An American Masterpiece

Rating: Null/10 (2 January 2009)

American Beauty really surprised me in every way. This was not the slow, bleak, Oscar-baity film I thought it would be. Boy, was it a lot more. I love the writing and story the film brought. It was a very enjoyable look at suburban life in a way. All the different stories each character has is so amazingly brought to life, with such real passion. The characters are all such memorable and fascinating . Kevin Spacey is just brilliant. His comedic act is so realistic and so well done, this is one of the best performances of the 90's. Anette Bening is just as spectacular. Her performance is so 3-dimensional. Both are well rounded performances, and all bring something original that we have never seen before. Thora Birch is great, Wes Bentley and his character are so brilliant and unique.
What I loved about this film is that it is such an enjoyable, heartbreaking, comedic, and satirical look at suburban life. It is also one of those rare gems that can be called entertaining. The cinematography is first-rate, the music is so well pitched for every scene. Overall, a very unforgettable motion picture. This is truly an American Masterpiece.