American Beauty (1999)

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Drama

Directed by Sam Mendes

Runtime: 2 hours 2 minutes

Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developing an infatuation with his daughter's attractive friend.

Kevin Spacey
Lester Burnham
Annette Bening
Carolyn Burnham
Thora Birch
Jane Burnham
Wes Bentley
Ricky Fitts
Mena Suvari
Angela Hayes
Chris Cooper
Colonel Frank Fitts

Review

The group felt we'd watched our best film yet at Film Club. Excellent story, acting, direction and soundtrack were unanimously enjoyed. Some found dark humour in the plot. Others found the mid-life theme stood out stronger watching now (as opposed to 20 years ago).

Reviewed: 30 April 2021

★★★★½ (9/10)