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Exit Through the Gift Shop

R Released Apr 16, 2010 1h 27m Documentary List
96% Tomatometer 116 Reviews 91% Audience Score 10,000+ Ratings
The infamous, shadowy British graffiti street artist Banksy has literally left his mark on cities throughout the world. He comes in contact with Thierry Guetta, a Los Angeles-based Frenchman who videotapes various underground art escapades, and later is transformed into an art phenomenon dubbed "Mr. Brainwash." Rhys Ifans narrates an overlapping documentary where the line between what is real and what might be fake blurs, as modern art and celebrity are put under the microscope. Read More Read Less
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An amusing, engrossing look at underground art, Exit Through the Gift Shop entertains as it deflates the myths and hype surrounding its subjects.

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Alex Vega Autostraddle It's light and playful, it's interesting to see how these elusive street artists work, and it's also satisfying to hear Banksy speak (even if his voice is disguised) because it turns out he's sarcastic and humorous as hell (of course). Jun 8, 2021 Full Review Kaleem Aftab Independent (UK) Banksy proves that his talents extend beyond the spray can to the movie camera. May 15, 2018 Full Review Ben Kenigsberg Time Out Rated: 4/5 Nov 18, 2011 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) The documentary is an exchange of illusions and obsessions, fascinating from beginning to end. [Full review in Spanish] Aug 10, 2022 Full Review Dustin Chang Floating World It is a very well made, good archival material for street art movement, with a lot of humor: the guerrilla style, tag-and-run aesthetic brings a lot of funny, entertaining moments. It also questions the nature of art and art as commodity Mar 21, 2021 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com One of the most profound art documentaries in years. Rated: 3.5/4.0 Sep 7, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Bulgantamir B It was very fantastic Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/02/24 Full Review Munkhjargal A the film is a documentary about a young artist who paints. He made a name for himself by painting street art, but later he made a video about entertainment in Los Angeles. it was also becoming very popular. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/28/24 Full Review erdene c I'm very happy that movie shows us the steps and choices that we have but didn't know Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/01/24 Full Review Bahad j I am very happy that the movie shows us the steps and choices that are necessary in the life of a great person. I like the movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/27/24 Full Review Бавуу Э The infamous, shadowy British graffiti street artist Banksy has literally left his mark on cities throughout the world. He comes in contact with Thierry Guetta, a Los Angeles-based Frenchman who videotapes various underground art escapades, and later is transformed into an art phenomenon dubbed "Mr. Brainwash." Rhys Ifans narrates an overlapping documentary where the line between what is real and what might be fake blurs, as modern art and celebrity are put under the microscope. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/27/24 Full Review Shael This is one mad and unlikely story that makes you even more curious about what determines the value of art. This message is powerfully landed with how Banksy crafted the narrative. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The infamous, shadowy British graffiti street artist Banksy has literally left his mark on cities throughout the world. He comes in contact with Thierry Guetta, a Los Angeles-based Frenchman who videotapes various underground art escapades, and later is transformed into an art phenomenon dubbed "Mr. Brainwash." Rhys Ifans narrates an overlapping documentary where the line between what is real and what might be fake blurs, as modern art and celebrity are put under the microscope.
Director
Banksy
Producer
Jaimie D'Cruz
Distributor
Producers Distribution Agency
Production Co
Paranoid Pictures
Rating
R (Some Language)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 16, 2010, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 11, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$3.3M
Runtime
1h 27m