Loving Vincent

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Krystal M @RT5678904221633 1d It was a bit romanticising of the whole story but it was incredible handiwork. See more Leprechaun K @LeprechaunKing Jun 20 Each frame is beautifully painted by hand, but the fictional plot takes away from the viewing experience. The film is better off with a focus on the work and life of Vincent Van Gogh, as suggested by its title. It is still one of its kind and enjoyable to watch, but it can be so much better. See more Henry D @Henry_Domke Jun 13 Creative, moving, entertaining, brief, and unique. What a great concept, a film about Van Gogh that is itself a work of art. The painted animation was mesmerizing, but it never felt like a gimmick. It made the film beautiful to look at and a pleasure to watch from beginning to end. I also enjoyed knowing that one of the directors, Dorota Kobiela, is a Polish woman and painter. See more Kenny B @Audiblekbrad Feb 15 Watching a live action van gogh painting, pretty wild. See more Kevin P @RT55971421 Oct 12 A warm loving tribute to Vincent Van Gogh’s life through the people in his life. The art style was stunning and very creative, turning Vincent Van Gogh's paintings into animation. It's insane that this was all hand painted by a hundred talented artists. I liked all the cool transitions of the scene shifting from one famous painting into another with different parts of the placed Van Gogh had been. I'll admit, I would've preferred this wonderful animation style to be used for a more straightforward narrative that focused solely on showing us Van Gogh's life rather than other people telling us about his life. However, the narrative they frame with the townsfolk all having different takes on Vincent provides an heartfelt commentary on the fluidity of truth and people, based on the perspectives of others. Nice touch of turning his portraits into characters talking about the mystery of his tragic death. Admittedly, the dialogue can sometimes be a bit simplistic and on-the-nose. The voice acting could also be slightly wooden at times. But the overall narrative still does a solid job capturing the essence of Vincent Van Gogh with his relatable struggles of depression and struggling to find a stable career until he escapes through art at the age of 28. It's crazy how in only 6 years of painting, he crafted so many masterpieces and only sold one in his lifetime, despite his monumental posthumous fame and legacy. The film's decision to create a fictionalized story of an investigation of the whereabouts of Van Gogh's death and how his relationships might've influenced was intriguing for people not too familiar with his life. I absolutely adored the gorgeous and tearjerking cover version of Don McLean's Vincent (Starry, Starry Night) song for the end credits that genuinely moved me. The movie is a mesmerizing oil canvas building the puzzle of Van Gogh's beautiful artwork pushing through his emotional low self-esteem, even after death. It's a tragedy he never got to live to see more recognition. But it's wonderful seeing us still pay tribute after all these decades ever since for such a warm and creative artist who saw the beauty in everything. See more Thomas S @RT53929595 05/20/2025 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." See more Read all reviews

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