Kinda Funny; Kinda Scary!

Rating: 7/10 (4 September 2004)

American Psycho was a little too dirty. I didn't enjoy seeing so many nude shots with the prostitutes or the bed scenes with that pot-head chick Bateman was having a affair with, Some of that could have been cut out or shortened, but for the most part I enjoyed this movie. Some scenes were really funny. I feel bad for thinking that Bateman's behavior was funny, because the film isn't categorized as a dark comedy, but there are plenty of scary scenes. Bateman is charismatic, intelligent, classy, and frightening. I applaud Christian Bale for taking on this role. Lately he's been casted as sadistic, scary characters that audiences can't help but take an interest in.
I can't wait to see him as Batman. He'll play it deliciously. I hope he plays the sadist again - he does it so well - not that I don't love his singing, dancing, Disney side (because I do).