Loving Vincent

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Thomas S This film truly moved me. It feels almost serendipitous that I watched it at this particular moment — a crossroads in my own life, having to choose whether I should pursue what I love doing or settle down for a big paycheck. Loving Vincent is not merely a tribute to a legendary painter; it is a visual and meditative journey into the emotional aftermath of creation, suffering, and legacy. The choice to set the narrative after Vincent van Gogh’s death is bold and quietly devastating. It forces the viewer to linger on a subject few are comfortable with: not just death, but the loneliness and misunderstanding that often accompany genius. Visually, the film is stunning — every frame hand-painted in Van Gogh's distinctive style. This alone creates a dreamlike atmosphere, blurring the line between reality and art, between memory and myth. What struck me most were the themes woven throughout: – The injustice of talent, as embodied by the contrast between Van Gogh and Dr. Gachet — one who gave his life to art, the other who abandoned it for medicine. – The relentless need of a soul without kin to justify one’s path, symbolized by the missing letter — a search for meaning even after death. – And above all, the noble yet tragic decision to dedicate oneself entirely to art, to truth, regardless of whether recognition ever comes. It also has great quotes that moved me. Here are some : “- He had a breakdown. It happens to people. - If they’re weak. - Live longer. You’ll see. Life can even bring down the strong.” “- You're so interested in his death. But what do you know of his life? - I know that he tried hard to prove he was good for something.” “- You're not familiar with melancholia, are you? - I wouldn't say so. - Sufferers can change from feeling life is a wondrous joy to being stuck in a pit of despair within six hours." Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/20/25 Full Review George W Was Vincent God? Maybe. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/03/25 Full Review 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 3.5/5 Stars •  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 4/5 Stars •  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 5/5 Stars •  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 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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