Review of American Beauty (1999) by Not A — 31 Jul 2013

A beautiful, intense, suspenseful film that will make you cry, laugh, and stare in awe.

This review of American Beauty (1999) was written by Not A on 31 Jul 2013.

American Beauty has generally received very positive reviews.

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