Paint

IFC Films | Release Date: April 7, 2023

3.9	USER SCORE Generally unfavorable reviews based on 12 Ratings

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BoxleitnerMay 11, 2023

"Paint" borrows from the image and likeness of legendary painter, Bob Ross, only to pervert the telling of his supposed story; presenting a narrative which never occurred in his life. This movie is NOT a biopic, and it deeply concerns me that"Paint" borrows from the image and likeness of legendary painter, Bob Ross, only to pervert the telling of his supposed story; presenting a narrative which never occurred in his life. This movie is NOT a biopic, and it deeply concerns me that Ross's legacy can be so easily disregarded and tainted by haphazard and mediocre presentations such as this one. If I were at the head of the Ross estate, I would sue the producers. What's worse: every other aspect of this film is flawless, from its incredible supporting cast, to its luscious cinematography and excellent audio. As usual, THE most important aspect of film (its writing) is undermined by uninspired hacks, leaving what would otherwise be a pinnacle production without a soul.

The movie further squanders not only Bob Ross's but also Owen Wilson's star power, failing to deliver anything honest, unique or even creative in the telling. Like so many titles released in our generation, "Paint" attempts to co-opt the fame and fortune of true talent in order to make a measly dollar; another plagiarism by a generation of Hollywood which refuses to make an effort or learn even one lesson. Director Brit McAdams desperately tries to apply the "Saturday Night Live" inspired antics of a Will Ferrell movie while exploiting Ross's appearance for box office ticket sales. The comments his protagonist makes are supposed to be smile worthy and silly, but instead strike the listener as rather looney and overanalyzed. The appreciation "Carl Nargle" supposedly inspires in his fictional viewers is also exaggerated for effect, leaving us, the real audience, wondering why the main character is so fascinating or popular; the writers have left us with no real reason to perceive any value in him.

I'm disappointed to see Owen Wilson sign up for this type of film, but at the same time I feel I can't blame him: actors need work, and it's hard to know what one is getting themselves into; especially nowadays, when the script or the narrative can be changed at any moment, and rewrites and reshoots are in their heyday. Political narratives are now driven off the back of fan heritage, often to everyone's detriment, and the industry has become a minefield: imploding erratically, depending on who's at the top and how much they've been bribed to sell a bias.

"Paint" panders to the "Woke" manifesto by placing the non-white, non-cisgendered, flawless supporting female firmly in the lead, while naming the picture after the male protagonist and proceeding to undermine his good name and position. The results speak for themselves: the viewers notice the resentment and disgust in the narrative, and feel put off to the presentation. Then the movie flops and we all lose time, money and opportunity. The best way to counteract this kind of production is to not purchase and to not watch.… Expand

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