What an Impression

Rating: 7/10 (1 October 2019)

The film does not take a gorey approach to murder, as some might assume. Christian Bale's role went beyond the topic of a crazed psychopath killer, but instead a materialistic hungry man surrounded by more materialistic hungry men. The film needs to be watched with a close eye in order to really comprehend its purpose.
I am not supportive of the idea of abuseing women and murder, and I feel that the film was directed in a way that did not support it, but did create a feeling of discomfort to its viewers on purpose, enough to present the hidden inner lining. That being said, I am a huge fan of controversy. If the viewer is not open-minded to alternative and innovative ideas, this film is not recommended. The controversial elements were used as a tool to promote a disgusting amount of excessiveness consumerism takes on the yuppie culture. I appreciate the subtle comedy and ballsiness the movie takes on. It is rated R, so I don't believe the impression that the film made can be replicated if it was for a more impressionable audience. The plot is not what really sold me on the beauty of the film. It felt under-developed, however the avant-garde themes are admirable. The flick gets in your face. It makes an impression.