Amazed by the Brilliance

Rating: 10/10 (26 September 1999)

I have been eagerly awaiting the release of "American Beauty" as Kevin Spacey is one of my favorite actors. I had become a little hesitent about the movie because I have often gone to see movies that have received nothing but great reviews and been sadly disappointed, but I was pleased to find that this movie was nothing like that. "American Beauty" is by far the best movie I have seen in a long time.
I went and saw "American Beauty" yesterday afternoon and am still in a state of disbelief and shock about what I have seen. When I left the theatre I was numb. I never knew that a movie could stir up so many different emotions at one time. I was sad, but still somewhat happy for the lead character of Lester (played wonderfully by Kevin Spacey). Here was a man who truly desiered to get his boring, lackluster life to be what he wanted it to be.
I have gone through and read the many of the comments that others have written and I would just like to say that I disagree on one point. There are those who have said that this is a movie purly for adults, or more enjoyed by males, well I am a sixteen year old female and I don't think that age or sex has anything to do with the heartfelt poignancy of this movie.

I will not attempt to write a summary of this movie, as I feel it can not be properly done, but I will say that anyone who likes to think and feel should go out and see "American Beauty". I am still in a state of wonder and thoughtfulness even after more than twenty-four hours. I don't think there is anything that I or anyone else can say to properly do justice to this masterpiece of art. The acting was perfect, and the cinematography was stunning, I especially loved the footage shoot with the handheld camera, and the directing was superb. I give it a 10/10, and two thumbs up. Go and see "American Beauty".