Recently, I've observed a trend of many movies receiving unjustly low ratings. It's surprising to see this film rated below 4 stars. In my opinion, a movie should only get 1 or 2 stars if it's a major letdown, which certainly isn't the case here. This movie's storyline may have been explored by various producers before, but it stands out due to its engaging action and a unique take. The casting and action sequences are particularly commendable. There are plenty of movies out there that might deserve lower ratings, but this one clearly surpasses the 5-star mark for action enthusiasts. The first 15 minutes consist of a flashback, but once you get past that, the narrative really pulls you in. Admittedly, there are moments when the plot feels predictable, but it still keeps you hooked, eager to see how it unfolds. Yes other than lead characters other casting is flat.
25 Reviews
One horrible actress can ruin a movie
csuramfans-5287828 April 2024
I am not even finished watching the movie and had to write a review (which is not common at all for me). I wasn't expecting a great movie so am fine with the predictable plot and not great fight scenes. I love to watch Hallmark movies so am good with predictability! The one reason I may not finish watching it is because of the horrible acting by Marie Avgeropoulos. I can't imagine that anyone could do a worse job than her. Well maybe the other lady agent... Maria A. Completely ruins the movie. So, know that it is a fine movie - nothing special but okay except you will want to rip your eyes out when she is on screen!
A documentary about corn would be less corny!
dereksims-8855713 January 2024
Aside from this being nothing new or original, it's a poorly written and directed effort with corny dialogue and laughable action scenes.
In the early stages, we are meant to believe that a criminal of some importance has a security team made entirely of imbeciles that can't fight. They're so bad in fact, that a single man who moves slowly can defeat them all. Perhaps part of the reason for this is that, when one of the bodyguards is fighting with the hero, all the others become paralysed and only regain the ability to move when it's their turn to throw a punch 3 yards from his head. Throw in the odd embarrassingly bad commando roll that wouldn't look out of place in a 4 year olds gymnastics class and there you have it.
But that isn't all this cinematic masterpiece has to offer. No, it also has highly trained operators armed with assault rifles that couldn't hit a barn from 5 yards away. If those are the people that are meant to keep us safe, then we are doomed as a child with a catapult would make a more effective fighting force.
Finally, we come to the twist and the last bit of dialogue, which is delivered with all the emotional intensity of someone reading their gas bill out loud.
Consider this my favour to you - I have watched it so that you don't have to.
In the early stages, we are meant to believe that a criminal of some importance has a security team made entirely of imbeciles that can't fight. They're so bad in fact, that a single man who moves slowly can defeat them all. Perhaps part of the reason for this is that, when one of the bodyguards is fighting with the hero, all the others become paralysed and only regain the ability to move when it's their turn to throw a punch 3 yards from his head. Throw in the odd embarrassingly bad commando roll that wouldn't look out of place in a 4 year olds gymnastics class and there you have it.
But that isn't all this cinematic masterpiece has to offer. No, it also has highly trained operators armed with assault rifles that couldn't hit a barn from 5 yards away. If those are the people that are meant to keep us safe, then we are doomed as a child with a catapult would make a more effective fighting force.
Finally, we come to the twist and the last bit of dialogue, which is delivered with all the emotional intensity of someone reading their gas bill out loud.
Consider this my favour to you - I have watched it so that you don't have to.
I borrowed the start of the review... SORRY!
joao_m_neto14 January 2024
Apologies to toonarly for copying and pasting his review, but it saved me a lot of time.
Like the beekeeper, the bricklayer , the engineer, the equalizer is this new story about a similar "common job" person called "the painter" like all the others he's very good at his "common job" but underneath is a very well trained CIA operative... and bla, bla, bla.
It is the second time today that I stop at around 30 something minutes to write a review, just because I have to get it out now... there is nothing these people will (or can) do until the end of the movie to change my opinion.
Although I will finish watching it (that's how sad and empty my life is), I will pose some questions:
The star I give is for Leah Gibson... she is mesmerizingly pretty in a very natural way and plays her simple part just as it's meant for (I hope someone, at some point, gives her a good chance in a good movie).
At least I killed another 100 minutes of my inconsequential existance. I hope the rest of the movie causes me to fall asleep... it would dignify my afternoon.
