Original and interesting movie

Rating: 8/10 (10 November 2000)

Bateman is a young urban professional (yuppie) who is full of contradictions. He simultaneously adores himself and hates himself. He is surrounded by "friends" but is utterly alone. He preaches about the poor but kicks a down-and-out to death. He complains about the objectification of women but watches pornography. He enjoys (and analyses the lyrics of) popular love songs while engaging in violent sex. The movie can be viewed at two levels - as a traditional (and often funny) slasher movie or an allegory of contemporary American society.