American Splendor -or- Sideways?

[Squatch]

In which movie does Paul Giamatti do a better job of acting?

I couldn't stand Sideways, but I thought he did an OK job in that role.

His American Splendor role was much, much better, IMO.

[terrya]

1. American Splendor, IMO.

Absolutely superb performance.

Although, I'd gladly see Paul Giamatti in anything (he was also, besides "Sideways", terrific in "Cinderella Man". Maybe Giamatti will finally get a much overdue Oscar for that role. :-))

[swag]

2. I think he had an easier target in American Splendor.

Harvey Pekar is a pretty vivid character, so I reckon Giamatti didn't have too much trouble simply imitating him.

I liked the movie, mind you, but think Giamatti probably accomplished more as an actor in Sideways.

Interesting question.

[Beware the Beast Man]

3. Other: "Private Parts"

:D

Seriously, though, he was loathsome in that film, the kind of guy you love to hate.

[trumad]

4. Pig Vomit.

he stoled the movie.

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

5. I love Giamatti.

Sideways wasn't that good though.

[Squatch]

6. Agree...wasn't very "smart", IMO.

Sort of a "Sleepless in Seattle" meets "Singles" for the aging gen-X crowd.

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

7. All very one dimensional characters.

Most of whom were loathsome.

[Lex]

9. Yeah, but that was the charm of it.

:P

[AllegroRondo]

8. Duets

great job in that film