American Beauty (R)

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synopsis

A biting, penetrating and often humorous take on contemporary life in suburban America, Lester Burnham becomes intrigued by a young girl named Angela, and this fascination sparks him to make some major changes in his life. He relishes these changes, much to the exasperation of his wife Carolyn.

details

Drama, Comedy
1 hr. 58 min.
Opened September 15th, 1999

director

Sam Mendes

writer

Alan Ball

MovieGoer Review

Cinema has long been fascinated by the dark underside of Americana and suburbia at large. The idea that even the most mundane lives could have a lascivious or sinister side is something David Lynch ("Blue Velvet") has made a career of. It's... MORE

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synopsis

A biting, penetrating and often humorous take on contemporary life in suburban America, Lester Burnham becomes intrigued by a young girl named Angela, and this fascination sparks him to make some major changes in his life. He relishes these changes, much to the exasperation of his wife Carolyn.

details

Drama, Comedy
1 hr. 58 min.
Opened September 15th, 1999

director

Sam Mendes

writer

Alan Ball

MovieGoer Review

Cinema has long been fascinated by the dark underside of Americana and suburbia at large. The idea that even the most mundane lives could have a lascivious or sinister side is something David Lynch ("Blue Velvet") has made a career of. It's... MORE