Like the beekeeper, the bricklayer , the engineer, the equalizer is this new story about a similar "common job" person called "the painter" like all the others he's very good at his "common job" but underneath is a very well trained CIA operative... and bla, bla, bla.
It is the second time today that I stop at around 30 something minutes to write a review, just because I have to get it out now... there is nothing these people will (or can) do until the end of the movie to change my opinion.
Although I will finish watching it (that's how sad and empty my life is), I will pose some questions:
- Why would John Voigt accept to take part in this mummery?
- The two CIA "girls" are the most out of place characters to ever appear in a film (I have been watching about 2 a week since I was 6, and I am now 45). I would understand if they were gorgeous (movie is bad, so atttention has to be drawn from somewhere), or if they were ugly (meaning they were cast by skill)... they are just "pffff looking" and flat out bad actresses... unbeliavably artificial!!!!!
- Do directors watch the scenes after shotting them? Isn't there anyone there to questionn the acting? Can'y anyone with common sense come out and say: "I see better acting in Cambodian brothels! Do better!"?
- Isn't "attack on the cinema industry" categorized as felony? Making movies like this should get people in jail (not the actors... these poor bunch don't have more in them. It's their bosses who should be arrested!)?
The star I give is for Leah Gibson... she is mesmerizingly pretty in a very natural way and plays her simple part just as it's meant for (I hope someone, at some point, gives her a good chance in a good movie).
At least I killed another 100 minutes of my inconsequential existance. I hope the rest of the movie causes me to fall asleep... it would dignify my afternoon.
Normally I don't write reviews but...
j-coerse14 January 2024
"The Painter's" resembles a TV show canceled after its pilot, as it struggles with a weak plot and underdeveloped characters. Just as such shows may struggle to resonate with viewers, the film leans heavily on the prowess of its three main actors (father,daughter,grandfather) to compensate for narrative shortcomings. Unfortunately, even their stellar performances can't fully redeem the lack of substance in the storyline. The film, like an unsuccessful pilot, leaves audiences yearning for a more engaging and well-rounded cinematic experience."
Verdict: "The Painter's" falls short, earning a less-than-enthusiastic assessment. Its weak storyline and underdeveloped characters make it less appealing than even a depressing wall staring competition, leaving viewers with a lackluster cinematic experience.
Verdict: "The Painter's" falls short, earning a less-than-enthusiastic assessment. Its weak storyline and underdeveloped characters make it less appealing than even a depressing wall staring competition, leaving viewers with a lackluster cinematic experience.
Spoiler: Very poor had to stop it after 15mins
amr-taleb18 January 2024
Warning: Spoilers
My goodness, what a goofy movie, it's comic, the action is fake and bad, really bad, I had to stop it after 15 mins of play, its torture, what a waste of time.
The characters doesn't fit the role, how anyone participate in such thing, these movies are commercial projects to entertain and bring in money, this movie won't last in theaters for a week, it's good for consumption as a background play where no one focuses on it!
Shame, I wanted to have a no brainer entertainment, I expected a good flic and a somehow different angle or something but unfortunately did not come close to any of my expectations.
The characters doesn't fit the role, how anyone participate in such thing, these movies are commercial projects to entertain and bring in money, this movie won't last in theaters for a week, it's good for consumption as a background play where no one focuses on it!
Shame, I wanted to have a no brainer entertainment, I expected a good flic and a somehow different angle or something but unfortunately did not come close to any of my expectations.
Basically Poop
syed-ali-ehsan16 January 2024
I think a few days ago this piece of stink was rated around 8 stars. What nonsense, this is barely a movie. I don't think there was a script. I think everyone kind of figured it out as the shooting of the film progressed. It's so badly made. I'll make a point to look this director up so I can avoid wasting more time in the future. Dude has a future with Asylum doing Transmorpher sequels. The lead actor can't act, even when he doesn't have to say anything. He can't act hurt, injured, upset, sane, or anything. From his face, you'd think he had no clue he was in a movie until after the premier. It's bad guys. Watch something else. This is almost a Neil Breen movie. I guess if I watched it with friends, it would be one of those so bad it's good movie. Critical redundancy :'(
Another OK rehash of a thousand forgotten flicks.
filmbaker21 January 2024
Right before seeing this I watched another 2024 action movie: 60 Minutes. There was practically no plotting on that one, but for a realistic feel and some decent action I gave it a 5 on another website. I was a bit surprised by the negative reviews of this movie here on Imdb, so I'm gonna write one that's not so upfront and insulting, you know, one that's more informative.
