1999
R
The Samuel Goldwyn Company
1 h 33 m

1999
R
The Samuel Goldwyn Company
1 h 33 m

Summary Veronica (Robertson) falls for two guys she meets at a party -- witty and intellectual rock critic Abel (Shaech) and passionate punk drummer Zed (Keeslar) -- and the three of them attempt to live together while adjusting to life in their unconventional relationship.

Directed By: Gregg Araki

Written By: Jill Cargerman, Gregg Araki

1999
R
The Samuel Goldwyn Company
1 h 33 m

1999
R
The Samuel Goldwyn Company
1 h 33 m

Splendor

Name: Splendor
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1999-09-17
Duration: 1 min 33 s
Rating: 52
Cast: Kathleen Robertson, Johnathon Schaech, Matt Keeslar, Kelly Macdonald, Eric Mabius

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 18 Critic Reviews

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Directed By: Gregg Araki

Written By: Jill Cargerman, Gregg Araki

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Mixed or Average Based on 18 Critic Reviews

39% Positive
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44% Mixed
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17% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 18 Critic Reviews

39% Positive
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44% Mixed
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17% Negative
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Austin Chronicle

There's a genuine, sparky chemistry between the three (and later, a fourth), and Robertson, particularly, is luminous in her role.

By Marc Savlov FULL REVIEW

Los Angeles Times

The pleasing Splendor is surely more likely to appeal to a wider audience than any of Araki's previous films.

By Kevin Thomas FULL REVIEW

Boston Globe

Runs out of helium and lands pretty heavily after its airy beginning.

By Jay Carr FULL REVIEW

Christian Science Monitor

Araki graduates from his usual obsession with teenage angst in this neon-lighted comedy, but fails to hit the visual and verbal high notes he strains so hard to reach.

By David Sterritt FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Almost a textbook example of what can go wrong when an artistic bad boy decides to be good.

By Stephen Holden FULL REVIEW

Village Voice

Might as well be bad TV...Splendor is what happens when a director whose natural mode is subversion runs out of things to subvert.

By Dennis Lim FULL REVIEW

San Francisco Examiner

Ineptly written and shot like a fashion mag, rings hollow throughout. It's a long, long way from "Jules and Jim."

By Walter Addiego FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Desperate Pictures, Dragon Pictures, Newmarket Capital Group, Summit Entertainment

Release Date Sep 17, 1999

Duration 1 h 33 m

Rating R

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Splendor

Top Cast

Kathleen Robertson

Veronica

Johnathon Schaech

Abel

Matt Keeslar

Zed

Kelly Macdonald

Mike

Eric Mabius

Ernest

Dan Gatto

Mutt

Linda Kim

Alison

Audrey Ruttan

The Gloved One

Nathan Bexton

Waiter

Amy Stevens

Nana Kitty Cat

Adam Carolla

Mike's Stupid Boss

Julie Millett

Supermarket Cashier

Jenica Bergere

Model #1

Paige Dunn

Model #2

Emile Hamaty

The Wizard Cashier

George Pennacchio

Newscaster

Wesley B

Self

Mink Stole

Casting director

Candice Sharp

Girl in bathroom

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