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  • An Amazingly Written Film

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    American Beauty  (1999)

    The most remarkable thing about this film is how, when viewed from their personal perceptions, each character in the film is the protagonist. The characters are so well written, so realistic, so well-rounded, that it's hard for me not to be amazed with this every time I see it. It goes without saying, but the cast is amazing, the care put into every nuance of the film shows the mark of a true master of the cinema. I've enjoyed everything Sam Mendes has put out thus far, and I'm sure I will continue to do so. A worthy winner of the Best Picture Oscar.

  • Slater's King Of Pain

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    Were it not for the fantastic music present in this film, and a young Christian Slater's heartfelt performance (and that one scene with Samantha Mathis), this would have gotten a "lost interest" rating. This is pure melodrama, and I think this film tries to be "Talk Radio" without any of the biting wit that that film had. I will give it to Allan Moyle for at least attempting this type of film, but the angst is never angsty enough, the parent/teacher/student conflicts feel a little false and, like I said earlier, the only thing really keeping this film afloat is Christian Slater's solid performance (and the music). This film is average at best.

 


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