AND THE WINNER IS....

Rating: 8/10 (16 February 2000)

Recent films such as 'The Ice Storm' and 'Happiness' have dealt with disfunctional families and/or suburbia better. However, in it's context as a major studio 'Hollywood' production, this film is excellent. Regular film goers should already be well aware of Kevin Spacey's class, but it's Annette Bening who really shines. If only to stop anything with Tom Hanks in it, then 'American Beauty' could be that rarity. A decent Oscar winner.