Review of Loving Vincent

For the whole time of production I was very sceptical. Afterall, Polish films aren't actually very good mostly. But ever since I watched it, Loving Vincent stole my heart. This is both entering new era and going back to the roots. It is a film fully painted. Over 60 thousand canvas were created by 115 painters. And it was made mainly in Wroclaw, Poland. I couldn't be more proud.

The idea is simple - to bring Vincent van Gogh's imagination to life. It was splendid idea, he is after all one of the most recognizable painters ever. The story itself is more of a speculation than a statement. Whatever secrets Vincent took to his grave are still his and there's no conspiracy theories about that.

I really enjoyed the editing of both film and sound. Afterall, there were no actors and every single movement of lips had to be drawn first. The resemblance is uncanny though. You can easily recognize Douglas Booth or Jerome Flynn. Furthermore, there're a lot of "Easter eggs" for an art freak like me. There're tons and tons of Vincent's paintings included in the film and it is a great way to get to know the people who was drawn by him.

For me it is the damn winner. For sake of these 115 artists, give Vincent an Oscar!