Perfectly flawed

Rating: 9/10 (8 March 2001)

I have searched the world of cinema for a film that encapsulates life as it honestly is for as long as I can remember. When American Beauty finally arrived, I ended my quest for that elusive movie.
This film illustrates what your life is. Yes- YOUR life. No matter how normal or dysfunctional you believe your life to be, this movie is going to feel like an invasion of your privacy- it's the most remarkable study of life and all it's pitfalls that I have ever known.
When you finish this movie, you understand Lester's last words. Your heart DOES feel like it's going to cave in, and you DO see all the beauty in the world. Popping this in your DVD player/VCR is like a sharp wake-up call to reality. If you're losing touch with your life, watch this. It makes you forget about the miniscule, material, & random complaints of everyday life and reminds you of what's really important.