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.
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03/01/07
David Hockney: The Colors of Music (2005)
57 %
Reviews Counted: 7 Fresh: 4 Rotten:3 Average Rating: 6.1/10
Runtime: 85 mins
Synopsis: Exploring the stage design to which artist David Hockney has devoted enormous energy, this film shows many of the operas adorned with his fine-tuned color and lighting skills, while also revealing the artist's struggle with hearing loss. [More]
Genre: Education/General Interest
Starring: David Hockney, Max Charruyer
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1 - 8 (sorted by date; UK critics are listed first)
A ravishing feast for the eyes, with a steady stream of operatic excerpts to appease more impatient ears. Meanwhile, Mr. Hockney and his friends keep the proceedings on an exhilaratingly human level.
04/21/05
An elongated, rather aimless portrait that doesn't fully convey the essence of its titular subject.
04/08/05
Top Critic
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 great depth.
04/08/05
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04/07/05
In a documentary that celebrates flourish, the artist David Hockney lets a filmmaker record how he assembles elaborate opera sets.
04/06/05
Top Critic
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.
04/06/05
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.
04/05/05
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