What an Experience

Rating: 10/10 (26 September 2009)

What an experience. Never in my life have I seen a movie convey such a feeling... a feeling of beauty... so perfectly.
Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey) begins to experiences a mid life crisis when he becomes infatuated with his daughter's attractive friend. He decides to change his life, from his appearance to his personality, in order to make himself how he wants to be. The other characters in the movie struggle with the same internal conflicts while trying to understand themselves and the people around them. The result is truly a beautiful movie that is unlike any other.
The essence of beauty could never be put into words, but I really felt the meaning of the word while watching American Beauty. Now I'm not the type to get very emotional during movies, but I cried for this one. Not because it was sad; this movie is by all means NOT a tear jerker. I wept for the beauty in world, which I never truly understood until now. Whether it's in the one's we love or in a plastic bag... beauty can be found all around us and should be appreciated. So show your appreciation... enlighten yourself, and really enjoy American Beauty... I know I did.