American Beauty
Allison Janney, Amber Smith, Annette Bening
A biting, penetrating and often humorous take on contemporary life in suburban America, Lester Burnham becomes intrigued by a young girl named Angela, and this fascination sparks him to make some majo...( read more
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DVD Released: January 2, 2002
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June 29, 2009American Beauty is a wonderfully crafted satire on American society. The lead character, Lester Burnham (Spacey), a 42 year old man 'living the American Dream' is, somewhat surprisingly, an instantly likeable character. When Lester is speaking you feel obliged to give the screen... ...( read more )
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June 8, 2009Carolyn Burnham: Uh, whose car is that out front?
Lester Burnham: Mine. 1970 Pontiac Firebird. The car I've always wanted and now I have it. I rule!
A great, well made, well acted movie. It has great moments of hilarity that ensue amongst some heavy drama that the film is fille... ...( read more ) -
May 26, 2009Phenomenal. Truly unique, a wonderful piece of art. Pushes the envelope in every way imaginable.
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May 20, 2009There is more to this film, that I remember there being and on so many levels it?s a case of the grass is greener. It?s popularity, I feel relates to the dysfunctional family life, which many people can relate to in different ways. There are many morals to this tale which prese... ...( read more )
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January 20, 2009"This isn't life, it's just stuff. And it's become more important to you than living. Well, honey, that's just nuts." ♥
Kevin Spacey is a genius!
**review laterss**
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May 22, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
American Beauty is a comedy because we laugh at the absurdity of the hero's problems. And a tragedy because we can identify with his failure. full review
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March 15, 2009
u must watch its first parts as a comedy and last parts as a drama.so u can really enjoy it.
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October 6, 2007I brought this movie along time ago but never seen it till now lol.
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August 19, 2007No doubtedly one of the best modern movies, and my absolute favourite so far. American Beauty casts light on various aspects and is very daring, which I applaud. It was magical the first time I watched it. Nothing but praise for this movie from me!
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June 18, 2007"I guess I could be pretty pissed off about what happened to me... but it's hard to stay mad, when there's so much beauty in the world. Sometimes I feel like I'm seeing it all at once, and it's too much, my heart fills up like a balloon that's about to burst... And then I remember to relax, and stop trying to hold on to it, and then it flows through me like rain and I can't feel anything but gratitude for every single moment of my stupid little life... You have no idea what I'm talking about, I'm sure. But don't worry... you will someday." Ang ganda! ^*^
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March 18, 2007I feel so bad. I missed the last 30 minutes of this...can someone fill me in??????? please!!! I listened to it, but didn't understand what happended.
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February 17, 2007ace film first time i watched this film i ended up getin some g13 seeds and growin them had me a gd few months of just smileing even when the police found my othere plants in my shed lol but that was then i dont do it anymore and feel beeter for it ,
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