Recommendation-somewhat of a spoiler alert!

Rating: 8/10 (4 August 2001)

I enjoyed this movie for the most part and would recommend it to anyone-as long as they are open-minded and not easily offended by the violence and sexual situations. Christian Bale gave an absolutely amazing performance as Patrick Bateman. It is too bad that the Oscar Academy would probably not even consider him to be nominated because of the strong nature of this movie. He added so much variety and depth to the role. His performance will send chills down your spine!! But this movie's nature pales in comparison to the book version, which is much more violent and explicit. I enjoyed watching the 1980's yuppie-scum culture be satirized and put-down in a very clever, sometimes humorous way.
THe only criticism I have is the rampaging scene where Patrick goes berserk in public. Very stupidly staged violence that was also very unrealistic. How could he blow up a police squadron and the officers just by firing a normal-appearing handgun?? I also find it hard to believe that he wouldn't of been found after committing such a violent rampage with such a high body count. Law enforcement in such a large, crime-ridden city would of been combing the area on high alert for him, he wouldn't of been in a restaurant, unfound, the very next day!