Film Review – Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry

It’s become trendy for art documentaries to celebrate the celebrity culture surrounding the artist in question. It’s a glorification of bratty behavior, subversive activities, and pop culture ascension that can be undeniably entertaining, but rare is the cinematic exploration that uncovers the soulfulness of personal expression. “Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry” is a portrait of a man who’s created quite a name for himself in the art world, currently in a position where he doesn’t even have to physically create his own work for show, leaving the craftsmanship to his staff. Although this lack of a personal touch is startling, the saga of Ai makes it clear this celebrated individual has plenty more on his mind, using his world-famous name to bring attention to his most passionate subject: China. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com