OK, so I'll point out that I thought the protagonist's essential super hearing was a bit creative. Other than that, I'm not really seeing anything here that hasn't been done before. Even though the writer certainly tried to bring some depth to all the characters (and thankfully the plot relies on this), the actual plot progression has been done many times before. Lather, rinse, repeat. Even the relationships between characters could be seen in the next Spy Kids movie.
We've gotten quite a few action movies that follow a basic formula this year, but this movie is more of a knockoff of many other knockoffs than others. Having said that, the filmmaking itself is never really terrible or even "bad" for that matter, but the acting quality varies and the plot can often be guessed.
OK, so I'll point out that I thought the protagonist's essential super hearing was a bit creative. Other than that, I'm not really seeing anything here that hasn't been done before. Even though the writer certainly tried to bring some depth to all the characters (and thankfully the plot relies on this), the actual plot progression has been done many times before. Lather, rinse, repeat. Even the relationships between characters could be seen in the next Spy Kids movie.
We've gotten quite a few action movies that follow a basic formula this year, but this movie is more of a knockoff of many other knockoffs than others. Having said that, the filmmaking itself is never really terrible or even "bad" for that matter, but the acting quality varies and the plot can often be guessed.
Not horrible
talllwoood1314 January 2024
Warning: Spoilers
At times this movie was well directed, surprisingly well written and the action was above average. However the casting is all over the place. It just came off as "woke" like some crappy Disney movie. Women are the leaders of the CIA in this task force, they are multicultural as are a lot of people in this movie such as the guys daughter because it's 2024 that's why! If it wasn't for the ending which I'm sure is leading up to a sequel I'd feel much better about this movie. It went from me liking this movie a lot more than I expected to, to me rolling my eyes and going "oh for god sake" how they try to tie everything together. Jon Voight being the homeless man in the beginning of the movie who always "had his six" was the dumbest thing Jon has done since the movie Holes based on the Louis Sachar book. Good for him for still making movies though as he just turned 85 as of writing this.
The bad guy with the headphones was at least memorable. But the main villain seriously needed to spend less time doing evil stuff and more time with Jenny Craig or going to the gym. The most evil thing that villain I'd believe did in her life would be stealing another coworkers lunch or she looks like the millionaire boss who takes the last slice of pizza at an office party as her underpaid staff don't deserve its cheesy goodness. Her hair looks so slimy as well from all the pizza grease too. I think she could have been better cast and no it doesn't have to be a man either.
Our main character Peter I keep wondering if the director told him to be like the painter Bob Ross as they have this similar calmness to them. It's hard to put into words. He can be kind of boring if it wasn't for his ability.
There was times where I burst out laughing at how poorly the acting was. This could be bonus points.
How they handled technology was laughable with the USB and laptops, it's almost like someone who didn't know how technology worked wrote those parts. This one laptop is full of holes. Yet somehow works. Why not just plug the USB into another computer? Overall this film almost has the right balance of silly and creativity.. but that ending... I can't get over how stupid it is. It's a fun movie but don't take it seriously. I wonder if they shoe horned a few elements that this could have a sequel at the last second because it felt rushed. Other than that it wasn't a bad movie. I'd watch this again with friends over.
The bad guy with the headphones was at least memorable. But the main villain seriously needed to spend less time doing evil stuff and more time with Jenny Craig or going to the gym. The most evil thing that villain I'd believe did in her life would be stealing another coworkers lunch or she looks like the millionaire boss who takes the last slice of pizza at an office party as her underpaid staff don't deserve its cheesy goodness. Her hair looks so slimy as well from all the pizza grease too. I think she could have been better cast and no it doesn't have to be a man either.
Our main character Peter I keep wondering if the director told him to be like the painter Bob Ross as they have this similar calmness to them. It's hard to put into words. He can be kind of boring if it wasn't for his ability.
There was times where I burst out laughing at how poorly the acting was. This could be bonus points.
