Look closer

Rating: 10/10 (9 September 2006)

Rarely does a film promise and deliver such an impeccable standard from start to finish. Everything in this film works together - the screenplay would provide a brilliant film, but wound together with amazing acting, beautiful direction and a perfect soundtrack this film becomes unforgettable and challenges you to look closer.
Annette Benning's portrayal of the uptight housewife Carolyn Burnham sets the standard, and watching Kevin Spacey's Lester Burnham spiral of change is captivating to watch. The less mature actors Wes Bentley, Mena Suvari and Thora Birch provide strong support, but it is Sam Mendes direction which frames the actor's as if the whole film was a bunch of beautiful photographs.
All in all, an amazing film, which you can challenge, and look a little deeper.