there isn't a single bad shot that exists in "The Painted Bird" from the first frame to the last; It is often a difficult watch at times but is a consistently engaging one... the images will stay with the audience long after leaving the cinema
it's uneasy to watch a preteen child being tortured and abused, however Vaclav Marhoul's cinematic aesthetic remains inspiring; All of this might leave a long, bitter aftertaste after 169 minutes.. but it's still worth our attention
I can state without hesitation that this is a monumental piece of work and one I'm deeply glad to have seen. "The Painted Bird" plumbs the depths, but rest assured that those hardy souls who stay the course are rewarded with the smallest glimmer of hope
an emotional three-hour punch in the stomach; Adapted from Jerzy Kosinski's 1965 novel of the same title, The Painted Bird receives its ideal film treatment in Vaclav Marhoul's heart-wrenching Czech Republic/Ukraine/Slovakia co-production
absolutely not for everyone, and very hard to outright recommend, "The Painted Bird" is a searing work of art that can be just as rewarding as it is harrowing