How they handled technology was laughable with the USB and laptops, it's almost like someone who didn't know how technology worked wrote those parts. This one laptop is full of holes. Yet somehow works. Why not just plug the USB into another computer? Overall this film almost has the right balance of silly and creativity.. but that ending... I can't get over how stupid it is. It's a fun movie but don't take it seriously. I wonder if they shoe horned a few elements that this could have a sequel at the last second because it felt rushed. Other than that it wasn't a bad movie. I'd watch this again with friends over.
Paint-by-numbers writing, directing and costume design?
james-the-fox18 January 2024
I think this might be the first time I could be bothered to write a review but...did it pass the time and I kind of followed what was happening? Yes. Was it enjoyable? No. This is what I imagine AI would spit out, direct and costume design (the set design and even cinematography were not bad tbf). There was nothing original in this film plot, but it wasn't satire or parody or even ironic, and it was INCREDIBLY moronic (at one point a computer virus in a flash drive goes up....in flames....). It was awful, but not so disruptively bad for the evening which I gave away to other tasks that I turned it off (there are your 2 stars), but somehow annoying and predictable enough to also be distracting -- and to make me write this review. Don't watch it. It's not bewildering, it's just bad.
Yet another common worker with a secret past
toonarly12 January 2024
Like the beekeeper, the bricklayer , the engineer, the equalizer is this new story about a similar "common job" person called "the painter" like all the others he's very good at his "common job" but underneath is a very well trained CIA operative who left the "company" because of a botched takedown, but is brought back in unexpectedly by his supposed daughter who he thought was killed in the botched takedown to find what happened to her mom and his wife. He also has an accident enhancing "superpower" that I won't give away here. Lots of twists and turns. Excellent script. Excellent cast with exception to Marie Avgeropoulos which to me seemed like she looked far too young ( like 18) and acted like a spoiled brat, me thinks a more seasoned actress could have been better, but she wasn't so bad as to ruin the picture. Jon Voight is always a pleasure to see in a movie. Lots of stellar action and fight scenes, no nudity, no sex or questionable content , lots of blood and gore and a few scenes may be too intense for young viewers, other than that enjoy a great story and a fun ride.
A perfectly acceptable way to spend a couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon.
seantheaussie25 February 2024
Warning: Spoilers
DON'T believe the 1 star reviews. This is a perfectly acceptable low budget no star action/thriller movie. Are there bits for you and your mate to make fun of? Of course, and not just the matrix moment, but what do you expect of a low budget no star movie?
Both my mate and I agree it is better than the mega budget with two starring actors and two star directors The Gray Man.
Interactions between father and daughter are nice. A good twist at the end that I didn't see coming although my mate said he sort of did. LOTS of opportunities to yell at the screen, "JUST SHOOT HIM/HER"🤣. A perfectly acceptable way to spend a couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon.
Both my mate and I agree it is better than the mega budget with two starring actors and two star directors The Gray Man.
Interactions between father and daughter are nice. A good twist at the end that I didn't see coming although my mate said he sort of did. LOTS of opportunities to yell at the screen, "JUST SHOOT HIM/HER"🤣. A perfectly acceptable way to spend a couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon.
Complete And Utter Drivel
nvfnrbbv22 January 2024
Warning: Spoilers
This has got to be one of the worst films I have ever watched. It looks like it was filmed by a monkey with a Nokia 3310 and has neither a beginning, middle or end. The whole film makes zero sense and there is absolutely no explanation as to why any of the characters are doing what they are doing.
The main character is the equivalent to ordering Jason Bourne off of Etsy and I'm pretty sure Jon Voight shot his agent after agreeing to this abomination of a film, well saying that judging by the way he was waving his gun about at the ground but still managing to shoot highly trained spec ops troops in the head from 500m with a 9mm pistol I would imagine the agent would've died from embarrassment long before he managed to shoot him.
Steer clear of this snooze fest at all costs.
The main character is the equivalent to ordering Jason Bourne off of Etsy and I'm pretty sure Jon Voight shot his agent after agreeing to this abomination of a film, well saying that judging by the way he was waving his gun about at the ground but still managing to shoot highly trained spec ops troops in the head from 500m with a 9mm pistol I would imagine the agent would've died from embarrassment long before he managed to shoot him.
