American Splendor 2003
“Ordinary life is pretty complex stuff”
What is American Splendor?
American Splendor is a 2003 comedy and drama that chronicles the life of comic book writer Harvey Pekar. The film is a hybrid production that utilizes a mix of live actors, documentary footage, and animation to illuminate the life of a comic book hero everyman.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 101 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 15, 2003
- Studios
- HBO Films, Good Machine
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
American Splendor is a 2003 comedy and drama that chronicles the life of comic book writer Harvey Pekar. The film is a hybrid production that utilizes a mix of live actors, documentary footage, and animation to illuminate the life of a comic book hero everyman.
By blending fiction and reality, the film presents the idea that ordinary life is complex stuff. It maintains a unique structural approach to storytelling through its combination of different cinematic mediums.
Should you watch it?
“A hybrid production illuminating the life of comic book writer Harvey Pekar.”
- Unique blend of live actors, documentary, and animation
- Explores the complexities of an ordinary life
- Chronicles the life of comic book hero everyman Harvey Pekar
- The R rating may not be suitable for all audiences
Watch it if you are interested in a creative mix of fiction and reality regarding Harvey Pekar.
This R-rated comedy and drama uses a hybrid format to explore a complex ordinary life.
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What is the runtime of American Splendor?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes.
What is the film's rating?
The movie is rated R.
What styles of filmmaking are used in the movie?
It is a hybrid production featuring live actors, documentary, and animation.
Who is the film about?
The film chronicles the life of comic book writer Harvey Pekar.
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