Review of American Beauty (1999) by Daniel K — 11 Sep 2017

A very realistic look into an average American family, brilliantly portrayed by the cast with a shocking final few minutes!

This review of American Beauty (1999) was written by Daniel K on 11 Sep 2017.

American Beauty has generally received very positive reviews.

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