China's Van Goghs
7.6
2016
1 hr 15 min
Documentary
An intimate portrait of a peasant-turned oil painter transitioning from making copies of iconic Western paintings to creating his own authentic works of art.
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The Worst Film Ever
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It's not great by any means, but it's a pretty good movie that didn't leave me filled with regret for investing time in it.
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The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.
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Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.
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