I wanted so bad to love it.

Rating: 4/10 (8 March 2000)

I heard all the hype. I saw my friends go to the movie over and over. And yet as I sat in the theater and enjoyed another fine performance by Kevin Spacey, I wasn't blown away by this movie. It was troubling and well acted, but it was disjointed and seemed to almost be a caricature. I despise suburban living as well, but I really don't think that this movie spoke volumes about the 'burbs. Nor do I think that just because there was a heavy influence of symbolism, that it was a good movie. The best part was the acting, but overall I thought this movie was confusing and disturbing. And just because it disturbed me by bringing up feelings of kiddie porn does not make it artsy or intellectual.