Possibly the best movie I've seen...ever!

Rating: 10/10 (4 March 2000)

I have to say that I think "American Beauty" is ABSOLUTELY FLAWLESS! It is rare that one sees a movie that could not possibly be improved in any way...because it is perfect. There is something for everybody here. There is dark comedy for "light" viewers, and a lot of thought-provoking commentary for the more "intellectual" viewer.
I love the whole appearances verses reality aspect of the film. This movie says something about American society that has not been shouted so clearly since "Death of a Salesman." I don't want to go too into this issue here though...so I won't ruin it for those who have not seen it yet.
If this movie does not win the Oscar for Best Film, then the Academy Awards should be permanently banned from Hollywood...as perhaps it should have been when "Titanic" won best picture so many horrible years ago!