A Monster Calls
Dec 23, 2016 PG-13 1h 48m
A boy attempts to deal with his mother's illness and the bullying of his classmates by escaping to a fantastical world.
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Cast
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Grandma -
Lizzie O'Malley (Mum) -
Conor O'Malley -
The Monster -
The Head Teacher -
Miss Kwan -
Harry -
Lily -
Anton -
Steven -
Sully -
Mr. Clark -
Lily's Mum
Film Crew
Director: J. A. BayonaVideos
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WHAT I LIKED: For generations, fantasy tales have helped children and adults alike understand and come to terms with the realities of life within the safety of their alternative contexts, and J.A Bayona's 'A Monster Calls,' brilliantly sees that w... Read the full review »1 member likes this review.
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Based solely on the trailers, audiences know that some stories are going to be hard to watch. It’s understood that you’re going to be twisted, even torn, but it’s rare that a film actually rips you apart before piecing you back together. So... Read the full review »1 member likes this review.
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This is a beautiful, heartfelt film that offers an interesting approach to coping, illness, and grief. It uses a fantastical allegory to help explain the difficulty of having a parent suffering from a terminal illness. It never talks down to its a... Read the full review »3 member like this review.
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An adaptation of the critically acclaimed novel, A Monster Calls is about a 12 year old boy who struggles to come to terms with his mother's battle with cancer. I remember reading the book a few years ago and was moved by the unique perspective of... Read the full review »4 member like this review.
