A breathtaking work...highly underappreciated

Rating: Null/10 (1 May 2001)

In my opinion, one of the better films of recent years has to be this story of a sick, feelingless Wall Street broker Patrick Bateman, chillingly portrayed by Christian Bale, and his "hobbies." As a serial killer flick, this one doesn't work especially well (did Bateman even really commit the murders?), however as a period piece of the 1980's it succeeds admirably creating a twisted world that drives Bateman to the homicidal edge. Everything about this movie is very impressive, from the cast of lesser knowns, who give it their all, to the story, constantly shifting, and throwing the audience a curve ball. This is one flick that I really enjoyed, and I think if others really sat down and analyzed it, they would fully appreciate this flick for what it is: a thoughtful portrayal of a delusional, homicidal "psycho." Recommended.