Crumb [DVD]

I had this video before, but lent to someone, and never got back. As a cartoonist myself, I am in awe of Robert Crumbs artwork, if not his moral outlook!! This documentary is a fascinating look at his career, and if you think Robert is odd, wait til you get a load of his family!!

Crumb is a look into the dysfunctional world of the Crumb family, with an emphasis on Robert. As the two sisters declined to be interviwed for the documentary we only get to meet brothers Max, Charles and Robert. Who have extraordinary artistic talents. As if to balance this out, they each also have disturbing tendancies and a very dark view of the modern world.Charles, who rarely leaves the house, and lives with his mother, sadly committed suicide after this film was completed, but spoke of two previous attempts on his own life during his interview. He concentrated on pencil and crayon artwork in his younger years, but lacked self-motivation to get back into artwork.Max, a self-confessed woman molestor(!!!) had many phsychiatric issues of his own.Robert, the most famous of the three brothers is a prolific pen-and-ink artist capable of truly outstanding work, underpinned by deep feelings of suppression and sexual hangups, which manifest themselves within his artwork.It's a well made film, which makes for dark viewing at times and left me feeling somewhat 'grubby' for watching it.Crumb fans will appreciate the artwork, together with Robert's unbending will to not 'sell-out' to commercialism, by giving out autographs or allowing more of his work to be animated. The thought of a 'Mr Natural' movie disgusted him.If you are looking for no-nonsense honest look at a comic book artist at his best, I can think of no finer work.

Outrageous film. A bit on the toe-curling side. Not recommended to watch this with anyone other than your bosom pal. Excruciating in parts, absolutely fascinating in others. There is scenes which will leave an indelible imprint on your brain. Oh yes and very sexy, but totally abnormal in decent society.

I had never heard of this movie but when amazon recommended it I bought it on a whim. Crumb is definitely worth watching if you enjoy movies that are off the beaten path. Highly amusing and, although at times slightly troubling, a fascinating film!

Worth the watch

Fast delivery! And great documentary! An inspiring insight into crumbs life at the time including a massive body of artworks and process.

Interesting film, though by the end I decided I didn't really like the "hero".

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