It’s in the quieter, more character-based scenes that the film at least begins to penetrate Basquiat’s mystique, homing in on his vulnerability, sense of wonder, and how he sees the world around him.

| Apr 25, 2025

| Original Score: B+ | Sep 7, 2011

There isn't a boring shot anywhere, and writer-director Schnabel is clearly enjoying himself as he plays with expressionist sound, neo-Eisensteinian edits, and all sorts of other filmic ideas.

| Mar 31, 2010

Wright is brilliant.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Sep 16, 2004

| Original Score: 3/4 | Apr 12, 2002

| Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 20, 2002

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jan 1, 2000

[Jeffrey Wright] gives a performance of almost mystical opacity.

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Jan 1, 2000

| Original Score: B+ | Aug 9, 1996