Sketch

This movie was okay, but it is definitely scary and would have traumatized my children when they were younger. I think the story, themes, violent art, frightening scenes and characters, and jump-scares were too mature to be combined with the cutesy elements and premises (e.g., a young girl's artwork coming to life; kids saving the day; a magic pond; art supplies; kids joking around on a school bus). Get ready to deal with some nightmares and anxiety if you take your kids to see this.

I got to see this movie at TIFF. I absolutely loved the depth of the emotion of this movie and definitely both laughed and cried out loud. The performances are incredible, in particular the kids. The VFX are also incredibly well realized - there is so much texture and unique detailing in the creatures, which is cool, but it also really serves the plot and the role they play in the story. I am not a parent, so I can't speak to how kid-appropriate it is for younger ages, but I think this is a perfect movie for truly anyone old enough to understand death and loss. I will definitely be recommending this to many people.

Funny. Hilarious. Smart. With a giant, beautiful heart and soul!.

Seth Worley is a genius, and Sketch is his masterpiece.

Tony Hale brings remarkable depth to his role-delivering moments of comedic brilliance that remind us why he's so beloved, while also nailing the emotional weight of the film in ways that bring tears to your eyes.

D'Arcy Carden perfectly balances the tone of Sketch with a dynamic performance and masterful craft.

The young ensemble cast-many making their big-screen debut-are the magic at the heart of this film.

The writing? Impeccable.

The direction? Masterful.

The acting? Flawless.

In every way, Sketch is a must-see summer movie meant to be experienced in theaters.

I saw Sketch before its release, at a preview where the only facts that the audience knew about the film was the rating (PG), the length, and that 'the film is not a horror movie." I was pleasurably surprised at the result: a loving and stirring lesson about family communications, grief, joy, and life.

For whatever reason, the first quarter of the movie is not as engaging as it might have been, though we learn a lot about the characters and their family situation. This information turns out to be crucial for understanding the rest of the film, and frankly, that first quarter could have been stronger. But that's for the writer/director to ponder. If you go to this movie and expect that we need to learn through exposition a lot of backstory, that's ok, because the payoff later on is whimsical, beautiful to view, a bit scary for very younger children but very fulfilling for older children and maybe tweens.

It shows the depth of imagination, the proper channeling of emotions, the way that both kids and adults learn about themselves in the world, and how to navigate potentially fearful situations.

PS - stay for the closing scenes during the credits, so you can discover how to participate in some of the CGI magic of the film.

When I first saw this movie, I started looking a little into how movies get distributed after release because I was so upset by the thought that the world may not get the ability to watch it. I am SO glad Angel Studios decided to pick it up.

I am sure there are things in the film that could be better, but that could be said about literally every movie ever made. Some people will ALWAYS find things they would have done differently. I may have noticed some while watching, but I don't remember a single one. All I remember is how this movie made me feel at the end. It's the kind of movie that brings you back to reality and makes you think about how you treat those you love.

The movie starts real, goes fantasy, and the ending mixes both and brings you back to reality in a well planned, sobering moment. I choke up a bit every time I say just that when telling others about the movie because that scene, the images, the feelings the characters are feeling, are stuck in my head and heart.

The script has a lot of funny moments, some say too many. I don't entirely disagree, but I still laughed throughout the movie.

I can't wait for others to see this movie.