The Disturbing Underbelly of Suburbia - "American Beauty"
“American Beauty” is one of those rare films that comes along that not only has all the perfect ingredients: great script, stellar cast, spot-on direction and beautiful images, but it also manages to carry an “X” factor which manages to elevate it beyond the normal film and in to something quite special. In many ways, this is the mainstream version of “Fight Club”; a subversive look at the underbelly of the suburban psyche. At times it’s hilarious, at times it’s tragic, and at times it’s moving. But all the while, you get the message that you only have one life to live and you better not waste it, otherwise… you’ll end up like one of the characters in this film. view source