Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang (2016) YTS

Reviewed by R T 8 / 10

The impressive visual aspects of pyrotechnics lend itself

The impressive visual aspects of pyrotechnics lend itself well to a documentary and this one doesn't disappoint. However the movie largely passes over many personal and emotional details of the artist and instead focuses on his creative output which is admittedly extraordinary. So we're left with a high level and complimentary visual resume of a quite amazing artist only to wonder what untold stories lie beneath.

Reviewed by Jerry W 9 / 10

Although most people saw Cai Guo-Qiang's fireworks display

Although most people saw Cai Guo-Qiang's fireworks display for the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, they probably weren't aware of the artist (I wasn't). This documentary will not only change that, but will offer an opportunity to see some of his spectacularly mesmerizing work. The objective of the doc is the chronicle his attempts to create the titular structure, a 1,650 foot ladder of fire. Along the way, there are displays of his other "explosive work," as well as the paintings he creates using gun powder. Director Kevin Macdonald tells his art career with wonderful detail, but his personal life is mostly glanced over. Still, just to see his magical creations is sufficient to make this doc a visually thrilling experience.

Reviewed by R T 5 / 10

I think perhaps the critics are confusing the

I think perhaps the critics are confusing the actual art of Cai Guo-qiang with this documentary. His art is impressive. This documentary is very slow paced and uninteresting at times.

Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang

2016

Documentary

Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang

2016

Documentary

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The impressive visual aspects of pyrotechnics lend itself

Although most people saw Cai Guo-Qiang's fireworks display

I think perhaps the critics are confusing the

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