Loving Vincent
Good Deed Entertainment | Release Date: September 22, 2017
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ITSME73Oct 9, 2017
mesmerising, lovingly made, insightful.
intelligent fusion of paintings and touching performances. sound track by clint mansell adds haunting beauty.
adds humanity to what is now art as commodity.
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IttiacesOct 11, 2017
This movie is a stunning piece of filmmaking. Positively mindblowing in its conception. Every frame was hand painted beautifully by very skilful artists over a period of two years. I believe the entire film took about seven years in all toThis movie is a stunning piece of filmmaking. Positively mindblowing in its conception. Every frame was hand painted beautifully by very skilful artists over a period of two years. I believe the entire film took about seven years in all to complete. The resulting animation looks like a moving work of art. The oil paints seem to glide effortlessly over the subject matter creating scene after scene. It truly is a feast for the eyes. The story elaborates on the events leading up to and after Van Gogh's untimely death. His demise is still shrouded in a great deal of mystery. Some say he killed himself while others are adamant that he was murdered but chose to protect the killer's identity in his dying moments. It's surprisingly engaging as a detective story and really adds to the whole experience. Wonderful work by everyone involved in creating this from the artists to the cast to the producers. Astounding, original and highly recommended viewing.… Expand
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jacoobi456Oct 14, 2017
Loving Vincent is an insight as to how the great artist Vincent Van Gogh died, and in this movie we follow Armand Rolan, the son of a postmaster who needs to deliver a letter to Vincent's brother Theo. However, after learning of Theo's death,Loving Vincent is an insight as to how the great artist Vincent Van Gogh died, and in this movie we follow Armand Rolan, the son of a postmaster who needs to deliver a letter to Vincent's brother Theo. However, after learning of Theo's death, he begins investigating the small town of Auvers where Vincent passed away, and learns that the circumstances surrounding Vincent's death are suspicious. Of course, the whole film is such a unique way of storytelling, probably the most unique I've ever seen, as it is ALL oil-painted, and it goes without saying the visuals are incredible. Each frame is beautifully drawn, and sewn together very well by good editing. The film's plot is told through flashbacks, as Rolan goes around Auvers asking many people questions about Vincent, and (thank God) the flashbacks are good. They don't bore you/disengage you from the story, and the change of colour scheme in the flashbacks draws your attention even more to the screen you're viewing them on.

Also, there is a small subplot in the story that develops the character of Armand Rolan very nicely, and this plotline aids and abets the main detective/investigatory plotline, making the viewing all the more enjoyable. I think people won't like this film purely because of the animation style, because it does take a little bit of time to get used to (only a couple of minutes), but because it is so out there, I think it'll draw people away from watching it. Also, the change of accents from what they would've been might make some people disconnect from the film, because all accents are English, and if I'm honest I'm not sure they worked, and I think I'd have preferred the authentic accents.… Expand
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AxeTNov 23, 2017
The concept here of making a fictional detective story based on conspiracy theory speculation of van Gogh's death via video turned into animation using commercial techniques from circa the early 2000's and Richard Linklater's pioneeringThe concept here of making a fictional detective story based on conspiracy theory speculation of van Gogh's death via video turned into animation using commercial techniques from circa the early 2000's and Richard Linklater's pioneering "Waking Life" and "A Scanner Darkly" but going a step further by hand painting each frame is simply brilliant. What's less so is actually sitting through it which doesn't overwhelmingly pass the better off at a museum than in a movie theater test.… Expand
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BHBarryJan 14, 2018
“Loving Vincent” was co-written and co-directed by Dorota Kobiela and Hugh Welchman and includes in its cast Saoirse Ronan and Chris O’Dowd who appear, as do all of the other “actors” in this unique film as characters from the paintings and“Loving Vincent” was co-written and co-directed by Dorota Kobiela and Hugh Welchman and includes in its cast Saoirse Ronan and Chris O’Dowd who appear, as do all of the other “actors” in this unique film as characters from the paintings and works of Vincent Van Gogh. Utilizing the services of 100 artists the paintings of the great Van Gogh come to life in this, for want of a better word, animation of his subjects, landscapes, flowers and starry starry skies. However, and in addition to this unorthodox film, it also attempts to solve the mystery as to how this artist died. Van Gogh, who painted over 800 works of art in his short life (and sold only 1while he was alive) is an intriguing subject and the filmmakers waste no time or footage in exploring his complicated and troubled life. I give the film an 8.0 and urge all who have any appreciation of the work of Vincent Van Gogh and who are ready to allow themselves the pleasure of an extraordinary theatrical experience to see the film.… Expand
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TVJerryDec 11, 2017
The concept of this film is inspired: re-create people and places from Vincent van Gogh's life in the animated style of his paintings. For this film, real people were shot in the studio, then rotoscoped by artists who emulated the painter'sThe concept of this film is inspired: re-create people and places from Vincent van Gogh's life in the animated style of his paintings. For this film, real people were shot in the studio, then rotoscoped by artists who emulated the painter's fluid brush strokes. There is a premise (a friend investigates the truth behind van Gogh's death), but most of the "action" is 2 people talking. There are also flashbacks in a less elaborate, black and white style. All that being said, the animation is dazzling and beautiful. Even when the dialogue becomes tiresome, it's still wondrous to watch the people and the backgrounds swirl and flow in constant magical motion.… Expand
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netflicOct 30, 2017
It is an animated film about Vincent van Gogh's last part of his life and his relationship with locals of a little town where he lived and died.

