GHOSTBOY, 9min., UK, Animation/Comedy
Directed by Jonathan Brooks

An exciting tale of mystery, mayhem and friendship, ‘Ghostboy’ teaches the very important lesson to not judge a book by it’s cover…

Seen at the August 2016 FAMILY FEEDBACK Film Festival in Toronto.

Movie Review by Kierston Drier

Coming to use courtesy of Jonathan Brooks and Foolhardy films, Ghostboy reminds us that not all ghosts are here to haunt us. Charmingly designed with exquisite musical composition and engaging visual motifs, Ghostboy invites us to take a look at life for a few moments through the eyes of a child.

Whimsical, bright, and full of colorful imagery, this film takes us on the adventures of Alfie, a reluctant young boy moving into a new home with his unassuming grandmother and his perpetually upbeat mother.

Of course, he soon finds that his new home is already occupied by an evil hostage-taking spider, a creepy doll and most distressingly, a ghost-child. Not all ghosts are bad though, as Alfie soon discovers.

This short is one of those brilliant films that fires the imaginations and delights the senses of child and adult alike. With kid-friendly humor and just enough tension to keep the plot engaging from moment to moment, Ghostboy offers a pleasant mixture of fun and games that is enjoyable for the whole family.

The soundtrack and music design is beautifully constructed, the animation is delightful and visually lush and story is delightfully fun.

Enjoy the show!

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