Like Roses Falling from the Ceiling.

Rating: 10/10 (29 June 2005)

American Beauty (1999)
Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Wes Bentley, Mena Suvari, Chris Cooper, Peter Gallagher. Directed by Sam Mendes.
Humorous and depressing tale about a middle-aged, average man hated by his wife and daughter for being dull. One day, after meeting what could be the love and beauty of his life, he decides to lighten up in every way, even if it effects the ones that he loves inside. Meanwhile, his daughter befriends her strange but different next door neighbor. What makes "American Beauty" so ironic and unique is that it takes a simple American family and shows the inner emotions of all of those involved. The motion picture debut by Mendes is near amazing, and the screenplay is also excellent, too. Spacey gives his greatest performance to date, along with the truly underrated performance from Bentley. The film is undoubtedly joyous, darkly funny and ultimately powerful. One of the greatest American films ever made. 5 stars out of 5.