Film Review – The Inventor

Writer Jim Capobianco has been involved in animation for nearly three decades, creating an impressive resume in the process. He’s been involved in story development for Walt Disney Animation and Pixar, contributing to “The Lion King,” “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” and “Ratatouille,” also bringing imagery to life for “Mary Poppins Returns.” He’s been a part of giant hits and colorful creations, but his first love appears to be the world of Leonardo da Vinci. There was a short film, “Leonardo,” in 2009, and now there’s “The Inventor,” with Capobianco (joined by co-director Pierre-Luc Granjon) offering a feature-length study of Da Vinci’s experience with brainstorms and visions, struggling to realize his ideas in the shadow of religious and royal oppression. Making use of traditional and stop-motion animation, “The Inventor” is a gorgeous movie, with strong displays of artistry running throughout the endeavor. It’s also an interesting introduction to da Vinci’s life for younger viewers, with Capobianco keeping things playful and stirring while exploring elements of the man’s twilight years. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com