On reflection, I thought it was great

Rating: 8/10 (26 December 2019)

I wasn't sure what to think of 'American Psycho' when I was watching it, probably because I didn't know if it was supposed to be a comedy, a thriller, or a horror. On reflection, I've realised that it's a very successful mix of all three. It made me laugh, it creeped me out, and it has enough violence and gore to rival most horror movies.
It's also an excellent character study that gives us an insight into the mind and thoughts of a psychopath. Christian Bale is great as 'psycho' Patrick Bateman, delivering a performance that is both highly convincing and entertaining to watch.
Overall, 'American Psycho' is a great film that is probably more satisfying on reflection than 'in the moment'. It wasn't what I was expecting at all, but the more I think about it, the more I like what I saw.