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 God I loved this movie, 2000-01-24
Simply a masterpeice. In my humble opinion the greatest film of modern times. Kevin Spacey plays the father of this family (in his best role since the first time I saw him in a movie in the usual suspects), dumps his job in favour of pumping iron and smoking weed with the boy thats screwing his daughter. I don't want to say any more in fear of ruining the film for you. With one powerful scene after another you will watch this one again and again and again and still not tire of it. if only I could give 6 stars.... :-)
9 of 11 customers found the following review helpful:
One of the best of the year, 2000-01-23
Though its content and brutally realistic subject matter may turn off some viewers it is a stunning visual display of what America has become in this generation. Kevin Spacey and Annette Bening stand out as your upper-class average family with its flaws and errs. The haunting symbolism of a rose, petals, fantasy dreams of a life that has all the desires and wants of most anybody, all these combine to create a visual message to the audience that people live a masked life out in the open, whereas behind closed doors the shattering realism and moral decadence of the so-called average family is played out mercilessly. The comedic elements enlighten what could easily be assumed to be a gallery of depression and melancholy. It shows that people today can only find true beauty in what they enjoy doing no matter who or what it hurts and what morals they are tearing apart. It is truthful and honest that today people do what they have to to be happy. The humor is at times laugh out loud and hilarious. Don't miss the great performances. It has an extremely unique opening and closing that so few films ever dare to achieve with chilling effectiveness. The score by Thomas Newman beckons the horrid reality of what America has become in this generation and what the family of today suffers in the breakdown process while it is hidden under a false lifestyle to the outer world. At times it is eerie and frightening and at others lighthearted. Brilliant on every level. Those with a mature and open mind will understand it while those who don't have good sense will make a mockery of it.
6 of 9 customers found the following review helpful:
This Film Is A True American Beauty, 2000-01-22
American Beauty is by far one of the best films of the first century of movies. Its the overwhelming story of people unfulfilled by the "American dream". To see it is to awaken yourself to entirely different purpose in life. Appreciation.The actors are incredibly brilliant, especially newcomer Wes Bentley who plays the visionary of the film, Ricky Fitts. Also, the screen is brightened by the likes of Kevin Spacey and his dry humor and purpose, Annette Bening with her ability to portray a character that you both despise and sympathize with, Thora Birch who plays the angry, misunderstood role of Jane, and Mena Suvari with the sexually curious role of Angela. I personally think that there are some overlooked performances in this film also. The parents of Ricky Fitts being the most under-appreciated. They should all win Oscars! To watch this movie is to be enlightened. If you love film or life, you have to see this movie.
2 of 2 customers found the following review helpful:
Truly Beautiful, 2000-01-22
I found this movie extremely touching through its use of characterization and (often black) humor. All the actors in this movie shine in their performances, though Kevin Spacey and Wes Bentley appealed to me the most. The film's analyses of inner workings of a family with a midlife crisis, a failing marriage and an adolescent girl are extremely poignant and real. And the commentaries on sexuality are equally strong. All this in addition to a well-developed plot that draws an audience in from the beginning. I cannot think of a film that I would recommend above this one.
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