Review of The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2008) by Kevin F — 07 Sep 2009

A clumsy and confused adaptation that features none of the charm nor the heart of its source material.

This review of The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2008) was written by Kevin F on 07 Sep 2009.

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh has generally received mixed reviews.

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By J Christopher G (12) on 29 Jul 2009

I haven't read the novel but I wouldn't be surprised if the story is more expressive in text format…

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By Andrew S (3,174) on 24 Aug 2009

I'm not sure why but I really liked this film. The characteres and story just captured my attention from the start of the film…

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By Heather M (2,904) on 11 Dec 2011

Way to ruin the book. Cut out the main theme and plot of the book and turned it into a bore. A huge disappointment…

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By Ashley T (533) on 23 Aug 2009

A thoughtful drama, if a little too earnest at times…

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By Panjeani R (1) on 10 Jul 2011

Based very loosely on the book by Michael Chabon (also wrote Wonder Boys) the screenplay holds the essence of the book but over-all is still…

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By Ceph J (114) on 10 Aug 2009

I tried reading the novel by Michael Chabon in 1988 but couldn't get into it…

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By Imtiaz R (19) on 22 Mar 2011

What the hell? Did Thurber even read this book…

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By Sarah S (1,165) on 26 Aug 2010

I really don't think I needed to see the part I saw. With a plot that didn't seem to go anywhere, I found the stop button early on…

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By Kelly Jane Torrance (368) for Washington Times (392) on 07 Dec 2018

The Mysteries of Pittsburgh fails on its own terms - not just in comparison with its source material…

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By Burcu S (167) on 19 Jul 2012

I really dig this movie. Peter Sarsgaard and Nick Nolte steal the show and this is really touching :)…

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Review of The Mysteries of Pittsburgh (2008) by Kevin F — 07 Sep 2009

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I haven't read the novel but I wouldn't be surprised if the story is more expressive in text format…

I'm not sure why but I really liked this film. The characteres and story just captured my attention from the start of the film…

Way to ruin the book. Cut out the main theme and plot of the book and turned it into a bore. A huge disappointment…

A thoughtful drama, if a little too earnest at times…

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I tried reading the novel by Michael Chabon in 1988 but couldn't get into it…

What the hell? Did Thurber even read this book…

I really don't think I needed to see the part I saw. With a plot that didn't seem to go anywhere, I found the stop button early on…

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