An amazing experience if you haven't forgotten whats important

Rating: 10/10 (14 November 2008)

Even when I think of this film, I can hear the sparse, beautiful soundtrack in my head. Everyone has a faultless performance, and something tells me all the actors involved knew they were making something...beautiful. Just like life, the film is tragic and uplifting, and always underscored with a real humour and vitality. A good movie generally has a few scenes that always stand out, but it seems American Beauty seems to go from one arresting sequence to another. Whilst I have mentioned that all actors involved bring so much, Kevin Spacey is really sublime, especially in the narration. It's a film I will never tire of seeing or recommending to people, and a reminder of how difficult it can seem to deviate from the paths we make in life.