Review of American Beauty (1999) by Kris B — 31 Jul 2012

Kevin Spacey's portrayal of a desperate weirdo is spot on.

This review of American Beauty (1999) was written by Kris B on 31 Jul 2012.

American Beauty has generally received very positive reviews.

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