Review of American Beauty (1999) by Will C — 25 Feb 2014

A well written, well casted, and thought provoking movie.

This review of American Beauty (1999) was written by Will C on 25 Feb 2014.

American Beauty has generally received very positive reviews.

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Este magnifico film es la manera mas retorcida y sutil en la que la pedofilia puede centrar en una historia de amor, el guion es impecable…

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An incredibly beautiful film…

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