectacular rendering of the yew tree creature is bo .. Common Sense Media
5.0
A Monster Calls is the real deal; an emotional journey that utilizes humanity and fantasy to tell a story that is the very definition of compelling, a .. Flickering Myth
4.0
Its a marvelous, visually gripping, and emotionally charged, delightful film teeming with heart and meaning. Flim Threet
3.8
The pieces fit together perfectly in the weepy but satisfying ending. Sf Gate
4.5
Why You Should Watch This Movie: If you love art, this masterpiece is worth your time. Book My Show
1.5
The movie delivers its meaning repeatedly to make sure that no one misses the point; its lessons, rendered even more explicitly than the ones in Conor .. New Yorker
3.5
Its a reminder of the time when we, too, thought only of ourselves and found it too much to bear. Time
2.0
A modern day fairy tale about a 12 year old English boy whose beautiful, young, single mother is dying of cancer, A Monster Calls is a film adaptation .. Boston Herald
1.9
Theres no sense of incidental detail, of spontaneity, of poetry, of life, because every element serves shopworn spectacle. Slant Magazine
3.8
Sometimes bad things happen to good people, the boy realizes.And sometimes unlikable people do good. Washington Post
4.0
Whether it and the movie in general are too intense for younger children is something parents need to ask themselves. The New York Times
3.8
Their moral lessons are on their sleeves, the vehicle dark enough so the audience thinks its watching something it shouldnt. The Film Stage
3.8
But anyone assuming that this comparably overt portrait of anguish lacks a certain emotional complexity is in for a surprise. Boston Globe
5.0
Its a beautiful little storm cloud of a movie, that communicates the nuances of grief movingly, but also perfectly illustrates why we sometimes avoid .. Uproxx
5.0
And a movie that is important and beautiful and heartbreaking will be unfairly maligned.So be warned: This is not The BFG. Flickfilosopher
5.0
In a movieverse of meaningless CG goop, Neesons performance capture creature work is a marvel. The Irish Times
2.5
Too dark and intense for young children and too precious and stilted for adults, A Monster Calls handles a delicate subject with clumsy bluster. Las Vegas Weekly
4.4
It doesnt.A Monster Calls is an unexpectedly powerful and unsentimental exploration of surviving grief and the less than noble feelings it can engende .. ReelViews
5.0
The film brings the tales to life stylishly, with a mix of techniques that often echo Conors drawing style. Hollywood Reporter
1.5
Its no surprise A Monster Calls is based on a childrens book: The narrative is so simplified the movie exhausts itself trying to keep a minimum level .. The Atlantic
4.0
Try another or register with your social account It will surely help parents who are determined to drag their children along to this touching, fantast .. Standard
3.0
Darkly inspired, A Monster Calls is highly affecting but surely too much so as a survival aid for the children who might need it.Yet its not quite for .. Standard
4.5
Much like Inside Out made the case for the value of sadness, A Monster Calls does the same for anger. And we need it. Pajiba
4.5
Set in a bleak season in the cheerless north of England, the film begins with what we come to recognize as one of Conors recurrent nightmares: an aust .. Los Angeles Times
4.4
A magnificent achievement with precious few missteps, to put it simply this movie blew me away. Movie Freak
3.8
Grim childrens tale has inventive visuals and doesnt shy away from its difficult subject matter The Monster (Liam Neeson) and Lewis MacDougall in A Mo .. Detroit News
2.5
The boy is angry, beset by bullies, overwhelmed by grief, and desperately in need of an outlet. Variety
4.4
The phrase family tree takes on new meaning in A Monster Calls, a fantasy drama with primal power for children and adults alike. Groucho Reviews
4.5
A Monster Calls is not only a great film but a truly wonderful outlet of emotions youve kept tightly locked inside you. Firstpost
5.0
And while the tone is a delicate balancing act, Bayona (The Impossible) has managed to connect on levels that elude so many projects in this vein, bei .. Cnn
5.0
Every frame of A Monster Calls is visually magnificent, especially those animated sequences. Aisle Seat
3.0
Picture: Supplied While its energy levels can sometimes drop and audience interest levels as well there is still much to admire about A Monster Calls. Herald Sun
4.4
Young Lewis MacDougall is very good as Conor as is Felicity Jones as his mother, while Sigourney Weaver invests the difficult part of the grandmother .. Nj
3.0
Blending watercolor animation and fantastical elements with heart wrenching live action, it keeps subverting expectations. Vox
5.0
What transpires is a film that is likely to have you in tears pretty much the entire way through. Hey U Guys
3.8
A Monster Calls is unconventional storytelling in the best way. But parents should be aware that its not exactly a feel good film to share with their .. The Star
4.5
Its a curious thing about being human that love and loss are often inexorably connected. The Play List
3.1
by Walter Chaw Tears are easy when the subject is the loss of a loved one. Film Freak Central
2.0
Bayona realizes the monsters stories in impressionistic animated sequences, and makes the CG monster visually a cross between Swamp Thing and Groot fr .. Now Toronto
4.4
But, in spite of some gorgeous visuals and fantastical storytelling, A Monster Calls eschews the lighthearted tone of The BFG for a deep and often dar .. Deseret News
2.0
Describing the films plot and its origins makes it seems so rich with emotional meaning that it must be a cant miss project, yet it does miss, frustra .. Ner Dist
2.0
Thats all well and good, but who is the audience for this message Maki At The Movies
3.0
Though the film tackles weighty subjects concerning mortality, grief, broken homes, and misplaced anger, its plot isnt particularly unique.
