My favorite part of the film is when the filmmaker himself actually starts to question Marla's art. It was a huge turning point. Also, another of my favorites was the point where the filmmaker placed "ocean" and "flowers" next to some of her previous works. The paintings "Ocean" and "Flowers" were the ones that she was filmed painting. It's blatantly obvious that they do not look alike. "Ocean" and "Flowers" look like typical Kindergarten paintings that a child would bring home from art class.. the only difference is that she got a large canvas, whereas normal children only painted on construction paper.
I feel like the father took advantage of Marla's youth. I do not remember much from when I was 4. I definitely would not remember if my parents every helped me on a school project.
As far as the names of the paintings, I would have enjoyed the "art" more if Marla had named them. It could have at least brought a little more innocence to the subject.
Overall, I do not believe that Marla painted the paintings.. Her father was a slime ball. I feel terrible for the mother. She knew it was a lie all along, which is why she rejected the fame even at the beginning. Fortunately, I do not feel like the kids will be too harmed by all of this. Other than media reminders, I doubt they will personally remember much of it.
I feel like the father took advantage of Marla's youth. I do not remember much from when I was 4. I definitely would not remember if my parents every helped me on a school project.
As far as the names of the paintings, I would have enjoyed the "art" more if Marla had named them. It could have at least brought a little more innocence to the subject.
Overall, I do not believe that Marla painted the paintings.. Her father was a slime ball. I feel terrible for the mother. She knew it was a lie all along, which is why she rejected the fame even at the beginning. Fortunately, I do not feel like the kids will be too harmed by all of this. Other than media reminders, I doubt they will personally remember much of it.