Review of American Beauty (1999) by Timothy M — 23 Oct 2014
Potentially my favourite movie of all time. Alan Ball's modern classic sees suburban America as a confused, self-conscious wasteland, whose true beauty is discovered only through moments of revelation, passion and love.
The concept, script and fable of American Beauty is a transcendently brilliant, so much so that it could still serve its purpose without all the hollywood trimmings. But with the addition of stunning cinematography, perfect casting, and the most gorgeous soundtrack of all time, this movie stands out as one of the very best in cinema history.
This is a movie which boasts equal parts drama, comedy, action and romance, but it is done so flawlessly and effortlessly that the viewer barely notices. And the script is pure genius - a cleverly woven web of vital direct and indirect interactions between its 5 main characters, delicately balanced and intricately leading to the final outcome.
This review of American Beauty (1999) was written by Timothy M on 23 Oct 2014.
American Beauty has generally received very positive reviews.
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