Steer clear of this snooze fest at all costs.
A generic VOD filler whose tax friendly Canadian scenery plays host to a dull experience brought to life by intermittent fits of unintended humor.
IonicBreezeMachine25 January 2024
Former CIA assassin Peter Barrett (Charlie Weber) is living off the grid rural Oregon as a painter after a tragedy 17 years prior caused a rift between his estranged wife and fellow agent Elena Maran (Rryla McIntosh) brought about by the death of their unborn child. Peter's life is interrupted when a young woman, Sophia (Madison Bailey), shows up claiming to be his and Elena's daughter and is seemingly hunted by CIA assassins. Seeking help from his mentor and adoptive father Henry Byrne (Jon Voight), Peter with Sophia in tow seeks to find out the reason behind Elena's apparent disappearance as they elude the corrupt section chief Naomi Piasecki (Marie Avgeropoulos) and her top assassin Ghost (Max Montesi).
The Painter is a 2024 action film that comes from Paramount's recent relaunch of the Republic Pictures label which is an extension of the company's Paramount Global Content Distribution which specializes in low to mid budget genre fare such as last year's Assassin Club. Produced with a primarily Canadian cast who are primarily affiliated with TV shows, the biggest names attached are producer Steven Paul and actor Jon Voight who are no strangers to working together with the two having jointly brought to life such films as the Baby Geniuses series, Karate Dog, and the Bratz movie through their regular collaborations. From the plot and production it's clear that The Painter is cookie cutter action junk tailor made for international deals at film markets and easy consumption through VOD, and while that alone shouldn't necessarily put you off something like this, the complete lack of passion and enthusiasm on display certainly is.
From the opening sequence which sees Jon Voight sporting a ridiculous fake moustache that's barely above the level of something from a joke shop to exposition laid on so thick you can practically cut through it, The Painter has all the hallmarks of a Canadian tax shelter production complete with threadbare production values that look barely above the level of a scrapped TV pilot. Charlie Weber is a charisma vacuum in a role that calls for him to be about as boring as you can make a leading man and Madison Bailey has no chemistry with Weber with the father/daughter dynamic never taking hold and leaving the actors feeling aloof from the material. Jon Voight sleepwalks through his role with the only unintended amusement coming from him being (according to the movie anyway) a "master of disguise". Despite being helmed by a stunt coordinator Kimani Ray Smith, The Painter is decidedly lacking in memorable action beats with most them not all that well staged, no real memorable choreography, and in some cases just outright leaps in logic such as a scene requiring Peter "teleport" in order to avoid certain death. That's to say nothing of the CIA that's so stupid that their strike team apparently goes out into the field with "CIA" written on their tactical gear (and hidden by just a velcro strap by the looks of things). The one (mostly) consistently enjoyable thing was Max Montesi as Ghost who doesn't give a good performance, but it's so energized in its scenery chewing tonal collision with the rest of the film that I did get some unintended laughs from it.
At a time when the assassin subgenre of action films leaves average viewers spoiled for choice with better alternatives (The Beekeeper is a much better movie of this type that leans into the silliness) The Painter has even less reason to exist beyond being bad at its job. As we await the inevitable day this film disappears into the back ends of Tubi and Amazon Freevee, when that day comes remember: there are much better options.
The Painter is a 2024 action film that comes from Paramount's recent relaunch of the Republic Pictures label which is an extension of the company's Paramount Global Content Distribution which specializes in low to mid budget genre fare such as last year's Assassin Club. Produced with a primarily Canadian cast who are primarily affiliated with TV shows, the biggest names attached are producer Steven Paul and actor Jon Voight who are no strangers to working together with the two having jointly brought to life such films as the Baby Geniuses series, Karate Dog, and the Bratz movie through their regular collaborations. From the plot and production it's clear that The Painter is cookie cutter action junk tailor made for international deals at film markets and easy consumption through VOD, and while that alone shouldn't necessarily put you off something like this, the complete lack of passion and enthusiasm on display certainly is.
