The casting of this film was absolute perfection. Lots of oscars were given out, but I feel like Wes Bentley (Ricky) should have won one. I literally bawled my eyes out in the scene where Ricky explains about the beauty of the plastic bag to Jane, then Jane takes his hand. Such a powerful moment in film!
@@mdp4022 Depth of it, emotion. Reality versus Imagination, encapsulated. If you're an emotional shitbag like me you pretty much get it. It's dark and yet light mixed.
F'ing masterpiece! American Beauty was the first DVD I ever bought (I pre-ordered it on Amazon way back in 2000...I still remember it was $14.99 and I thought it was such a deal! If only I'd bought some Amazon stock that same year). I've always been amazed by this movie's excellent character development. In the course of only two hours you really get to know the intricacies of the many varied characters' personalities. I've never seen another film do it so well. Chef's kiss!
Annette Benning was tremendous in this film, she invented the Karen. And she was stunning, I'd burn my name in her lawn. I know we canceled Spacey but it's kinda like listening to Thriller and just enjoying it for how awesome it is...
My eyes were on Ricky..his beautiful face. I loved his weirdo character and found him riveting. Then you see what is going on in his homelife and how he subtly rebels by dealing drugs..such a different type of character but it worked in this film. I liked how he 'grew' on Jane, too.
Him dealing kinda bothers me when I take the movie too seriously. Who was his supplier, who were his customers and how did he meet them after a year in a psych ward, and how did he ever meet up with any of these people without a car and with a dad like that? And of course the obvious "who is paying 2 grand for an eighth?"
I was only 11 but I was obsessed with the cover of the video tapes and I knew that that was the best moment in movie history. I havent seen many great movies since then. I often rewatch this movie, I have the DVD and CD and wish there was a book. I like Meet Joe Black too. If you havent seen it, spectacular music and setting!
Excellent film, with dramatic edge showcasing flawed suburban family. I loved it because I can sympathize with Lester and the part of being in a coma…. Marriage on life support, etc
love love lvoe love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love HOWEVER THORA BIRCH IS LITERALLY MEG FROM FAMILY GUY
Kevin Spacey was a genius in this film American Beauty. he worked very well. This film sounds like the music of Mc Kevinho music.Advanced and look the Explosion. from (Mc Kevin music to the envy is bye) Brazilian .from( Kevin O Cris Go rebol Roll to father) .Kevin Spacey os the best actor.of film sounds like the music of Mc 😱😳🙀 funk singer Brazil hahaha incredible 😱😳🙀 Tradução em português Brasileiro: Kevin Spacey foi um gênio nesse filme Beleza Americana.ele trabalhou muito bem.esse filme parece a música do Mc Kevinho Avançada e Olha a Explosão.assenta kkkkk também com a música Vai Rebola pro pai do outro Mc Kevin o Cris e pra inveja é tchau do Mc Kevin cantor funk Brazilian Brasil kkkkkk incrível 😱😳🙀as músicas soa como o filme
Disfuncrjonal families are truly painful and I’ve never understood the entertainment value of it. Gosh if someone recorded our family it would receive all these accolades and praise…I don’t get jt
and the best soundtrack ever!
It rules
Ikr!!
It’s perfection. But that’s Thomas Newman for you.
The music was integral to the much deserved success of this movie
I think you have to be highly sensitive to understand and enjoy this movie. Just watched it and cried my eyes out, this is art❤️✨
It's beautifully shot
Annette Bening giving it her all singing "Don't Rain on My Parade"
What a movie moment❤
The casting of this film was absolute perfection. Lots of oscars were given out, but I feel like Wes Bentley (Ricky) should have won one. I literally bawled my eyes out in the scene where Ricky explains about the beauty of the plastic bag to Jane, then Jane takes his hand. Such a powerful moment in film!
Are you being serious? When this movie came out EVERYONE clowned it for that scene. I’m glad that scene finally found its audience.
Best film ever
a fantastic and brilliant film. I can watch it over and over...a masterpiece
"we are having so much fun that it's probably illegal."
Classic Kevin Spacey
I’m dead bruh 😭😭
That didn't age well
He won the law suites. So he is cleared @@helenarichard
This is a true masterpiece, cause I can (and will want to) watch it again and again. Really brilliant acting and script!!!
both Anette and Kevin were sublime in this. The casting could’ve gone any better!❤
amazing directing
This film is my heart.
