Bomb It 2

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Audience Member This was a Kickstarter project and that message of community is through out this film. This is a great sequel that shows how the street art world has evolved. I recommend this to anyone who is interested in street art and how it differs around the world. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member A fascinating insider look at the world of graffiti art. With a funky soundtrack, brilliant time-lapse shots which show the graffiti taking shape before your eyes, and inspiring characters this documentary gave me a whole new respect for graffiti artists! This is a really fun and enjoyable documentary and will appeal to graffiti virgins and experts alike. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Bomb It 2 is a piece of filmmaking that really changes how one sees graffiti, not as vandalism but an idea, a piece of art - an individuals own unique voice. The choice of countries provide interesting dynamic - Palestine, China, Singapore, Tel Aviv each with strict governmental holds on their people, and not all the artists feel threatened but rather, freedom in what they are doing. The fact that film can remain unbiased and merely be a catalyst for the artists' voices is impressive considering the current dynamics of the world that we now live in. Politics play a minor role in the film rather than dictate it. Rather the paint and the pieces do the talking. What really struck me was what the artist from Singapore said about that painting in his country is not as competitive as it is in Europe or the United States. They do it for fun, and they work together, help one another out. Graffiti in the United States and Europe is becoming a form of modern art that has in a way sold its self out. Just looking at artists like Banksy who sell their paintings for thousands of dollars it does resonate that graffiti is being taken and abused in someway. In the end graffiti began on the streets and is for people to enjoy for free. It's about a story for some, discovering what is inside their own instincts, their sub-conscience and painting it for the world to see. Its not just a film about a can of paint, but human emotions, and how they are affected by the world that they live in. That's the genius of Bomb It 2. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Awesome journey! You feel like you're there with them and seeing graffiti art come to life is amazing. I can't even buy spray paint in my city, but this makes me want to drive to the burbs and start getting my hands dirty. Very inspiring. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Reiss' no holds-barred documentary bridges intercultural gaps we didn't even no existed. He redefines "graffiti" from illicit hobby to expression of the soul- a rare art form where people are able to influence their environment as much as their environment influences them. BI2 reminds us to unleash our passion, there's almost always a place for it. Chris Bashinelli - Host and Executive Producer of "Bridge the Gap" on PBS - National Geographic Young Explorer grantee - United Nations Moderator Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member I always question why graffiti artists put themselves at risk to perform this type of art, in most parts of the world it's considered a felony and has some serious consequences. In the film, a Malaysian artist explains that authorities will strip you naked and whip you with a soaking wet rattan, ouch... Jon Reiss takes you around the world meeting artists from Bethlehem, Hong Kong, Copenhagen, Bangkok, Singapore and a plethora of other cities/cultures and really gives you a strong understanding behind the story/motivation of graffiti artists. I really appreciate the risks that were taken by Jon Reiss and the other filmmakers involved to pull together these stories, I will certainly never look at graffiti art the same. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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