# The 2008 movie Paul Giamatti considers his most unfairly treated: “Nothing happened with it”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-2008-movie-paul-giamatti-considers-his-most-unfairly-treated-nothing-happened-with-it/
- Published: 2026-11-09T02:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T03:26:09+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/2008-movie-paul-giamatti-considers-most-unfairly-treated/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film

## Key points

- Giamatti says *Pretty Bird* deserved more attention.
- The 2008 film went straight to DVD after Sundance.
- He won an Emmy for *John Adams* that year.

## Summary

Paul Giamatti says he was disappointed that *Pretty Bird*, a 2008 comedy he particularly enjoyed making, received little attention after its Sundance premiere. The film was not released in cinemas and drew harsh reviews, making it an overlooked project despite Giamatti’s affection for his role.

Directed by Paul Schneider, *Pretty Bird* stars Giamatti as an unemployed rocket scientist hired to build a strap-on flying machine, alongside Billy Crudup and Kristen Wiig. Giamatti called the part one of his favourite roles and said he had a great time playing it. That year, his television career reached a high point when he starred in HBO’s *John Adams* and won an Emmy for lead actor in a miniseries or film.

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