Review of American Beauty (1999) by Scraper — 12 Sep 2018
It's always interesting to see a movie about someone who let's go of societal norms, starts living for themselves, telling people what they really think with reckless abandon. We all daydream about acting like that.
What really turns me off about American Beauty is the way every antagonist is portrayed as a complete idiot. There's no subtlety to anyone's character. The guy who hates gay people is Hitler and his wife is a mute.
Jane's friend isn't promiscuous, she's a total whore. Their friendship is baffling. Lester's wife is so materialistic that she shoots him in the head. Everything is over the top and trying to hold the mirror to society in one breath.
It comes off as really preachy and righteous.
This review of American Beauty (1999) was written by Scraper on 12 Sep 2018.
American Beauty has generally received very positive reviews.
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