Sketches of Frank Gehry (2006)
80%RT Audience Score: 71%
Awards & Nominations: 1 nomination
This affectionate, casually framed portrait of the acclaimed architect reveals him to be an engaging, likeable subject
If you’re looking for a documentary that’s both informative and entertaining, Sketches of Frank Gehry is the perfect pick. While some critics may argue that it lacks a critical edge, it’s hard not to be charmed by Gehry’s witty and amiable personality. Plus, the shots of his stunning buildings – including the iconic Guggenheim in Bilbao – are enough to make anyone appreciate his genius. Whether you’re an aspiring artist or just a fan of great architecture, this documentary is definitely worth a watch.
Production Company(ies)
Pakula-Mulligan Brentwood Productions,
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for brief strong language
Year of Release
2006
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:NA
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Streaming): Aug 22, 2006
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
documentary, Frank Gehry, architect, Sydney Pollack, PG-13, Ultan Guilfoyle, $437.5K, Barry Diller, Michael Eisner, Bob Geldof, Dennis Hopper, Michael Ovitz, reviewed by Roger Moore, Derek Malcolm, Anthony Quinn, Sukhdev Sandhu, Peter Bradshaw, James Christopher, Dorothy Woodend, Enrique Buchichio, Anton Bitel, David Noh, Cherryl Dawson, Leigh Ann Palone, directed by Sydney Pollack, written by Sydney Pollack, starring Barry Diller, Michael Eisner, Bob Geldof, Dennis Hopper, Michael Ovitz, Sydney Pollack
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Michael Eisner – Self
Bob Geldof – Self
Dennis Hopper – Self
Michael Ovitz – Self
Sydney Pollack – Self
Director(s)
Sydney Pollack
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
Ultan Guilfoyle
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
1 nomination
Academy Awards
All Critics (77) | Top Critics (38) | Fresh (63) | Rotten (14)
May 13, 2009 | Rating: 4/5
Roger Moore
Orlando Sentinel
TOP CRITIC
The result is a persuasive movie which proves beyond doubt that at least some geniuses are intensely practical as well as intuitive.
June 29, 2007 | Rating: 3/5
Derek Malcolm
London Evening Standard
TOP CRITIC
While Pollack continually favours celebrity gush over objective analysis, the shots of Gehry’s buildings – the Guggenheim in Bilbao being the centrepiece – and his stunning use of light do make a case for him as a genuine visionary.
June 29, 2007 | Rating: 3/5
Anthony Quinn
Independent (UK)
TOP CRITIC
What’s missing is a critical edge.
June 29, 2007
Sukhdev Sandhu
Daily Telegraph (UK)
TOP CRITIC
an intelligent piece of partisan adoration – although he gives some space to Gehry’s detractors, too.
June 29, 2007 | Rating: 3/5
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
Ultimately the picture is as revealing about the director as it is about the subject. But it won’t appeal to those who like their documentaries to come armed with teeth.
June 29, 2007 | Rating: 3/5
James Christopher
Times (UK)
TOP CRITIC
Pollack is not a particularly introspective documentary maker; he is content to let his subject merely expound and ramble at length. However, in Gehry’s case, this actually works. He is a good raconteur: witty and amiable.
August 23, 2017
Dorothy Woodend
The Tyee (British Columbia)
(…) Un documental que debería ver todo aquel que alguna vez haya sentido la necesidad o las ganas de crear algo, ya sea una pieza de cerámica, un edificio o una película.
October 13, 2007 | Rating: 4/5
Enrique Buchichio
Uruguay Total
too vague for real insight, too conventional to match its subject’s iconoclasm, and too affectionate to offer a truly critical account of the Gehry phenomenon.
June 21, 2007 | Rating: 3/5
Anton Bitel
Film4
[Pollack] and Gehry share a long friendship, which is evident in this elegant, diverting, affectionate documentary.
March 1, 2007
David Noh
Film Journal International
Watching Frank work in his studio is a lesson in creativity. He seems to pride himself on buildings with no right angles; it all comes together to create facades that stand out in a skyline.
December 20, 2006 | Rating: 4/5
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
TheMovieChicks.com
The film is a credit to Sydney Pollack, whose warm and intelligent style infiltrates this fascinating documentary allowing us the pleasure of spending some time with an architect whose approach to design is as fundamental as to life itself
November 10, 2006
Urban Cinefile Critics
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Plot
“Sketches of Frank Gehry” is a documentary that explores the life and work of architect Frank Gehry, featuring interviews with friends and admirers and examining his creative process and rise to prominence in the world of architecture.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
There is no goofy or funny or odd comment about the film in the Fresh Kernels database.
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