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An account of greed, betrayal, culpability and self-serving moral relativism. May 6, 2013 | Full Review…
An account of greed, betrayal, culpability and self-serving moral relativism.
Geoff Pevere
Although the film at times moves through the evidence at an impossibly fast clip, the response of MoMa will doubtlessly resonate. Aug 3, 2012 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
Although the film at times moves through the evidence at an impossibly fast clip, the response of MoMa will doubtlessly resonate.
Lavanya Ramanathan
It's a fascinating story, even as Shea's film sometimes tells it in a slightly convoluted way. Jul 19, 2012 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
It's a fascinating story, even as Shea's film sometimes tells it in a slightly convoluted way.
Moira MacDonald
By showing how difficult and problematic righting a wrong can turn out to be, "Portrait of Wally" does itself proud. Jul 19, 2012 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
By showing how difficult and problematic righting a wrong can turn out to be, "Portrait of Wally" does itself proud.
Kenneth Turan
The material's not so rich and complex that the documentary doesn't feel padded at 90 minutes. Jun 28, 2012 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
The material's not so rich and complex that the documentary doesn't feel padded at 90 minutes.
Mark Feeney
A painting's provenance matters, and so does this portrait of Portrait of Wally. Jun 20, 2012 | Rating: 3.5/4
A painting's provenance matters, and so does this portrait of Portrait of Wally.
Michael Phillips
The case was finally resolved in 2010, as this fascinating documentary details. Don't expect an even-handed account of the case, though. Dec 27, 2018 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
The case was finally resolved in 2010, as this fascinating documentary details. Don't expect an even-handed account of the case, though.
Kelly Jane Torrance
The story is compelling, and the fallout of the 13-year legal battle over Portrait of Wally not only established important legal precedence regarding art looted from Holocaust victims, but also caused some soul-searching in the museum world. May 6, 2013 | Rating: B | Full Review…
The story is compelling, and the fallout of the 13-year legal battle over Portrait of Wally not only established important legal precedence regarding art looted from Holocaust victims, but also caused some soul-searching in the museum world.
Jeanne Claire van Ryzin
The journey of the painting, and the Bondi family's efforts to reclaim it, are the meaty subject of Andrew Shea's engrossing documentary. May 6, 2013 | Rating: 4/5
The journey of the painting, and the Bondi family's efforts to reclaim it, are the meaty subject of Andrew Shea's engrossing documentary.
Norman Wilner
The film's troubling take on the moral flexibilities of the art world may also have viewers wondering about the provenance of what they see on museum walls. May 6, 2013 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review…
The film's troubling take on the moral flexibilities of the art world may also have viewers wondering about the provenance of what they see on museum walls.
Jason Anderson
For such a winding, research-heavy piece, Portrait of Wally moves at a brisk clip, with Gary Lionelli's agitated score lending the film the breathless quality of a police procedural. Sep 7, 2012 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
For such a winding, research-heavy piece, Portrait of Wally moves at a brisk clip, with Gary Lionelli's agitated score lending the film the breathless quality of a police procedural.
Kimberley Jones
Portrait of Wally reminds us that nearly 70 years after the war, some lessons of the Holocaust have yet to sink in. Jul 2, 2012 | Full Review…
Portrait of Wally reminds us that nearly 70 years after the war, some lessons of the Holocaust have yet to sink in.
Daniel M. Kimmel
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