American Beauty !!
American Splendor review
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31st October 2004
Great little movie, which won't appeal to everyone, but is a worthy view.
Excellent staring performance from Paul Giamatti as our hero, Harvey Pekar, and an hysterically funny Judah Friedlander as Toby, a dead ringer for the comic book store worker in 'The Simpsons'.
I had never heard of the cult comic 'American Splendor' before this movie, but this didn't detract from any enjoyment of this fine film.
Especially enjoyed the David Letterman reconstruction, and the original direction of mixing comic book animation, feature film, acting and commentary from the real life Harvey Pekar.
Watch out for a great scene where Giamatti & Friedlander are watching the real life Harvey & Toby, and can bearly keep a straight face!
Better than 'Revenge of the Nerds' !!
