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.

Did an early mystery movie release, brought two kids: both teen/tween range and they laughed, gasped and maybe a bit of a jump scare or two. It's not a perfect movie as you can read by some of the grumps here expecting an Oscar worthy effort but it's definitely worth a viewing, if only to remember what it was like to have an imagination and just sketch and why many of us sketched as kids.

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.

This was one of the most wildly creative, wildly entertaining and completely unexpected Regal "mystery movies" I have ever experienced. Simultaneously terrifying, heartwarming, and hilarious...it was a blast! The action centers around 3 school kids, so casting was essential and, boy, did they succeed! The pacing was also spot-on; no needless exposition, just an ongoing "reveal" of all that one needed to know and nothing that one didn't really didn't need to know! The rest was "movie magic"! See it with a date, see it with the kids, see with Grandma, but see it!

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.