Desenhos

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 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 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!

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.

I saw this at a secret movie screening. I admit it's not something would not have gone to see by choice but I'm so glad I did see it!

I've been disappointed by movies the past 2-3 years (looking at you JP) but this one was dark, moving, creative and real in every way.

I was surprised by the rating as it's quite suspenseful and has some dark creatures that would have scared 12 year old me.

I think this movie works as an 80s/90s goosebumps kind of thrill. It starts out slow and suspenseful. What particularly impressed me was the fact that you began to see where the movie was going within 20 minutes but it doesn't feel predictable. In fact you're waiting for this thing to happen because it's both horrifying and sort of exhilarating to think about. I hadn't seen a single trailer for it and I think that's what really helped. The 'monsters' were well done and I love that the kids were so genuine. Great acting and the overall theme was deeply touching.

I think it should be rated pg13 at least. But it's worth a watch and I hope it makes a splash.