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I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.

This movie tries so hard to be funny, yet it falls flat every time. Just another example of recycled ideas repackaged with women in an attempt to appeal to a certain audience.

The tagline "A sexually frustrated suburban father has a mid-life crisis after becoming infatuated with his daughter's best friend." does not do this film any justice. Went into it expecting a decent well-put together film about life in American suburbs but this film is so much more than that!This film has a great recipe. Beautifully shot - the cinematography is brilliant, amazing soundtrack, good acting, and a story which you couldn't possibly predict. Ingredients which make a film more than worthwhile to watch. What I especially appreciate about this film though and why it in my opinion is something extra is how it perfectly bit by bit unravels the human psyche. Food for thought is provided. I put off watching this for so many years and wish I saw it sooner, 10/10.

A sexually frustrated suburban father has a mid-life crisis after becoming infatuated with his daughter's best friend. American Beauty might have been a little bit revolutionary for it's time but it's definitely not a good movie or even just a watchable film. I couldn't feel sympathy about any of the characters as a whole, the movie was kind of creepy seeing a grown man seducing a teenager woman and most of all? the ending was so freaking horrible in so many ways. The movie's dialogue was also laughably bad and mostly covered with cursing and sexual references but also lots of over the top acting from the cast. Definitely a little or big garbage of a movie. (0/10)

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.

'American Beauty (2000)' is an odd blend of comedy and drama which come together to successfully compliment each other and make the whole experience more impactful. It's film which isn't afraid to get dark and cynical but which also has a real optimistic heart and positive outlook at its core. It's an experience that will stay with you long after the credits roll. The fantastic screenplay mixes with the amazing acting to create a seamless sort of 'imagined realism' that allows for a true cinematic reflection of real life. The haunting ending is both truly tragic and strangely happy all at once. Oddly, the juxtaposition of these elements works brilliantly, allowing the final moments to be almost truly transcendent. 8/10