Sketch

As grandparents, we did not feel this was an appropriate movie for small children. Maybe it should have had a PG-13 rating for the scariness and violence. We went to view it at our local theater yesterday and a women and her daughter left mid movie. On the positive, my artistic neurodivergant adult daughter loved it.

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!

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.

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.

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.