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Loving Vincent

Play trailer 1:43 Poster for Loving Vincent PG-13 Released Sep 22, 2017 1h 35m History Drama Biography Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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Mystery surrounds the death of famed painter Vincent van Gogh in 1890 France.
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Loving Vincent's dazzling visual achievements make this Van Gogh biopic well worth seeking out -- even if its narrative is far less effectively composed.

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Robert Daniels 812filmreviews As the colors shimmer and shake, we understand how the artist viewed the world, as not only static existence, but as vibrant action. Rated: 3.5/4 Aug 27, 2018 Full Review Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald There is so much going on in every frame that it's hard to stop thinking long enough to become emotionally involved. But it hardly matters. This time it really is a case of art for art's sake. Rated: 4/5 Nov 8, 2017 Full Review Jessica Kiang The Playlist The point of Van Gogh's style on the canvas was always its dynamism, its motility, so to see that style in motion is a curiously over-literal treat. Rated: B- Nov 1, 2017 Full Review Denise Pieniazek A Sala Llena (Argentina) Loving Vincent invites us to observe his images as if they were paintings in motion or tableaux vivants through an extraordinary work of realization. It achieves Van Gogh's objective by touch others through his art, placing us in constant contemplation. Rated: 9/10 Jan 14, 2024 Full Review Daniel Howat Next Best Picture In one of the most interestingly animated films in quite some time, "Loving Vincent" paints a beautiful and complex picture of tortured artist Vincent Van Gogh. It's a stunning achievement that boggles the mind, but the final result is beautiful. Rated: 7/10 May 19, 2022 Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills Loving Vincent is so visually rich, even intoxicating, that you can just turn off your brain (and perhaps the soundtrack of voice actors) and experience full sensory overload watching the extraordinary animation craftsmanship at work. Apr 2, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jay W Every scene and every frame of this movie is hand painted. It is the first thing you notice when you watch it, before the movie begins text pops up and proudly declares their accomplishment. And, dang, this film is a sight to behold. The love and care that went into crafting this specific art style for this film is incredible. Any given freeze frame of this movie could be hung up at a museum and fit right in. Doing one of these paintings takes so much time and skill, let alone doing enough to make 1hr 35 minutes of 60 frames per second. Each painting patterned off of Van Gough's style. And it isn't just one art style. As the film goes to flashbacks, or establishing shots, they are different beautiful Van Gough styles. And the transitions this film can do! They fully take advantage of the painting aesthetic to transition from one art style to the next. As a love letter to Vincent Van Gough, this film is 10/10. They incorporate his art style, the characters from his paintings and the facts about his life. Perfect for any art class. Oh, and the end credit song...perfect. I just wish the story was as beautiful as the visuals. As a movie, the story is still OK, and the characters likewise are fine. It plays out like it is 45-minute TV crime drama. The main character goes from person to person to interrogate them about what they knew about Vincent. He's not a detective, it just plays out in a similar police style investigation. He is just going forward in his investigation more out of curiosity than out of duty. Without a clear motive from our main character and no definitive goal, the movie feels like it drags. For such a short movie, I shouldn't be getting bored, but the story does become pretty repetitive after returning to the same locations and hearing just a little more about the same event. I recommend it more off of its visuals than I do off of the characters or story. But so it is in life, when you look this good, you really don't have to worry about character. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/01/24 Full Review AJJ J It's a very bizarre animation for sure.. some people may not like it from first viewing, but I find myself really moved by it. The colors are so delicious as well.. they stick to your mind. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/10/24 Full Review S P Superb on all accounts, the story is endearing, the visuals are beautiful and stimulating. A must watch for those who are familiar to van Gogh's works, but also those that want to discover it. A masterpiece of European art. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/24 Full Review Alec B I wish they'd put half as much effort into the screenplay as they did the admittedly stunning animation. Hell, even jettisoning the plot might have been the better bet that way we could simply enjoy the imagery. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/05/24 Full Review ryan b Incredible movie. Each frame painted in the style of Vincent and great storyline it is a must watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/26/23 Full Review Francisco S Sometimes the animation is hard to watch but it captures the many relations the artist had. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Mystery surrounds the death of famed painter Vincent van Gogh in 1890 France.
Director
DK Welchman, Hugh Welchman
Screenwriter
DK Welchman, Hugh Welchman
Distributor
Good Deed Entertainment
Production Co
Break Thru Films, Silver Reel, Trademark Films
Rating
PG-13 (Sexual Material|Mature Thematic Elements|Smoking|Some Violence)
Genre
History, Drama, Biography, Animation
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 22, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 16, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA)
$6.5M
Runtime
1h 35m
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