An Entertaining and Thought Provoking Film That Works!

Rating: 8/10 (2 October 1999)

American Beauty deals with several family issues and, at times, is not easy to watch. Keven Spacey and Annette Bening give stunning performances as a married couple that have drifted too far apart. There is some humor sprinkled here and there to give some relief but quickly turns serious again. This movie is totally unpredictable. It has a great script along with a great supporting cast. As you leave the theater, you will be thinking about what you just saw. It does not preach but there are many lessons to be learned from American Beauty.