Le tableau 2011

Anita Gates, New York Times: Short on narrative sophistication but visually a true objet d'art. Read more

Ty Burr, Boston Globe: Creative, colorful, and unexpectedly wise, "The Painting" is the latest offshore animation to show to kids burned out on computer-generated Hollywood toons. Read more

John DeFore, Hollywood Reporter: Lovely but lifeless 'toon is none too subtle in delivering its multicultural moral. Read more

Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times: While the artist-as-deity concept was flattering enough to get "The Painting" nominated for a 2012 Cesar Award, its big ideas about equality and friendship are flatly 2-D. Read more

Boyd van Hoeij, Variety: Helmer Jean-Francois Laguionie's consistently enjoyable, inventive and beautifully crafted tale is a color riot suitable for all ages. Read more

Pete Vonder Haar, Village Voice: With striking visuals reminiscent of Matisse and Chagall and a refreshingly (for domestic animation audiences) grown-up storyline, The Painting is almost reminiscent of, well, a work of art. Read more