David Lynch: The Art Life

"Extravagantly surreal as the products of his imagination may be, they are deeply rooted in personal history and philosophy -- and it's this connection that Jon Nguyen's disarmingly off-kilter documentary... probes to rewarding effect."

"There's old home-movie footage too, lots of it previously unseen, and it all feeds into that image of Lynch as the twisted by-product of middle America, an apple-cheeked Eagle Scout who somehow got drawn into the dark side."

"Mostly, the documentary is a fond portrait of how one man nurtured his artistic temperament and risked being misunderstood - sometimes by his own family."

"Throughout the documentary, the undisguised regret and longing of David Lynch's reminiscences are often startling."

"Jon Nguyen's carefully-calibrated ode to Lynch is in itself Lynchian, an essential picture for the director's legion of fans."

"While it falls short on detail in some areas, the essence of Lynch the artist - or at least, what he's willing to share with his audience - is fascinating to observe, leaving you wanting more."

"An essential creative autobiography for all Lynch fans."

"Gives enough to the audience while still being filled with the mystery that keeps them intrigued."