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Summary: Great if you understand this as a satire on 80's yuppies
Review: I didn't read the book but have heard that the book is similiar but with obviously more detail, especially with grotesque murder, death scenes and cynical rants on yuppie culture. However, most people who like this movie understand it as a comedy/satire ripping on the cheesy yuppie subculture. I would imagine a lot of people who don't like this movie probably embrace yuppie garbage and 80's pop culture. However, to anyone who dislikes the yuppie stereotype, cheesy fake people, excesssively bad 80's music, style, and values...then you will like this movie. It's really, really funny if it is not taken as a thriller or serious commentary. But if you dont' find it funny, you probably are braindead, offeneded, or just a clueless yuppie in your BMW on your way to Riverdance
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Summary: BIZARRE AND GORY ON SURFACE, A SMASHING SATIRE UNDERNEATH!
Review: I confess I didn't care about this seemingly pretentious movie the first time I saw it. But it is a daring movie, and its sordid potrayal of a whacko's life is certainly not recommended for the faint of heart. If you look beyond the gore (which is perhaps incidental to the plot) it's actually quite a piquant satirical take on a superficial, greed orientated society. The violence here is not gratuitous, at least to me it did not seem to be a convenient vehicle to make a voyeuristic film and shock audiences. It surely is not a movie that investigates the innards of a psychotic killer's mind as some reviewers lament. Ostentatiously, the plot is about an eccentric Wall Street yuppie Patrick Bateman (played brilliantly by Christian Bale) whose life revolves around the superficial trappings of materialism -- parties at swank bars, 1500 dollar Valentino suits, threesomes with professional women etc etc. At first you are struck with the utter weirdness of this guy's mannerisms, no one would associate with this wacko in real life. Bateman's attempts to out-do his peers and be noticed and accepted get more and more pathologically brutal and heinous as the story progresses. But, despite his insanity, he's desperate to be caught. The confession at the end which draws total dismissal from his peers, just reiterates the kind of society we're in. We have a smattering of super-sardonic moments, the crescendo reached when we witness a business card comparison match between corporate peers. Or hotel reservations, the ultimate badge of Who's Who. The film has very subtle undertones if you are willing to read between the lines. For a genre that is too often too campy, too violent without cause, and too brainless, American Psycho is a breath of fresh air. It appears campy at first. It is violent, especially towards women. But it is not brainless. I'd say it is even well written. Take the time to actually watch this movie and think about it. You'll see there's much more than meets the eye.
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Summary: A DISTURBING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER.
Review: This movie cant really be seen as a horror movie or slasher movie.It is a movie which doesnt have alot of gore like the texas chainsaw massacre but leaves it up more to your imagination.The movie delves into the mind of a true sociopath and the modern world in which he lives in.A disturbing image of our materialistic world and the ugliness of human nature.Brilliant acting performances by all the cast especially christian bale.Overall,a great movie which could be enjoyed if you have a true understanding of all the underlying themes in this movie.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED VIEWING!!!
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Summary: a perfect date movie
Review: Wow, that Patrick Bateman was sure a ladies man! He just knew the right words to say to women. You have to give a guy props for having a fiancee while calling up hookers for threesomes. Too bad he was a bit on the loopy side. Plus, for an allegedly straight man, he spends a bit too much money on all those skin care products. Christian Bale just did wonders with his role. The rest of the cast is pretty cool, including that chick from the movie "Legally Bland." "American Psycho" is a movie I'd totally recommend for that first date. You'll be talking about it for hours after you finish watching it. And you'll never listen to Huey Lewis and the News the same way again.
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Summary: Christian Bale, We Want More!!!
Review: American Psycho is a great movie, full of colour and tone. Although the violence is rather severe in some scenes, it's brushed off as nonchalant business by the yuppie, male-model, capitalist, bourgeoisie "pyscho", played devilishly by Christian Bale! It's a great performance and along with a super supporting cast headed by another incredibly talented actor, Jared Leto, the movie picks you up and carries you away on a wave of mayhem, pulsating to the music of Phil Collins and Genesis while sporting a maniacal grin with glee!
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Summary: 80's personified
Review: "American Psycho" is a tale of '80s excess. It's anti-hero is Patrick Bateman, a rich punk in a three piece suit. He is also a serial killer that New York City has apperently never noticed (odd, don't you think?). He has done everything, drugs, sex, money, and so what else is lefty to do? Murder. To him it's just a way of bucking the establishment and to aleviate bordom. Christain Bale dose well as Greed and Deviance in the flesh. It is a good, if somewhat extream, example of '80s excessive lifestyle.
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Summary: Bale's pyscho performance saves this one
Review: starts out great and ends great. though the people around Patrick Bateman really get what they deserve. the movies sorta let down by the combination of slayings and comedy. dont mix. can Bale be any prettier and he sounds so calm and then he breaks out into the psycho he is. favorite part has got to be the chainsaw part when Bale drops it and then goes AHHHHHH!!! with blood on his face, though did he have to put his running shoes on
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Summary: Great Movie
Review: While I never read the book the movie is based on, I've repeatedly heard the book's hard core fans declare the movie 'not violent enough'. The movie itself shows less graphic violence than 'Fight Club', and I would say the movie's rating has a lot more to do with the sex scenes than the violence. The movie itself is a combination of a few genres. On one hand, there are many elements of a 'slasher flick'- serial killer, bloody killings, etc. There arew also elements of a black comedy, and a 'psychological' element - we do get into Patrick Bateman's psyche, especially towards the end of the movie. But even with all these elements, I felt that most of all, this was a period piece - about the úpper class Manhatten social group, where getting a good table at the 'best'restaurant becomes an almost life or death issue, and surface and first impressions meant everything. Success was decided based on a person's platinum credit card, his business card, the blondness (and dumness) of his girlfriend, but most of all - on his ability to get a 'res'at the best restaurants. There were very few special features on this DVD, mostly the standard (cast & crew, trailer, behind the scenes featurette, etc.). The interview with Christian Bale was enlightning, but is no substitute for a commentary.
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Summary: The Music is the best part of the flick
Review: The 80's soundtrack is great. And you get a little explanation concerning every song from our screen hero/protagonist. Apart from that, it's a little dull. Parts are good, but it's more puzzling than scary. It is funny at times, though. After watching this film, I fantasize about picking up a streetwalker and telling her her name is "Christy" and that she should only answer to "Christy" and then getting a call girl to come over and telling her her name is "Sabrina" and that she should only answer to "Sabrina" and then making them do things. That was the best part of the flick. I am glad the kitten survived at the end.
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Summary: Dark, VERY DARK! Great story ensues.
Review: Wow.... After seing this movie, I was dumbfounded why I have not seen this movie yet. It was almost as if it was just my kinda movie for me. I think Christian Bale did a terrific job of playing a psyco hahahhaha. The plot I enjoyed, the ending, lol and if your into 80s music you will LOVE this movie. I bought this movie based on reviews from many sites, and I am glad I did so because it was well worth my hard earned money. -Luke Thuemmel-
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