The Painter (2024)

A retired CIA agent turned painter finds his peaceful life upended when a figure from his past re-emerges, drawing him back into a web of espionage and danger. As he navigates a series of confrontations with deadly operatives and betrayals, he must use his old skills to survive a new kind of war that blurs the lines between his past and present.

You can watch “The Painter” on Paramount+ in Canada.

Length: 1h 40m
Genre: Action Thriller, Mystery
This Title is: Intense, Suspenseful

Cast

Charlie Weber, Jon Voight, Marie Avgeropoulos, Madison Bailey, Luisa D’Oliveira

Parental Guidance

Maturity Rating: R – Violence, language, and brief sexuality

Trivia

• The film was directed by Kimani Ray Smith, known for his detailed action sequences.
• Principal photography took place in Vancouver from late November to December 2022.
• The Painter was given a limited theatrical release in the United States before becoming available on digital platforms.

Trailer

Our Review

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The film, despite its thrilling premise, has received mixed reviews, primarily due to its execution. Critics have pointed out that while the film delivers on action, it struggles with pacing and depth in its storytelling. The acting performances are solid, particularly from the leads, but they are sometimes overshadowed by the film’s reliance on action clichés and lack of character development.