4.0
The film is tough minded, often grim and intense, its lessons about death and grief hard in ways you arent conditioned to expect from pricey CGI enter .. La Weekly
4.0
Its dour, but never oppressively so, punctuated by humour and cathartic injections of hope. Games Radar
4.5
This movie probably actually counts as therapy.The tears feel earned though, rather than cheaply stolen. Games Radar
3.8
A 12 year old boy develops a friendship with a fantastical tree being (voiced by Liam Neeson) in this wrenching magical realist drama about love and m .. New York Post
5.0
Now and again a movie comes along thats completely relatable to your situation or a previous experience and the effect can be pretty visceral.This fil .. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.0
The most original thing about the story is its giant tree monster voiced by Liam Neeson, but what it lacks in narrative daring, it more than makes up .. Star Burst Magazine
4.0
Each miniature fable is rendered as an unspeakably beautiful and wholly original digital animation. Lw Lies
4.0
Yet its so sincere, so lacking in mawkishness or manipulation, so nuanced, beautiful and honest, that the inevitable tears youll be sniffing back by t .. Digital Spy
5.0
A Monster Calls explores the darkest of grey areas experienced at a tender age, creating a cinematic masterwork in visualised empathy. Flicks
2.5
A Monster Calls is determined to make you feel, and it doesnt care how: It tries to be heartwarming, and horrific, and sad.The only thing it makes you .. The Stranger
3.8
Everyone involved in this film is operating at the top of their talent.Its just so unrelentingly sad. Cleve Land
4.5
But what makes the film unmissable is its raw honesty, its refusal to play into other movies sentimental handling of these themes. Contact Music
4.4
It is visually impressive but is mostly a low key charmer, the kind of movie that cant easily be sorted or marketed. Ar Kansas Online
2.5
Throughout the movie, the fantasy and the real life drama are rendered beautifully by director J.A. Bayona, but the technical construction is also too .. Film Racket
3.1
A Monster Calls doesnt quite hold up to similar movies about children processing difficulty through imagination (including Steven Spielbergs The BFG f .. Larsen On Film
5.0
This is Mr. Bayonas third feature; it confirms the sensitivity and impressive technique that distinguished his previous film, The Impossible. Wsj
5.0
A MONTSTER CALLS embraces a world that has no pat answers, nor easily pigeon holed heroes and villains.Its a daring complexity for a fable aimed at ch .. Killer Movie Reviews
4.0
The power of parable and grim realities of grieving take centre stage in A Monster Calls, a potent mash of gritty coming of age drama and gothic fanta .. Matts Movie Reviews
3.2
Its a great lesson not just for kids, but any adult dealing with the imminent loss of a loved one. Patriot Ledger
3.5
Bayona is so good at wringing tears that it becomes a bit exhausting, and much of the dialogue consists of characters simply spelling out the movies t .. Film
4.0
But solid performances, impressive effects work and the bruisingly heart wrenching story at the films centre ensure A Monster Calls will have viewers .. Scmp
4.4
Sam isnt 12 years old, though I dont necessarily believe its the age thats important in A Monster Calls.
