Crumb (1994)

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• Cindy I

  
  I have a hard time recommending this. The film is a typical talking head doc about comics artist Robert Crumb, with all the traits you'd expect -- childhood, interviews with family and friends, examples of his work. It's definitely interesting, and the guy is a talented… More
  I have a hard time recommending this. The film is a typical talking head doc about comics artist Robert Crumb, with all the traits you'd expect -- childhood, interviews with family and friends, examples of his work. It's definitely interesting, and the guy is a talented artist to be sure. But his style of art, his subject matter and just his general oddball personality make me uncomfortable. This is a man I would not like being stuck in an elevator with.

• Chris G

  
  You have probably seen Robert Crumb's images somewhere, be it on a comic book, a set of mud flaps, or in your mind at night. Crumb's documentary is an examination of what led him to what could have been a lucrative existence as a 1960's icon that he shunned. Yes, Crumb… More
  You have probably seen Robert Crumb's images somewhere, be it on a comic book, a set of mud flaps, or in your mind at night. Crumb's documentary is an examination of what led him to what could have been a lucrative existence as a 1960's icon that he shunned. Yes, Crumb is one of the few people with a little artistic credibility. What's interesting about the life of Crumb is how much of an influence his brothers were on his career and the fact they both appeared to have derailed in their lives with his older brother Cahrles committing suicide when the

• _kelly .

  
  A bold and unflinching examination of an (socially edgy) artist and his equally talented but more troubled male siblings. Deserved its Grandy Jury Prize at Sundance

• Christopher M

  
  Crumb is Terry Zwigoff's quintessential documentary about legendary underground artist Robert Crumb, famous for his unique, highly strange and sexualized style, and for revolutionizing the comic and art world with it. I was vaguely familiar with the man before seeing this, but… More
  Crumb is Terry Zwigoff's quintessential documentary about legendary underground artist Robert Crumb, famous for his unique, highly strange and sexualized style, and for revolutionizing the comic and art world with it. I was vaguely familiar with the man before seeing this, but not as much with his art, but luckily Crumb is a very good introduction to the man, as well as a wonderfully constructed, very entertaining examination of Robert and also his more troubled but also talented brothers. Zwigoff leaves no stone unturned and really gets to the root of the matter, and by the end one has gained a great understanding and appreciation for the subject matter, which is generally the purpose for a documentary of this nature (about an artist or a particular body of work). To my understanding, this was a very well received film critically and won an award at is premiere at Sundance or some major festival, and I can see why. I would put this on a list of essential documentaries.

• Tim S

  
  Does anyone else find Crumb's brothers terrifying?

• Wu C

  
  R.Crumb is a great subject. Must see documentary!

• Buddy A

  
  This film is a real conundrum; it's an absolutely superior documentary about a controversial and markedly uncomfortable subject. Zwigoff does a fantastic job with this film, and utilizes a practically-unheard-of intimacy with its subject (that of famous/ infamous underground… More
  This film is a real conundrum; it's an absolutely superior documentary about a controversial and markedly uncomfortable subject. Zwigoff does a fantastic job with this film, and utilizes a practically-unheard-of intimacy with its subject (that of famous/ infamous underground comic artist Robert Crumb, whose meticulous artwork is often simultaneously lauded and hated) to create a documentary like no other. However, it is problematic to recommend this movie on a wide scale due to the rather scandalous nature of both Crumb (and especially his bizarre family) and his collected works, which is rife with callipygian women, misogyny, racism, and fetishistic depictions many claim are tantamount to pornography. But however you feel about his artwork, you are certainly likely to gain some insight as to why Crumb developed his talent in the manner that he did, i.e. as a coping mechanism for dealing with his highly unusual familial situation (and unusual it truly is). If Crumb's work disturbs and/ or angers you to a high degree, you may wish to stay clear of this film. Otherwise, if you'd like to see an expert documentarian practice at the height of his craft about a subject for which it is almost impossible not to have strong feelings, and/ or are curious as to what could possibly make this profoundly unique artist tick, then do yourself a favor and check this movie out.

• Christopher B

  
  Fascinating doc. I thought the film was going to be about underground comic book artist Crumb's work and how it revolutionized the comic world, so I think everyone was shocked when viewing the life of his very disfunctional family. Robert Crumb art itself is a great subject… More
  Fascinating doc. I thought the film was going to be about underground comic book artist Crumb's work and how it revolutionized the comic world, so I think everyone was shocked when viewing the life of his very disfunctional family. Robert Crumb art itself is a great subject matter but when his whole background and family are added it becomes a classic documentary far outdoing what could have been a fan film. One of the best documentaries ever.

• Anthony V

  
  It really is funny and fascinating.

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