A Serial Killer Yuppie

Rating: 8/10 (19 August 2007)

American Psycho is a twisted look into the life of an investment banking executive yuppie who just happens to be a deranged serial killer. This movie is not so much a horror movie as it is a satire.
Christian Bale's character as the killer yuppie is a bit hard to explain. This is one of those movies you have to watch to really understand, but at the same time you may not understand it even after watching it the first time. I think it requires a second viewing to really get a feel for it and also to do it justice. The music that he plays during some of the killings is just hilarious -- not the type of music you would be thinking about if you were about to kill someone! The ending of this movie is fantastic! I won't spoil that for you, but I loved it! The only thing bad I can say is that I thought it was too long at 101 minutes. Overall, American Psycho is a decent film that you should watch at least twice to appreciate its bizarre approach.