April 21, 2005
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer
David Hockney,
Max Charruyer,
John Cox,
Ken Silvers,
Gwyneth Jones
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One of the best-respected artists of his generation, David Hockney is well known for his paintings, prints, and portraits, but he's also developed a reputation as a set designer for some of the world'... read more
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April 8, 2005
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
An elongated, rather aimless portrait that doesn't fully convey the essence of its titular subject.
April 6, 2005
Ned Martel, New York Times
In a documentary that celebrates flourish, the artist David Hockney lets a filmmaker record how he assembles elaborate opera sets. Full Review
April 6, 2005
Russell Scott Smith, New York Post
Looking at the art and listening to the music is wonderful just on its own, but hanging out with Hockney is also a treat. He's a delightful companion. Full Review
April 5, 2005
Leslie Camhi, Village Voice
This delightfully sensual documentary gets inside the artist's creative process while also treating viewers to glorious music by the likes of Wagner and Satie. Full Review
March 1, 2007
David Noh, Film Journal International
After seeing this film and the joyous miracles he has wrought on the operatic stage, he fully deserves to be called a master of the form. Full Review
April 8, 2005
Ken Fox, TV Guide's Movie Guide
Hockney is unquestionably a genial gent, but the film's rather shallow treatment of his art only reinforces the long-held opinion that Hockney is more a brilliant visual stylist than an artist of any ... Full Review
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