The film, directed by J.A.

This tragic time is made more unbearable by the bullies he faces every day at school.

Toby Kebbell (Fantastic Four) also features as Conors distant father.

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Adam Chitwood (Collider)

Plenty of bad movies can illicit tears with just the right music cue.

In this grief drama with a touch of fantasy (thinkPans Labyrinth), director J.A.

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It is a tear-jerker, in the final analysis.

But if thats a fault, in this case it can be considered a welcome one.

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The films refreshing honesty makes up for a lot of its less subtle manipulations.

But even then, its hard to deny his methods are effective.

Bring tissues, more than you think youll need.

Bring some extra for your neighbor in case they forget.

Then sit back and let the waterworks flow.

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Unfortunately, the monsters little yarns are not that compelling.

Each feels like a further diversion from the core story.

YetA Monster Callspulls itself together by the end.