A Great Film But Not A Top 10 of all time

Rating: 9/10 (2 April 2000)

Another one of those very rare Hollywood films that give you that little bit more than just entertainment. First rate performances from all around, particularly the young supporting cast, although this is about Kevin Spacey.
A dazzling central performance that puts across your empathy for the character in faultless manner.
My only gripe with the film is the praise that is lavished upon it. It's a great film, but isn't a Top 10 of all time. Whilst the film satirises and captures the suburban/middle class/American Dream/whatever you want, it doesn't really say anything new to me. It's a great film, but not in the league of, say, Fight Club which gets it right. In fact it's like an Easy Listening version of Fight Club (albeit a different message).
Worth the watch though, for sure.