In the beginning we see that Beth and her younger sister Liz wake up and rival each other in a race to use the bathroom first. As they scurry to beat each other to the bathroom they do some funny and dangerous things such as Liz catapulting herself to a ceiling fan with floss. They progress through several scenarios in which the bickering continues, and the film ends with a strong lesson in sisterhood and family values.
This film will add value to the KIDS FIRST! Film Festivals with its strong message about sisterly love, family bonding and Indonesian culture. The 2D appeal and smooth animations are wonderful to watch and enjoy. I found myself laughing throughout the film as the sisters hilariously fight so hard just to be the first to use the bathroom! Their other antics are equally funny such as when Liz throws a bath bomb into the fish tank which makes a big explosion and when Liz throws a toothbrush at Beth and Beth's eyes get all fiery. I love the animation, especially at the beginning when we are introduced to the girls' room. It looks very well thought out and is very colorful. The 2D animation is phenomenal; it is very crisp with virtually no lag in the animation. It reminds me of some Disney cartoons I have watched. The film is set in Jakarta, Indonesia and the attire of the characters represents the culture well - everything is bright-colored and representative of their culture. The backgrounds are all amazing, especially those of the house interior. They look exactly what I imagine Indonesian houses would look like and they are very detailed. Even the plants and the geckos throughout the film transport me to Indonesia. The background music is also very good. The opening scene has very calm and tranquil music but soon we are transported into a more chaotic environment with music that picks up in tempo and suspense. The visual effects are also great; for example, when Liz hits Beth with a toothbrush her eyes get all fiery. When Beth sprays Liz in the face with hairspray Liz's eyes turn bloodshot. When Liz throws the bath bomb in the fish tank it makes a big explosion. These are all executed well.
The sisters both grow tremendously in the short time of the film. They start out as both being very selfish and not caring for the other. However, by the end, both Liz and Beth transform into caring sisters that appreciate each other's faults and strengths. Love for each other is ultimately what brings them back together. I have to commend the two directors, Isabelle Maria Tumboimbela and Daisha Lin Sherman for their excellent work; the animation, direction, and storyboarding shine in this film. My favorite part is when Liz gets some floss that she sees on the floor and grabs it so she can catapult onto the ceiling fan to swing to the bathroom. However, she ends up swinging back and forth until Beth turns up the fan speed. Then she starts swinging out of control!
The film's message is that, even though family members sometimes get into skirmishes there will eventually be something that grounds you to make you realize how much you truly love each other. Note that it does show kids doing risky things that kids might imitate. The scene where Liz is sprayed by the hairspray could easily be replicated.
I give My Turn 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12, plus adults. By Adele B., KIDS FIRST!
In the beginning we see that Beth and her younger sister Liz wake up and rival each other in a race to use the bathroom first. As they scurry to beat each other to the bathroom they do some funny and dangerous things such as Liz catapulting herself to a ceiling fan with floss. They progress through several scenarios in which the bickering continues, and the film ends with a strong lesson in sisterhood and family values.
This film will add value to the KIDS FIRST! Film Festivals with its strong message about sisterly love, family bonding and Indonesian culture. The 2D appeal and smooth animations are wonderful to watch and enjoy. I found myself laughing throughout the film as the sisters hilariously fight so hard just to be the first to use the bathroom! Their other antics are equally funny such as when Liz throws a bath bomb into the fish tank which makes a big explosion and when Liz throws a toothbrush at Beth and Beth's eyes get all fiery. I love the animation, especially at the beginning when we are introduced to the girls' room. It looks very well thought out and is very colorful. The 2D animation is phenomenal; it is very crisp with virtually no lag in the animation. It reminds me of some Disney cartoons I have watched. The film is set in Jakarta, Indonesia and the attire of the characters represents the culture well - everything is bright-colored and representative of their culture. The backgrounds are all amazing, especially those of the house interior. They look exactly what I imagine Indonesian houses would look like and they are very detailed. Even the plants and the geckos throughout the film transport me to Indonesia. The background music is also very good. The opening scene has very calm and tranquil music but soon we are transported into a more chaotic environment with music that picks up in tempo and suspense. The visual effects are also great; for example, when Liz hits Beth with a toothbrush her eyes get all fiery. When Beth sprays Liz in the face with hairspray Liz's eyes turn bloodshot. When Liz throws the bath bomb in the fish tank it makes a big explosion. These are all executed well.
The sisters both grow tremendously in the short time of the film. They start out as both being very selfish and not caring for the other. However, by the end, both Liz and Beth transform into caring sisters that appreciate each other's faults and strengths. Love for each other is ultimately what brings them back together. I have to commend the two directors, Isabelle Maria Tumboimbela and Daisha Lin Sherman for their excellent work; the animation, direction, and storyboarding shine in this film. My favorite part is when Liz gets some floss that she sees on the floor and grabs it so she can catapult onto the ceiling fan to swing to the bathroom. However, she ends up swinging back and forth until Beth turns up the fan speed. Then she starts swinging out of control!
The film's message is that, even though family members sometimes get into skirmishes there will eventually be something that grounds you to make you realize how much you truly love each other. Note that it does show kids doing risky things that kids might imitate. The scene where Liz is sprayed by the hairspray could easily be replicated.
I give My Turn 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12, plus adults. By Adele B., KIDS FIRST!
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