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IMDb rating 8.3
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Critic Ian Nathan
rated 10

An incisive, deliriously funny and profound vision of the American Dream hitting meltdown.

Read full review at Empire
Critic Lisa Brygger
rated 10

Førstegangs-instruktøren Sam Mendes (...) viser et enormt talent for at fortælle en melankolsk historie med stor spydighed og råstyrke.

Read full review at Cinemazone
Dennis Andersson
rated 10

Förbaskat bra film om människans strävan efter lycka kontra andras förväntningar 🙏

1 year ago
Ronny Svensson
rated 10

Ett filmverk som berikat mitt liv och som jag återkommit till gång på gång!

1 year ago
Julia Larsen
rated 6

En skicklig skildring av karaktärer i livskris. Snyggt gjort eftersom jag får avsmak för alla karaktärer samtidigt som det på slutet blir rätt gripande ändå.

1 year ago
Mette
rated 10

Fantastisk film!!

5 months ago
Critic Daniel S Ogalde
rated 10

En fintonad film som med träffsäkerhet går rakt in i hjärtat.

Read full review at Moviezine

Cast & Crew

Sam Mendes
Director
James Hunter
Director
Ronald Reagan
As President Ronald Reagan (archive footage) (uncredited)
Allison Janney
As Barbara Fitts
John Cho
As Sale House Man #1
Kevin Spacey
As Lester Burnham
Chris Cooper
As Colonel Fitts

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American Beauty is a thought-provoking and visually stunning film that delves into the complexities of suburban life. The story follows Lester Burnham, a middle-aged man struggling with his job and marriage, who becomes infatuated with his daughter's friend, Angela. As Lester's obsession grows, he begins to question his relationships and sense of self, leading him down a path of self-discovery and transformation. Meanwhile, his wife Carolyn engages in an affair with a rival real estate agent,yn while their daughter Jane navigates her own tumultuous relationships with her parents and peers. The film features a talented cast, including Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, and Mena Suvari, who deliver nuanced performances that bring depth and complexity to their characters. The film's cinematography is also noteworthy, capturing the mundane and often surreal aspects of suburban life with a keen eye for detail. Overall, American Beauty is a poignant and at times unsettling exploration of the American Dream, offering a powerful commentary on the fragility of relationships, the dangers of conformity, and the search for meaning in a seemingly mundane world.

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