A Monster Calls

A Monster Calls

  • Director: J.A. Bayona
  • Writer: Patrick Ness,Siobhan Dowd
  • Countries of origin: United Kingdom, Spain, United States
  • Language: English
  • Release date: January 6, 2017
  • Sound mix: Dolby Atmos
  • Aspect ratio: 2.39 : 1
  • Also known as: Lời Thỉnh Cầu Quái Vật
  • "A Monster Calls" is a fantasy film released by Focus Studios , directed by JA Bayona , co-starring Lewis MacDougall , Sigourney Weaver , Felicity Jones , and Liam Neeson .
    The film is based on Patrick Ness's novel. It tells the story of Connor, a young man shrouded in growing pains, who overcomes nightmares and pains and faces the growth and healing story of life and death   .
    The film was released in the United States on January 6, 2017, and in mainland China on May 19, 2017   .

    Details

    • Release date January 6, 2017
    • Filming locations Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, UK
    • Production companies Participant, River Road Entertainment, A Monster Calls

    Box office

    Budget

    $43,000,000 (estimated)

    Gross US & Canada

    $3,740,823

    Opening weekend US & Canada

    $30,909

    Gross worldwide

    $47,309,313

    Movie reviews

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    • By Lessie 2022-12-30 12:28:33

      "When the Monster Knocks on the Door" After Viewing

      Actually, I don't think it's a great movie, or a movie that fits my usual low taste aesthetic. Just looking at it can make you wonder what to think, the plot is coherent but not so fascinating, the plot that is neither rushed nor slow is not the focus of the movie, the focus of the movie is mainly about a few things that didn't make sense at first It seems to be a very reasonable story, but the picture of the movie is very beautiful. Although the style of the watercolor story is not my...

    • By Skyla 2022-12-30 08:56:22

      It's you who accompany you, it's you who heals you

      Very moved, the tears couldn't stop, the music created a sad and dark atmosphere for the whole film, this little boy experienced what happened in a person's life, the departure of his parents, only the company of his grandmother and the rest of his life. He was bullied at school, but he experienced everything together. His heart was very painful. Later, those who bullied him didn't care about him anymore. I remember a sentence that he felt that he had no meaning to exist. The film tells a warm...

    • By Virgil 2022-12-30 07:47:57

      growing pains

      Through the inner struggles and fantasies of children, the film expresses the principles of life that adults want to give to children: 1. Don't easily believe what is in front of you, seeing is not necessarily believing. 2. Once you have faith, don't give up easily. 3. Everyone should have his outlook on life and values. 4. In the road of life, some inevitable mistakes and endings must be understood, rather than hidden in the heart for a long time and unable to let go. Growth is like a...

    • By Dwight 2022-12-29 19:56:02

      I want a Mr. Monster too

      My father passed away when I was 12 years old, and my mother never came back in the field. I suffered a lot by myself. There is no relatives without Mr. Monster and warm embrace. Until now I am 31 years old. I often wake up from nightmares. I have never talked about this with my mother. I feel that she can’t help me. As time passes, I don’t want anyone to help me. My father’s death is my fault. I should be punished for my inner suffering. The busyness in my daily life will be numb, which is...

    • By Kelsie 2022-12-29 14:26:46

      It is suitable for a person to retake such a mental journey

      In the narration at the beginning, if the protagonist of the story is a child, he is too old, and if he is an adult, he is too young. This is a metaphor for a teenager who has lost his fairy tale innocence and begins to calmly and objectively understand life. The first story (Prince and Queen - there is no absolute good or bad), the queen is nostalgic for the feeling of being a queen, the prince cannot inherit the throne before the legal age, and does not accept his step-grandmother (very...

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    • By Talon 2023-09-30 09:10:17

      The interspersed watercolors and fables are very eye-catching, but they fail to save the chaotic and shapeless script structure, which is still too much like a novel. It is not uncommon to visualize mental activities. The selection of the target audience is a mystery, too heavy for children, and it is difficult for adults to choose this...

    • By Idella 2023-09-24 08:33:36

      Wen Tun was disappointed, and the director of his favorite "The Story of the Lonely Castle" and "Tsunami Miracle" also...

    • By Megane 2023-09-03 03:33:16

      Finally someone has to say monsters inside, a real psychotherapy movie, thank you so much for telling such a good story. When will Toby become popular, since Affleck can win the best...

    • By Brenna 2023-08-29 17:11:37

      I cried, I fell asleep, I woke up, I cried, it was...

    • By Clement 2023-08-09 00:44:58

      Once dancing, Pan's Labyrinth, Guardians of the Galaxy, Natsume's Book of Friends and Tim Burton. Children not only represent innocence and innocence, but in their hearts, Lucifer is often wandering, and it is Lucifer's continuous growth that has made us change, seeing and accepting the darkness and despair of this world. How to maintain a pure land in my heart is not to feed chicken soup or pretend to be naive, but even if the world is dirty, I am still...

    Movie plot

    Since his mother was undergoing chemotherapy, Connor (Lewis MacDougall) has had nightmares every night. The dark weather in his dreams, strong winds, screams, and hands that can’t be clenched no matter how hard he tries, make him feel bad. Torture, he always had nightmares with the same content. Until one day an uninvited guest appeared in the house, the demon with the ancient aura told Connor that it was summoned by him, and it wanted...
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    Evaluation action

    The film can only interpret the beauty of the film's content on the big screen   . ("Wall Street Journal" review)
    The film is a dark masterpiece for adults   . (Comment on "Consequence of Sound")
    The film uses three watercolor fairy tales as the carrier and tells Connor in the tone of a "monster" that only by looking directly at the problem and embracing the heart can you get rid of loneliness and fear. The film is full of tears and...
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    Movie quotes

    • Conor: Belief is half of all healing

    • Mum: Life is always in the eyes. If you get that, you'll be a proper artist.

    • The Monster: I know everything about you, the truth that you hide, the truth you dream.