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I just shared a bunch of books that are going to be made into movies in 2017 and one that my whole family is really looking forward to is A Monster Calls. I just started reading this book with my kids a few days ago and every night they beg for one more chapter. It’s so good and it’s going to be amazing on the big screen. It’s out now in select cities and releases in theaters everywhere on January 6. Read the synopsis below and then watch the trailer:
A visually spectacular and unabashedly emotional drama from director J.A. Bayona (“The Impossible”). 12-year-old Conor (Lewis MacDougall) is dealing with far more than other boys his age. His beloved and devoted mother (Felicity Jones) is ill. He has little in common with his imperious grandmother (Sigourney Weaver). His father (Toby Kebbell) has resettled thousands of miles away. But Conor finds a most unlikely ally when the Monster (portrayed by Liam Neeson in performance-capture and voiceover) appears at his bedroom window one night. Ancient, wild, and relentless, the Monster guides Conor on a journey of courage, faith, and truth that powerfully fuses imagination and reality.
An amazing cast, amazing filmmaker, and amazing story. It’s the trifecta for movies!
A MONSTER CALLS – Official Trailer
I have a feeling this is going to be both funny AND a tearjerker. What do you think?
The Book
This story is really unique because it’s based on a book written by Patrick Ness, but he didn’t exactly ‘start’ the book. Take a look at the featurette below to see the story behind the movie and how it came to be.
A MONSTER CALLS – ‘The Story Behind the Story’ Featurette
I think this is so interesting, one author honoring another by finishing her story and then bringing it to the big screen to share with all of us.
Liam Neeson Reads ‘A MONSTER CALLS’
Liam Neeson has the perfect monster voice and when I checked out this video of him reading the first chapter of A Monster Calls, which at the time I had already read with my kids, I didn’t think I’d sit through a 10 minute video. Wrong! I watched him read that whole thing. Can he read me the whole book, please?
Learn More
You can learn more about A Monster Calls on the official film website, and by following on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
The Giveaway
Focus Features is generously offering TWO of my readers this fun A Monster Calls prize pack that includes an A Monster Calls novel signed by writer Patrick Ness and director J.A. Bayona, a copy of the A Monster Calls soundtrack, and an small A Monster Calls Adult Coloring Book.
This giveaway is open to US residents ages 18+ only and will end at 11:59pm ET on January 11, 2017. Good luck!
Sheri bernal says
I’d love to go see this movie with my husband. I can’t wait to see it but I definitely want to read the book first.
Kris I. says
I would love to see this with my daughter.
Helen L. says
A Monster Calls is on my must-see list!
Helen L. says
I’m going to see A Monster Calls with the whole family.
Richard Brandt says
I’d like to go see this with my bestie Steps.
Christie says
I would you love to go see A Monster Calls in theaters this month with my daughter.
Geri Sandoval says
I would go with my husband to see this movie
Robin Abrams says
I would love to go see this movie with my Daughter in law
Janice Crespo says
I would go see this with my daughter. I know she would love the movie. It actually sounds really good for both of us!
Nancy says
I’d like to see this because it looks like a very unqiue film.
Charlene S. says
I would like to go and see this movie with my son.
Elena says
I would like to see this movie with my son
Jennifer Figueroa says
I’d like to see with my 2 kids, it sounds very interesting and
would be a great opportunity to spend time with them.
Yvonne Delgado says
My kids! They would all enjoy this film. Going to the theater is a treat.
pamela j says
This will be fun to see with my daughter.
Kim Henrichs says
A girl that I work with Alyssa wants to take me to this one.
DEBIJOT says
I would love to see this movie with my sister.
Heather says
This looks like a perfect date night! Thanks for sharing!
Julie Lundstrom says
I would like to go and see this with my son and daughter.
Autumn says
I read this book a few years ago and fell in love! I’m really wanting to see it with my husband.
Keri justice says
I would like to see this with my oldest daughter!
Elizabeth says
I have been a massive Patrick Ness fan since 2009! I read this book years ago, but recently gave a copy to my youngest friend, Alex. We already have plans to go out on January 6th to watch it at our local movie theater. Can’t wait!
Anita Duvall says
I would love to go see A Monster Calls with my daughter. That would be great!
Maralea says
I would love to see this with my husband.
Marci says
My daughters would enjoy it!
Virginia Rowell says
I would love to watch A Monster Calls with my grandkids.
Audrey Stewart says
I would go see this with my 2 nephews.
