

American Splendor (2003)
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Mary Okeefe
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October 18, 2024
Movie Overview | American Splendor (2003)
Underground comic book writer Harvey Pekar, portrayed by Paul Giamatti but also appearing as himself, is the subject of this inventive biopic. Much of the film focuses on the eccentric Pekar's day-to-day life in Cleveland, particularly his relationship with his patient wife, Joyce Brabner (played by Hope Davis and also appearing as herself). As Pekar's musings are brought to the screen in this unique and engaging production, the movie playfully incorporates comic book-like panels.
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Inventive and Entertaining
(Updated: January 04, 2025)
Overall rating
4.2
Entertainment Factor
4.0
Story
4.0
Actors Performance
5.0
Cinematography
4.0
Sound Track
4.0
An odd little movie that at times has the feel of a documentary or a reality show. Without the Hollywood sheen, it is visually so realistic and also very inventive.. And it is wonderfully acted. Based on actual, less than perfect, people who are part a specific somewhat geeky niche of society. It is so engaging and off beat. And Paul Giamatti once again proves how authentically he can inhabit a divergent array of characters . The movie is wonderfully cast and you find yourself caring about these people, as unusual and somewhat unlikable as they can be at times. It is definitely not cookie-cutter and at least for me, was a window into a different world.
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