Julian Schnabel: A Private Portrait
Cohen Media Group | Release Date: May 5, 2017 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
42
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Mixed or average reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
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2
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4
Negative:
1
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70
Village VoiceChris PackhamMay 4, 2017
Though visually expansive, however, the film feels emotionally intimate. Read full review
63
RogerEbert.comGlenn KennyMay 5, 2017
Directed by Pappi Corsicato and executive produced, typically, by the subject himself, the movie is never uninteresting but is often surprisingly low-energy and, even more surprisingly, visually drab. Read full review
58
The PlaylistJoe BlessingMay 22, 2017
While Corsicato treats his subject extremely gently – there’s barely a hint of criticism of Schnabel and interviewees tout how controversial his work is without explaining why – his almost idyllic portrayal of Schnabel at work and play nevertheless makes for a largely seductive and engaging experience. But the lack of context often derails the entertaining film. Read full review
50
The Film StageJohn FinkMay 18, 2017
Despite the intimate, conversational style, A Private Portrait feels a bit cold and calculated, with a focus on celebrity versus art. Read full review
50
Los Angeles TimesSheri LindenMay 4, 2017
Rather than explore his place in the arts and balance all that adoration with insight, Corsicato opts for hero worship. The result is a visually exciting but emotionally monotonous film. Read full review
40
The New York TimesKen JaworowskiMay 4, 2017
No commercials are shown during Julian Schnabel: A Private Portrait. They would only be redundant. Instead this documentary serves as a feature-length advertisement for the artist, and is about as daring as a billboard for skim milk. Read full review
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Slant MagazineClayton DillardApr 29, 2017
The film is intended to be placed at the altar of Julian Schnabel, an artist so singular that words simply fail. Read full review
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