Movie of the year

Rating: 10/10 (10 September 1999)

The movie American Beauty is probably the best movie that i have seen all summer. The movie is very deep in much of its meaning while it still is able to be enjoyed at face value. I believe that Kevin Spacey performed his finest performance since the usual suspects, and this is a definate reflection on the ability of the rest of the cast. Not to mention that this was a very well directed movie in that it showed the life of the average everyday family in a twisted view, which to some extent is an accurate depiction of the people in the society. If you see this movie though, I will warn you that the movie is not exactly for everyone based on content, but there was a lot that can be learned in this movie. If I were to compare American Beauty to any movie, I would have to cross Falling Down, together with war of the roses and to some extent some American History X, but this movie is unique in what it has done. I hope that this picture, like Pulp Fiction in 1994, is nominated for best picture, because this movie was brilliant in every way.