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Summary: American Beauty
Review: I have waited for the video version of this film for quite a while, and I'm not disappointed. This is one of the best dark comedies I have ever seen. The quirkiness in the film is both hilarious and unsettling at the same time. I love Kevin Spacey in this film -- he deserved every bit of that Oscar. His protayal of the sexually frustrated, unhappily married Lester was precise. Annette Benning was also great, one of her best performances. The supporting cast members were incredible, especially Thora Birch. Indeed, a great film. But I have one objection: where is the DVD version of this film?
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Summary: one of the best films in a long time
Review: few movies can express such artistry and retain its mainstream appeal but american beauty seems to do it well. it is a beautifully crafted portrait of america with all of its flaws kept intact. and beyond all of the negative aspects of our culture is points out to us it never weighs down. it also really makes you appriciate the beauty that surrounds us that so many of us forget. it is a gem of a film that i would recommend to anyone who cares about the medium.
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Summary: Stop complaining if you didn't like it.
Review: I liked this movie. You have to watch it for the messages and it is even more profound for those who identify with the characters. Those who dislike this movie are either too afraid that the movie is right and dont wan't their world to shatter or are, sadly, unable to identify with the feeling expressed. For those of you who say that intelligece has everything to do with either or not you like this movie, I say your wrong. I liked the movie and I'm an extremely bright person, I liked it because it was true for me. If it isn't for you than thats fine but don't knock something you don't understand.
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Summary: A film that makes want to say hmmm
Review: Now, at this point, I am in agreement with some of you who say that this film has been offensive at times. I also feel that once you get into it, you see a true beauty. I'm kinda of out with the jury here, but I will say that I liked the ending because Lester was at peace with himself and what happened. I liked it. Now, the wife, she lived in another zone completely. The daughter as well,(her and that boy were compatible), and her friend was just I'm so beautiful. Now, forgive me, but I am still unsure who did him in (My bet is the wife).All I can say is what a film!
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Summary: Controversial, but amazing
Review: The plot line was a little controversial, but the movie was so good; you forget that you thought it was controversial. I recommend it very much. It is a movie that we should never forget. Or I know I won't. You'll enjoy it.
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Summary: I liked it a lot
Review: I went mad for this video. I loved it.
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Summary: Could this film be ANY better ?
Review: WOW! That's about the first word that poped into my mind when I saw the film. The second word was "WOOOOOW" and then the film was over. Time disapears when you're wathing a good movie. It would be a BIG shame to say anything about the plot. The movie is a MUST SEE. It really gets under your skin. Now my only problem is: Where is the DVD version. I WANT MY DVD - FAST!
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Summary: Spacey's performance makes overrated film worth a rent.
Review: Kevin Spacey and Annette Bening both give great performances in this dark comedy-drama. The director, Sam Mendes, comes straight from Broadway, and you can tell. The movie feels like a play. It starts out with Spacey narrating, giving us a tour of his town รก la "Our Town". The direction has its good and bad points. The acting is terrific, but the movie feels claustrophobic. Perhaps you are supposed to feel trapped on that stage of suburbia, but that conflicts with some of the aerial cinematography that would suggest otherwise. In any case, this is the story of a failed marriage and a father who tries to become close with his insecure daughter who ends up dating a creepy guy, so perhaps this might not be your best choice for a family outing. However, this movie is favored to win several Golden Globe awards, including Best Actor (Spacey) and Best Picture. Three stars. Josh Bob says check this out...on video.
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Summary: A Waste of Talent
Review: The movies that Hollywood made in 1999, with few exceptions, consistently debased life issues and traditional family values. American Beauty is no exception. The movie takes the traditional family unit (you know, two parents - one male, one female, with children) and makes a complete mockery of it. In addition, the role played by the ex-Marine neighbor portrays military personnel (to whom this country owes way too much gratitude) to be psycho fruitcakes. I hated this movie. I work too hard at making a good stable home-life for my husband and children to accept that the message in this movie is anything but destructive. Kevin Spacey is extremely talented and has wasted his efforts here. If you want to see him in a good role, get "The Usual Suspects".
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Summary: This is one to love or to hate
Review: I am 16 years old and I loved this movie (although my parentshated it). It is one that you will either love or hate.AB is anextremly deep and dark film that tells the story of Lester Burnham who falls in love with his daughters friend, Angela. Throughout the movie, you see roses (American Beauty) in association with Angela (cheerleading, on ceiling, in bath). At the start of the story, Lester's wife Carolyn is trimming these roses in her garden. The connection here is that Angela represents what he does not have with his wife (sex). At the moment when Lester would have had sex with Carolyn and putting an end to all of his lustful desires, Carolyn stops the passion for fear that beer will spill on the couch (message here: we often put our emotions on hold due to material items). In the meantime, Lester's daughter, Jane, begins to date their neighbor Ricky who is obsessed with filming everything. Overall, American Beauty is an excellent film with many more messages contained in it. (With the central message showing how even with so many problems in the world and so much hatred, there is still beauty.) I definately recommend this film. Just remember to go in with an open mind.
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