Review of American Beauty
Canny and cool 'American Beauty' is a caustically funny tale of regression
Synopsis and review.
3.5 stars out of 4.0 stars. Reviewed by James Berardinelli.
Metaphorical Overkill
Review of the thought-provoking and entertaining film.
Beautiful it isn't, says an outraged critic.
This film works at many levels: stinging social commentary, comedy and interesting piece of drama.
In the wake of Academy hopefuls vying for the affection of sundry critics, American Beauty has emerged, if not intentionally, as an existential thriller with a demonic virtue that will certainly come to be treasured by a subculture of discerning movie-goers.
Review of the film by Charles Schoellenbach.
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