The form of the movie is quite unique. It is completely oil-panting animated. The amount ofIt is an animated film about Vincent van Gogh's last part of his life and his relationship with locals of a little town where he lived and died.

The form of the movie is quite unique. It is completely oil-panting animated.

The amount of effort that went into creation is this movie is simply astonishing.

More than 100 artists created 65,000 oil painting to be used in this film in the style of Van Gogh's works. It took them 6 years to paint those pictures. Many of van Gogh's most famous paintings could be recognized while watching the movie.

I admired the form of the film but at times it felt overly long and boring.
The script, in my opinion, is the weakest part of the movie.
In short, this film is visually stunning but otherwise not very impressive.… Expand
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ledaumasDec 7, 2017
My boyfriend was very surprised this was a “cartoon” as we sat down to watch this movie. Later he told me he forgot it was a “cartoon” because the story was so compelling about how Vincent died. Some people cared about him, while other peopleMy boyfriend was very surprised this was a “cartoon” as we sat down to watch this movie. Later he told me he forgot it was a “cartoon” because the story was so compelling about how Vincent died. Some people cared about him, while other people had no interest in figuring Vincent out. If only more people cared about him while he lived, he would have seen his art appreciated in just a few more years. What a waste...however, Vincent will live on thanks to his brother’s love which resulted in those work of arts that no one appreciated when Vincent was alive. The film was drawn beautifully!… Expand
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andrewmakatsariOct 11, 2017
Animated films are always an interesting genre of film, mostly because of the reason the filmmakers choose to portray their material in a visual style used more for episodic natures of anime or tv shows, the purpose behind it may be purelyAnimated films are always an interesting genre of film, mostly because of the reason the filmmakers choose to portray their material in a visual style used more for episodic natures of anime or tv shows, the purpose behind it may be purely there for the visual style but other times filmmakers have found compelling ways to add substance that is enhanced by the visual style, British co-writer/co-director's debut film "Loving Vincent" is one such case.

"Loving Vincent" tells the story of a mystery surrounding Van Gogh's death, approaching from a unique detective perspective, following Armand Roulin, the son of a famous postman who was a close friend to Van Gogh as well as deliver many of his letters. Armand travels around Europe in search of relatives or closer people he could deliver his father's farewell letter to, but finds the mystery surrounding Gogh's death and the deceiving locals to be of higher priority. Douglas Booth is absolutely fantastic as Armand, whom I have never seen before but will love to see more from now on. From the second he appears on the screen all the way to the end of the film, he is a strong, charismatic and relatable presence that audience easily sympathizes with as he is young and arrogant, but reasonably so as he is far more interested at succeeding at his own life rather than go looking for answers for someone else's death, the peer pressure he feels from relatives can be understood by even the youngest members in the audience. The supporting cast is excellent as well, with Saoirse Ronan standing out as Madame Gachet, the wife of Doctor Gachet(played equally well by Jerome Flynn) who appears mean and mysterious from the first page of her carefully drawn canvas pictures. The whodunit plot is easy to follow, and the wealth of flashbacks and backstories provided by the colorful characters Armand comes across are emotionally punctual and enthralling, with complementary editing that keeps the pace brisk, yet adventurous, slow but deliberately so, that along with Clint Mansell's(Ghost in the Shell, Black Swan) is beautiful, haunting and compelling, he's certainly a composer to watch out for.

