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Paint

PG-13

Released Apr 7, 2023

1h 36m

Comedy

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In PAINT, Owen Wilson portrays Carl Nargle, Vermont's #1 public television painter who is convinced he has it all: a signature perm, custom van, and fans hanging on his every stroke... until a younger, better artist steals everything (and everyone) Carl loves.

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Critics Consensus

Thanks to a creative canvas that's stretched too thin and haphazardly splashed with far too few colors, most viewers will find watching Paint a painfully dry experience.

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Matthew Monagle

Austin Chronicle

Wilson is often hilarious in the film – truly, no one else could take on this role – but 'Paint' creates a three-dimensional character in Carl and lovingly puts him through some very thoughtful paces.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 14, 2023

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Nick Allen

RogerEbert.com

Ross always preached that there were no mistakes, just happy accidents. A mess like “Paint”—all broad strokes and no point—proves that he wasn’t always right.

Rated: 1.5/4

Apr 10, 2023

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Claudia Puig

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

It's very awkward and wrongheaded.

Apr 7, 2023

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Jayne Nelson

Radio Times

It's listless, plodding and unfocused, with only the merest whiff of a plot.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 31, 2023

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Michael Clark

Epoch Times

With an over-the-top blond Afro hairdo and a voice that rarely rose above a whisper, Ross was to painting what Fred Rogers was to children’s TV: innocuous, unthreatening, and thoroughly predictable (in a comfort food sort of way).

Rated: 4/5

Aug 12, 2023

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Erik Childress

Movie Madness Podcast

The not-Bob Ross shtick works for a little while as a weird curiosity thanks to Owen Wilson's commitment to the bit, but in trying to take it to a psychological and romantic conclusion all interest in the one stretched joke is lost.

Rated: 2/4

Jul 5, 2023

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Chris

Very quirky and definitely not for everyone. Had nothing to do with Bob Ross but still I liked it

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/22/23

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susan K

Very slow and without plot. Wasn’t funny or inspirational.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/17/23

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T

The show was interesting. However, some parts of the movie didn't seem to fit seamlessly.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/14/23

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Alejandro

Paint was a hilarious and wild ride that kept me on the edge of my seat it was definitely an enjoyable watch for anyone looking for a nice little movie to watch

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/13/23

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Jacob

good movie but definitely something you can wait and watch it at home

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/12/23

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C R F

Really boring. Owen Wilson is showing this beloved painter a raw side and that had nothing to do with his style of painting and the enjoyment of filling canvasses with beautiful scenery. Terrible choice of actor and I couldn't wait for it to end.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/12/23

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Brit McAdams

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Owen Wilson

Carl Nargle

Michaela Watkins

Katherine

Wendi McLendon-Covey

Wendy

Ciara Renée

Ambrosia Long

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Synopsis

In PAINT, Owen Wilson portrays Carl Nargle, Vermont's #1 public television painter who is convinced he has it all: a signature perm, custom van, and fans hanging on his every stroke... until a younger, better artist steals everything (and everyone) Carl loves.

Director: Brit McAdams
Producer: Peter Brant, Sam Maydew
Screenwriter: Brit McAdams
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: White Birch Films, Balcony 9 Productions, Silver Lining Entertainment, Blue Creek Pictures, Sony Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Smoking|Sexual/Suggestive Material|Drug Use)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 7, 2023, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 9, 2023
Box Office (Gross USA): $811.5K
Runtime: 1h 36m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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