Review of A Monster Calls (2016) by David A — 29 Jan 2017
A Monster Calls, despite being part fairy tale, realistically and humanely explores the deep themes of loss and grief and letting go. With a gritty honesty, Patrick Ness (as screenwriter) adapts his novel under JA Bayona's direction to deliver a truly emotive and humanistic portrayal of a young boy learning to accept his mother's imminent death -helped in no small terms by a sparkling cast that sells every emotion as genuine.
Heartbreaking yet life-affirming.
This review of A Monster Calls (2016) was written by David A on 29 Jan 2017.
A Monster Calls has generally received very positive reviews.
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