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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.

I usually skip out on angel studios movies because of how religiously biased they are and the bad editing and subpar acting, but this one was actually done right. The acting was good, plot was good, characters written well, and overall a lot of fun. Highly recommend for a fun movie night at the theater with your family or by yourself(me) because all ages would enjoy this movie. Don't get me wrong, angel studios has a tendency to make a mid movie, but this one felt like more than a cash grab for christians.

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.

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.

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.