| Year: | 1999 |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Starring: | Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch |
| Director: | Sam Mendes |
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| Language: English Runtime: 122 min Subtitles: Italian Resolution: 640x480 Frame Rate: 23.9 fps Video Bitrate: 2924 Kb/sec Audio Bitrate: 384 kbps |
Review: This film is one of a kind. After last week saw this film, I was left with a hole in the pit of my stomach. It has a lot of questions in my head, and most of them can not be answered. In my opinion, a movie that made me think of when I see this is second to none, and this film certainly delivers in that aspect.I was surprised by the brilliant images in this film, as well as the symbolism. But what makes this film the best of 1999 is acting. Kevin Spacey as Lester Burnham luster and Annette Bening (Carolyn Burnham) is not far behind. Members of the supporting cast as Wes Bentley (Ricky Fitts), Thora Birch (Jane Burnham), Mena Suvari (Angela Hayes) and Chris Cooper (Col. Frank Fitts) only add to the drama of this film. I think the most special thing about this film is how all the characters come together in a way that is credible, but fantastic at the same time. I wish that Sam Mendes directed this film, as well as Alan Ball, because he writes. I do not think it could have been in the United States better.Rated R for strong sexuality, language, drug content and violence, the film earned his undergraduate credit rating. But not one of the causes for the R rating is annoying, and all of them in the plot of this film. Although I do not think that this is a children's film, I would suggest that adults need to see with an open mind. I think the quality that many of the characters in the film are many people around the world. Maybe that's why this film hits close to home for many viewers.While levied by some as a comedy-drama, I do not see this movie so much fun. Sure, there are some funny moments, but in the end, those moments were all forgotten, but when faced with the sad reality of the conclusion of the events depicted in this film.If you want to watch a light-hearted film with some elements of comedy and some elements of drama, see American Beauty. But if you like movies you think, and by a great cast, a great director and a great script funny, this film at the top of your list.My Rating: 10/10
