Exit Through The Gift Shop

Exit Through The Gift Shop is one of the greatest documentaries I have ever had the pleasure to watch. The documentary is filmed with the same type of refreshing creativity similar to the creativity possessed by the subjects within the film itself. Although art and the practice of film-making are not generally viewed as exciting for many, this film has the audacity, humor, and pleasantly anomalous qualities that make it a success for any viewer. The transformation from a disgruntled yet determined film maker to a widely popular artist is one that leaves me in awe. The criticism Thierry receives from his contemporaries for his work makes me wonder how much his success actually stems from skilled entrepreneurship. Either way, there is something charming about Mr. Brainwash and his road to artistic fame. One can also truly appreciate Banksy and his innovative and creative approach to art. After seeing the success of Banksy and his buddy Thierry it makes me wonder if there is a future section in an art history book for street art and their versions of pop-art. I presume many will watch this film and view it as a mockery of art and its current status in pop culture. I believe this film is more of a representation of the inability to put boundaries on art. However you take it, the bizarre and visually amusing art pictured throughout the movie will amaze you. I mean, who doesn't want to look at a giant elephant painted red and gold? That's art isn't it?

Yes, the film is on Netflix, go watch it.....