April’24 – Nominated By KS
Nominations
- The Battle of Algiers – 0 Votes
- Short Films – 0 Votes
- In The Name of The Father – 1 Vote
- Loving Vincent- 3 Votes
Plot Synopsis
The film takes place in 1891, one year after Vincent van Gogh’s death. It centers around Armand Roulin (voiced by Douglas Booth), the son of postman Joseph Roulin (voiced by Chris O’Dowd), who was a friend to Van Gogh. Armand is tasked by his father to deliver Van Gogh’s last letter to his brother, Theo van Gogh. When Armand learns of Theo’s passing, he sets out to deliver the letter to Dr. Gachet, who was close to Vincent, in the village of Auvers-sur-Oise.
Upon arrival, Armand becomes intrigued by the circumstances of Van Gogh’s death. Van Gogh was prolific in his last weeks, painting a new picture every day, which makes his sudden death by gunshot wound, reported as a suicide, seem strange and unexplained. As Armand speaks with various people who knew Vincent—including Dr. Gachet, the innkeeper’s daughter Adeline Ravoux, and the boatman who frequents the inn—he collects different stories about Vincent’s life, art, and the mysterious details surrounding his death.
Each person Armand talks to provides a different perspective, and the stories are visualized through the style of paintings that resemble Van Gogh’s work. These narratives reveal aspects of Van Gogh’s emotional state, his struggles with mental illness, and his passion for art. The film paints a complex portrait of Van Gogh as both a troubled and talented individual.
The investigation leads Armand to question whether Van Gogh’s death was indeed a suicide or possibly a murder. However, as he delves deeper, the lines between life and death blur, and the film explores more profound themes about art, existence, and the immortalization of an artist’s spirit through their work.
“Loving Vincent” serves as both a tribute to Van Gogh’s remarkable legacy and an exploration of the profound impact he left on those who knew him and on the generations that followed. The film’s visual style, replicating Van Gogh’s famous painting techniques and incorporating elements of his most recognizable works, offers a visually stunning and emotionally engaging narrative, making it a unique piece in the realm of animated and biographical cinema.
Average Scores
| Enjoyable | Plot | Acting | Camera | Themes | Music | Casting | Wildcard | Total | |
| Average Score | 5 | 1.26 | 1 | 0.95 | 0.38 | 0.39 | 0.3 | 0.38 | 9.65 |
| Max Score | 5 | 2 | 1.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | +/- 0.5 | 11.5 |
| Difference | 0 | 0.74 | 0.5 | 0.05 | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.2 | 0.12 | 1.85 |
Individual Scores
| Reviewer | Enjoyable | Plot | Acting | Camera | Themes | Music | Casting | Wildcard | Total |
| MA | 5 | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 9.5 |
| YA | 5 | 1.8 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 10.5 |
| ZA | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0 | 8.6 |
| KS | 5 | 1.25 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.35 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 10 |