The artwork, or rather the visual style I was referring to has been hand drawn by over 120 artists, painting over 60000 paintings on canvases, with the intended purpose to recreate both the style of Van Gogh's paintings and capture the visual appearance of the actors in a way that doesn't feel too realistic but not otherworldly either, somewhere in between would be the correct phrasing. The film is absolutely beautiful, the cinematography is excellent, as it draws on many of Gogh's famous works, translates them onto the screen, incorporates them into the narrative, in a way that makes his paintings quite literally come to life or gain new meaning, a new life. It's rare that a film with so much style and such simple premise manages to be so enhancing, I found the style of the film to be more than just good-looking, but also fitting and poignant, as the story gets darker and Gogh is made out by characters to NOT to be the angel we'd think he'd have been by simply looking at his work, the style of the film reminds us once again that there was beauty to his madness and his pain, adding all the more weight to the story as we're even more intrigued by what would've led a person this talented to draw himself an end so tragic. In an age where films are dominated by CGI, deterring audiences and pulling them out of the film's established reality, "Loving Vincent" does the complete opposite, it draws them further in and doesn't let go for the entirety of its runtime, furthermore it talks about life and influence and how people tend to look at the aspects of someone's life that may not be as important as the things they've left behind and the things that they could've left behind if said aspects of his/her life wouldn't have been caused by people who should've loved him.

"Loving Vincent" is a powerful piece of cinema, with strong performances from a talented cast, each and every frame feels like it has a purpose, to excite, scare, enrich and educate people on the work of a master, and by being so successful at it, the films becomes something of a masterpiece of its own, one whose basic premise you start to overlook as you realize how much it has moved you, by utilizing all aspects of film making, by being genuinely creative and unique and very much so daring, just like the person it's based upon.… Expand
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LinttaFlamingoOct 21, 2017
Visually the film is gorgeous and never loses its charm, but aside from the flashback scenes that show Vincent Van Gogh, the film is basically just Armand Roulin going around town asking people about Gogh, and it got pretty repetitive. ButVisually the film is gorgeous and never loses its charm, but aside from the flashback scenes that show Vincent Van Gogh, the film is basically just Armand Roulin going around town asking people about Gogh, and it got pretty repetitive. But the fact that the movie is a fully painted film about a painter is just awesome.… Expand
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CriticFerJan 16, 2018
Now THIS is a aniamted film to nominee. Not Ferdinand, Not Boss Baby, Not even The Star, THIS is a great example to nominee whit movies like Coco, The LEGO Batman Movie, Despicable Me 3 and The Breadwinner. Loving Vincent is an amazing movieNow THIS is a aniamted film to nominee. Not Ferdinand, Not Boss Baby, Not even The Star, THIS is a great example to nominee whit movies like Coco, The LEGO Batman Movie, Despicable Me 3 and The Breadwinner. Loving Vincent is an amazing movie whit great animation, solid acting and a story that goes really deep and madure of how Vincent Van Gogh die. Is another great example for saying that animation is a media and not just silly cartoons.… Expand
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RainbowDenixNov 12, 2017
С любовью,Винсент!

Фильм рассказывает о жизни и загадочной смерти Винсента Ван Гога,кратко и верно. Узнал я про этот фильм совершенно случайно,а именно услышал как о его производстве сказали пару слов на телеканале "2x2",а именно что этоС любовью,Винсент!

Фильм рассказывает о жизни и загадочной смерти Винсента Ван Гога,кратко и верно.

Узнал я про этот фильм совершенно случайно,а именно услышал как о его производстве сказали пару слов на телеканале "2x2",а именно что это будет первый фильм нарисованный масляными красками,после этих слов я осознал,что фильм я точно жду.

Я пропустил все трейлеры и прочие показы материалом из фильма,так как хотел посмотреть полный фильм а не его кусочки.

И вот он вышел,я сходил на него и да визуал просто великолепен каждый кадр или правильней будет сказать рисунок,можно разглядывать часами,ну по крайней мере я готов на всё это,также стоит учитывать что с творчеством Ван Гога я знаком практически никак,ну а если вы его фанат,то вам точно не стоит пропускать этот фильм,ведь стилистики его рисунков сохранена на все 100%.

