American Beauty

Sometimes there's so much beauty in the world, I feel like I can't take it, and my heart is just going to cave in.I don't think I've ever been as invested in watching a strange movie. It's definitely up there with Dark City, Eyes Wide Shut, 12 Monkeys, and The Lighthouse. I love how the film's progression is very steady yet surprising and rewarding. Along with this progression, you realize that all the characters aren't quite 'normal'. The ones you thought were regular turn out to be twisted, and vice versa. I suppose a majority of people on earth are like this, tho. We all may seem like nothing out of the ordinary, but the strange habits, traumas, family situations, insecurities, and even fantasies make us one of a kind. Because of this, I couldn't stop thinking about Magnolia (1999). They're like twin movies, which came out during the same year and have an almost identical concept of showcasing multiple people's unique lives that mix together. The only thing different is that this one is way more freaky.> *Janie, today I quit my job. And then I told my boss to go fuck himself, and then I blackmailed him for almost sixty thousand dollars. Pass the asparagus.*I was most engaged in Ricky's story. He's mysterious, quiet, eerie, and easily judged. At first you think he's going to be a threateningly meticulous force. Yet he's revealed as a mostly regular dude with an unfortunate past and a crazy dad. He's probably my favorite character. The way he talks about beauty in life makes me hella emotional. I kinda see myself in him. That damn plastic bag scene was awesome. The conclusion was thrilling and surprising.