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Basquiat [VHS] [1997]

VHS ~ Jeffrey Wright
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Jeffrey Wright, Michael Wincott, Benicio Del Toro, Claire Forlani, David Bowie
  • Directors: Julian Schnabel
  • Writers: Julian Schnabel, Lech Majewski, John F. Bowe, Michael Holman
  • Producers: Jon Kilik, Joseph Allen, Lech Majewski
  • Format: Dolby, PAL, Surround Sound
  • Language English, Spanish
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Pathe Distribution
  • VHS Release Date: 23 Feb 1998
  • Run Time: 106 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CUM7
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 8,607 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Amazon.co.uk Review

In his writing and directorial debut, Julian Schnabel's film Basquiat depicts the life of graffiti artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, aka SAMO, and the turbulent period from the late 1970s to 1988, as his life was catapulted into fame and notoriety. As Jean-Michel's work gained favourable attention from New York's elite art community, he went from a street punk living in a cardboard box to the first black artist to succeed in the all-white dominated art world. Tony Award-winning actor Jeffrey Wright does a brilliant job portraying a man tortured by self-doubt and thoughts of suicide, struggling to survive and be acknowledged as an artist. The film's use of dream-like imagery and rhythmic pace tells the story from the perspective of Jean-Michel's eyes as he manages to "float" through relationships and gallery showings,until his impending death in 1988 from a heroin overdose. Brimming with talent, the film also stars David Bowie as pop-artist Andy Warhol, Michael Wincott as poet Rene Ricard and many others, including Gary Oldman, Benicio del Toro, Dennis Hopper and Courtney Love. --Michele Goodson


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In 1981, Jean-Michel Basquiat became the darling of New York's art critics. This film gives a dramatised account of his life of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll which lead to his demise. Features music by The Pogues, Iggy Pop, Grandmaster Flash and Melle Mel and David Bowie.

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars You just wanna PAINT after this!!, 1 Feb 2004
This review is from: Basquiat [DVD] [1997] (DVD)
Although this film is depressing in a way (it's sad to see how some people with great skill waste their life with drugs), it is also very inspiring and leaves you thirsty for more of the kind.

It describes the life of the only ever-really-important black artist in history up to now, Jean-Michelle Basquiat, and how fame and fortune can corrupt a personality.
Directed by Julian Schnabel, an artist himself, with an impressive cast (next to David Bowie, Christopher Walken and Dennis Hopper you also get Courtney Love, Benicio del Toro and Claire Forlani (woman in "Meet Joe Black") - what more could you ask of a cast?), this is a seriously interesting movie that captures the spirit of the 80s NYC artscene like no other.
Definitely weird at times, a little odd, different to the old Hollywood-crap we get stuffed with all the time, but if that's just what you like and you're interested in Art or in ANDY WARHOL, then this is a must-buy.

I loved it, really did.

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A WANNA BE WHO BECAME..., 1 Dec 2002
By Lawyeraau (Balmoral Castle) - See all my reviews
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Artist Julian Schnabel in his directorial debut captures the essence of the avant-garde art world of the late nineteen seventies through the eighties. His screenplay focuses on Jean- Michel Basquiat, a street person who started his career as an artist known for his memorable graffiti. Basquiat later catapulted to fame as the first African American artist to break out into the lily white New York art world, becoming pals with the likes of Andy Warhol. His struggle for acceptance and his inner demons ultimately proved to be too much for him, however, and at twenty eight, the world of Basquiat came to a stunning conclusion from an overdose of heroin.

The role of Basquiat is deliciously and memorably played by Jeffrey Wright who portrays Basquiat as a fey sort of soul. His stunning portrayal of the artist is neatly counter-balanced by the earthy performance of a young Benicio Del Toro, who plays Basquiat's friend. David Bowie is perfectly cast as an other worldly Andy Warhol. Dennis Hopper and Courtney Love also give compelling performances, as does Gary Oldham.

This is a quirky, surprisingly good film in the best indie tradition. It is quintessential New York in feel. Native New Yorkers will know what I mean. Others will simply have to take my word for it. Like the city, the film has something for everyone.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best ..., 11 Jun 2006
This review is from: Basquiat [DVD] [1997] (DVD)
One of the best... well done, well acted, doesn't drag. Certainly gives one a feel for what it was like in the late eighties, if possible to be there in New York for one of the most productive art periods in the last century. Look for great performances by David Bowie, Benicio Del Toro, Dennis Hopper, Gary Oldman... and even Courtney Love is in this movie!
If you loved this movie, also see Before Night Falls, by the same director..
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4.0 out of 5 stars Better than expected/
Good performances from a number of star names although David Bowie as Andy Warhol in a white wig took a bit of swallowing. Interesting soundtrack. Read more
Published 4 months ago by stephenjohn0

5.0 out of 5 stars A stunning film
I wasn't sure what to expect with this film, knowing very little about Basquiat at the time. This film was truly excellent and I was certainly not disappointed. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Beverley McKenzie

2.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic movie! Horrible release!
The movie itself is great I really enjoyed it.
But I was very disappointed with the picture quality - this Pathe "TV release" is horribly weak, speak nothing of even English... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Martin

4.0 out of 5 stars Fairy-tale fable of the life of 1980s cult artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
Jean-Michel Basquiat was an American artist of Puerto Rican and Haitian descent, who first found fame as an eighteen year-old graffiti artist in the 1980 Times Square Show, a... Read more
Published 23 months ago by cathy earnshaw

4.0 out of 5 stars below "Before Night Falls" above "Pollock"
Really enjoyed the movie - not a extraordinary experience, though, but it's quite well made. The actors are quite good, Bowie manage to be a credible Andy Warhol, Dennis Hopper a... Read more
Published on 21 April 2005 by Jose Alves Goncalves

1.0 out of 5 stars abysmal twaddle about egocentric junkies
Good performances can't save this self-indulgent tale of yet another artist whose out of control ego is supposed to be interesting to the viewer. Read more
Published on 21 May 2004 by Alejandra Vernon

5.0 out of 5 stars Basquiat's pictures in motion!!
This film is simply fantastic! It tracks the roots of the genius that is Basquiat and his rise and eventual fall from superstardom as one of New Yorks art elite. Read more
Published on 15 May 2003 by mysterywhyteboy

5.0 out of 5 stars a down to earth portrait of art, boheme and exentricity
This movie made a huge impression on me! It's heartfelt and beautyful in an honest and non-star-spangled manner!!
I don't have the words for it - just see it!!
Published on 20 Nov 2001 by r_skvaw@hotmail.com

4.0 out of 5 stars A WANNA BE WHO BECAME...
Artist Julian Schnabel in his directorial debut captures the essence of the avante garde art world of the late nineteen seventies through the eighties. Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2001 by Lawyeraau

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