Don't get me wrong - I went to art school. I know Lowry. I have spent my life in and around the art world. I don't need educating about Lowry and or his work. This, however is just an incredibly contrived and boring piece of cinema! Would anyone who knows nothing about Lowry have managed to get past the first five minutes? I doubt it. THIS is why I seldom pay to go to see movies anymore! Great actors - yes! Great movie, sadly no.