Splendor (1999)

An average, calm mid-20s girl named Veronica restarts her dead dating life all of the sudden, but with two guys: a sensitive failed writer named Abel and an airheaded drummer named Zed. At ... See full summary »

Director:

Gregg Araki

Writers:

Gregg Araki, Jill Cargerman (additional voice over)

Stars:

Kathleen Robertson, Johnathon Schaech, Matt Keeslar

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kathleen Robertson	...	Veronica
Johnathon Schaech	...	Abel
Matt Keeslar	...	Zed
Kelly Macdonald	...	Mike
Eric Mabius	...	Ernest
Dan Gatto	...	Mutt
Linda Kim	...	Alison
Audrey Ruttan	...	The Gloved One
Nathan Bexton	...	Waiter
Amy Stevens	...	Nana Kitty Cat
Adam Carolla	...	Mike's Stupid Boss (as Adam Carola)
Julie Millett	...	Supermarket Cashier (as Julie Millette)
Jenica Bergere	...	Model #1
Paige Dunn	...	Model #2
Emile Hamaty	...	The Wizard Cashier

Storyline

An average, calm mid-20s girl named Veronica restarts her dead dating life all of the sudden, but with two guys: a sensitive failed writer named Abel and an airheaded drummer named Zed. At first she despairs. Then she finds a way to date both without their finding out. Then she tells both about it. Then Abel and Zed meet each other, and, after much initial conflict, they wind up living together and evolve into a very odd yet happy threesome. However, as time goes by Veronica starts growing apart from them, while Abel and Zed become brother-like (and kid-like). So when a director starts courting a pregnant Veronica, strains ensue. Will Abel and Zed be able to grow up and save the day?...

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Plot Keywords:

drummer | threesome | pregnancy | wedding | ménage à trois | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual material, language and some drug use

Details

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 May 2000 (Iceland)

Also Known As:

Cama para tres

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$3,937 (USA) (17 September 1999)

Gross:

$45,703 (USA) (29 October 1999)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Desperate Pictures, Dragon Pictures, Newmarket Capital Group

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

During the whole conversation between Veronica, Abel and Zed after her return from Maui, the hands on the clock remain at 02:55.

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Connections

References Bicycle Thieves (1948)

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Soundtracks

"I'll Kill You"
Performed by Implant

User Reviews

Slight, but beguiling and entertaining

This film won't win any awards for heavy-duty messages or ironic commentary on the state of male-female relationships in the 90's. However, it will convince you that a menage a trois is not only undeviant, sometimes it's positively the only way to fly! The three leads are all cute as hell, and do a wonderful job with the quirky script. This reminds me of a French movie with a similar plot, Cafe Au Lait, translated into the demi monde of L.A. wannabees on the fringes of the entertainment industry. Worth seeing for the eye candy alone.