A Monster Calls (2016) Movie Review

A Monster Calls (2016) Review

Do you remember another fantasy movie with a giant and a child? That came out last year as well? Directed by Steven Spielberg? Well, if you don't, I going to tell you that that movie is called "The BFG", adapted from the book with the same name by Roald Dahl. That movie was good, but not that great. This movie should have been "The BFG". It is also adapted from a novel with the same name written by Patrick Ness, who also wrote the script. It's directed by J.A.Bayona, who did 2007's "The Orphanage" and 2012 "The Impossible", two extraordinary movies. Not like "The BFG" at all, this coming-of-age tale has a darker tone, excellent visual effects, fantastical elements that reminded me of another dark tale, "Pan's Labyrinth" and superb performances. The movie feels like a dark fable with some beautiful cinematography and a very powerful performance from Liam Neeson, whose voice is perfect the capture the power and confidence of the titular monster. He also did the voice of Aslan the Lion in the "Chronicles of Narnia" movies. Of course, the movie is not that memorable but it does't need to be. Watched once and it's enough. An emotional, unusual and beautiful entry in the crowded coming-of-age genre. 8/10

OK guys, that is enough for today. Tomorrow I going to review "Fences", the third directorial effort from Denzel Washington. Have a nice day!