Ну а сюжет увы не повернётся у меня язык назвать его сильной стороной фильма,он интересный поскольку рассказывает про великого художника чуть больше чем тупые стереотипы про отрезанное ухо и подсолнухи,но увы многие моменты и диалоги предугадываются,но как я и написал выше всё равно за всем происходящим в фильме интересно наблюдать.

Если говорить откровенно был бы это обычный фильм с такой же:странной режиссурой, слабой работой оператора,не самым сильным сюжетом и предугадывающимися диалогами то максимум фильма был бы 7 из 10,но из-за того как он сделан я ставлю 8,9 из 10.

Сходите на фильм про великого художника не пожалеете,не смотря ни на что.… Expand
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httpcarlosxFeb 19, 2018
words simply can't discribe, I can only say it was beautiful. just beautiful.
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alejandro970Dec 3, 2017
An innovative way of making animated films: with oil painting. It´s quite nice even when the pace is slow and leaves questions unanswered. Anyway, it´s a shall to see.
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frederik1478Aug 26, 2023
Loving Vincent is an amazing movie on every level you rarely. Get to see a production on this level and paintings and acting is just so good.

I'm happy that the story is not about how he's a great artist because he's suffered. It is aboutLoving Vincent is an amazing movie on every level you rarely. Get to see a production on this level and paintings and acting is just so good.

I'm happy that the story is not about how he's a great artist because he's suffered. It is about how you create arts because he could see things that other people couldn't Delight and stuff.… Expand
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marymaebennettDec 7, 2017
This is one of those movies where in the future this movie will only be known from a select few. It will be the one that unjustly got away. It will be a movie that I cry from the rooftops, "See it! It doesn't matter who you are! You willThis is one of those movies where in the future this movie will only be known from a select few. It will be the one that unjustly got away. It will be a movie that I cry from the rooftops, "See it! It doesn't matter who you are! You will never ever see anything like this! It deserves so much more!" And here's the huge marketing issue with this movie, if you hear the premise, 12 hand painted oil paintings per second telling a story, you're intrigued. If you hear of the premise, you're in. It delivers. The issue is that most people have not heard of this movie. I don't blame studios, this movie has to be costing a fortune and if you put another fortune into a marketing campaign, that's even more money to potentially lose but I am an optimist and think this could've been a blockbuster. I think it deserves at least the animated feature Oscar. There. I said it. Here you have this beautiful score, beautiful images, and amazing story. It's all kinds of crafts at their finest. The mystery was always there, I was familiar with Van Gogh having a very interesting but sorrowful life but I did not remember most of the story, therefore I was on the edge of my seat with this one. Also, the images and homages to his paintings tie in so well, nothing is forced, it's masterful. I was as captivated as the protagonist. I don't think there will be anything quite like this ever again.… Expand
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JLuis_001Dec 12, 2017
It has some rhythm problems and I would have loved more fluency in the narrative, but its visual beauty is so amazing and so dedicated that it frankly eliminates a lot of those problems.
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zorraDec 12, 2017
A visually stunning film about the life of van Gogh. You can see how much work went into making this masterpiece Clint Mansell's score is hauntingly beautiful. Recommended to those who have an appreciation for art.
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KaustavFeb 4, 2018
Firstly, do not judge this film by the contents of its reviews irrespective of whether it's good or pallidly pretentious. You should watch this movie. Why? Because it is sort of thing that in the first place makes people want to exploreFirstly, do not judge this film by the contents of its reviews irrespective of whether it's good or pallidly pretentious. You should watch this movie. Why? Because it is sort of thing that in the first place makes people want to explore escapists panels of an artwork. It is the sort of thing that not only is bearer of a tale of reality that is embellished in places for the better but also the courageous sort and innovative workmanship that inspires people to do better. And if you think I am being overzealous in my praise of this movie, then let me remind of the hard work that was put into making 65000 frames of oil painting that were used to make this animated motion picture. It does not rest in its laurels aforementioned which surely are being already recorded in some or other panels of history, it produces passionate acting from a caring cast who fill and fit in well in their roles telling the tale of a man who lived with internal turmoil in life than the fame and recognition his art brought him in death.
As far as arguments about his repetitive and not enough display of the titular character goes, I implore people to gather patience, be calm and revisit their words and possibly watching the movie itself. It is a posthumous journey of finding the truth of a perceived reality and while it does take time to get the bottom of things, it doesn't dally and neither do its protagonist seem bland. Also, while Van Gogh is shown infrequently, it is meaningful to his arc and every moments of this narrative is dedicated to him. To a Man who drew 800 pieces f art in 8 years, To a Man who was so troubled and so lonely, To a Man whose story changed the heart of another man unwilling and To a Man who left memories - for better or worse - in his wake for a lifetimes to come.
If you still don't think this is worth your time, well good luck to further endeavors which I hope may bring you almost as much joy as this story did for me. And if you ever see anyone who was involved in this movie and its making, call them out and give them a congratulatory hug recognizing their contribution and dedications. Viva La Van Gogh!… Expand
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gcoh88Feb 9, 2018
The paintings within the Loving Vincent film were beautiful, and the various slides that were compiled and then painted by over one-hundred artists showed excellence, expertise, and incredible efforts to see the project through. Thank youThe paintings within the Loving Vincent film were beautiful, and the various slides that were compiled and then painted by over one-hundred artists showed excellence, expertise, and incredible efforts to see the project through. Thank you Loving Vincent directors Dorota Kobiela and Hugh Welchman and all who played a part in this wonderful film. This movie was a true masterpiece for an master. I hope that this raises the bar for future cinema.… Expand
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carameldanceFeb 22, 2018
All the waiting and work that put on this piece of art. The only expectation I have was visual but the scenario was equally good. It's unique and heart wrenching.
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RaduAMar 23, 2019
83/100

