Everything is beautiful

Rating: Null/10 (4 October 1999)

An amazing film. Curiously, I didn't leave thinking it had anything at all to do with suburban life, as many others seem to be suggesting. It shows that everything can be viewed as beautiful, beauty comes from truth, and from not being afraid to see everything honestly, to take a moment to perceive the beauty. Some have said that it ended tragically or sadly.. like the rest of the movie, I thought the end was anything but sad.
As the film progressed, I found myself trying to identify the subject of the title.. who was to be the american beauty? the father, the daughter, the friend, the boy next door? In the end, I came to the understanding that each of these characters, and the others, could be seen as beautiful.. as could all of the situations which occurred... and that the title 'american beauty' actually refers to a general beauty of america and american life.
There was a realization of general beauty which the filmmakers hoped the audience would understand. I'm saddened that some comments show that not everyone is ready to accept or have an interest in seeking that universal love.
I am such a seeker, and i love this movie. :)