From the opening sequence which sees Jon Voight sporting a ridiculous fake moustache that's barely above the level of something from a joke shop to exposition laid on so thick you can practically cut through it, The Painter has all the hallmarks of a Canadian tax shelter production complete with threadbare production values that look barely above the level of a scrapped TV pilot. Charlie Weber is a charisma vacuum in a role that calls for him to be about as boring as you can make a leading man and Madison Bailey has no chemistry with Weber with the father/daughter dynamic never taking hold and leaving the actors feeling aloof from the material. Jon Voight sleepwalks through his role with the only unintended amusement coming from him being (according to the movie anyway) a "master of disguise". Despite being helmed by a stunt coordinator Kimani Ray Smith, The Painter is decidedly lacking in memorable action beats with most them not all that well staged, no real memorable choreography, and in some cases just outright leaps in logic such as a scene requiring Peter "teleport" in order to avoid certain death. That's to say nothing of the CIA that's so stupid that their strike team apparently goes out into the field with "CIA" written on their tactical gear (and hidden by just a velcro strap by the looks of things). The one (mostly) consistently enjoyable thing was Max Montesi as Ghost who doesn't give a good performance, but it's so energized in its scenery chewing tonal collision with the rest of the film that I did get some unintended laughs from it.
At a time when the assassin subgenre of action films leaves average viewers spoiled for choice with better alternatives (The Beekeeper is a much better movie of this type that leans into the silliness) The Painter has even less reason to exist beyond being bad at its job. As we await the inevitable day this film disappears into the back ends of Tubi and Amazon Freevee, when that day comes remember: there are much better options.
SHOULD HAVE TRUSTED MY GUT.
penofinspiratin14 February 2024
Someone please tell me , who exactly approves these scripts.
Who in their sound mind sits down goes through the story & says wow! , this is a masterpiece, I will please my bosses with this piece of art.
Coz what inda daredevil was this piece of horse poop, the more you wish the next scene will shake things up , is the more things go south.
Actors are cold, script is recycled from over-recycled material , nothing new, dialogue makes you wish you can ask them to stop.
The action choreography is so cringe , more like they chose someone passing by to man the cameras after firing a professional who wouldn't take orders .
I'm sorry I couldn't sit through this pile of manure, I had to find something better than waste an HR on this.
Who in their sound mind sits down goes through the story & says wow! , this is a masterpiece, I will please my bosses with this piece of art.
Coz what inda daredevil was this piece of horse poop, the more you wish the next scene will shake things up , is the more things go south.
Actors are cold, script is recycled from over-recycled material , nothing new, dialogue makes you wish you can ask them to stop.
The action choreography is so cringe , more like they chose someone passing by to man the cameras after firing a professional who wouldn't take orders .
I'm sorry I couldn't sit through this pile of manure, I had to find something better than waste an HR on this.
reviews over 2 are fake or posted by cast and crew
tohmsono16 January 2024
I watched exactly 20 minutes of this utter horrible trash bin of a movie and had to turn it off in disgust. I mean aren't production houses even making an effort any more? They just pump out generic non-descript horrible waste-of-time flicks to fill time slots on streaming services? Absolutely disgusting! I see what is actually going on: they hire one "name" actor and pay him really well for few minutes of acting so that they can plaster his name all over a low budget, super cheap, bottom of the barrel flick to make it more appealing to the masses, or let's call it their audience, who they obviously have no respect for since some genius actually approved this flick to be made and put of screen. I mean, COME ON!!!!!!!!! Stay away from this garbage folks, trust me.
Terrible
orionryzing7 February 2024
Spend your two hours ANYWHERE else. It plays like a tv series episode with bad acting, bad dialogue, and a really bad story line. Wouldn't have wasted time on it at all but figured it wouldn't be God awful since Jon Voigt was in it. I was wrong. Not sure why he got involved in this piece of garbage except for the money. He certainly couldn't have read the script and thought it would be a classic. I gave it an extra star because my husband actually watched it until the end. I was bored after about 15 minutes. For those people who actually paid to watch this (and I truly hope there aren't many), you have my deepest sympathy.
They said it couldn't be done...
dvbna28 February 2024
...yet here it is - a movie that makes every Hallmark movie look like Citizen Kane in comparison. You genuinely have never watched anything as badly written, acted, directed or cast as this. For some reason, my wife is still watching it. I had to leave the room after about 15 minutes. It is that atrocious. I managed to spend longer giving the VelociPastor a go. At least you knew with that one that it would be awful going in. In short, if you really want to kill some brain cells, do something more fun than watching this. Like smoking meth. Or performing a self-lobotomy with rusty knives. Just don't watch this.
