grimmer

American Beauty

Loved pretty much everything about this one, from the performances to the pacing, this was one of the funniest yet depressing films I’ve ever seen. Kevin Spacey is at his best in this, along with  Thora Birch and Wes Bentley. Theres something raw and deep about there performances which draw you in from the very start, as the chaos builds so does the tension and surrealism.  Every scene feels important, unique and interesting, with not a single minute wasted. Sam Mendes has a great catalog, and his has to be one of, if not his best.

joaomarco2003

American Beauty

Através do personagem de Wes Bentley que Sam Mendes discorre sobre o cerne de Beleza Americana: o olhar voyeurístico no mundo em transição tecnológica. Esse voyeurismo está enraizado na presença da filmagem digital, nos olhares de Bentley pela filmadora e na perspectiva de realidade limitada ao que ele registra. A reafirmação está nos momentos em que, na mesma composição, a imagem capturada pela câmera do personagem ocupa o cenário com o plano que estamos assistindo (https://antesquetudodesapareca.tumblr.com/image/683546805281095680). Ao se utilizar desse artifício, Mendes consolida o papel do espectador como agente voyeur, tanto na sessão escura da sala de cinema quanto no dia-a-dia e antecipando as lentes digitais como a extensão definitiva do olhar humano na atualidade, tão pertinente para a entrada de um século em constante aprimoramento tecnológico.

vinguson

American Beauty

That is a fucked up neighbourhood and peoples i've ever seen, full of weirdos and misunderstanding. I wish i didn't have neighbour like that.

ichbins_a

American Beauty

American Beauty is beautiful, with a typical American suburban vibe, and also a little sad. The portrayal of the family is sadly unfortunate, and it's not something anyone would wish for. The various supporting characters often make a strange impression. Overall, it's a decent film about a lonely man.