Jeffrey Wright,
Michael Wincott,
Benicio Del Toro,
Claire Forlani,
David Bowie
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Andy Warhol was a phenomenon who warrants a lot of explaining: a completely colorless mega-star celebrity, and a kind of LaBrea Tarpit for a vivid and talented collection of oddballs in the New York s... read more
DVD Release Date: September 3, 2002
Stats: 699 reviews
To most people Basquiat was a man who painted and shit. To me, he was just some guy who went to college for a few weeks and learned that its fun to fuck up his current girlfriend's life by painting his important art on their not important purses, dresses, and even sometimes on a ... read more
Basquiat the movie has such a great cast telling the story of my favourite artist of all time. The best thing is that a lot of the actors knew Basquiat, Warhol and the other characters in real life, so you know you?re getting an authentic portrayal of real events! Brilliant!
Thi s Movie was about Jean Michel Basquiat who was a black artist who became friends with the famous Andy Warhol. Jean died at 27 from a herion overdose, this movie shows where he came from and the sucess he achived. Jean like Andy was way out there, but being way out there isn't... read more
An oddly compelling tale of an Artist, I had no previous knowledge of. The main character was very likeable as and with quite a star cast, this film does have entertainment value. It is based on the true story of the Artist and watches the rise and fall of the man.
Julian Schnabel is, like, REALLY cool, but he doesn't like linear stories, or something. I like his visual renderings of concepts like a lot a lot but nothing really happens in this movie. But the thing is, I wasn't bored either.
A weird directing style, a weak yet unimpressive story, plus watch it from the middle of the movie, make me rate this movie as the worst movie I've ever seen!!! Actor Jeffrey Wright maybe make a good debut, but for me he's not... Too much smoking scenes really disturbing me... Re... read more
Films to do with actors never really work simular to comic films, but hey its a good one.
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Let me give you 12 great reasons to see this film: 1. Benicio Del Toro 2. Gary Oldman 3. Willem Dafoe 4. Michael Wincott 5. Dennis Hopper 6. David Bowie 7. Sam Rockwell 8. Vincent Gallo 9. Courtney Love 10. Park... read more
Since director Julian Schnabel was part of the same art movement that Jean-Michel Basquiat was and actually knew him, he seems to be one of the few people who has the right to make a biopic about the infamous painter. The film at first glance seems unfocused, but I think the reas... read more
Modest effort to illuminate the turbulent life of the New York artist. Full Review
Schnabel made his film about Basquiat, which carries its own validation. He's also made something of a work of art in its own right. Full Review
The character on the screen (played by Jeffrey Wright)... is nothing more than a surface. Full Review
Wright is brilliant.
A stylish and interesting look at a moment in New York City's art world where everyone stopped to look at one person, who never seemd to quite fit.
Pretentious and dull.
By the end of Basquiat, there are even fewer answers than when we started. Full Review
Wright is at his best when interacting with the numerous great actors who lend small parts and cameos to the independent film. Full Review
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