- Studio: HBO Films
- Release Date: Aug 15, 2003
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8.0
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 65 Ratings
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Positive: 56 out of 65
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Mixed: 2 out of 65
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Negative: 7 out of 65
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BubJ.Aug 29, 20033Absurdly overrated.
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Didin'tLaikitSep 9, 20031It just simply was not a good or entertaining movie in any way. While it was done well, it was a poor idea to begin with and a complete waste of money.
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[Anonymous]Feb 24, 20041When this movie isn't depressing it's boring. It strives to be the opposite of a big high budget commericalized production but just because it's different doesn't make it good. It is refreshing to watch a story that is based on characters but not the ones in this movie. Waste Of Time.
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ChristopherJ.Mar 20, 20074I was excited about watching it, but then I didn't like it that much. It seemed to me like to much unjustified bitterness, if I remember correctly. I tried to watch it again, but I fell asleep.
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MarcK.Sep 24, 20033What a huge disappointment. Unlike most critics (and Sundance), I found Pekar to be most unlikeable, and I wasn't thrilled with his quirky wife and "borderline autistic" friend. And were we supposed to believe that his appearances on Letterman were sincere rather than schtick? I don't think so. I couldn't wait for this movie to end.
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SpillyD.Feb 13, 20043Don't understand the hype behind this movie. really dull and ultimately forgettable. the only funny parts were with his slightly retarded coworker. i can laugh more watching howard stern make fun of freaks. didn't like crumb either if that helps.
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AdamG.Nov 12, 20032Just plain dull. If I wanted to experience a dull meaningless life, I could have just lived my own instead of wasting 90 odd minutes watching someone else's!
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88One genuine small triumph of American Splendor is that the title isn't ironic. The movie is a splendid, inventive piece of urban Americana about that hardboiled original, Harvey Pekar.
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91Thoroughly unique work of art.
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100It's a humane and witty treatment of an average life that, incidentally, speaks to the worth and inherent drama of average lives.