A Monster Calls (2016)

A Monster Calls (2016)

2016 PG-13 108 Minutes

Drama | Fantasy

A boy attempts to deal with his mother's illness and the bullying of his classmates by escaping to a fantastical world.

Overall Rating

8 / 10
Verdict: Good

User Review

  • 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 consider yourself warned: "A Monster Calls" will hurt you in ways you can’t expect and, yet, heal you just the same. Adapted from the Patrick Ness novel, director J.A. Bayona ("The Orphanage") brings to life a fantastical tale of a young boy coming to terms with his mother’s terminal illness.

    Full, spoiler-free review available here: https://elementsofmadness.com/2017/01/06/cinematic-adaptation-a-monster-calls-is-an-emotional-roller-coaster-worth-riding/