Acting/Story Good...Fight Scenes Could Be Better
steveatwal19 February 2024
Acting/Story Good...Fight Scenes are Meh!
"The Painter" is a fast-paced action thriller that delivers on its promise of adrenaline and suspense. Charlie Weber stars as Peter, an ex-CIA operative who has left his violent past behind and become a successful painter. However, his peaceful life is shattered when a mysterious woman from his past, Sophia (Madison Bailey), reappears and asks for his help. Soon, Peter finds himself hunted by a ruthless killer (Max Montesi) and a rogue black ops program led by his former mentor, Byrne (Jon Voight). Peter must use his skills and instincts to survive and protect Sophia, while uncovering the truth behind the conspiracy.
The film is directed by Kimani Ray Smith, who creates a tense and immersive atmosphere with his stylish cinematography and editing. The action scenes are well-choreographed, but could have been a little better executed. The film also benefits from a solid script by Brian Buccellato, who adds some twists and surprises to the familiar plot. The dialogue is witty and sharp, with some humorous moments that lighten the mood.
The cast is one of the film's strengths, as they deliver convincing and charismatic performances. Weber is a likable and relatable protagonist, who shows both vulnerability and courage. Bailey is a charming and mysterious love interest, who has a strong chemistry with Weber. Montesi is a menacing and relentless villain, who poses a serious threat to the heroes. Voight is a veteran actor who brings gravitas and complexity to his role as the mastermind behind the scheme.
"The Painter" is not a groundbreaking or original film, but it is a highly entertaining and satisfying one. It is a well-made and well-acted action thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you wanting more. If you are a fan of the genre, you will not be disappointed by "The Painter."
"The Painter" is a fast-paced action thriller that delivers on its promise of adrenaline and suspense. Charlie Weber stars as Peter, an ex-CIA operative who has left his violent past behind and become a successful painter. However, his peaceful life is shattered when a mysterious woman from his past, Sophia (Madison Bailey), reappears and asks for his help. Soon, Peter finds himself hunted by a ruthless killer (Max Montesi) and a rogue black ops program led by his former mentor, Byrne (Jon Voight). Peter must use his skills and instincts to survive and protect Sophia, while uncovering the truth behind the conspiracy.
The film is directed by Kimani Ray Smith, who creates a tense and immersive atmosphere with his stylish cinematography and editing. The action scenes are well-choreographed, but could have been a little better executed. The film also benefits from a solid script by Brian Buccellato, who adds some twists and surprises to the familiar plot. The dialogue is witty and sharp, with some humorous moments that lighten the mood.
The cast is one of the film's strengths, as they deliver convincing and charismatic performances. Weber is a likable and relatable protagonist, who shows both vulnerability and courage. Bailey is a charming and mysterious love interest, who has a strong chemistry with Weber. Montesi is a menacing and relentless villain, who poses a serious threat to the heroes. Voight is a veteran actor who brings gravitas and complexity to his role as the mastermind behind the scheme.
"The Painter" is not a groundbreaking or original film, but it is a highly entertaining and satisfying one. It is a well-made and well-acted action thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you wanting more. If you are a fan of the genre, you will not be disappointed by "The Painter."
Watch something else
joekmetyk30 April 2024
OK, so it starts of with Voight wearing the most ridiculous costume trying to sneak up on his protege in a diner followed by some cringe worthy dialogue. We then move onto a fight scene where it seemed all the out takes were left in (if you cannot even attempt to do it right try something else that does not look like 2 or more robots moving in pre-planned moves)
There are so many ways to bring alive an actors abilities but sadly, none were used in this mashup of drivel.
I could not bear to watch more than 15 minutes thinking "maybe it will improve" I wasted 14 of those minutes before giving up with the thought "who pays people to make such rubbish"
I could not bear to watch more than 15 minutes thinking "maybe it will improve" I wasted 14 of those minutes before giving up with the thought "who pays people to make such rubbish"
Interesing movie - entertaining and fun
george-ilinca4 February 2024
Very enjoyable and entertaining. Charlie Webber is quite fitting for this role, and John Voight is very cool as usual. This is the type of movie that does not thrive on inovation but on a very interesing variation of certain plots.
