Masterpiece of the 90's

Rating: 10/10 (11 May 2002)

*American Beauty*
The name says it all. It is an American film about American people and it is beautiful. The acting, script, directing, cienematography, exc. Everything about this film is near perfect. The plot, in a way, is very basic. I middle-aged man looking for a change in life. But the movie is bruttally honest.
Kevin Spacey plays Lester who has pretty much fallen out of love with his wife Carolyn (Annette Benning). Thier daughter Jane(Thora Birch) thinks they are absolutely crazy and doesn't want to have anything to do with them. But at least her dad isn't complex and cruel as her nieghbour/boyfriend Ricky's dad, Frank. Lester has something of a crush on Jane's friend, Angela. He imagines her covered with roses, which when you think about it is very strange-but very unique and beautiful. There is a lot more happening in the plot but I don't want to give it away.
Kevin Spacey gives an amazing performance, as does the rest of the cast. In my opinion this movie deserved every award it was nominated for. It is a triumph on all levels.
*10/10*