In this heyday of sequels and franchise filmmaking, it can be rare to see a film that bends the conventions of genre break into the mainstream. A Monster Calls is a notable exception to this rule, as the PG-13 film combines a young protagonist and dark themes in a way reminiscent of Guillermo del Toro’s international smash Pan’s Labyrinth. The film follows Conor O’Malley as he copes with his mother’s terminal illness and bullies at school. Conor receives some unexpected help in the form of a giant humanoid tree, the Monster, who acts as his companion and helps him move through his difficult life.
From its first trailer, we knew that A Monster Calls would be equal parts bittersweet and fantastical. Since its premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, early reviews of the film have confirmed that it’s a darkly beautiful tearjerker. As A Monster Calls heads into awards season and its Christmastime premiere ...
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