A Monster Calls

Saturday 24th February 10:00 AM - Alhambra
A Monster Calls
Director:J.A. Bayona
Cert:12A Year: 2016 Length:108mins
Country:UK
Keswick School presents A Monster Calls

12-year- old Conor (Lewis MacDougall), dealing with his mother's illness, a less-than- sympathetic grandmother and bullying classmates, finds a most unlikely ally when a Monster appears at his bedroom window. Ancient, wild, and relentless, the Monster guides Conor on a journey of courage, faith, and truth. Liam Neeson stars in performance-capture and voiceover as the nocturnally visiting Monster of the title.

Lewis MacDougall will introduce the film and host a Q&A afterwards.

Thanks to Entertainment One

Critics

“Part fairy tale/creature feature/domestic melodrama, this adds up to far more than a 'one boy and his monster' story - and is a tougher emotional journey as a result.”

Empire Magazine

Score

86.74%

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