I can't believe how badly this movie was robbed....

Rating: 10/10 (17 June 2000)

It's hard to fathom how the Oscar voters could possibly have picked "American Beauty" over "The Green Mile," or any other supporting actor over Michael Clarke Duncan. Clearly the injustice in this world doesn't only exist in this beautifully told story. Ultimately tragic, but not depressing, it's a journey worth taking to get to the wistful end, accompanied by characters who are among the best--and the worst--of humankind, and one who is truly a miracle. I was entranced from beginning to end. The next time I go by a pet store, though, I might not be able to resist going in to buy myself a mouse and start a little "Mouseville" all my own....