Review of My Kid Could Paint That (2007) by Martin S — 20 Dec 2007

Very satisfying documentary. Worth seing!

This review of My Kid Could Paint That (2007) was written by Martin S on 20 Dec 2007.

My Kid Could Paint That has generally received positive reviews.

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I was interested in seeing this documentary before I even knew that there was some doubt as to whether Marla did the paintings all by herself…

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By Kyle Smith (1,916) for New York Post (6,650) on 14 May 2014

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By Sarah S (1,165) on 11 Aug 2012

Although I'm sure this little girl likes to be creative, I am suspicious these paintings were totally of her making…

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By Chris Z (200) on 05 Nov 2009

Nothing special here either from a filmmaking perspective, but this story is simply fascinating…

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By James Greenberg (88) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 21 Oct 2010

The film and the controversy should generate interest at the boxoffice, but it's more a story about media manipulation and parental responsibility…

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By J.r. Jones (1,066) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 08 Feb 2011

The mystery has never been resolved, but to his credit Bar-Lev acknowledges that he himself has become part of the story, torn between sympathy…

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By Francia M (1) on 06 Feb 2013

A well structured documentary that raises a lot of questions in the viewer's mind; the biggest one of course being did Marla paint the pictures…

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By Sam C (1,031) on 06 Jan 2010

I came across this documentary on TV one day. I have to say that it is one of the most intriguing documentaries I've ever seen…

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By Low S (10) on 28 Jan 2011

I really enjoyed this. An amazing story about a child prodigy painter, who is absolutly incredible…

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