4.5
A Monster Calls is a beautiful coming of age drama with some wonderful visual imagery. The Film Pie
5.0
The film is a tale of loss, filled with life lessons anyone, children included, will find challenging and heartbreaking. Io9 Gizmodo
4.0
There arent any bad people in this dark fairy tale about love and loss, told through the eyes of a boy, Conor (Lewis MacDougall, a rare find), who is .. Punch Drunk Critics
5.0
Is it a kids movie that adults will get or a grownup movie that features a child.The truth is exactly in between: a serious drama that employs a fanta .. Movie Crypt
1.0
Director J.A. Bayona presents appealing worlds (real and imagined) awash in color and detail, but while his movie and its monster are very interested .. Sandiego Reader
3.5
But the anvil heavy story cries out for some wit to counteract the sadness, to the shed some of the emotional weight that ends up enveloping the pictu .. Cinemix Tape
3.8
It feels reductive to say that with A Monster Calls Your Mileage May Vary, but for a lot of the film, your own personal experiences with grief will be .. ComingSoon
3.5
Almodovar is the master of tone mixing his serious pieces are tinged by comedy, or horror, or fantasy and thriller elements but this time, he plays it .. Straits Times
4.0
Its an inversion of everything childrens movies are supposed to be which is assuming the only people who need to learn the world is complicated are ch .. Metro New York
5.0
Bayonas actors connect and disconnect with heartfelt veracity and unexpected sophistication. Film Comment
4.4
Each presents a moral conflict with a lesson about lifes often contradictory elements. Daily Herald
4.0
Theres actually a generous amount of sweet humour in this fantastical film, which otherwise often struggles in its attempt to be both wonderfully whim .. The Shiz Nit
3.8
Under all its flashy visuals, it reminds us that life isnt a fairytale. Awards Circuit
4.0
Just as George Clooney floated out of her orbit in the opening scenes of Gravity, Sandra Bullock finds herself once again bidding adieu to the silver .. Scots Man
3.8
A Monster Calls is a difficult movie to categorize, looking something like The Iron Giant by way of The NeverEnding Story, but in the end resembling n .. Under The Radar Mag
5.0
But if thats a fault, in this case it can be considered a welcome one. The Verge
2.0
It grows more tiresome as it goes on, not just because of the movies telegraphed structure and all too prominent message but also because the stories .. Scene Stealers
3.5
Most movie creatures are better left alone. But this is one monster call you should answer. Or Lando Weekly
3.5
But Ill say that its handsome as hell, and its definitely an intense emotional experience, however it gets there. Alternate Ending
4.0
It acknowledges the importance of stories and fantasy, and it beautifully portrays the horrible, tangled mess of emotions that make up grief. Scifi Now
4.5
Its going to bring up a lot of stuff and make you feel very sad, and you will cry a bunch, but in the end you will experience catharsis. Lainey Gossip
4.2
But the entire film hinges on MacDougalls performance, and he doesnt disappoint.The story is less reliant on the films visuals, but nonetheless theres .. Guide Live
3.5
Whats refreshing is that the use of CGI is minimal, but well utilized. Black Girl Nerds
4.5
Yet its heartfelt awareness of the difficulties of tussling with lifes complexities remain wholly its own. Concrete Play Ground
4.4
The film has been praised as an excellent coming of age tale, but even applying that term fails to do justice to its deliverance. National Post
4.0
Certainly its not a film for young kids, but for older children and their parents it provides a thoughtful approach to the subject.Plus its beautifull .. The Australian
4.0
Pain bubbles through all the performances, and the tears that are guaranteed to flow during the heartbreaking denouement feel despite a slightly manip .. The National
5.0
The special effects primarily Neesons animated tree sublimely serve the story as it builds to an inevitable conclusion that while emotionally shatteri .. Sky
4.5
Tears will be shed during A Monster Calls; theres no getting around that. Third Coast Review
3.0
Likewise, despite the familiar timber of Liam Neesons commanding vocalizations, conversations with the tree monster dont quite ring as powerfully as w .. Ion Cinema
4.0
It may seem scary with the furnace burning behind its eyes and that all over Mohawk of prickly hackles, but its bark is worse than its bite. New States Man
5.0
With The Orphanage, Bayona delivered a mesmerizing ghost story that is both imaginative and visually daring. Cinema Sight
4.0
The power of the imagination is celebrated in A Monster Calls, a beautifully made film about an unbearably sad subject. Toronto Sun
3.5
You can walk across the multiplex and see a much worse film on the subject in Collateral Beauty. Fw Weekly
3.8
Instead, its a visually captivating tale that wrings plenty of emotion even when some of its pieces dont quite fit together seamlessly. Columbus Alive
3.1
Individual scenes crackle with flavor, but its hard to become completely invested in a movie about holding onto life when its creators are so focused .. Film Frenzy
4.0
A Monster Calls is by no means an easygoing viewing experience, but this is not to be missed. Blog Bullz Eye
3.0
Digging deep into the world of imagination, the storytelling manages to capture and balance both the beauty and the darkness of the story, with the mo .. Cairo 360
4.4
Filmmaker J.A. Bayona is one of the great talents in the business (his previous efforts are the horror picture The Orphanage and the tsunami drama The .. Am Ny
