Why is this movie so over-rated?

Rating: 4/10 (4 January 2002)

I have read some comments on this movie and I realize that many people love it. I don't even understand why they like it so much. It lacks a good plot. I mean it's just not interesting. I also think it's not worth watching. It shouldn't have won 5 academy awards. It was unfair because there were wonderful movies in 1999 like "Snow falling on cedars" and "Angela's ashes" that should have been over-rated. I was very disappointed after knowing it won an academy award for best picture. Why? It's just about an American family who gets in a lot of sex and drugs trouble. I think it's very disappointing; it's not even funny. It didn't make me laugh at all. I couldn't just believe it won 5 academy awards. What message does this movie leave you for your life? I think none, because it doesn't teach us anything; however I like a scene in this movie; it is as Lester's neighbor tries to kiss him on the lips because he thinks he's homosexual. I thought the neighbor was homophobic at the beginning, but he wasn't. It showed us that things are often different from what they might be. It also showed us the true side of human nature, which is certainly the only thing worth watching in this. This scene made me think a lot. It's undeniable that Kevin Spacey acted well. I think he is a great actor; nevertheless he couldn't save this a little.
Let's analyze it, every character in this movie is quite different because they have so many personally and individual important meanings, thoughts, hopes, feelings, etc. This is very valuable to me. It requires much discussion.
Overall this is a failed movie that was thoroughly over-rated. 4 out of a 10