Needlz and Skratch are puppet siblings who have a lot of fun solving problems within their workshop, which revolves around music and instruments. In this film, Needlz gets Skratch a surprise, but they can't seem to figure out how to open the box to see what's inside. They realize that they have to solve various problems and do different tasks in order to unlock and open the box, revealing Skratch's surprise.
The film is cute and the plot clever and fun and it's perfect for preschoolers who would find it funny and engaging. It's an interesting blend of animation, live action and puppets. The animation is very colorful and the use of color carries over to Needlz and Skratch's costumes as well as their workshop area where the various instruments introduce a wide spectrum of colors to the screen. In addition, the little details of the characters and backgrounds make the film all the more interesting and add depth to what's happening. While the backgrounds can be a little bit bland at times, they are always colorful and don't take away from the action and dialogue of the film.. There is a lot of featured music and some sound effects. The music is fun and exciting and pretty juvenile, which is perfect for its audience. It's also creatively incorporated into the story of the film, not just thrown in at random points. With the story revolving around music and instruments, it's cool to see these instruments come to life and the different scenarios that cause the characters or instruments to break out in song. Voiceover actor Melissa Lugo uses a very loud and nasally tone as Needlz. While this helps grab the audience's attention, it can get a bit annoying. Willie L. Harper also has an energetic voice over as Skratch, keeping the audience engaged. These characters don't have much growth over the course of the film. My favorite part of this film is the music. The featured music really stands out as the strongest aspect. It's engaging and fun, and grabbed my attention right away. The musical numbers where the instruments come to life are so fun, and are definitely my favorite part of this film.
This film's messages are about kindness, being friendly and kind, having fun, and using cooperation for teamwork skills.
I give this film 3.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 2 to 5. By Kyla C., KIDS FIRST!
Needlz and Skratch are puppet siblings who have a lot of fun solving problems within their workshop, which revolves around music and instruments. In this film, Needlz gets Skratch a surprise, but they can't seem to figure out how to open the box to see what's inside. They realize that they have to solve various problems and do different tasks in order to unlock and open the box, revealing Skratch's surprise.
The film is cute and the plot clever and fun and it's perfect for preschoolers who would find it funny and engaging. It's an interesting blend of animation, live action and puppets. The animation is very colorful and the use of color carries over to Needlz and Skratch's costumes as well as their workshop area where the various instruments introduce a wide spectrum of colors to the screen. In addition, the little details of the characters and backgrounds make the film all the more interesting and add depth to what's happening. While the backgrounds can be a little bit bland at times, they are always colorful and don't take away from the action and dialogue of the film.. There is a lot of featured music and some sound effects. The music is fun and exciting and pretty juvenile, which is perfect for its audience. It's also creatively incorporated into the story of the film, not just thrown in at random points. With the story revolving around music and instruments, it's cool to see these instruments come to life and the different scenarios that cause the characters or instruments to break out in song. Voiceover actor Melissa Lugo uses a very loud and nasally tone as Needlz. While this helps grab the audience's attention, it can get a bit annoying. Willie L. Harper also has an energetic voice over as Skratch, keeping the audience engaged. These characters don't have much growth over the course of the film. My favorite part of this film is the music. The featured music really stands out as the strongest aspect. It's engaging and fun, and grabbed my attention right away. The musical numbers where the instruments come to life are so fun, and are definitely my favorite part of this film.
This film's messages are about kindness, being friendly and kind, having fun, and using cooperation for teamwork skills.
I give this film 3.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 2 to 5. By Kyla C., KIDS FIRST!
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