Review of Saving Banksy (2017) by Dorian G — 08 Mar 2017

This is an incredible, engaging film that will surely invite discussion, and inspire vandalism! Full of great characters, and character alike.

This review of Saving Banksy (2017) was written by Dorian G on 08 Mar 2017.

Saving Banksy has generally received positive reviews.

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By Chris Packham (159) for Village Voice (8,525) on 18 Jan 2017

Saving Banksy, in documenting the struggle of art consultant Brian Greif to preserve a single Banksy painting — one of the artist's trademark…

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By Jared Mobarak (867) for The Film Stage (3,162) on 18 Jan 2017

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By Adam W (3) on 08 Mar 2017

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By Kenneth Turan (2,323) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 19 Jan 2017

The road to hell, the saying goes, is paved with the best of intentions, and that is very much the case with the complex art world conundrum…

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By Scott Marks (172) for San Diego Reader (713) on 16 Feb 2017

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By Laszlo B (3) on 29 Nov 2017

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By Tiffany T (92) on 06 Mar 2017

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By Charles Desmarais (2) for San Francisco Chronicle (7,630) on 18 Jan 2017

Characters ranging from the benighted to the unsavory to the perfectly slimy populate the film, alongside the only figures who really have…

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By Arrian W (1) on 03 Jan 2017

Absolutely love this film. Brought back wonderful memories of San Francisco, as well as got my palms sweaty as all Graffiti related films do. Bravo…

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