look closer... at this amazing film

Rating: 10/10 (26 December 2013)

I saw American Beauty for the first time last night and I had no words when the film ended.I couldn't believe how someone could create something so "spectacular", so cleverly dark and funny.I came away from this film with a very unsettling feeling yet a feeling of gratitude for the world as well. To me there were multiple messages in American Beauty. There was the message of how the world is beautiful if you take the time to look at it,hence the video of the flying bag, and the message that we all get to a certain age and wish to go back to a younger time, a time of youth and having the feeling that your whole life is ahead of you. But you can view it and take away your own message. Everything about this film is top notch, including the performances, the writing and the cinematography. Kevin Spacey was beyond amazing in his role as lester. He embraced his character and acted it with such a natural air.Anette Bening was a sight to watch, as she performed with such talent and heart. The script was unbelievable, with every line, every movement meaning something.I couldn't believe it was Sam Mendes's debut feature film, as it was such amazing quality. American Beauty is a movie that will make you think, it will make you squirm and it will open your eyes, not just to suburbia but to the world as well.