Review of American Beauty (1999) by Alex G — 11 Aug 2012

No other film will ever top this, the face of perfection.

This review of American Beauty (1999) was written by Alex G on 11 Aug 2012.

American Beauty has generally received very positive reviews.

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Tiene una buena historia y excelentes interpretaciones de un buen reparto de actores…

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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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