An Absolutely Extraordinary Film Experience

Rating: 10/10 (12 February 2000)

That's what I kept telling myself as I drove away from my initial viewing of American Beauty. I can't think of another film that has so dominated my thoughts as had this modern day masterpiece.
Everything about American Beauty works from the mindblowing script by Alan Ball; to the visual flair of the art-direction and cinematography; to the near surgical perfection of the acting of the entire cast.
Sam Mendes has created a true work of modern film art, pure and simple, that will be discussed, studied and thought over long after it collects many well deserved awards.