Same for me, every single scene talks to me, even more 20 years later !
@@mdp4022 Depth of it, emotion. Reality versus Imagination, encapsulated. If you're an emotional shitbag like me you pretty much get it. It's dark and yet light mixed.
F'ing masterpiece! American Beauty was the first DVD I ever bought (I pre-ordered it on Amazon way back in 2000...I still remember it was $14.99 and I thought it was such a deal! If only I'd bought some Amazon stock that same year). I've always been amazed by this movie's excellent character development. In the course of only two hours you really get to know the intricacies of the many varied characters' personalities. I've never seen another film do it so well. Chef's kiss!
Jane "I think I'm gonna walk too"
Angela "Jane, that's almost like, a mile"
🤣😂
Thank you for this, an excellent & very well done look behind the scenes.
The song during the seduction scene at the end of the movie was perfect!
Annie Lennox - Don't let it bring you down
@@cocovinzmcmurphy7947 the song is amazing
@@bibber123 Yes Indeed ! 🏆
Annette Benning was tremendous in this film, she invented the Karen. And she was stunning, I'd burn my name in her lawn. I know we canceled Spacey but it's kinda like listening to Thriller and just enjoying it for how awesome it is...
My eyes were on Ricky..his beautiful face. I loved his weirdo character and found him riveting. Then you see what is going on in his homelife and how he subtly rebels by dealing drugs..such a different type of character but it worked in this film. I liked how he 'grew' on Jane, too.
Him dealing kinda bothers me when I take the movie too seriously. Who was his supplier, who were his customers and how did he meet them after a year in a psych ward, and how did he ever meet up with any of these people without a car and with a dad like that? And of course the obvious "who is paying 2 grand for an eighth?"
I was only 11 but I was obsessed with the cover of the video tapes and I knew that that was the best moment in movie history. I havent seen many great movies since then. I often rewatch this movie, I have the DVD and CD and wish there was a book. I like Meet Joe Black too. If you havent seen it, spectacular music and setting!
Amazing film
Excellent film, with dramatic edge showcasing flawed suburban family. I loved it because I can sympathize with Lester and the part of being in a coma…. Marriage on life support, etc
I want back at this era ...
Great movie, Kevin Spacey is brilliant!
Wait... Naming the guy "Bud" in a rose themed movie is brilliant lol!
Conrad Hall for the win
Mena was brilliant in Spun. If you havent seen it, i highly recommend doing so
Look at Kevin with his "beard." 1999 still had a little bit of innocence.
it is just now i realize that the dinner scene gets increasingly illuminated
Absoulike classic all the players could not have been selected, I'm 70 and it's one of my best.😂😢😊
Love it.
Alan Ball is an ingenious screenwriter.
Annette was so beautiful.
love love lvoe love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love HOWEVER THORA BIRCH IS LITERALLY MEG FROM FAMILY GUY
Ooops - microphone drops too low on scene at 6:37
11:38 she reminds me of Morgan lander so much
Good movie.
I have watched it too many times. It really was genius. And the soundtrack was stunning.
06:40 boom in shot and you fail everything
lol never noticed that before! haha
Kevin Spacey was a genius in this film American Beauty. he worked very well. This film sounds like the music of Mc Kevinho music.Advanced and look the Explosion. from (Mc Kevin music to the envy is bye) Brazilian .from( Kevin O Cris Go rebol Roll to father) .Kevin Spacey os the best actor.of film sounds like the music of Mc 😱😳🙀
funk singer Brazil hahaha incredible 😱😳🙀 Tradução em português Brasileiro: Kevin Spacey foi um gênio nesse filme Beleza Americana.ele trabalhou muito bem.esse filme parece a música do Mc Kevinho Avançada e Olha a Explosão.assenta kkkkk também com a música Vai Rebola pro pai do outro Mc Kevin o Cris e pra inveja é tchau do Mc Kevin cantor funk Brazilian Brasil kkkkkk incrível 😱😳🙀as músicas soa como o filme
4:48 🤣🤣🤣💯🇬🇧
6:35 💯🤣
10:04 🔥💣💯🤣
Disfuncrjonal families are truly painful and I’ve never understood the entertainment value of it. Gosh if someone recorded our family it would receive all these accolades and praise…I don’t get jt
Its just fun.
It “was” illegal Kevin.
Definitely one of the best movies ever made.