Review of My Kid Could Paint That (2007) by Scott C — 26 Dec 2007
To paraphrase the most insightful words of a cautious journalist in the film, this is NOT a movie about a child but one about grownups. A completely absorbing documentary that not only debates the nature of modern art and our societal desire for something of untainted value, it also is a prime example of our "build-it-up-tear-it-down" culture with a 4 year old child at the center of the vortex.
Much about the validity of the child's art has come into question (and it is covered heavily within this film) but for me, the film was less about the validity of the artist but about the validity of the adult's intentions that surround her.
As involving as a tightly wound thriller, this film is highly recommended and it is well worth seeking out.
This review of My Kid Could Paint That (2007) was written by Scott C on 26 Dec 2007.
My Kid Could Paint That has generally received positive reviews.
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