masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (4 April 2013)

Kevin Spacey superstar. I have hardly ever seen such an authentic performance. Although the plot becomes quite unrealistic, daily routine of a mid aged man can not be shown any better. It is as simple (and sad) as that. Annette Bening is outstanding as well. The painful pressure to be successful is perfectly played by her. And not to forget... Mena Suvari. Spectacular. I did not know her. I have seen her afterward in some other movies. But she was never again so damned pretty and innocent. American Beauty unmasks men and women and all our base drives. It is not very flattering but it is as it is. I love this movie. Every bit. Thanks for this excellent stuff.