American Beauty

1999 "Look closer."
8.3| 2h2m| R| en| More Info
Released: 15 September 1999 Released
Producted By: DreamWorks Pictures
Country: United States of America
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Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developing an infatuation with his daughter's attractive friend.

Genre

Drama

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Director

Sam Mendes

Production Companies

DreamWorks Pictures

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American Beauty Audience Reviews

Lawbolisted Powerful
AutCuddly Great movie! If you want to be entertained and have a few good laughs, see this movie. The music is also very good,
Sameer Callahan It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.
Jenni Devyn Worth seeing just to witness how winsome it is.
Andrei Constantin This movies is just like others with nothing special , i expected because of ratings to be more captivating but is an 8/10 movie. In the first half Kevin Spacey plays simple like an amateur (for an oscar wtf) . For me this movies was just a simple one, it worth watching but there are many movies (atleast 100) above this one
julianajackson The directing style is without a doubt exceptionally original and eye-catching. The storyline as well conveys uniqueness and necessary plot elements such as imhanced character development by the climax of the film. HOWEVER, the story continues to feel wrong and misleading of morality as the main character, a grown man, is fantasizing about a young girl. She is, although beautiful, very young. I believe the movie would have been best if she was just slightly older, and at least AN ADULT! She could have remained innocent and naive and then perhaps the romanticizing of pedophilla wouldn't be so prominent in the film industry. This idea of a man falling in love with a younger woman is not at all a story that lacks interest. It is, however, a story that leaves room for human decency. American Beauty is not that type of story though. American Beauty is a man falling for a young GIRL who is his daughter's best friend. This film screams an uncomfortable and uneasy tone with in a person who has even the slightest sense of right and wrong. It is because of this constant moral disturbance in the audience that leads the viewer to no longer sympathize with the main character which of course keeps the film from completing its main objective.
Julian Richard An insight into the psychological lives of American suburbans. A tragedy that is beautiful and profound at the same time.
sahil-64523 Lovely character all,passion drama with love about a game this movie