Platicsco Good story, Not enough for a whole film

Moustroll Good movie but grossly overrated

Reptileenbu Did you people see the same film I saw?

Taha Avalos The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

jonestobias-08093 How good is American Beauty? Well, it depends on how emotionally you enjoy being drained. Also, I feel this movie is massively overrated because the whole disjointed dysfunctional family aspect is way overplayed. I could not take Spacey seriously as a character- why did he start smoking pot and working out, suddenly? Why is the wife unhappy and if they are unhappy than why not get a divorce? Despite 1999 being one of the best year for American Cinema I can't believe this one won all the awards and accolades. Regardless, you can judge for yourself but in my opinion American Beauty has not aged well at all.

PanizaRahnama Triumph of acting.. tragedy , fantasy, thriller . All in one

Anonymous002 One of the films which are perfect in terms of acting and direction and every other aspect but lacks a good script. No.1 It started as a comedy , turns out to be a family drama and sometimes has glimpses of comedy. The genre is not clear . No.2 Characters were unrealistic . No.3The relationship between parents and children is depicted poorly. We sometimes have bitter relationship with our parents but that doesn't mean we hate them.And a lot more problems. Ricky's character was so pathetic . Why they can't write a normal character for him .And why he dislikes his father? Because he wanted to give his son the best he can?There is no proper reason for Jane to fall for him. All the characters were pretty hatable. And a lot more...5/10.

tamhasmorrison A movie that contributes to the reason I wake in the morning. It's canonical at this point.