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By Brian M (1,664) on 04 Jan 2017

Hated it. Very depressing story. Made my friend cry…

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By Danny A (200) on 04 Jan 2017

The film employs Incredible story telling to tackle a sensitive and difficult issue in a powerful no-holds-barred way…

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By Steve Davis (486) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 04 Jan 2017

Even when the film doesn’t hang together perfectly, MacDougall maintains its momentum as his character painfully journeys toward a sense…

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By Michael Heaton (182) for Cleveland Plain Dealer (828) on 04 Jan 2017

Everyone involved in this film is operating at the top of their talent. It's just so unrelentingly sad…

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By Moira Macdonald (1,892) for The Seattle Times (964) on 04 Jan 2017

Older audiences braced for tragedy may be drawn to its imaginative visuals — the stories told by the monster are rendered in delicate, painterly…

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By Britton Peele (56) for Dallas Morning News (1,592) on 04 Jan 2017

MacDougall skillfully rises to the challenge of portraying this struggle, carrying the emotional weight that the story demands, and displaying…

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By John Byrne (48) for RTÉ (Ireland) (721) on 04 Jan 2017

If you're not moved by this movie, you're probably in need of a visit from the monster too…

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By Dann Gire (642) for Chicago Daily Herald (649) on 04 Jan 2017

A Monster Calls conjures fantasy and spectacle, painting the screen with vibrant, colorful, sometimes dreamy and nightmarish images that pump…

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By Mason C (70) on 03 Jan 2017

Is it just me or does that monster look a lot like Groot from Gardians Of The Galaxy…

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By Peter F (998) on 03 Jan 2017

Entrancing fable that features what's perhaps the best movie monster in eons…

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By Stu B (104) on 03 Jan 2017

Be prepared for people sniffing and, if you're prone to blubbing yourself, take a hanky. This film is nothing like the trailer…

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By James H (4,675) on 03 Jan 2017

Great for all the family, but if your experience reflects the core of the story, be prepared…

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By Jack W (1,198) on 03 Jan 2017

A Monster Calls balances drama and fantasy perfectly to give an emotionally satisfying experience that's brilliantly acted…

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By Gareth D (604) on 03 Jan 2017

Be prepared for people sniffing and, if you're prone to blubbing yourself, take a hanky. This film is nothing like the trailer…

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By Jordan Farley (104) for Total Film (3,532) on 03 Jan 2017

If this isn’t the biggest tearjerker of 2017 we’re in for a distressing year. A truly, ahem, tree-mendous fantasy…

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By Pikestrus P (11) on 03 Jan 2017

Be prepared for people sniffing and, if you're prone to blubbing yourself, take a hanky. This film is nothing like the trailer…

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By Stephen Silver (684) for EntertainmentTell (372) on 03 Jan 2017

This is one of those movies were you either fall under the spell or you don't. I didn't. (Splice Today)…

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By Peter Canavese (1,744) for Groucho Reviews (1,725) on 03 Jan 2017

There's a simple power to the clean lines of Ness' story, and it's greatly amplified by the work of the actors…

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By Paul Whitington (413) for Irish Independent (461) on 03 Jan 2017

Weaver is very good as Conor's severe and brittle grandmother and Felicity Jones, who's dominating the multiplexes at the moment in the latest…

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By Michael Sragow (1,413) for Film Comment Magazine (842) on 03 Jan 2017

Bayona's actors connect and disconnect with heartfelt veracity and unexpected sophistication…

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