Review of American Beauty (1999) by Manish A — 19 Jan 2015

It's smart, it's effective, and it's carried by an exceptionally talented Kevin Spacey.

This review of American Beauty (1999) was written by Manish A on 19 Jan 2015.

American Beauty has generally received very positive reviews.

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