A perfect movie. If there was one movie i would be able to see before i die this would be it.

Rating: 10/10 (30 April 2006)

This is possible one of the greatest films ever made.
The film truly shows the truth behind what goes on inside peoples heads. The character of lester tells us that we, like him, don't know what we really what from life.
We follow the rules that society has set out for us. We get a good job, a loving family and yet we are still not happy. What is missing. This film truly made me question a lot of things about my life.
Performances from the actors themselves are just brilliant. Kevin Spacy truly embodies the American male and Wes Bently performance I think was strangely cold and flat but funnily enough that was what character needed in the actors performance.
Without a doubt the best performance in the entire film is from Annette Bening. Not that Hilary Swanks performance in boys don't cry wasn't good but i think Annette should have stolen the Oscar away from her. She well deserved it. The sinical attitude of the character is truly represented by Annette bening and I don't think any other actress could have done it better.
In closing if you haven't seen American beauty run out to your video store right now and buy it.
It is a masterpiece.