I just watched The Inventor, and I must say, it's a captivating animation film that left me pondering the life of Leonardo da Vinci. As someone who's always been fascinated by art, science, and history, I appreciated the unique blend of these elements in the movie.

One of the standout aspects of The Inventor is its stunning animation. The watercolor-inspired visuals transported me to the Renaissance era, immersing me in the world of 15th-century Florence. The attention to detail in the characters' designs and the environments is impressive, making every scene a feast for the eyes.

The storytelling is engaging, and I enjoyed seeing Leonardo's curiosity and creativity shine through. The film highlights his inventive spirit, showcasing his iconic designs and innovations. However, I felt that the narrative was a bit disjointed at times, jumping between different periods of Leonardo's life without clear transitions.

My only other criticism is that the supporting characters feel somewhat one-dimensional. I would have loved to see more depth and development in characters like Lorenzo and Francesco.

Despite these minor flaws, The Inventor is a charming film that sparked my interest in Leonardo's life and work. The movie's themes of creativity, perseverance, and innovation resonated with me, and I found myself reflecting on my own passions and pursuits.

Overall, I'd recommend The Inventor to anyone interested in art, history, or science. While it may not be a perfect film, its unique visual style and captivating storyline make it a worthwhile watch.

It's 1516 Rome. Leonardo da Vinci is looking to skies. He has a complicated relationship with Pope Leo X. He befriends Marguerite who is the sister of French king Francis I. They put on a show to bring a new peaceful culture to Emperor Charles V and King Henry VIII.

This is an animated biopic of Leonardo da Vinci. The animation is a mix of stop-motion and hand-drawn although they may have used CGI. The stop-motion reminds me of the old Rankin/Bass specials. This doesn't have a three act story structure. It is more a flat temporal flow. In that way, it is slightly educational while randomly entertaining. It doesn't give any drama. It's cute.

Did none of the 30+ producers ever stop and say, "this doesn't make any sense" or "why is the dialogue so muddled?" or "What did those lyrics say?" I was the only person in the screening I attended and felt lost most of the time. I had thought of taking my 9 year old granddaughter, but I'm sure glad I didn't. Some pretty animation and cute stop-motion puppets can't make up for the incomprehensible story. Stay home.

I'm familiar with Da Vinci's life and the creative work he did in many areas. I know how the Catholic hierarchy loved some of his work but hated his exploration into forbidden areas. And there are hints of that.

There are scenes that I don't believe ever happened. Did England's Henry VIII ever visit France? And was that the Spanish king? What was his name? I couldn't make it out.

Frankly, I was expecting more of a full biography, but this starts with Leonardo in middle age, at least. He's already painted the Mona Lisa, which he hauls with him to France. Maybe that explains how it ended up in the Louve.