"When the Monster Knocks on the Door"

Destin 2022-09-30 02:03:12

The monsters in the film are relieved from four levels of faith, belief, dignity and fear of death, and gradually help the male protagonist's psychological growth and construction. The fourth level cuts into the psychological motivation of the characters, the fear of death and the dependence on the mother constitute the psychological root and predicament of the story. However, the preaching of myths and legends in the script, the real-life campus bullying, the fear of the death of the mother, and the three lines are very rigid, resulting in confusion in the direction of the script's appeal. But the director's audiovisual and emotional control are very good. Composition, tone, and movement of the lens play a role in portraying the mood swings of the characters.

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A Monster Calls quotes

  • [first lines]

    Conor: [having a nightmare] Mama! Mama!

    Conor: [waking] How does the story begin?

    The Monster: It begins like so many stories. With a boy, too old to be a kid. Too young to be a man. And a nightmare.

  • The Monster: [telling a story] "You may have the yew tree," said the parson. "I will preach sermons in your favor. I will do anything if it would only save my daughters."

    The Monster: "Would you give up everything you believed in?" said the apothecary.

    The Monster: [as the Parson] "If it would save them, I would give up everything."

    The Monster: [as the Apothecary] "Then there is nothing I can do to help you."