Makes You Think

Rating: Null/10 (9 May 2004)

The thing that I like about this movie is that it challenges us as viewers to look past what is presented directly to our eyes and see a deeper meaning or truth. The events in the actual movie seem to just further this plot and to connect us to those themes of love after marriage, and happiness in adulthood. Kevin Spacey does a phenomenal job as Lester Burnham, an unhappily married man seeking to relive some of the joy he experienced when he was young and everything seemed so innocent. The one downside I would say is that Annette Benning does not play good as disgruntled aspiring career woman Carolyn Burnham. She seems to be overacting and like she really has to reach for the scenes when she is expected to conjure a natural emotion. Sam Mendes did a wonderful job directing the movie and the editing and use of the color red in the film was awesome. I give this move an 8 out of 10