My husband is not too fond of the style either, and he said he's not interested in the movie. I love it. Fascinating that as time went by his paintings became more colorful, more dynamic. I think it's the way he saw the world through his mental illness. I think that may be why he felt compelled to paint. He couldn't communicate with anyone otherwise, couldn't share what he saw and felt. But through art, through his brush, he had an outlet. I think :)