Review of Loving Vincent (2017) by Jacoobi456 — 13 Oct 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, 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.