After all Bateman may not even be there in flesh, he is an idea of something, something so empty inside but still trying to look convincing.

Rating: Null/10 (9 January 2006)

American Psycho is one of my all time favorite movies, maybe it is because so many people find themselves to be deeply confused after seeing it. My suggestion is that you see the movie for a couple of times, focusing on little details. Personally it took me three times to restructure my own interpretation. I am afraid I will not suggest you to read the book because first of all I believe the movie and the book should be considered separately. I don't think you need to read the book to interpret the movie, that is of course if you are not stuck in things like murders that we face during the movie. American Psycho takes more than that, it is a pure criticism. I have to warn you that the following sentences will be representing my own interpretation of the movie. American Psycho is a true work of art and the person we recognize as Patrick Bateman is simply not a character in the common sense. He is the human version of a life style, so we do not witness Patrick Bateman's story, what we see in the film is the criticism of American Wallstreet top life. He may be considered as a symbol but not as a simple human being. To those who still argue if the murders are real or not; yep they may be real. But then how does he get away it? Well, the characteristics of his construction gives him the freedom to change, a life style is not something static. Reconsider the scene in which he shoots the company guard. Just some seconds later we see the scene again but only this time Bateman pulls out a pen instead of the gun from his pocket. This is I believe evidence enough for the characters unusual nature. Observe Bateman's colleagues. Observe them as Bateman states "inside, inside is not important." See how they behave. You will find a lot of clues that suggest Patrick is something formed from his circle of friends. After all Bateman may not even be there in flesh, he is an idea of something, something so empty inside but still trying to look convincing.