  "This movie you are about to see was entirely painted by a team of over 100 artists"   WOW! Among the most beautiful movies I have seen ... I do not even imagine how long it took these artists to create this artwork.   It felt like83/100

  "This movie you are about to see was entirely painted by a team of over 100 artists"

  WOW! Among the most beautiful movies I have seen ... I do not even imagine how long it took these artists to create this artwork.
  It felt like a cop movie in a way ... why did Vincent Van Gogh kill himself? At least, did he kill himself or was killed by someone? But sometimes the movie lost me... and they could have made the story even more exciting.
  As I said earlier, the movie looks gorgeous, the melodies are melancholy and match the tone of the movie.
  I do not have much to say about the acting ... the actors were good, I guess.… Expand
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meydianarizki21Dec 15, 2020
Real Cinematic Art
Cinema has always been a gloried artwork and we have much more authentic proof in astounding Loving Vincent.
An animated construction entirely brought to life by oil paintings, is quintessential proof that cinema has stillReal Cinematic Art
Cinema has always been a gloried artwork and we have much more authentic proof in astounding Loving Vincent.

An animated construction entirely brought to life by oil paintings, is quintessential proof that cinema has still barely scratched the surface of its reaches. Loving Vincent is landmark event for animation and even biographical storytelling through its majestic vision at the last days of Vincent Van Gogh.

Set a after the death of fabled painter, Armand Roulin (Douglas Booth) is possessed with a letter from Van Gogh to his brother Theo before his death, and begins the journey to deliver it. While on call, Roulin encounters all the people close to Vincent before is death gradually trying to put the pieces of what cause his sudden suicide. From this we are taken back to key moments of Van Gogh's life mesmerizingly displayed through the living oil paintings.

Generated by 65,000 paintings by over a 100 artist, Loving Vincent is living work of art. First shot as a live action depiction then adapted into paintings, the immersive gallery of scenes is a first in new format of animation. Directors: Dorota Kobiela, and Hugh Welchman take Van Gogh's own artistry into his own biography (almost), from Citizen Kane style narrative, assessing and celebrating the life of one of the worlds if not the most famous painter. From this production becomes transporting cinema experience into the world of Van Gogh and an enchanting watch of magnificent painting and animation.

Of course what is the fundamental strength of Loving Vincent is its captivating artwork which for every moment is spectacular, and then you have the real narrative of Van Gogh's last days which on its own is an affectionate journey. Even if you don't not much about the life of Van Gogh this is an enthralling experience.

The monumental presence of the paintings is consistently exceptional with wonderful detail and creation put into it. One of the sensational efforts for the film is its sketch of the real actors, making them instantly recognisable on screen, bringing their performance into the art. Although our eyes are set on visual presence, Clint Mansell's score is also a tear-jerking atmosphere throughout the film, capturing the melancholy as well as joy of Van Gogh.

