Best Movie in a Long Time...

Rating: 10/10 (27 January 2000)

American Beauty is one of the few truly beautiful films I have ever seen. It is funny, mesmerizing, and heartbreaking all at the same time. The performance by Kevin Spacey in the lead role was stunning, and even though Lester was far from perfect Spacey's incredible acting made the audience feel a connection to him. Lester was a flawed character, but also a very likable one. Annette Benning's performance was also wonderful (even though her character was not quite as likable). Even the supporting actors, such as Wes Bentley and Thora Birch, gave great performances. This is an excellent movie, and one of the few that truly makes every member of the audience contemplate their own lives.