| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade: |
A- |
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| Source |
Brief Review |
Grade* |
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Bob Longino |
"...entirely mesmerizing." more... |
A |
Boston Globe
Ty Burr |
"...wise, many-layered, and funny as hell." more... |
A |
Chicago Sun-Times
Roger Ebert |
"Movies like this seem to come out of nowhere, like free-standing miracles." more... |
A |
Chicago Tribune
Mark Caro |
"...a celebration of everyday, glamour-allergic people..." more... |
A- |
Cincinnati Enquirer
Margaret A. McGurk |
"...brilliantly brings (Harvey) Pekar's odd saga to life..." more... |
A- |
| E! Online |
"Nobody hulks out, and the only people wearing capes are little trick-or-treaters, but this is one of the finest comic-book films of the year." more... |
A |
Film Journal International
Erica Abeel |
"Seldom have grouches, misfits and, yes, nerds seemed so endearing." more... |
A |
Film Threat
Merle Bertrand |
"A totally unique film, American Splendor is simply splendid." more... |
A- |
filmcritic.com
Christopher Null |
"If you're looking to feel good about your own miserable life, well, this is the movie to see." more... |
B+ |
Hollywood Reporter
Kirk Honeycutt |
"...an extraordinary film." more... |
A |
New York Post
Lou Lumenick |
"...one of the year's best movies." more... |
A- |
New York Times
Elvis Mitchell |
"...extraordinary..." more... |
A- |
ReelViews
James Berardinelli |
"...one of the most inventive motion pictures of the year." more... |
A- |
Rolling Stone
Peter Travers |
"...one of the best times you'll have at the movies this year." more... |
A- |
San Francisco Chronicle
Mick LaSalle |
"...a special and worthwhile film." more... |
A |
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Sean Axmaker |
"In the world of comic-book movies, American Splendor is the real deal..." more... |
A- |
USA Today
Mike Clark |
"...soon-to-be minor classic..." more... |
A- |
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