Sketch

This movie involves fantasy, monsters and family and friends protecting each other during a time of danger. It is an allegory and deals with the loss of a wife and parent and approaches how each family member deals with their grief individually and collectively. It is very entertaining with both funny, scary (even for adults), and poignancy. Great film that reminded me of a re-envisioned Jumanji (the original film) that comes from a sketchbook instead of a game. Not for very small, sensitive children. Wonderful family film with a deep lesson that brought me to tears having recently experienced my own loss of a loved one.

How did this wonderful film come and go without anyone talking about it? From the incredibly good child performances to the good visual and sound effects, and good editing, this is one hell of an entertaining movie - and a darn good production overall!

The family has a tragic back story, so we immediately root for them. Taylor (Tony Hale) recently lost his wife and is now single parent to Amber (D'Arcy Carden) and Jack (Kue Lawrence). Amber loves to sketch and expresses her feelings on paper, while Jack bottles up his emotions.

One day while walking in the woods, Jack stumbles and drops his phone in a pond and hurts his hand, but when he takes the phone from the pond, it magically repairs itself and his hand is healed. Amber draws disturbing images in her notebook, and when she accidentally drops her book in the pond, the creepy monsters in her drawings - having been ruined in her book - come to life.

When the monsters start wreaking havoc, it is up to Amber and Jack to find a way to stop it. I love the lighthearted narration and funny dialogue. Surprisingly, they manage to be funny even during tense moments without the humour ruining the suspense. It is a perfect blend of comedy, fantasy and suspense, and is also very unpredictable. There is also an emotional side to the film.

As I said before, the child actors are seriously good! Man, D'Arcy Carden, Kue Lawrence, and Kalon Cox (as their 'friend' Bowman) are terrific. I also love Tony Hale as a Dad trying to keep everything together. 'Sketch' is a fabulous movie for a young and mature audience. I really enjoyed it.

I really really liked this movie. I know there are people that are being critical saying that it was demonic however I think this is very relatable for kids. I did not find it "demonic" or "evil"I found it as the opposite actually I saw it as a heartwarming movie. One of the biggest points of this movie is when the brother says you're not a bad or evil person just because you drew an bad monster. This movie really does highlight that kids do not know how to regulate that emotion. They need to know that it is okay for them to have strong feelings. They need to know that it is okay for them to be angry upset or sad. They need to be reassured that it's normal if somebody makes you mad sometimes you want to smack them (that's normal even as adults we do the same thing don't lie when somebody makes you mad in your mind you're setting there thinking dang I really wish I could smack this person) it's a normal response. This was a great movie. It shows not only the kids growth but the dad's growth. I probably don't make a lot of sense there's so much I could say about this movie.

Amber uses drawing as a way to deal with her dark and negative feelings. The method was harmless until her journal fell into a mysterious pond, bringing her dark creations to life and her feelings out. Now she and her family must figure out a way to stop them from wreaking havoc on their town.

Emotions and feelings are complex enough to deal with, and this film attempts to show how children handle and express them. The story is sad, but it is kept light with antics and shenanigans. There is not much backstory given, and the film quickly gets to the point, making the one hour and thirty-two minute runtime go by. Despite the colorful things, there are dark tones, making this film suitable for older children. Worth watching for anyone, children and adults alike, who struggles with communicating, expressing, or understanding their feelings and emotions.

I was cynical at first and thought I wouldn't enjoy this film, but my kids wanted to go so I brought them... and it ended up being the most fun I had in theaters in recent memory! I haven't laughed as hard or frequent in a film in years! My kids were legit on the edge of their seats and one turned and said, "Woh! This movie is intense!"

Brings back the glory and inspired storytelling of the 80s and 90s. The screenwriting, directing, acting and editing was all spectacular! Worthy of the big screen and I feel sorry for anyone who misses out on this movie going experience!