Loving Vincent is a visual sensation, proving the amazing talent that animation brings to the screen. This is by far one of the most significant films of the year and is must see experience, especially for art students.… Expand
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IsaacJJan 3, 2019
Here stands a film perhaps as oddly remarkable as the great artist whose demise it documents; Loving Vincent is a Polish-UK co-production charting the final days (and the shady aftermath of which) of Vincent Van Gogh. But what is trulyHere stands a film perhaps as oddly remarkable as the great artist whose demise it documents; Loving Vincent is a Polish-UK co-production charting the final days (and the shady aftermath of which) of Vincent Van Gogh. But what is truly extraordinary about this film is that it is the first animated film created entirely with oil paints, in the notable style of its eponymous painter. Loving Vincent is an ambitious visual experiment, every frame avowedly hand-painted in a pastiche of Van Gogh’s work. It’s an experiment that certainly works; landscapes swirl dreamily across the screens and oozing strokes of paint litter the faces of the film’s players. There is something strangely ethereal about the animation; it’s utterly immersive and beautiful and surely can be appreciated simply for its flair and the pain-staking commitment required to create it. The film was also shot in live-action beforehand; we see Chris O’Dowd, Saoirse Ronan and the rest of the cast embodied within the brushstrokes, in a strangely satisfying and delightfully expressive way. There’s an effortlessness and innovation to the film’s design; the same cannot be said, however, of its plot.
Though not unenjoyable, Loving Vincent’s plot is rather thin, comprised of exposition-packed flashbacks and uninspired dialogue. Over-narrated and over-simplified, it never really takes flight or makes much of an impact, despite numerous attempts. We watch as young Armand Roulin (Douglas Booth) seeks to deliver a letter, at the request of his father, from a deceased Vincent to his brother, only to become hooked in finding out the truth behind the artist’s death among the witnesses of his final days. The cast, led by Booth, are lively enough, but are not enough to distract one from a flimsy narrative that begins to feel like a tame episode of Poirot. Despite this, the film is entertaining enough and it’s clear that the true intentions of directors Dorota Kobiela and Hugh Welchman is to impress via the film’s visuals rather than its story.
Loving Vincent is a definite mixed bag of a film; visually, it’s exquisite and never excessively dull, but its formulaic and uninspired plot cannot be ignored. For a movie that claims to be a biopic of Vincent Van Gogh, it tells us very little about the man itself, functioning far more as a standard who-dunnit that is gorgeous to watch but, on occasion, feels self-admiring. An interesting film that is worth watching just for its pure style.… Expand
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Eaj6Oct 8, 2019
This movie is truly inspiring and mind-blowing. The details that went into every frame was just truly to perfect to put into words. The landscapes and scenery were beautiful and I learned a lot about Van Gogh's life.
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BrunoVn00Mar 31, 2019
A visually stunning experimental animated film...But that's about it. The weak point of this movie is basically everything except the beautiful and unbelievable animation.

The Good: -Without a doubt, the best of this movie is the animation.A visually stunning experimental animated film...But that's about it. The weak point of this movie is basically everything except the beautiful and unbelievable animation.

The Good:
-Without a doubt, the best of this movie is the animation. Every single frame is incredible, it's a love letter to Vincent Van Gogh as the visual style is based on Van Gogh's paintings and some scenes of the movie are direct references to some of his most iconic works of art. I'm impressed of the effort from all of the animators to make this movie a moving painting.I would actually watch this movie again just to admire the animation.
-I think the acting was solid for the most part.

The Bad:
-The script and story. This is basically some sort of "crime investigation" film, as the focus of the movie is the investigation of the true causes of Van Gogh's death. That's obviously not the problem, the problem is that it's a very repetitive movie. There's one scene of someone talking to another person, then that person talks about something he knew about Van Gogh in a flashback, and then that someone walks and talks to another person, that other person talks about Van Gogh in a flashback again and so on. By the fourth time this happened I was like "Oh, not again". And that's the major problem.
-Because of the repetitive story structure, there's no character development and it results in an overall forgettable movie.

I would obviously recommend this movie if you're interested in animation or you're an animation student as this is just an amazing movie visually speaking. But if you're not interested in animated movies...Well, I think I can't really recommend it.
I give it a 7/10 because the animation gives it tons of extra points, if this was a standard live action movie, then I would've give it a red score.… Expand
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clem666Feb 21, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There is absolutely no doubt of it: the visuals are extraordinary thanks to all these artists who have been working on this movie for several years. And I speak about visuals in general because this is a short way to mean that lighting is wonderful, details are omnipresent, movements are gorgeous and colours are meaningful. Those artists have successfully recreated some of the major Van Gogh's paintings and managed to have them included impressively in the movie.

