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Summary: Subtle and amazing
Review: This is the best film I've seen since Cruel Intentions. Watch out for the sub plot, it took me a while to work it out. Extremely clever plot, I think Spacey was chosen by the casting director for a very good reason. Curious? Go buy the film.
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Summary: A beautiful film in every sense.
Review: I recently saw this film, and straight away had to see it again. Everything from the moving yet funny script, to the performances of everyone involved could not have been better. Direction too was excellent, managing to guide the film without ever becoming intrusive. This film is definatley one to own and to be watched again and again. Why aren't all films this good?
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Summary: Best I've Seen in a Long, Long Time
Review: This was definitely one movie that just instantly hit a nerve for me. Beautifully acted, beautifully written, and beautifully portrayed in a twisted light. I felt like I could really relate to each of the characters in my own way. Each time I thought I knew what the ending would be, something else just threw me back off track. The symbolism of the rose petals represents temptation, seduction, and desire. Little surprises just pop up everywhere, and totally caught me off-guard. This movie is definitely one of my personal favorites, and one that I will see again and again.
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Summary: True Beauty
Review: This was one of the most beautiful movies I have ever seen. It was not just that the actors were beautiful, but the entire thing. The cinematography was exsquisite and the actors were at the top of the game on this one. The most stunning scene in the entire thing was a shaky projection of a old plastic bag blowing around in the wind. Get this one...you won't be disappointed in it!
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Summary: American Beauty is one of the best films of all times
Review: First of all, Kevin Spacey is a genius! This film will move you and make you look at life in an entirely different way. Beautifully done with a tremendously talented ensemble cast, this film is wonderful. DO NOT HESITATE! BUY THIS FILM AND THANK THE GODS THAT YOU WERE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO BE ALLOWED TO VIEW IT!
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Summary: An American Beauty! Look closer...
Review: Bought by Steven Spielberg for Dream Works Pictures, the screenplay of "American Beauty" was given to the British director Sam Mendes under just one condition: "Don't change even a line". Result: the movie is being acclaimed by American and international press and, due to its favoritism (American Beauty is the winner of three Golden Globes: best screenplay, director and picture). And it is just Sam Mendes' first film."American Beauty" is one of those unusual motion pictures, that eventually arises to show that the industry of American cinema is not restricted to commercial productions to be consumed by the public, without any sense of criticism. It is a light narrative, which constantly sways between comedy and drama, starring Kevin Spacey and Annette Bening, that concerns the appearances of our lives, based on the relationship of a suburban and contemporary American family. What the movie try to and does demonstrate is that, in fact, nothing is what appears to be. (that is why the movie tagline "... look closer" makes sense) In "American Beauty", almost all the characters pretend or seem to be what they really don't are. All except Lester Burnham, the character performed by Kevin Spacey, who, with nothing to lose, do vanish all appearances, starting to behave like a teenager, as a try to escape from the familiar coma. Slowly, this brilliant story discard the apparent American beauty. There is no more American way of life, there is just life. And the beauty can be found in the most ordinary things of life. We just need to look closer. And this is the essence of the movie, this is what makes it special, an excellent American film, with excellent screenplay, direction and performances. Hollywood makes history with "American Beauty", marking a time of turning its attention to more mature and better written scripts. Now, it is going to be perfect if the public accepts this new style of American movie and start to face cinema as an art and not a mere entertainment. So, take a look! We don't see a film like this every time we go to the movies.
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Summary: American self-criticism
Review: I think that with this kind of movies American film production attains a refine standard from the point of view of 'inner social criticism'. No useless special effects but the true, hard, complex reality of the so defined normal people. It is socially very inportant to underline how sad, and banal, and empty the life of well-off people may be. Full of objects, empty of true feelings. Kevin Spacey's little revolution - unfortunately (but who knows: his life was death), lasts 24 hours. It's a pity, but a good example to follow. The film is also very well done. Wonderful photography, montage, interpretation. Fantastic script. Gorgeous.
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Summary: Absoulte Beauty
Review: American Beauty is the most perfect film ever made.Direction is perfect,Script is gorgeous,Perfomances are mind blowing and Kevin Spacey is on top form once again. This sould be garenteed OSCARS and hopefully will be! 1
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Summary: Astonishing
Review: This is one of the truly rare films that works brilliantly on every possible level. As a satire, it delves deep into the heart of society, and illuminates the strong undertones of resentment, despair and desire that flourish beneath glossy facade of American life. It displays the reasons why so many lives unfold without any happiness, because people choose to live without going after their dreams and ambitions. On the other side "American Beauty" is also a modern tragedy, a story of one man's search for identity and freedom, and the way he profoundly impacts the people around him. The film slowly unravels the masks people where, and explores the moral obscurity and emotional chaos they could plunge into when they decide of follow their heart instead of their conscience. Kevin Spacey is phenomenal as Lester Burnham, his performance is 100% worthy of an Oscar. Alan Ball's script never ceases to amaze me, it's abundance of shrewd observations and insights is something to marvel at. Visually, the film is stunning, it's imagery is nothing short of cinematic poetry, you will find yourself in awe in every frame, every moment. "American Beauty" never shies away from reality, no matter how sad, and in the end, you will find yourself looking at the things that surround you with a whole new outlook. This is a truly remarkable film, one of the decade's best.
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Summary: Like no other
Review: This film is one of the rare greats! From the excellent direction to the ever-unfolding script and cinematography, right down to the lighting & set design, this is movie-going greatness at it's finest. What stood out most: The stellar ensemble acting. Every single actor was flawless and perfectly matched for their roles. I don't need to explain this movie, you just need to see it.
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