4.5
Such levity, though spare, keeps the film grounded when it could have easily turned into a weepfest. Washington City Paper
3.0
It is certainly emotional and looks beautiful but there is very little that stays with the viewer days after watching. Film Ireland
4.0
Other than Weavers occasionally vanishing British accent, the performances are authentic, and the characters touching in often surprising ways. Toledo Blade
2.5
And it does have its visually stunning moments.But it has been done substantially better elsewhere. Spectator
3.5
An off kilter tale that packs an emotional wallop in its final third, it defies expectations by allowing the characters to react in real ways. Richard Crouse
3.5
Its a serious fantasy drama (or low fantasy) that has been accused of being too dark and frightening by some, and theres no doubt that this one is at .. Adelaide Review
5.0
Its an absolute triumph that will no doubt win the most coveted prize of all: a spot on my Top Ten Movies of 2016 List. Schmoes Know
3.0
Ultimately, it hits us that we are viewing grief from two directions youthful incomprehension and sad experience. Aarp
4.0
A Monster Calls is cathartic and thrilling to witness all at the same time. Abc News Go
2.5
Bayona delivers the monsters stories in gorgeously animated sequences that capture our imaginations. Kpbs
3.8
The final scenes are particularly touching and true, capturing the anguish, confusion, remorse, and eventual solace of a boy who is no longer a child, .. The Film File
3.8
But older audiences braced for tragedy may be drawn to its imaginative visuals the stories told by the monster are rendered in delicate, painterly ani .. Seattle Times
3.8
I think that I will never see a monster that looks more like a tree: Lewis MacDougall in A Monster Calls. Commercial Appeal
3.5
Grownups will appreciate the movies craftwork and gorgeous artistry, especially when the monster tells Conor his stories; each one is a mini parable w .. Parade
4.4
A beautiful tale of fantasy and tragedy that should be shown to kids nowadays. .
2.5
Perhaps this well meaning films biggest problem is that its disparate elements dont gel properly. Pgh City Paper
2.5
A Mon ster Calls has its heart in the right place but I felt like an outsider looking in rather than someone vicariously experiencing the story of its .. Leonard Mal
4.4
The movie has a keen sense of how it feels to be a clever kid whose cleverness isnt enough to help him understand the behavior of the adults in his li .. Twin Cities
4.0
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3.5
The latest young adult novel turned film, A Monster Calls, approaches its narrative of grief and loss with equal parts nuance and ferocity, plus some .. Chesapeake Family
4.0
Grief is easily the hardest emotion any of us will ever contend with as human beings. Daily Dead
4.4
Boyana keeps the films palette gray and dank, almost suffocating in its bleakness. Reel Bob
4.0
Overall, A Monster Calls is emotionally moving, visually stunning and filled with terrific performances. Flick Feast
3.8
Fences review: Denzel Washington, Viola Davis give potent performances in timely drama Lion movie review: True story emotional journey makes for poign .. M Live
3.5
Its a rich and evocative vista and one wonderfully ripe for allegory. Daily Telegraph
4.5
And any adult who has lost someone dear can also find profound comfort in its unflinching weight. All Movie
4.5
The Impossible felt like a family story, too, but it was too gory and terrifying for kids and not smart enough for adults. Bk Mag
4.0
This mystical coming of age drama is thoroughly engaging from beginning to end. Movie Reviews Cinemaclips
4.0
Having made an impressive cinematic debut in Pan, MacDougall is nothing short of remarkable as a young boy with the weight of the world on his small s .. Ib Times
4.5
The animation of the Monsters tales is astonishing, possessing a depth in colour and detail that quite literally takes your breath away thanks their b .. VultureHound
4.5
A Monster Calls is a beautiful, heartbreaking and honest look at processing grief and loss through the eyes of a child.
3.8
A Monster Calls is a fairytale about the bogusness of fairytales about the reality of unhappy endings and the darkness and light that lives within us .. Baltimore Magazine
5.0
It earns every unflinching ounce of its emotional draw as one of the most profoundly emotional films of the decade. Every Movie Hasalesson
4.5
Part of the magic lies in the interpretation each of us can give to the tales because we all have different ways to face our pain. Pólvora
3.8
Nevertheless, the film remains touching and beautiful in spite of its structural simplicity. Deep Focus Review
3.0
Maybe not the most elegant simile ever, but I swear to you, thats how this ultimately comes off as. Isolated Nation
3.8
A Monster Calls is a unique film, in the sense that it is honest about life and the unfair difficulties that you go through as a child. AMovieGuy.com
4.5
Its a touching film with a wonderful message but be prepped to feel emotionally drained by the end. Jordy Reviews It
3.8
The books fans will be more than pleased by this moving and menacing adaptation. Slj
5.0
By Richard von Busack Like the fairy tale creature that he is, the title character in A Monster Calls brings a challenge.In accordance with the Law of .. Pacific Sun
3.5
If youre not crying by the third act of A Monster Calls, you may want to have your humanity checked.
4.0
But thats not to say A Monster Calls isnt a really, REALLY good movie. CathsFilmForum.com



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