KENNETH OHL says
love to see this one with my wife
jeremy mclaughlin says
Would take my famiily.
Ann Fantom says
I would like to go see A Monster Calls with my husband
Edye says
I’d go to see this with my mom and grandmother.
Trisha Burgess says
I would love to go on date night with my fiancé!
Renee Walters says
I’d love to go see this movie with my kids.
Margot C says
I would take my niece, she’s seven years old but I want to see the film myself!
Stephanie Liske says
I will take my whole family. 🙂
Donna Clifford says
I would like to go see this with my daughter and hubby.
gala says
I’d love to go see this movie with my whole family
Debbi Wellenstein says
I know my husband and I will enjoy seeing A Monster Calls.
laura says
I would absolutely love to see this with my kids
Kim Keithline says
I would go to see A monster calls in the movie theatre
Marty C says
I’d go see it by myself; the kids are still a little young and would probably find it scary.
Julia Barnes says
I would love to see this with my husband.
Danielle Day says
I would see it with my nephew. I think he would enjoy this one.
Julie says
I’d like to go with my mom.
Ashley turicik says
I would love to go see this with my husband
Kelly Moran says
I would love to see this with my husband and kids!
Ronald Oliver says
I would see this with my wife and our granddaughter.
monique s says
would love to see it with my hubby
Lauren Becker says
Thanks for this great giveaway. I’d like to go with my sister.
Dawn Ganey says
I would like to take my daughter Samantha, great story line.
Michelle C says
I would like to see this with my family!
Wendy R. says
I think I would like to go with anyone!! lol Liam Neeson’s voice is mesmerizing.
Laurie Nykaza says
I’d like to go see this with my daughter she would love it so would I..
Amber C. says
I would love to watch it with my family (My hubby, our daughter, and myself)
Wehaf says
I’ve read this book twice and I love it; I would take my boyfriend to go see the movie with me.
Teresa A Thompson says
With my husband.
Brett says
I’ve been wanting to read this book for a long time!
JILL Rivera says
I want to see Monster Call with my husband. My better half.
Darlene Carbajal says
I would like to see it with my sister.
Sandy says
I’d love to see this with my nieces, they’re in high school and super excited about this movie! Would be a great weekend!
Courtney h says
I would love to go see this with my little cousins
shirley says
I would love to go see A Monster Calls with our kids, in theaters this month.
Nannypanpan says
I’d see it with my sister
Kristen says
I’d like to see this with my nephew.
Aaron Humphrey says
This would be a great movie to see with my girlfriend.
Kayla Klontz says
I’d love to go see this with my step daughter, she loves scary movies!
susan smoaks says
i would love to take our kids with me to see this movie.
Vickie says
Yes..we can’t wait to see this movie.
And, awesome reviews.
Kelly D says
I would like to see this with my son.
Danielle Magee says
I would love to see this movie with my daughter, she would love it!
Wendi says
my son is so wanting to see this he keeps asking me!! we will be going
Sara Theissen says
Honestly, I would probably go see this with my husband! Lol
Christine Labelle says
My husband has been asking to see this movie. I would take him and make it a date night.
Sarah B says
My husband for date night!
Lesley F says
I would like to see it
Rosanne says
I’d like to take my little grandson Ryan
Barbara Riffe says
I would take the 3 kids.Bella Gavin ans Brentlee would love to see this movie.
Jessica Whitehouse says
I want to go to the theater with my husband- we haven’t had date night at the movies since first Hunger Games came out a few years ago.
Laurie Emerson says
I would love to take my daughter and son with me to see it.
Allyson R Becker says
I would take my mom to see the movie.
Dana Matthews says
I would love to go see this with my daughter!
Donna Clifford says
i’ll be taking my family. Looks really good.
amy delong says
with the hubby
jeani b says
i would love to go with my sister. i know she would enjoy it as much as i would.
Tasha Wilkerson says
I would love to go see this with my husband! Date nights are few and far between now!
Kristen Patton says
I would love to go see this with my husband, for a date night!
Vikki Billings says
I would love to go see this with my boyfriend. It looks like such a good movie.
Richard Hicks says
I would go with my wife
Breanna Pollard says
I WOULD GO WITH MY BROTHER.
Sand says
I would love to see it with my sister.
AEKZ2 says
I think my children would like to see this movie
deana dietrich says
I would watch it with my 3 kids!
Angela Saver says
I would go see A Monster Calls with my hubby and our kids!