The Art of Us
The Art of Us

Movie spotlight

The Art of Us

2017
Movie
86 min
English

Harper Higgins is determined to land a tenured position at Boston Art College, and she’s counting on curating a big art gallery at the university to do so. But when she loses her showcase artist and can find no one else, she turns to her recently-hired dog walker who, unbeknownst to anyone, is a skilled painter.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users85%
Director: Jake GibsonGenres: Drama, Romance, Comedy

Plot Summary

A young woman struggling to find her place in the world unexpectedly inherits a quirky art gallery from a distant relative. As she navigates the eccentric artists and unique patrons, she begins to discover her own talents and the true meaning of connection.

Critical Reception

The Art of Us received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised its charming premise and heartfelt performances, particularly from Jillian Bell. However, some reviewers found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the humor occasionally fell flat, leading to a generally favorable but not overwhelmingly enthusiastic response.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its endearing lead performance and warm, uplifting message.

  • Noted for its quirky characters and visually appealing art world setting.

  • Some critics found the narrative arc to be a bit formulaic.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed 'The Art of Us,' appreciating its feel-good story and the lead actress's performance. Many found it to be a lighthearted and charming film perfect for a relaxed viewing experience, though a small number wished for more depth.

Fun Fact

The film's soundtrack features several independent artists whose work is also showcased within the fictional art gallery in the movie.

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