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AMERICAN BEAUTY tells the story of Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey), a suburban father who snaps when he becomes disgusted with his stale, repetitive existence. Burnham lets us know in voice-over from the film's opening that this is the day he dies (using the SUNSET BOULEVARD flashback approach), a technique that adds an .. Read more

Starring	Kevin Spacey, Sam Roberts, Annette Bening, Wes Bentley
Director	Sam Mendes
Genres	Drama

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  - 6
  She is a beauty by the way!
  
  I've always been a fan of movies that stand out from the norm and leave the audience sitting, somewhat stunned, when the credits begin to roll. This movie ... read more »
  
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  - Leicester
  - 20 Sep 2003 at 18:43
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  - 3
  Hell, these American Suburbia films are generally drivel....but somehow this one works
  
  I don't like Kevin Spacey. I don't like these 'America Suburbia' films. I don't like tragi-comedies.
  
  Well, that's that film ... read more »
  
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- - roncoach
  - 263 reviews
  - suffolk
  - 04 Apr 2012 at 20:31
- - 0
  - 0
  True Beauty
  
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  Amazing film. I really enjoyed the breakdown of the main characters. Bored by the life they live and decide to do something about it. Kevin Spacey is a lad in ... read more »
  
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- 1102890
- - Stuart86
  - 11 reviews
  - 16 Mar 2012 at 11:16
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  - 0
  A beautifully, dark, funny look at the last moments in a bored man’s life.
  
  It's a story about how a midlife crisis can utterly free a man.
  
  Right from the opening scene we are told, by himself, that in less than a year ... read more »
  
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- 1098198
- - Fishy182
  - 26 reviews
  - Uxbridge
  - 01 Mar 2012 at 21:18
- - 0
  - 0
  an empathetic film
  
  American Beauty is at its core a darkly comic critique of suburban life with just a touch of redemption. Very well written and directed, the tale of Lester ... read more »
  
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- - bizmandan
  - 54 reviews
  - 28 Sep 2011 at 19:52
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  - 1
  Was ok
  
  Liked the story line although it could be a bit confusing at times. Definitely keeps you hooked but I am not sure if that is a good or bad thing.
  
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- 1043727
- - Jafeica
  - 6 reviews
  - 22 Sep 2011 at 16:11
- - 0
  - 0
  Blu-Ray rating, not film rating
  
  One of my favourite movies of all time. But I'm reviewing the Blu-Ray quality. I watch on a new 42' LED (not LCD!) TV through a PS3 Blu-Ray player. From... read more »
  
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- - Homeslice
  - 1 review
  - 09 Sep 2011 at 09:09
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  - 0
  OH THE EMPATHY!
  
  I'm 45 years old and I know just how this guy feels. This is a highly entertaining film. Poignant and hilarious at the same time.
  
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- 1031092
- - liamlicksmuff
  - 2 reviews
  - Bournemouth
  - 19 Aug 2011 at 09:13
- - 0
  - 8
  American Beauty
  
  ABSOLUTE RUBBISH!!!!
  
  This was just about a middle aged man thinking he could charm his way to a young girl's bed. Gross, disgusting, and a waste ... read more »
  
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- 1028251
- - ToastedSesame
  - 13 reviews
  - West London
  - 12 Aug 2011 at 11:54
- - 0
  - 0
  Such a Beautiful Film
  
  Beautifully narrated, great cast - superb performance from Annette Benning, and the best thing of all is the soundtrack. The soundtrack is just stunning.
  
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- 1028222
- - LeahH
  - 7 reviews
  - 12 Aug 2011 at 10:40
- - 0
  - 0
  A must see
  
  A brilliant film with Kevin Spacey on top form. Chris Cooper plays an excellent support role. The film explores many topics through a upper class suburban ... read more »
  
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- 1021190
- - PJstables
  - 8 reviews
  - Southsea
  - 24 Jul 2011 at 19:38
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  - 6
  She is a beauty by the way!
  
  I've always been a fan of movies that stand out from the norm and leave the audience sitting, somewhat stunned, when the credits begin to roll. This movie ... read more »
  
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  - Leicester
  - 20 Sep 2003 at 18:43
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  - 4
  Sick!
  
  do NOT b fooled by ppl clasing this movie as a comody. i did not laugh once throughout the movie and found it to be upsetting and disterbing. do not watch!
  
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- - a customer
  - derbyshire, england
  - 24 Aug 2007 at 15:39
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  One of the most moving...
  
  One of the most moving, darkly witty, yet disturbing movies I've seen. "Magnificent" doesn't really do the impact of this movie justice - but... read more »
  
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- - Paul#462
  - GOUROCK
  - 16 Apr 2004 at 21:10
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  - 2
  Weird, but wonderful
  
  What makes this such an excellent film is how it's so different from all the other stuff. It is honest, weird, funny, tragic, and if that's not enough ... read more »
  
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- - Nipper2
  - Oxon
  - 21 Jul 2004 at 13:51
- - 14
  - 3
  total disastrous , only one thing..
  
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  i think is a movie that makes me feels tired and hopeless after watching it , there 's only one thing , which is, it awakes us to understand more of the ... read more »
  
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- - chloe chin
  - uk
  - 12 Aug 2007 at 11:13
- - 15
  - 7
  Have I missed Something?
  
  Having read all the reviews online for this movie, I thought I was in for a real treat. I sat and watched, waiting for the film to turn and for something ... read more »
  
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- 221864
- - LORRAINE WEDDERBURN
  - West Midlands
  - 21 Mar 2006 at 11:31
- - 14
  - 6
  One of my favourite all time movies.....
  
  Everything about this film is superb, I cannot fault it in any way. If you can't enjoy this - you're dead from the neck up.
  
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- - Hurdlemagurdle
  - 77 reviews
  - Scotland
  - 26 May 2004 at 15:14
- - 13
  - 7
  Really overrated
  
  I just don't understand the praise for this movie. The characters are cliches, the critique of suburbia stale, the insights into ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Edinburgh, Scotland
  - 22 Dec 2006 at 12:43
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  - 9
  ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzz.
  
  did i miss something here . wot a load of boring pretentious drivell ! DO NOT bother watching this film unless u r a pompous pillock .
  
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- 127018
- - mark jones
  - gosport england
  - 24 Jul 2005 at 21:22
- - 9
  - 1
  A wonderfully clever film
  
  American Beauty is fantastic. Kevin Spacey is a very creepy actor, yet he is also very likable. The character of Lester Burnham seems to have been written for ... read more »
  
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- 323231
- - Jizm
  - England
  - 15 Feb 2005 at 19:24

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  AMERICAN BEAUTY tells the story of Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey), a suburban father who snaps when he becomes disgusted with his stale, repetitive existence. Burnham lets us know in voice-over from the film's opening that this is the day he dies (using the SUNSET BOULEVARD flashback approach), a ...

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  AMERICAN BEAUTY tells the story of Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey), a suburban father who snaps when he becomes disgusted with his stale, repetitive existence. Burnham lets us know in voice-over from the film's opening that this is the day he dies (using the SUNSET BOULEVARD flashback approach), a ...