Review of American Psycho (2000) by Timone — 01 Mar 2018

Christian Bale is all around the film all the way through and this is why his character is age 27 and well educated and that is why he's born in 1974. I absolutely love Christian Bale's performance. He really does give his performance a lot of humor and horror which I don't think this movie is scary to be honest. There are some 80's songs which I absolutely love. They completely fit to the film in the late 1980's. I'm surprised that the filmmakers didn't put any 90's songs in it. Maybe it's because the novel seems written in the 80's.

The 80's songs are:

New Order - True Faith.

You're a f&$%!^g ugly b£$%h. I want to stab you to death, and then play around with your blood.

Katrina and the Waves - Walking on Sunshine.

Robert Palmer - Simply Irresistible.

I'm trying to listen to the new Robert Palmer tape, but Evelyn, my supposed fiancee, keeps buzzing in my ear.

Huey Lewis and the News - Hip To Be Square.

Do you like Huey Lewis and the News? They're OK. Their early work was a little too new wave for my tastes, but when Sports came out in '83, I think they really came into their own, commercially and artistically. The whole album has a clear, crisp sound, and a new sheen of consummate professionalism that really gives the songs a big boost. He's been compared to Elvis Costello, but I think Huey has a far more bitter, cynical sense of humour. Hey Halberstram. Yes, Allen? Why are there copies of the style section all over the place, d-do you have a dog? A little chow or something? No, Allen? Is that a rain coat? Yes it is! In '87, Huey released this, Fore, their most accomplished album. I think their undisputed masterpiece is ''Hip To Be Square'', a song so catchy' most people probably don't listen to the lyrics. But they should, because it's not just about the pleasures of conformity, and the importance of trends, it's also a personal statement about the band itself. Hey Paul! (Screams) TRY GETTING A RESERVATION AT DORSIA NOW, YOU F&^%ING STUPID B£$%^&D! (Screams) YOU F&^%ING B£$%^&D!

Chris de Burgh - Lady in Red.

Simply Red - If You Don't Know Me By Now.

Genesis - In Too Deep.

Do you like Phil Collins? I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. it was on Duke where Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation and on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens an enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums. Christy, take off the robe. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. Sabrina, remove you dress. In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. Sabrina, why don't you, uh, dance a little. Take the lyrics to Land of Confusion. In this song, Phil Collins addresses the problems of abusive political authority. In To Deep is the most moving pop song in the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as anything I've heard in rock. Christy, get down on your knees so Sabrina can see your a$$hole. Phil Collins' solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like In The Air Tonight and Against All Odds. Sabrina, don't just stare at it, eat it. But I also think Phil Collins works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist.

Phil Collins - Sussudio.

This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favourite.

Curiosity Killed The Cat - Red Lights.

Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All. Do you know that Whitney Houston's debut LP, called simply Whitney Houston had 4 number one singles on it? Did you know that, Christy? You actually listen to Whitney Houston? You've own a Whitney Houston CD? More than one?' It's hard to choose a favourite among so many great tracks, but ''The Greatest Love Of All'' is one of the best, most powerful songs ever written about self-preservation, dignity. It's universal message crosses all boundaries and installs one with the hope that it's not late to better ourselves. Since, Elizabeth, it's impossible in this world we live in to empathize with others, we can always empathize with ourselves. It's an important message, crucial really. And it's beautifully stated on the album.

(Whooh!) That's a lot of thought that I've been working on! There's just so many speeches that I have to put in what Christian Bale's character says. Well, that's the way it goes, folks. Brilliantly directed and acted by Christian Bale. Nothing can go wrong with the movie.