A film that demands to be seen

Rating: 10/10 (2 July 2000)

This cinematic commentary on America's value system will leave a lasting impression. Both poignant and darkly comic, the plot concerns Lester Burnham, a middle aged suburbanite who, tired of living up to America's standards of "beauty," readjusts his values, with striking effects on his neighbors. Although the film is not without its flaws (some of the characters are overly-stereotypical), it is not to be missed. Winner of five Oscars, including Best Picture.