The Painting

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09/23/2019 "The Painting" is a transcendental and fundamental of art, not just for adults perspective but for children as well. One of the best-animated films of the year, probably, and it reminds me of films I watched as a kid. I can call it like Disney films. I can call it also like fantasy films such as "The Wizard of Oz" or "The Chronicles of Narnia". This is a true knock out both in art and movies. The movie goes beyond our imagination. See more 10/08/2015 The Painting is not for kids, yet it does have a child-like earnestness that combines with the simple elegance of the animation to give the film a charming quality. It is a short and sweet little film. See more 10/06/2015 "The Painting" is, for lack of a better term, a work of art. It is clearly a cartoon for adults and not just because of the nude painting. The story is a parable about unfairly judging others and would likely be of little interest to younger children. While some might scoff at this story for lacking "maturity," the simplicity of its plot allows us to full absorb the visual beauty without distraction. This is especially helpful if you are watching with English subtitles while trying to enjoy the artistry on this canvas... and the artistry off of the canvas as these characters venture out of the paintings and into the real world. The animators faced a tough challenge as the world inside of each painting took on a different style from Picasso to Matisse, but the end result is an enormous success. The surrealist colors of the Allduns are stunning and effectively contrasted by the simple black and white appearance of the charcoal Sketchies. The backdrops come to life and the conversations between paintings are very clever. I wouldn't give this film Disney ratings when it comes to storytelling abilities, but "The Painting" is a feast for the eyes that should not be overlooked. See more 12/25/2014 This enchanting fable takes place in an unfinished painting where completed figures, partially-painted figures, and loosely-sketched figures live in a stringent caste system. Looking to establish equal rights for all, a group of these subjects venture outside of the frame in the hopes of tracking down the artist and convincing him to finish his work. The Painting does not have subtle allegories, but it does have a crisp pace, lovely animation, and some stirring characters. It's a fine option for anyone looking for an animated feature that veers a little left of the Disney mold. See more 12/13/2014 Very creative and beautifully animated! See more 11/20/2014 I loved this film. Very sweet. See more Read all reviews

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