The Painting (2011) (original) (raw)
A kingdom within a painting is divided into three castes: the Allduns, who have been completed by the Painter, dwell in sprawling mansions at the top; the Halfies, who have been left somewhat incomplete, are the commoners; and at the bottom are the barely outlined Sketchies, who are treated as outcasts and have been cast off into the cursed forest. Chastised for her forbidden love for the Alldun Ramo and shamed by her unadorned face, heartbroken Halfie Claire runs away into the cursed forest. Ramo and his friends journey after her, crossing over the boundaries of the forest, and arriving at ...(more)
A kingdom within a painting is divided into three castes: the Allduns, who have been completed by the Painter, dwell in sprawling mansions at the top; the Halfies, who have been left somewhat incomplete, are the commoners; and at the bottom are the barely outlined Sketchies, who are treated as outcasts and have been cast off into the cursed forest. Chastised for her forbidden love for the Alldun Ramo and shamed by her unadorned face, heartbroken Halfie Claire runs away into the cursed forest. Ramo and his friends journey after her, crossing over the boundaries of the forest, and arriving at the very edge of the painting, where they tumble through the canvas and into the Painter�s abandoned studio, strewn with paintings. As they explore painting after painting � each containing its own vividly animated world and characters � they come one step closer to understanding what the Painter had envisioned for them when he first put brush to canvas. (less)
Director: Jean-Fran�ois Laguionie
Writer: Jean-Fran�ois Laguionie
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Review by Brian Orndorf, May 23, 2013
9 / 10
In this line of work, one sees plenty of animated movies, and while there are natural variances in quality, most fall into a familiar structure, guaranteeing a certain box office response. The French production �The Painting� generally refuses the temptations of formula, displaying remarkable invention as it builds a unique world of art appreciation and adventure, using smarts instead of sameness to provide a richly detailed viewing experience that will satisfy the whole family. It�s sophisticated and stunning, amusing and harrowing, and quite possibly one of the most interesting pictures of t ...read more...
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