Review of American Splendor (2003) by Kiefer F — 27 Jan 2010
Paul Giamatti IS Harvey Pekar, America's most beloved comic-book curmudgeon. From the opening credits following Giamatti's Harvey, scowl on his face, hands in his jacket pockets, pacing the bleak streets of Cleveland, I knew this was going to be a truly original comedy.
The real Harvey shows up from time to time as a kind of Greek chorus, commenting on his fictional counterpart, his mundane life as a VA file clerk, and his unlikely rise to his 15 minutes of fame. Hope Davis is also fun to watch playing Harvey's somewhat eccentric wife Joyce.
This review of American Splendor (2003) was written by Kiefer F on 27 Jan 2010.
American Splendor has generally received very positive reviews.
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