wow

Rating: 10/10 (29 March 2000)

I thought films like this were a thing of the past. Rarely does a film manage to keep my attention as fully as 'American Beauty'. The script was wonderful, the direction flawless and as for the acting...it was incredible (o.k. am i gushing enough yet?). The cast were excellent, including the younger members such as Thora Birch and Wes Bentley who created a wonderful disfunctional couple.
The real success of this film is it's originality. It's a film that doesn't take it's audience for granted, one that doesn't need any hype. It's what the cinema was made for.