Despite these points 'Loving Vincent' also could have been way different and maybe so much better than what it actually is. Only speaking about the scenario, all this project does is to add flashbacks to flashbacks to try to solve a passed potential crime. Why does this have to be so close to the investigation and crime category of movies? This totally ruins the thing! You could have made it so much more biographical, closer to Van Gogh's daily life. All we hear about him comes from people speaking about him: 'I heard this...', 'I saw that...', ... And the movie underlines the fact that everyone has a different opinion about Van Gogh and the events of his death.

The end especially could have been so much better. The last thing we see and hear is the opinion of Dr. Gachet, the main doctor of Van Gogh. And the movie ends in a certain way that we want to believe this last testimony. However it is just another opinion and we had a lot of them during the feauture. So for me this is totally an open ending that tries to erase a lot of what we saw before. The conclusion is so easy: 'he killed himself in a weird way because he was totally crazy'. And after all we have been through it is such a lame conclusion! A few inconsistencies in the movie doesn't match at all with this end.

So I want the end of this review to be far more mixed than the movie end. I think as I said that this movie is incredible by the way it has been produced and the way it looks. But I found that the stroytelling appears to be really poor to me. A lot of characters are badly introduced or unintelligible (as the simple dummy boy at the end). Not bad but could have easily been better.… Expand
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DawdlingPoetNov 20, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an extraordinary film - the painting style animation looks visually amazing and the story is compelling, although, inevitably, sad. I found the various characters intriguing and I found it a very watchable film. I believe it took many years to make, due to the traditional paint based animation and it shows. I felt like I could see the emotion in the various characters eyes, with hints of teardrops appearing in the corners of their eyes and the like.

I am quite a big fan of animation, have always been since a child, so this film had appealed to me for a long time and I honestly can't say it disappointed. I was both interested to see it in terms of the painting work used to create it but also in terms of being interested in the story of the troubled person who was Vincent Van Gogh and this film certainly taught me more about him. I was aware of his time spent in Arles, in France, having visited the area a few summers ago and this place features in the film, so I found it very interesting, with good voice work from the cast, including Josh Burdett, Holly Earl, John Sessions, Helen McCrory and Chris O'Dowd.

Even if your not especially keen on Van Gogh, I would still recommend it as a different type of film from 'regular' CGI based animation or the like. However, I should probably point out that this is rated 12 in the UK due to the theme of mental illness being inevitably present but also there was a scene depicting a prostitute with a customer and the infamous gifting of Vincents cut ear is also depicted, so I wouldn't recommend it be shown to pre-teens certainly.… Expand
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MrPajamasSep 26, 2020
Loving Vincent is a wonderful film thanks to its stunning styling. The film is beautifully animated and tells us a story that is excellent and the soundtrack is nice here. The only downside is that the film is in 4: 3 format, which ILoving Vincent is a wonderful film thanks to its stunning styling. The film is beautifully animated and tells us a story that is excellent and the soundtrack is nice here. The only downside is that the film is in 4: 3 format, which I understand on the one hand, because it would be more difficult to animate to a larger size, but it's still a shame.… Expand
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GralhaDec 15, 2020
O filme é lindo em qualquer aspecto analisado.
O cuidado com cada quadro, cada cena, minuciosamente pintada e colorida em cima de uma fotografia excelente. Tudo nesse filme emociona.
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Amirhosein2005May 18, 2023
Wonderful and attractive visual style that relaxes and relieves fatigue. But the story is not many catchy and the screenplay is not as attractive as the visual style of the film. However, this film is valuable for staying true to Van Gogh's world.
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HabibiehakimJun 11, 2021
A Master Art in a Masterpiece, Loving Vincent is really something different, something that me or the world never seen before, a movie and a painting that have a heart, have a soul, and have a power, Loving Vincent is flawlessly well done, iA Master Art in a Masterpiece, Loving Vincent is really something different, something that me or the world never seen before, a movie and a painting that have a heart, have a soul, and have a power, Loving Vincent is flawlessly well done, i highly recommended.… Expand
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