Vincent & Theo marks the start of Robert Altmans career continuing through the 1990’s, which is often considered by many to be a focal turn away from play adaptations. Vincent & Theo was originally a 200 minute, four part, miniseries filmed for a limited television run, but was later shortened into a theatrical film.
Many Van Gogh fans consider this haunting character study to be the pinnacle of his career exploration within film, which is largely due to Robert Altmans unique naturalistic approach. There’s something extremely intimate about Vincent & Theo being explored in artistic beauty and human flaw, and Altman really encapsulates this perfectly.
I see why many watch this film and come out of it feeling that there still isn’t a definitive Van Gogh movie. Even if this is what I would consider it to be, I might have to slightly agree. Vincent Van Goghs life story is one of the single most impactful reflections of a crippling artist, overwhelmed by his own brilliance, and lost in his vision of the world. Robert Altman captures this madness perfectly, but I think the late global effect and influence Van Gogh had is just as important. Balancing both sides of the coin with honor and diligence is yet to be accomplished, but no one’s approached his madness as well as Altman with Vincent & Theo.
In terms of technicality, I would put this on a pedestal with what many consider to be Altman’s masterpieces: The Long Goodbye, Nashville, 3 Women, and McCabe & Mrs Miller. Everything is packed full of detail within these masterpieces, which to me extends to Vincent & Theo.
The cinematography is diligent, and feels meticulously thought out. Some EXT. shots manage to feel as screenshots of the painting Van Gogh is working on. This was extremely noticeable with the suicide painting, which Altman told through his brilliant visual storytelling, and vibrant color scale.
79/100
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***Notes:
- I see why people still say there isn’t a defenitive Van Gogh film, but this is damn close. A brilliant exploration of his life, and how it affected his brother, and business partner.
-extremely diligent cinematography
-color scale for Vincent & Theo is beautiful
-costume, makeup, and set design is all perfect
-acting is profound, cast is very memorable.
-tim Roth is young, but brilliant
-the music score is a major miss for me, and the only reason I don’t rank this film higher. Some moments have a strong score, but others are left to silent in my opinion.
-a brilliant depiction of decent into madness, which is explored around both brothers throughout the film. Tragic, and emotional. A true Van Gogh epic.
Vincent & Theo marks the start of Robert Altmans career continuing through the 1990’s, which is often considered by many to be a focal turn away from play adaptations. Vincent & Theo was originally a 200 minute, four part, miniseries filmed for a limited television run, but was later shortened into a theatrical film.
Many Van Gogh fans consider this haunting character study to be the pinnacle of his career exploration within film, which is largely due to Robert Altmans unique naturalistic approach. There’s something extremely intimate about Vincent & Theo being explored in artistic beauty and human flaw, and Altman really encapsulates this perfectly.
I see why many watch this film and come out of it feeling that there still isn’t a definitive Van Gogh movie. Even if this is what I would consider it to be, I might have to slightly agree. Vincent Van Goghs life story is one of the single most impactful reflections of a crippling artist, overwhelmed by his own brilliance, and lost in his vision of the world. Robert Altman captures this madness perfectly, but I think the late global effect and influence Van Gogh had is just as important. Balancing both sides of the coin with honor and diligence is yet to be accomplished, but no one’s approached his madness as well as Altman with Vincent & Theo.
In terms of technicality, I would put this on a pedestal with what many consider to be Altman’s masterpieces: The Long Goodbye, Nashville, 3 Women, and McCabe & Mrs Miller. Everything is packed full of detail within these masterpieces, which to me extends to Vincent & Theo.
The cinematography is diligent, and feels meticulously thought out. Some EXT. shots manage to feel as screenshots of the painting Van Gogh is working on. This was extremely noticeable with the suicide painting, which Altman told through his brilliant visual storytelling, and vibrant color scale.
79/100
***
***Notes:
- I see why people still say there isn’t a defenitive Van Gogh film, but this is damn close. A brilliant exploration of his life, and how it affected his brother, and business partner.
-extremely diligent cinematography
-color scale for Vincent & Theo is beautiful
-costume, makeup, and set design is all perfect
-acting is profound, cast is very memorable.
-tim Roth is young, but brilliant
-the music score is a major miss for me, and the only reason I don’t rank this film higher. Some moments have a strong score, but others are left to silent in my opinion.
-a brilliant depiction of decent into madness, which is explored around both brothers throughout the film. Tragic, and emotional. A true Van Gogh epic.
