"Beauty" prediction to win top prize Oscar Night

Rating: 10/10 (1 March 2000)

With the exception of THE INSIDER, I thought this was the best movie I saw last year. Kevin Spacey and Annette Bening turned in beautiful performances and are true to their trade. Although somewhat offensive in some places (i.e. Kevin Spacey's act of pleasuring himself in the shower and then later in bed) "American Beauty" is sure to be highly regarded by all who appreciate it. I am also positive it will easily win the Oscar for Best Picture on Oscar night and quite possibly an award for director Sam Mendes and the script and cinematography as well. I am highly anticipating it's arrival on video. It will make you laugh, it will make you cry and you may find something about yourself somewhere in the film, too.