Love it or hate it...

Rating: Null/10 (2 August 2001)

This is a movie that will divide households. Either you will watch it and feel as though you related to each character or you will think they are all really twisted people who complain too much. Honestly, if you can't somehow relate to the characters, then you are probably an ego maniac ("Never underestimate the power of denial"). The idea here is that nobody is perfect, and the hardest thing to do in life is know your flaws. Each of the characters has major flaws, and that is why it is hard to like them. The process of learning what each character is hiding under the surface will either bore you or intrigue you. The movie has many genuinely funny moments, and all the acting is brilliant. It is very rare that a movie this funny can be so unsettling. So, if you're looking for thoughtless Saturday night fare... you will hate this...go rent something else. If you want to see something memorable that you will want to watch again, watch American Beauty.