The movie reinvents beauty as the common man knows it and brings about an unparalleled emotional feeling. Movie-goers are left emotionally exhausted, but strangely inspired. Mediocrity - the life every man swears he will never lead. Kevin Spacey plays Lester Burnham, a middle-age, marketing man smothered by a fruitless, family environment. Annette Bening plays Burnham's wife, Carolyn, a career-driven, yet failing, real estate agent.
Plot twist enter stage center.
While grudgingly attending his daughter's cheerleading performance, Burnham begins a sordid obsession with Angela. The obsession ocassions numerous awkward instances throughout the movie, and inspires Spacey's character to begin anew. Immediately after a subtle eavesdropping on Jane and Angela, Lester becomes obsessed with his body. At this point the film begins to exhibit an original style of depicting the reality of fantasy. Daydreams and active imaginations become an important aspect of the movie.