Because I want to fit in

Rating: 10/10 (16 September 2009)

American Psycho is one of my favorite films of all time. With Christian Bale's performance to the brilliant direction of Mary Harron, this film has gained the cult status it has deserved. Patrick Bateman lives an excessive but empty life as an investment banker who cares for nothing but himself, his looks and how he blends into society. I don't find this film as controversial as most people would make it out to be. It shows very little violence and it more so implies violence rather than show it. It is not Hostel or Saw. It is more like Funny Games. Something very realistic where showing absolutely no violence or the cause of violence is more terrifying than the actual act. This film becomes less terrifying and completely envelopes you into being completely floored and interested in Patrick Bateman and his line of thought. You don't need to feel sympathy for Bateman, nor should you. Only interest. Bateman truly is an enigma. This is the true meaning of a dark comedy. This is somewhat the real influence for my second favorite television show of all time, Dexter. So bleak and horrible, making you laugh made you feel almost uncomfortable with yourself. By the end of the film, you see the ambiguous truth. Does he truly act on his psychotic tendencies, or is he just violently delusional? You see from Bateman's perspective, letting it be known how much he deserves the title of...