Children's Play
Children's Play

Movie spotlight

Children's Play

2001
Movie
85 min
French

Marianne and Jacques are a young middle-class couple who live in a chic Parisian apartment with their two young children. One day, Marianne receives an unexpected visit from two strangers, Mr and Mrs Worms, who claim to have lived in the apartment when they were children and who ask if they can just take a look around their former home. Marianne agrees, but no sooner have the mysterious Worms left than things take an inexplicable turn for the worse...

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Director: Steve PurcellGenres: Animation, Short, Comedy

Plot Summary

A short animated film featuring two graffiti artists, one of whom is voiced by skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, attempting to create a mural on a wall. The film humorously depicts their artistic process and interactions.

Critical Reception

As a short animated film, 'Children's Play' received moderate attention primarily within animation and skateboarding enthusiast circles. Its unique blend of urban art and animation, coupled with the appearance of Tony Hawk, was noted by its audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant animation style and urban art aesthetic.

  • Appreciated for the unexpected inclusion of Tony Hawk and its comedic tone.

  • Considered a unique and stylized short film within the animation community.

Google audience: While specific Google user reviews for this short film are not widely aggregated, general sentiment from similar short animation platforms suggests an appreciation for its distinct visual style and humorous content.

Fun Fact

The film was created by Steve Purcell, who is also known for co-creating the animated series 'Samurai Jack' and the 'Sam & Max' franchise.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

Community Critic Reviews

No critic reviews have been posted yet. Be the first to share your thoughts.

My Review

TMDB Reviews

No TMDB reviews are available yet for this title.

Video Reviews

No video reviews found for this title yet.