Imaging and acting is quite nice, especially the actress that plays Sophia.
The fighting scenes are nicely coreographed, and attempt a more realistic type fighting, although it is clear that in actual reality things would go quite differently.
The reason we watch entertaining action movies such as this is however to break away from reality a little bit, so that's a good thing.
All in all, I enjoyed this film quite a lot.
Imaging and acting is quite nice, especially the actress that plays Sophia.
The fighting scenes are nicely coreographed, and attempt a more realistic type fighting, although it is clear that in actual reality things would go quite differently.
The reason we watch entertaining action movies such as this is however to break away from reality a little bit, so that's a good thing.
All in all, I enjoyed this film quite a lot.
The mother and daughter are miscast
cjonesas2 May 2024
Warning: Spoilers
A semi-nonsense, semi interesting and uninteresting thriller drama movie at the same time. Everything is average, under-developed or straight ludicrous, but it's nevertheless half-entertaining.
Would have been more interesting to have it as a series with proper development, more on-point acting, less horrible logic and more use of his super-hearing in an eye-catching way.
Would have been more interesting to have it as a series with proper development, more on-point acting, less horrible logic and more use of his super-hearing in an eye-catching way.
- Screenplay/storyline/plots: 4
- Production value/impact: 6
- Development: 6.5
- Realism: 4.5
- Entertainment: 5
- Acting: 6
- Filming/photography/cinematography: 6.5
- VFX: 7
- Music/score/sound: 6
- Depth: 4
- Logic: 1
- Flow: 5.5
- Thriller/drama: 4.5
- Ending: 3.
So Disappointed
impactful4 May 2024
I was hoping this was one of those movies where the trailer was the only good part of the movie - but alas, that was not the case with this one.
This theme has been done a million times and it's overdone; they couldn't even hold our interest for the whole movie.
Sooooo many things don't make sense in this film - you don't even have to be that familiar with law enforcement to know what they're trying to do is ridic and would never actually take place.
Casting of the 'Bureau Chief' in particular was so horrifically bad in all ways, we couldn't stop laughing (so there WAS a bright spot, I guess). And even Voight, who has made some amazing movies was robotic and boring; takes a special kind of BAD to ruin a movie that should be fairly simple to make these days.
This theme has been done a million times and it's overdone; they couldn't even hold our interest for the whole movie.
Sooooo many things don't make sense in this film - you don't even have to be that familiar with law enforcement to know what they're trying to do is ridic and would never actually take place.
Casting of the 'Bureau Chief' in particular was so horrifically bad in all ways, we couldn't stop laughing (so there WAS a bright spot, I guess). And even Voight, who has made some amazing movies was robotic and boring; takes a special kind of BAD to ruin a movie that should be fairly simple to make these days.
What is there to say?
memine233 May 2024
Well - i read the reviews and history tells me that it is a 50/50 shot that they might be real - but there is no way yo tell this so even that statement is bogus - i guess -
i typically will read straight to the 5 star ratings - mid point - there can not be a 10 ever right - just on principle.. maybe citizen kane or casablanca - but this time i figured there was a 5 or a 6 and it seemed honest - trust me know believe me when you disregard and also find something else at 10 - 12 min mark - if you make it that far.. - you have been warned - BTW. I do think Madison Bailey will become a constant actor in film/tv - but i could not even get to her appearance in this film - shame on Jon Voight for agreeing to do this - there is no way he needs the paycheck...
Good movie... people giving this a low rating is bogus
uncovered065 May 2024
I don't get why these action movies are getting low ratings. Y'all do realize that "thriller" like situation very seldomly happen in real life right? Of course the movies are gonna have somewhat along the same storyline. There is nothing new under the sun. The fight scene were great. The characters (other than the lady who played Naomi) were great. I'm willing to bet that the people who rate movies like this lead the most boring and miserable lives and like to speak ill about anything. This is a movie. A FICTIONAL movie. Would you guys rather make a thriller about you complaining to HOA about your neighbor's siding being the wrong color?? Whew. Anywho... I took the movie for what it was. An action/thriller and it was GOOD 😎👏🏾
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